With a vast experience of 36 years in the field of energy and environment management, Dr. Prakash Rao is currently working as Deputy Director of Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune. Besides authoring four books with Global Publishers, USA, he has published around 85 research papers, notes and book chapters in peer reviewed international journals, books and magazines. Also, Dr. Prakash is the Deputy Editor of International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology (Inderscience Publishers). 

SIIB Pune

What are your roles and responsibilities towards students?

“Healthy environment and industry driven mentorship”

SIIB offers its students immense opportunities beyond academic learning and professional development. We provide them with a holistic environment to get a meaningful experience on the campus. The student mentorship program provides guidance in a broad set of areas including academic progress, live projects, internship, research paper publications, certifications, career guidance, entrepreneurship, personal development, and other areas of professional interest.

How will the New Education Policy 2020 benefit the students? 

“Providing right direction and enhanced capabilities”

The NEP 2020 is a welcome step towards transforming the face of education in India. This is particularly relevant as today's youth are exposed to a myriad set of opportunities to make out their careers. The NEP is a step in the right direction as it will not only enhance knowledge and learning but also significantly create skill building capabilities amongst students. 

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

“Bridging the gaps for best industry alignments”

The course curriculum is constantly aligned to suit the needs of the business and industry. We enable our students to acquire cutting edge competence through bridging the link between technology, business and economic development. Our Institute features a teaching and learning process that provides experiential learning through industry-relevant case studies, field and industry visits to industry locations to understand the various aspects of business and best practices in various industry sectors.

What do you see as SIIB's greatest strengths?

“Best professional learning and overall development of students”

SIIB's strength lies in imparting holistic education to build knowledge and skill-based learning for young professionals. The Institute in particular has key strength in bringing industry-oriented courses to students which form a base for their professional careers. SIIB also focuses on building talent of students through value added courses across inter disciplinary areas. We believe that students who study at our institute form the core of a pool of young talent who will drive business and industry in the coming years.

What do you think should be the Institute's top priority over next 10 years? 

“Niche program knowledge and better competitiveness”

We are upcoming with new and better programs to apply domain knowledge progressively by understanding international business processes. We aspire to practice value-based learning by understanding and demonstrating ethical knowledge through sustained efforts. Our aim being demonstration of global competence, cultural sensitivity and adaptability to face the challenges of the international business environment.

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Any suggestions you want to give to aspiring students?

“Understand and develop strong interpersonal skills”

Study and monitor key industry trends and practices regularly. Develop a systematic approach towards solving problems and understand the societal significance of your activities. Students must possess the ability to understand and work in interdisciplinary approaches and a multicultural environment.