Dr. Shivram Krishnan
(HOD Arts & Humanities, SMU)
The exciting world of arts and humanities has existed since time immemorial albeit in different forms and genres. However it has always failed to garner the same level of attention of respect as compared to the more popular engineering and medical field. So before I delve further into the different aspects of A&H today, let me debunk a few myths:
Myth 1: Students who don’t get into engineering go for A&H. Dedicated people in A&H time and again have proved their love for this field. They do it because they want to and they love to. It’s their passion that keeps them going. I don’t think anyone can imagine a world without arts and humanities.
Myth 2: There is space for everyone in A&H. While it’s true that the present higher education scenario in the country allows only 10-15% of all students applying to get into engineering, it does not mean the rest 85-90% will go into arts field. There is ample competition in this field but the sad part is, it’s never highlighted.
Myth 3: Theory is all that is needed for A&H. In fact it’s just the opposite. While one needs basic theory, in all my years of experience in this field I have found that work experience is valued like Gold in this field. One can command the best salary and position with a few years of work experience under the belt rather than going on studying.
The last myth brings me to my next point in the discussion. Where ever you may take admission, make sure that the course is heavily skill oriented. All programs in Arts & Humanities have a skill based component and unless these are acquired you will be found lacking in the practical world. That’s why I personally recommend Distance Education mode for this stream. You can work while you study and institutions like Manipal equips the candidates with all the necessary skill sets needed.
Career Prospects: My strong suggestion to all students is to begin your career by completing your under-graduate degree. Then you must work in the field. While working you may pursue post graduation through distance mode which is the ideal option or you may work for a period of 1-2 years before pursuing post graduation. The industry as such is going to hire in a big way in the coming years. Individuals with skill sets and work experience will be preferred the most. The most likely fields that will see massive recruitments in near future are Fashion Designing, Communication, Writing such as for scripts or ads, Commerce such as banking and finance and Animation.
Be ready to put in the hard labour initially, excel on the job and success will follow…
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Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Expert Speak: Distance Learning Only Solution to Knowledge and Skill Upgrade
Prof. Shanath Kumar
(19 years in IT, currently HOD Management & Commerce, SMU)
Gone are the days when one could take time off to upgrade one’s skills and consequently improve performance at the workplace. In today’s rocket age where an employee’s life virtually mirrors project delivery schedules, learning new skills and upgrading knowledge has become very much a part of the workflow process one follows in the office.
So, what does one do if truth dawns on us one day that our future growth depends solely on our ability to upgrade to the next level? From coding computer language to managing teams and from managing teams to presiding over a P&L centre is something that each of us needs to prepare for and seek out the skills for.
As a trainer who coached employees from a wide array of companies ranging from HP to Infosys, I have noticed that the only aspect that separates distance education vis-a-vis regular college is the academic rigour. Companies originally valued the latter because of the higher level of interaction and rigour involved. Today things have changed as virtual classrooms provide as much if not more of both these aspects.
Distance education today needs better synergy with the industry and this is where technology plays a major role. It can help reduce the distance between students and the faculty support more by way of interaction and inculcate academic rigour. Several institutions including the Sikkim Manipal University of Distance Education have been regularly adding more industry oriented processes and practices to ensure that more people from the workplace have access to skill upgrades.
A word of caution for those seeking Distance Learning... students should take time to check the processes in place at these universities, the alumni support that they boast of and the online tools that they provide to encourage interaction and execution of academic rigour. One should keep in mind that integration of interaction between students and faculty is very crucial.
Distance Education is not just the choice for corporate India. Given that more than 60% of our population is young and seeking knowledge, and more than half of them reside in small towns and villages, how else can we impart the skills required to expand their careers? Therefore, DE is the only solution as it is both affordable and accessible.
From the corporate perspective, money is not a criterion and nor is access. But despite having both of these in abundance, they do not have the time to leave their jobs and complete additional courses. This is where distance education comes in handy and is the only way ahead if India is to have a constantly upgrading workforce, a pre-requisite for global success these days.
(19 years in IT, currently HOD Management & Commerce, SMU)
Gone are the days when one could take time off to upgrade one’s skills and consequently improve performance at the workplace. In today’s rocket age where an employee’s life virtually mirrors project delivery schedules, learning new skills and upgrading knowledge has become very much a part of the workflow process one follows in the office.
So, what does one do if truth dawns on us one day that our future growth depends solely on our ability to upgrade to the next level? From coding computer language to managing teams and from managing teams to presiding over a P&L centre is something that each of us needs to prepare for and seek out the skills for.
As a trainer who coached employees from a wide array of companies ranging from HP to Infosys, I have noticed that the only aspect that separates distance education vis-a-vis regular college is the academic rigour. Companies originally valued the latter because of the higher level of interaction and rigour involved. Today things have changed as virtual classrooms provide as much if not more of both these aspects.
Distance education today needs better synergy with the industry and this is where technology plays a major role. It can help reduce the distance between students and the faculty support more by way of interaction and inculcate academic rigour. Several institutions including the Sikkim Manipal University of Distance Education have been regularly adding more industry oriented processes and practices to ensure that more people from the workplace have access to skill upgrades.
A word of caution for those seeking Distance Learning... students should take time to check the processes in place at these universities, the alumni support that they boast of and the online tools that they provide to encourage interaction and execution of academic rigour. One should keep in mind that integration of interaction between students and faculty is very crucial.
Distance Education is not just the choice for corporate India. Given that more than 60% of our population is young and seeking knowledge, and more than half of them reside in small towns and villages, how else can we impart the skills required to expand their careers? Therefore, DE is the only solution as it is both affordable and accessible.
From the corporate perspective, money is not a criterion and nor is access. But despite having both of these in abundance, they do not have the time to leave their jobs and complete additional courses. This is where distance education comes in handy and is the only way ahead if India is to have a constantly upgrading workforce, a pre-requisite for global success these days.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
www.smude.edu.in Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education | MBA | MCA | BCA | BScIT | MScIT | Distance learning | Part Time | EduNxt| Online MBA |
As itself says like this, the Sikkim Manipal University is the directorate of distance education. As the communication in this world becomes more and more convenient and easier, distance education would be no longer a hard thing to achieve for best effects. And more and more student prefers this kind of new-concept education method than the traditional ones. If you are interested in this form of education, and want to know more about how the Sikkim Manipal University will handle the distance education, I want to recommend you to pay a visit to the official website of the Sikkim Manipal University-distance education atwww.smude.edu.in. SMU-DE is a UGC, recognized university with our legendary leg spinner Anil Kumble as their brand ambassador! The courses offered are recognized by DEC.
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
www.smude.edu.in Sikkim Manipal University-Distance Education | MBA | MCA | BCA | BScIT | MScIT | Distance learning | Part Time | EduNxt| Online MBA |
As itself says like this, the Sikkim Manipal University is the directorate of distance education. As the communication in this world becomes more and more convenient and easier, distance education would be no longer a hard thing to achieve for best effects. And more and more student prefers this kind of new-concept education method than the traditional ones. If you are interested in this form of education, and want to know more about how the Sikkim Manipal University will handle the distance education, I want to recommend you to pay a visit to the official website of the Sikkim Manipal University-distance education atwww.smude.edu.in. SMU-DE is a UGC, recognized university with our legendary leg spinner Anil Kumble as their brand ambassador! The courses offered are recognized by DEC.
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
In the homepage, you can access some of the latest releases and the most essential parts of the Sikkim Manipal University-Distance learning. The central part of the homepage would show you a slideshow in which some of the most important programs and educational conclusions have been given out. And then, moving to the lower part, there are the pieces of information that the students and potential students care most. These are information on top courses, student corner, and online application, etc. For the most rated top courses, there are MBA, MCA, Fashion Design, and other courses. If you are interested in any of these courses, just click it to see the details and even the video demos are available for all the visitors to experience the real classes for a while.And then moving to the lower part, you will find another two parts in the homepage. They are the abstracts for news and alerts and announcements. These are the best places for you to know the latest information and big events that have taken place in Sikkim Manipal University.
On the left side of the home page you have the option to clarify or ask any of your doubts pertaining to SMU-DE either through a live chat or by calling the toll free number 1800 266 7979. At the right side of the homepage, there is the application form. After finishing the blank fillings in this form, you would finish the application to know more about Sikkim Manipal University through emails. For this, even if you don’t come to this website, it is always available for you to know all that happens in this university. When you move back to the upper side of the homepage, you can find several sections including Recognitions, Discipline, FAQs, Downloads, Employer Testimonials where employers have given their views on the Manipal students they have hired over the years, Students Speak where students give their views and share their experiences and Opinions. Another series of the sections including Domestic Admissions, International Admissions, Placements, Alumni, About Us, EduNxt and Learning Centers. Under Programmes when you click on the course of your choice you can also visit and find out how the course if going to help you career wise. Plus you can see and know your faculty before you even start the course as each course and the faculty is mentioned on the page in a clear and concise manner.
The website visiting part will definitely not be complete without meeting Eddie, the mascot of EduNxt. EduNxt is a path breaking Internet based learning platform developed by Sikkim Manipal University. This revolutionary learning tool blends technology and learning to give students real classroom experience. Students can log on to EduNxt and view classes and lectures, chat with faculty, avail counselling, talk to industry mentors and also make use of all the placement guidance. All of this can be done from anywhere and at anytime since everything is via the World Wide Web.
I guess if you are planning to continue further study through the popular distance learningmode nowadays then Sikkim Manipal University would be the best choice. And the best part is one can study even while working.
Attention: Some sections of this blog are referred from www.ibuzzup.com
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