2ndInteractive session in the series of Scientific Discourse held on 1st October 2024
The Scientific discourse on Agribusiness Management Education: Addressing Challenges and Proposing Improvementswas held on 1st October 2024 under the Chairmanship ofDr.A.K.Sah, Dean (Agriculture), BAU Sabour. The speaker was Dr.Sanjiv Kumar, Senior Scientist at ICAR-NAARM. I/C Principal,CABM, Faculties and PG, PhD Students of social science group participated in the discourse.
Following areas were discussed in detail:
1. Industry Need: necessity for educational institutions to align their course curriculumas per industry demands to produce competent graduates.
2. Academics: The importance of integrating practical knowledge with theoretical education was discussed, highlighting the evolving needs of the agribusiness field.
3. Demanding Courses: Dr. Kumar emphasized on developing skills by doing the courses which are currently in high demandlike soft skill development, Digital and Social Marketing
4. Case Study Approach: The expert advocated for a case study methodology in teaching, allowing students to engage with real-world scenarios and enhance their problem-solving skills.
5. Placement Aspect: The session highlighted the significance of robust placement strategies, which directly influence student success in placement.
6. Alumni Association. Dr. Kumar discussed the role of alumni networks in supporting current students through mentorship and career opportunities.
7. Placement Cell: The function and effectiveness of placement cells in institutions were also examined, emphasizing their role in bridging the gap between education and employment.
Key Concepts Discussed:
Flywheel Model: illustrating the cyclical relationship between admissions, educational pedagogy, and placements. All these three pillars are associated with each other. He also explained:
· Virtuous Cycle: High-quality placements attract better students, leading to improved overall outcomes.
· Vicious Cycle: Poor placement results in attracting lower-quality students, perpetuating negative outcomes.
· Technical Skills: data visualizationsoftware, such as Tableau and Power BI are valuable tools for students and faculties in agribusiness.
In the chairman’s remark Dean Agriculture, Dr.A.K.Sah put emphasis on the following points:
1. To prepare a recruitment guide for the improvisation of the current status of placement cell.
2. Dr. Sah advised all the faculties and students to do courses on Data science.
3. Dr. Sah encouraged the students for their holistic personality development for getting better chances in placement.