Dr. Gurpreet Kaur is presently working as Associate Professor at Management Education and Research Institute, New Delhi. She is also working as the Program Coordinator for BBA (Seniors) and is the Associate Editor for MERI Journal of Management & IT. Also, she has authored a book on ‘Consumer Behavior' and has received the award for ‘Most Consistent Faculty’ as well. Dr. Gurpreet Kaur is an ‘Enthusiastic Experimenter’ with her flair for creativity and innovation in in her teaching sessions. 

Management Education and Research Institute

How do you tend to establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty? 

“Showing better management and disciplined attributes”

To have cordial relations with both students and other faculty members, it is important to have strong interpersonal, communication and behavioural skills. As a program coordinator for BBA senior students and Associate Professor, I have to be an empathetic listener and at the same time be a strict disciplinarian for the students to ensure appropriate behaviour in classrooms. As well, I am keen to make students learn these values for their future perspectives also. 

How have your teaching modes changed due to COVID19 pandemic?

“Online and virtual learning with better interests”

As a progressive mentor, I keep on experimenting with contemporary styles of teaching. Recently, due to Coronavirus Pandemic, we have applied flipped classroom models for teaching through virtual mode. Apart from this mode, I have used multiple teaching and learning techniques such as Laddering and Leveraging techniques that bring in a sense of excitement, participation and learning through fun, in the virtual classroom environment. 

What are the best practices offered to the students which help them gain necessary skills? 

“Several industrial training and upgradation of curriculum”

Apart from the academics and regular course curriculum, MERI also fosters a culture of Training via internships and workshops, and placement preparation for students. Also, we offer skill set enhancement activities, seminars, conferences and online webinars that help in developing the industry specific skills and mindset among students for building a strong career ahead. Besides, the curriculum is regularly updated as per the changing industry trends and requirements to brief up the students with the nuances and demands of the corporate world.

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How does your department prepare students for Higher education?

“Good placements and strong mentorship”

The management department of MERI, is proud to have successfully placed its students in reputed firms such as TCS, Axis bank, ICICI Bank, Toluna, GFK,ITC to name a few. Many of our MBA students have opted to pursue further studies such as PhD from reputed institutes like IIT, USMS, GGSIPU and many reputed universities abroad. Students have been mentored and guided to help them gain relevant skills and knowledge that further enhance their employability in the marketplace. 

How do you help your student to cope up with the highly competitive world?

“Inculcating competitive spirit and boosting confidence through various activities”

MERI fosters an environment of community learning and contribution to the society. Each and every student is part of one or two clubs which is an additional activity apart from teaching. Clubs like: CSR club, E-Cell, Theatre club, Literary club, Fashion club, cultural club, sports club etc. provide the necessary impetus to enhance the resilience and competitive spirit among students. This helps them prepare for the competitive exams and other aspects of life where they need to have a fighting spirit. Apart from these club activities, the college also organizes La-Kermesse, the annual college fest, where all students of the college are involved in some or the other activity as organizers or participants. Students are also involved in hosting, anchoring and conducting various events of the fest that adds on confidence and strength to their management and communication skills. 

How does the curriculum of your department ensure the best practice of the industry?

“Industry expertise exposure and add on program to enhance practical learning”

The department organizes various guest lectures and seminars in which eminent people from the different domains of the corporate world disseminate information about the real world challenges. People from different expertise, exposure and experience come over to deliver talks and also interact with students so as to help them absorb the learnings through curriculum by integrating them with industry demands. We have also designed a value - added course on “Corporate Etiquette and Communication Styles” for BBA and MBA students that elevate their interpersonal skills and leadership styles. 

How does the institute prepare the faculty according to the industry standards?

“Faculty Development Programs and training activities on a regular basis”

The department organizes various types of FDPs on latest topics from the academic as well as research domain where resource persons from reputed national and international universities are invited to share their knowledge. Faculties are also motivated to participate in FDPs, MDPs and MOOCs organized by other universities and AICTE approved programs. This helps to enhance the skill set of the faculties and expose them to more research oriented environments as well. 

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What are the approaches you bring in apart from curriculum to train the students? 

“Unique teaching pedagogy and sessions to improve skills”

We constantly keep on introducing new teaching pedagogies and participative sessions for our students. In the past, we have organized various workshops conducted by in-house or external faculties. These workshops are focused upon morale boosting,

participative analysis, in-basket exercises, Fish-bowling techniques, collaborative learning, constructive learning, critical thinking etc. We offer a number of opportunities to students for showcasing their talents and skills through our development programs and national level competitions. 

What do you see as the department’s greatest strengths? 

“True companionship and faith among student' and staff”

The greatest strength of our department is the compassion that exists between the faculties and students. The kind of trust, commitment, reliance and support system that percolates in the department of management, is perhaps the backbone of the department. And if we are able to maintain the status-quo or take it to the next level, then definitely the core competence of the department will increase manyfold. 

What valuable advice would you like to give to the students? 

“Passion, Perseverance and Persistence”

Just follow three golden rules of success; Passion- for your career, Perseverance- for your goal/objective and Persistence- for your wishes so that you never give up on them. Never lose hope and maintain your internal integrity.