What are the kinds of case studies students study in NMIMS Mumbai? Do they get to study and provide solutions for any current industry problems?

When it comes to the case studies discussed in NMIMS classes, most of them are Harvard case studies. These case studies are generally a decade old or more, but they still hold value in terms of the knowledge they provide. As a student, you will be able to learn a lot from these case studies and they will help you gain a clear understanding of academic concepts. These case studies are also designed very well and are thought-provoking, forcing you to think differently from the routine approach.

However, there are some cons to using Harvard case studies. For one, the assumed market situations are not similar to India. This can make it difficult for Indian students to understand the context since they have not grown up in an environment like the USA where some things are taken for granted. Additionally, the competition scenario in India is very different for different kinds of businesses in the current age. Finally, there is a limited practical correlation to any existing company or case in India.

When it comes to current industry problems, the markets for which cases are written matter a lot. While professors may think they are imparting highly valued knowledge by discussing Harvard case studies, these might hardly be of any use if you are looking to compete in the Indian market scenario.

Ultimately, it all boils down to how inquisitive you are. For each case you study, you can imagine an Indian parallel. You can correlate a case based on the fall of Kodak to say, Moti soap in India or correlate a case on Southwest Airlines to the case of Kingfisher in India. It all depends on you. If you have an inquisitive mind, the professors will be more than interested to share their points of view with you and the rest of the class.