MBAMANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMEXECUTIVE EDUCATION | CONTINUING EDUCATION RESEARCH & PUBLICATION | CONSULTANCY SERVICES INNOVATION, INCUBATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
BRIDGING THE SKILL GAPFOR GLOBALMANAGERIAL TALENT
To Create An Eclectic Community Of Eminent Management Professionals And
Thought Leaders For The Future.
MISSION
To Develop And Sustain An Enabling Academic Environment Intensely Engaged
In Nurturing Professional Managerial Talent Who Can Shape Business Around The World.
VISION
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
Oakbrook Business School has been established with the prime objective of working towards bridging the gap between management programs and the industry. The business school envisions developing a centre of excellence.
The idea is to bring serious management education back to mainstream. With the growing opportunities in the state and the country, the demand for efficient managers and entrepreneurs is never going to go low.
Oakbrook Business School endeavours to develop and provide an environment which is attuned towards learning for a life time. The environment would nurture skills such as team work, leadership, and adaptability essential to be successful at all stages of one’s career.
The Two year Program in Management, which is the flagship program of the B-School, focuses on developing and nurturing managers and leaders in close coordination with the industry. The strong connect between our faculty and the industry is truly our asset. Our mentors from the industry are committed to support us in this dream.
Oakbrook Business School aims to expand the horizons of management education by indulging and diversifying in various other areas such as management development and faculty development. We have been greatly involved in conducting such programs for the benefit of all who are inclined towards learning and development. We look forward to becoming one of the top premier business schools across the country.
We wish all students who aspire to be excellent management professionals a successful career.
- Dr. Sourabhi Chaturvedi
It is with a great sense of fulfillment that I share with you my happiness on the completion of two years. We are now standing on a firm footing as a B-School which has absorbed and assimilated learning experiences which opens up fresh pathways to be better at what we do. Our programs be it MBA, Faculty Development Programme or Management Development Programme have niched themselves well and endeavours to nurture high quality industry ready professionals, entrepreneurs cradled caringly by quality faculty who work untiringly to unlock the potential of students.
The short journey has been satisfying and has yielded new experiences and learnings which will serve to strengthen our functioning as a quality Business school. It will also give OBS the impetus to acquire talent, invite industry leaders and showcase our own elevated standards of excellence through our alumnis performance in the corporate world.
The OBS environment is positive and progressive. The school strives to connect with students handholding them through their academic and personal challenges. Each student is unique and we appreciate that. And to transform them we are more than willing to embed short term goals before going for bigger ones. The transformation is visible, given time.
Once again welcome to the school.
- Shraddha Sheth
MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR
MESSAGE FROM CEO
Welcome to Oakbrook Business School. The Board takes the privilege of sensitising you to the changing metric of management education as it stands today. As most stakeholders can clearly see, be it a faculty or a student, organisations are functioning in a dynamic ecosystem largely driven by the digital revolution. Traditional management theories are being critically reviewed in the context of 21st century challenges. Theories are leaning more towards business practice models as courseware to create solid learning outcomes valued by industry.
The gurus of management education clearly accept its relevance stems from the fact that it is not a scientific discipline but a profession much like the field of medicine. Therefore it becomes extremely important that business school students today get certified for mastering an accepted body of knowledge before they can practice their skills, bear a commitment to the public good and abide by a code of ethics.
We trust and sincerely believe that managers of the 21st century will uphold their professional equity if they are willing to continuously reinvent themselves. This transformational journey will be immersive, challenging and yet satisfying. It is perhaps the best way for a B-School graduate to go.
Once again you are welcome to join in.
Prof. N. R DaveFormer Vice Chancellor - NorthGujarat University, Former Director of Technical Education, Govt. of Gujarat & Former Chairman – AICTE,Western Region
Dr. N. R. Dixit Founder Director, Som-Lalit Institute of Management Studies
Dr. C. GopalkrishnanBoard of Governor,Oakbrook Business School
Mr. Palak ShethDirector,Planning & Development,Pandit DeendayalPetroleum University
Shri N. RanganathChairman & Managing Director,EI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Rupesh VasaniPrincipal,SAL Institute of Technology &Engineering Research (SALITER)
Mr. Samir PatelChairman & Managing Director, Amos Enterprise Limited
Dr. Bala BhaskaranFormer Director ICFAI Business School, Ahmedabad
Dr. Nivedita Srivastava Fellow of NITIE, Mumbai & OD Consultant and Behavioural Psychologist
Mr. Chandramauli PathakInnovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship Expert
Dr. A. SridharanFormer Director,Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc)
Director Technical Education(Ex. Officio)Government of Gujarat
Regional Officer(Ex. Officio)AICTE, Bhopal
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
In order to meet growing demand for management education “Oakbrook Business School” is established with a keen objective to promote quality education among students and working professionals.
Oakbrook Business School is a team of professionals with strong background in the academia and the corporate sector. The team stands together to bring a shift in the paradigm on management education. We envisage to bring in a new generation of managers who are excellent leaders and entrepreneurs. Our vision is to guide and transform the life of each individual who wishes to excel and succeed.
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FACILITIES AT INSTITUTEOakbrook Business School Campus is spread over a two acre area with modern facilities that stimulate teaching, learning and professional development. It is located at Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad. The School has the following facilities in the campus ensuring an overall development of a student to become a global manager and meet the challenges of world:
ClassroomsAll the possible care has been taken while designing our classrooms. All are well ventilated, spacious and equipped with overhead projectors and LCD screens, with proper arrangements of power supply to enable effective learning.
Computer LabThe state of the art computer lab is designed to provide students with latest technology with integrated network connectivity. The campus has a well designed computer lab with the entire advanced configurations network powered by high end servers. The provision for high speed broadband connectivity is given to make students accessible to relevant data and information for preparing the presentation, projects and other assignments.
Language LabOBS has a modern language lab, with an objective to involve students to actively participate in language learning exercises and get more practice than possible in traditional classroom environment.
Library DatabaseOBS library has a comprehensive collection of books, journals, magazines etc. The library is enriched with books of Indian as well as foreign authors in areas like Management, IT and Journalism. It includes all disciplines of management like HR, Marketing, General Management Information System Management, Economics, and Finance etc. In addition to this, the collection includes Indian and International books, magazines and periodicals, audio video material, electronic database with subscription of national and international magazines and periodicals. Students can access reading area round the year.
CafeteriaOBS has the facility of a spacious and hygienic cafeteria that caters to the taste of all students.
Sports FacilitiesOBS has well equipped sports facilities for both outdoor and indoor games. Students regularly use these facilities for games like basketball, volleyball, cricket, badminton, table tennis, carrom, chess, etc.
Residential FacilityOBS has outsourced the residential facility in a near by area, which will help students to work on group assignment and also prepare for examination.
Education LoanOBS will facilitate for bank loan by providing necessary document for availing bank loan as required.
Transport ServiceThe Institute is on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway near to Adalaj. We provide transport service through pickup points if student wishes to avail.
WHY MBA AT OAKBROOK BUSINESS SCHOOLMBA programme at OBS is a unique blend of knowledge of contemporary Management Theories and Practice. It is designed in context of the ever evolving business world and it nurtures you to go beyond classroom and learn more on real life application.
• The programme is designed not only to equip you with management principles and experience but also help you to develop your personality and soft skills.
• The teaching methodology comprises of integrated case studies, business simulations, industry immersion and live/ field projects, that helps you in understanding the concepts and enables you to implement the same in real situations.
• The industry oriented syllabi and curriculum is constantly updated to meet the growing industry skill demand that provides an edge over others.
• Faculty at OBS understands the industry skill requirement and works towards developing those skills in students by extensive classroom activities like quizzes, written assignments, group discussions, presentation, interviews and evaluation as being an integral part of the curriculum.
• The program includes extensive connection with the corporate world through internship, live projects, guest lectures, leadership & entrepreneurship project.
• Series of soft skill training, life skill training & motivational sessions are aimed to prepare the students to develop into better professionals and responsible citizens.
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• Become socially responsible and value driven
leaders & entrepreneurs.
• Gain integrated knowledge on selected
functions in the global environment.
• Become competent professionals who’ll
contribute towards development of the
industries and in turn of the country.
• Have orientation towards achieving excellence
and maintaining a high ethical standard.
OBJECTIVES OF MBA AT OAKBROOK BUSINESS SCHOOL
PROGRAM STRUCTUREMBA is a two-year, full-time program. During the two years of MBA, a student will study the curriculum in two parts: General Management Courses and the Elective Courses. The General Management Courses will be in the first year and the Elective Courses would follow in the second year.
General Management CoursesThe General Management Courses occupies approximately 60-65% of the total curriculum, which includes several organization-based projects. The aim of the General Management Courses is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge, skills and techniques, contextual understanding, and an overall perspective. It will provide a broad based training to students that will help them in career flexibility and mobility. It will also help them move towards management positions where the challenges and the contributions may be the greatest.
Elective CoursesThe Elective Management Courses are based on the industry specific functional skills of the niche area. In this era of specialization, focus is on the following areas: Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Students in the second year of the program are exposed to lot of project components which helps them get practical exposure of the corporate world.
COURSE CURRICULUM - MBA
First Year
Semester I Credits
Accounting for Managers 3Economics for Managers 3 Managerial Communication 3Organisational Behaviour 3Principles of Management 3Research Methodology 3
Quantitative Analysis 3
Semester II Credits
Quantitative Analysis II 3Production and Operation Management 3 Marketing Management 3Human Resource Management 3Financial Management 3Management Information System 3
Cost & Management Accounting 3
Semester III Credits
Compulsory Courses• Strategic Management (SM) 3• Legal Aspects of Business (LAB) 3• Global Country Study Report (GCSR) 2• Comprehensive Project (CP–IDP) 1• Summer Internship Programme (SIP) at
the end of 2nd Sem 6
Marketing Management Specialization Courses• Consumer Behaviour (CB) 3• Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) 3• Sales and Distribution Management (SDM) 3
Finance Management Specialization Courses• Strategic Financial Management (SFM) 3• Management of Financial Services (MFS) 3• Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (SAPM) 3
Human Resource Management Specialization Courses• Change Management and
Organizational Development (CM&OD) 3• Compensation Management (CM) 3• Management of Industrial Relations
and Labour Legislations (MIR & LL) 3
* Entrepreneurship and Family Business Specialization• Entrepreneurship, Women & Family Business (EWFB) 6• Creating and Leading an Entrepreneurial
Organization (CLEO) 3
Elective Courses• New Enterprise and Innovation Management (NE&IM) 3• International Business (IB) 3
Semester IV Credits
Compulsory Courses• Global Country Study Report (GCSR) 3• Comprehensive Project - Industry
Defined Problem (CP-IDP) 6• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance (BE & CG) 6
Marketing Management Specialization Courses• Product and Brand Management (PBM) 3• Services and relationship marketing (SRM) 3
Finance Management Specialization Courses• Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) 3• Risk Management (RM) 3
Human Resource Management Specialization Courses• Human Resource Development (HRD) 3• Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) 3
* Entrepreneurship and Family Business Specialization• New Venture Creation - Family Business Expansion
(NVC-FBE) 6
Elective Courses• Supply Chain Management (SCM) 3• Project Management (PM) 3
SoftskillsWe groom the students with the required softskills training to meet the employability requirement of corporates.
Mock InterviewsMock rounds are conducted by experts to groom the students for towards the preparedness of facing corporate interviews.
Second Year
Stock Torero - Bombay Stock Exchange Institute (December 2016) Oakbrook Business School 2nd Runner Up - All India Competition
Forward Thinking Approach with Skill Mapping
Skill Analysis Test is a robust system to bridge skill Gap between students and corporate. This test helps you to “Know your Skills” & plan your Management Area which would build your career path.
We believe every individual is gifted with skills and at OBS these skills are developed and nurtured. The Skill Mapping design system would make the journey of the student to professional life effortless.
Students’ Transformation
PARICHAI: Induction program for 3 days.
SKILL ANALYSIS: Know your skills, extensive test to find out your Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats.
TRANSFORMATION: Training to transform students’ confidence by conducting regular Motivation Classes, Life Skills session, Positive Thinking with Soft Skills, Group Discussion, Debates, Public Speaking, Role Plays, and Simulations. Students are exposed to real life challenges through Movie Clubs, Guest Lectures, Social & Industry Interface.
EXPLORATION: Curiosity, Innovation and Initiatives in exploring Rural, Urban & International market and exploring students’ entrepreneurship skill.
Tri-Bonding Approach
• Tri Bonding approach, student get Faculty + Corporate Mentor for 2 yrs.
• Bridging the skill gap for global managerial talent.• Connecting Student with the Industry
Live Projects
Case Studies
Soft Skill Training
Motivational & Life Training
Live Projects
Case Studies
Seminar & Group Discussion
Projects & Presentation
Academic Exposure
Understand student skill matrix
(SWOT) Analysis
Research the industry skill
requirement
Quarterly skill analysis test to
track student Development
Corporate Mentor
Faculty Mentor
Student
TRI-BONDING
APPROACH
PEDAGOGYOBS uses a combination of various teaching
methods such as cases, projects, independent
studies, computer-aided instructions, group
discussions, lectures, seminars, presentations
by students, and interactions with eminent
speakers from the industry and the government.
The case method is generally seen as the most
effective tool, and it is incorporated as a part of
the curriculum design. This sharpens analytical
skills of students and helps analyze problems
from multi-functional perspectives.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & GOVERNANCE
Career Development Cell (CDC)This Department of Training & Placement for the students who are ready to gear-up to enter corporate world and establish relationship with their employers effectively. The Training programs are designed after thorough analyses of distinctive requirement of diversified companies. We impart this training program with the help of in-house training team and reputed training expert, thus enable our students to gain a smoothened edge in the recruitment process, and gain confidence in the interview process.
The key objectives of the Department of Training and Placements are:• To reduce skill gap between the industry and fresh graduates and
mould students to fit the requirements of industrial needs.• To bring forth and develop institute-industry interaction.• To shore up the industry to identify the best talents• To prepare the student community towards niche needs that
matches the requirements of employers.• The leadership series session that are organized which aims to
motivate students towards entrepreneurship, have positive attitude and help them to set goals and work towards achieving them.
• To enhance employablity factor of the students.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in various activities in the institute along with the curriculum and their overall professional grooming. Students will be encouraged to create clubs or groups based on their interest such as:
National Industry Exposure Program
Summer Internship
Motivational & Life Skill Training
Final Placement
CDC
Softskill Training
Dr. Sourabhi Chaturvedi
Seminar and Conclave Committee The seminar and conclave committees are responsible for arranging seminars and conclaves, planned as part of the academic calender in the areas of marketing, finance, HR, entrepreneurship and management leadership. These committees are responsible to invite big corporates, government and socially eminent persons, to share their experiences on the theme, so as to broaden students’
horizon.
Leadership Series CommitteeThe leadership series committee invites CEO and senior leadership on weekly basis for expert lectures and interaction to mould students’ macro outlook and forward-looking approach in their management.
Disciplinary CommitteeThe main objective of the Disciplinary Committee is to ensure the discipline among the students. The Committee lays down the academic regulations, approve special major policies and review academic progress of students at the end of each semester.
Placement CommitteeOakbrook Business School aims at providing organizations with management professionals who are appropriately fit for the organization’s needs and requirements. The Placement Committee facilitates prospective employers by organizing institute-industry interactions regularly, providing complete support for arranging placement activities on the campus and recommending students to them for internship and placement.
It organizes pre-placement training by way of group discussions, personal interviews and workshops on personality enrichment and communication skills in an attempt to equip students with the necessary skills required to meet the challenges of corporate recruitment.
Event Management CommitteeThe Committee plans and oversees smooth execution of all different programmes, functions and events during the academic year and works with the respective organising Cell, committee or club for achieving the same.
The Event Management Committee (EMC) undertakes the organisation and coordination of some of the major events that mark the OBS calendar, including the Fresher’s Day, Field / Site Visits at National and International Level, Various Conclaves, Annual Convocation, along with intra-college activities such as Teachers Day etc.
Student Quality Assurance CommitteeThis committee will act as an interface between Management / Faculties and Students. The committee administers and makes decisions concerning student welfare, taking up issues reported by students and resolves them by bringing it to notice of the director.
It also assists other committees like Anti-Ragging committee, woman development committee, Academic Committee, Placement Committee etc. in implementing their tasks in effective and efficient way.
Industrial Advisory CommitteeIndustrial Advisory Committee at OBS aims at strengthening the tie between OBS and its various stakeholders (Industry, Academia, and Government). Committee is also responsible for establishing the sustainable fund raising models to provide resources competitive with peer institutions. Committee helps in determining development of educational initiatives, including on-line learning, executive education, professional degrees, and industrial course modules.
Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship CommitteeInnovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Committee has created a platform that fosters and supports innovation and knowledge based entrepreneurship among students of Oakbrook Business School. Committee organizes different workshop, events & seminar on how to prepare a Business Plan, Entrepreneurship activities to promote the Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Research & Publication CellPurpose of forming such committee is to inculcate the environment of research in the institute and to improve the quality of research simultaneously.
International Advisory CommitteeInternational Advisory Committee of Oakbrook Business School focuses upon the college’s engagement in study and research abroad. The Committee reviews and suggests policies and Institute practices as these relate to international and global engagement; explores innovative ways to create engaging, cross-cultural international partnerships (signing of MoUs etc.) and student or faculty exchange programs as well as facilitates new initiatives for multi-disciplinary international curricular and research programs involving various schools and departments.
Cultural ClubThe Cultural Club will be an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and organize cultural creativity.
Amigos Celebration 2K14” & Oakbrook Fiesta 2015/16 – The first cultural festival and fresher’s party is organised by students every year. Amigos in Spanish mean Friends and Celebration in Latin means Celebration. Indeed it is sheer fun with events like singing, dancing, drama, stand-up comedy and fashion show.
Teacher’s Day – Is celebrated every year with great pompous and frolic. Students participated heartily and had great fun in showcasing their talent among the guests, faculty and students.
Independence Day Celebrations – Every year students sing patriotic songs and express their motives for a better future of India. The national flag is hoisted with immense respect and hearty salutes by the guests, students and faculties alike.
Navratri Festival – Garba is an event organized every year. Students and faculties participate in the same with great enthusiasm.
Swachata Abhiyan – Cleanliness is next to Godliness and the students of OBS made a contribution in the cleanliness drive raving up in the nation. Students of OBS cleaned the neighbouring village “Jamiyatpura”.
News Discussion Forum – National and International news are discussed regularly to get updated with changing global world.
Soft Skill WorkshopsOakbrook Business School understands that success in corporate career depends on skills of students. With the same idealogy, OBS conducts sessions to improve the employability skills of the student. It conducts rigorous training session on skill development. Various innovative methods are applied to inculcate these skills live in students.
Students’ presentations and group discussion are video recorded and shown to them so that they can see their mistake and learn from them.
• Communication • Team Player• Listening • Problem solving • Interpersonal • Positive Attitude• Commitment / Dependable• Decision Making
• Flexibility / adaptability• Self-motivated / Initiative
taker• Self Confidence• Information search skills• Organized / Conscientiousness • Networking • Honesty & integrity
SPORTS ACTIVITIESThe Sports Club enables students to participate in sport activities, wherein they organize outdoor games namely volleyball, badminton and kho-kho, and indoor games like table-tennis, carom, basket ball and chess.
13th February, 2016 - Sports Day Celebration at OBS
13th February, 2016 - Sports Day Celebration at OBSBasketball Court at OBS
13th February, 2016 - Sports Day Celebration at OBS 13th February, 2016 - Sports Day Celebration at OBS
13th February, 2016 - Sports Day Celebration at OBS
13th February, 2016 - Sports Day Celebration at OBS
Finance Conclave - 19th November, 2016Theme: Financial Transformation: Sustainability vs. Vulnerability
CA Shaleen PatniPartner in P. C. Ajmera & Co.
Mr. Chirag ShahSenior Manager, Quality Control, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Mr. Himal ParikhCEO, Interface Brokerage & Research Ltd.
HR Conclave - 30th January, 2016Theme: HR Competencies for Today and Tomorrow
Mr. Mitesh RathodEntrepreneur, KAS Placement Consultancy
Marketing Conclave - 17th September, 2016Theme: Digital Marketing: A New Perspective in Customer Relationship Management
Mr. Yogesh ShindeVice President - Marketing, Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd. (Wagh Bakri Tea Group)
Mr. Subir PalitPresident Marketing, Sintex Industries Ltd. (Plastic Division)
Mr. Sanjay ShethGeneral Manager, Symphony Ltd.
Mr. Shital ShuklaDirector, Eminds Adcoms Pvt. Ltd.
Concluding Ceremony (2014-2016 Batch) - 1st October, 2016
Experiential LearningExperiential Learning (EL) is the concept similar to “learning from the field”. In the process, students get a feel of organizational reality: what it is, how it works, and the relationship between diverse functions. Students are able to relate classroom teaching to organizational life. To that extent, the so-called gap between theory and reality is bridged.EL has two components:
Industrial Exposure in the first year, and Summer Training at the completion of the first year.
Summer TrainingEach student works in an organization, on a project for a period of about 8 weeks at the end of first year. The objective is to allow students, intense day-to-day interaction with organizations.
Summer Training provides exposure to the student to the working of an organization in the real life setting. It would also help students to develop managerial skills and competencies, and facilitate an informed career choice for the students.
OBS emphasizes on maximum Institutional learning and orientation from industry.
INDUSTRY INTERFACE & PLACEMENTS
Industrial ExposureThe objective is to provide students early real-life exposure of organizations and to enrich learning experience through simultaneous inputs from theory and practice. During the first year, the students are taken on guided tours to organizations of different types in the locality: Small and Large, Manufacturing and Services, Profit and Non-Profit, Government and Private, etc. These visits give them an exposure to the complexity of management. It also highlights the relevance of some of the management concepts in different organizational settings.
Students acquire new skills and knowledge through their observations during their exposure to industrial visit.
CEAT Tyres, Mumbai - 18th March, 2016
Industrial Visit to Mumbai – 18th to 20th March, 2016
ICICI Bank, Mumbai - 19th March, 2016
Windsor Machineries Pvt. Ltd., Kalol - 4th August, 2016
Empire Industries, Mumbai - 19th March, 2016
Essel World, Mumbai - 20th March, 2016
108 Emergency Management Centre - 29th September, 2015
Vishal Packaging Pvt. Ltd. - 4th August, 2015
Industrial Visits, 2015
Industrial Visits in Past Years
Industrial Visit to Mumbai 2015
Brisk Surgicals Cotton Ltd.
Sintex Pvt. Ltd., Kalol
IFFCO, Kalol
IIT - Powai, Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
ICICI Headquarters
BSE
INDUCTION PROGRAMME OBS
We at Oakbrook Business School aim to foster a strong sense of community among the students and therefore an induction program is conducted for the 1st year students and 2nd year students to give them a realistic exposure of the corporate world. We believe that education and Skills are different and one must go out of the boundary of classes to inculcate and build skills needed in the industry. We try to make our students comfortable and at ease in the induction sessions at the school and organize a number of session by professionals and experts to give them a glimpse of studies ahead. We also aim to get students to know other existing students and to begin to understand some of the methods we use to enable them to learn while here.
Mr. Abhimanyu Dhaigude Vice President (HR), Sanghi Cement Ltd.
Mr. Sanjay JoshiSr. Vice President, Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd.
Mr. Vivek TiwariPresident Works, CERA Sanitaryware Ltd.
Mr. Anil PatelPlant Manager, Ford India Pvt Ltd., Sanand Engine Plant
Semester 1 (2014-16)Semester 1 (2016-18)• Mr. Sanjay Joshi - Sr. Vice President, Infrastructure Leasing
& Financial Services Ltd.
• Mr. Vivek Tiwari - President Works, CERA Sanitaryware Ltd.
• Mr. Abhimanyu Dhaigude - VP (HR), Sanghi Cement Ltd.
• Mr. Anil Patel - Plant Manager, Ford India Pvt. Ltd., Sanand Engine Plant
• Dr. C Gopalkrishnan - Member of Board of Governors
• Mr. Chandramauli Pathak - Director, IIEDC OBS
Semester 1 (2015-17)• Dr. Sunil Shukla – Director, EDI
• Ruzan Khambhatta – CEO, Wizotech Pvt. Ltd.
• Dr. C. Gopalakrishnan – Ex- Director, Nirma University
• Mr. Palak Sheth – Higher Education Expert
• Ms. Shraddha Sheth – Academic Head, OBS
• Mr. Chandramauli Pathak – Advisor & Mentor, Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Cell
• Mr. Sanjit Ghosh – Head, HR & Admin, Gujarat Hathway
• Mr. Sushil Thaker – Manager, KPMG
• Mr. Prateek Mehra – Associate Director, KPMG
• Mr. Anomitra Das – Regional Head HR, TCS Ltd.
• Mr. Manish Mehra – General Manager, HR, Shell Hazira, Surat
• Mr. Shyam Sharma – President, HRM & Corp Communications, Claris Lifesciences Ltd.
• Ms. Shraddha Sheth – Academic Head OBS
• Dr. Nivedita Shrivastava – Fellow of NITIE, OB & HR
• Ms. Dhriti Bhattacharjee – Faculty, of Communications, OBS
• Mr. Sunil Parekh – Advisor, Zydus Cadila Health Care Group
• Mr. K. Thyagarajan – Foundeing Team Member, iCREATE
• Mr. C Chatterjee – Director, The centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Gandhinagar
• Mr. Chandramauli Pathak – Advisor & Mentor, Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Cell
• Dr. Sarla Achuthan – Former Director, B.K School of Management, Ahmedabad
• Ms. Shambhavi Tanwar – Expert, Skill Education
• Prof. N. Ravichandran – Faculty, IIM Ahmedabad
• Mr. Joachim Rocha – Trade Commissioner, Canadian Trade Office, Ahmedabad
• Mr. Jinendra Khara – TradeCommissioner, Austrade, Australia
• Mr. Chandramauli Sharma – Ex Manager, GSPC, PGPX – IIMA
• Rajvi Nagori – Project Manager, Oakbrook International Education & Research Pvt. Ltd.
Semester 3 (2014-16)• Mr. Mukund Shukla – Chief Manager, Circulation, Indian Express
• Mr. Siddharth Shah – Entrepreneur, Shalibhadra Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Salil Bhatt – Former Business Head of Ashima Group
• Mr. Palak Sheth – Higher Education Expert
• Mr. Digvijay Katkar – Head, corporate affairs, Apollo Tyres
• Dr. A. P Kuchadker – Prof. Emeritus, IIT Madras
• Ms. Shraddha Sheth – Academic Head, OBS
Key Note Speakers for Induction Programme
Scholar Desk ProgrammeIt is inevitable to promote and nurture bright talent in the institute,
as they carry additional potential which requires additional facilities.
We at OBS believe that such bright talent should be recognized and be
given scholar status to help them augment their ability and provide
platform to grow their potential faster with broadened vision.
Institutions are required to differentiate these Scholar students by
providing them additional facilities and incentives to pursue their
academic, research and career aspirations. They are also required to
be given additional inputs to develop their Leadership abilities and
opportunities to demonstrate the same.
With the above objectives, Oakbrook Business School has conceived
the Scholar Desk Programme, where Students are provided with
additional facilities at Institution with an objective to foster their
academic excellence, pursuit of research and ability of innovation and
leadership.
AN INITIATIVE BY OAKBROOK BUSINESS SCHOOL
FACULTY AND EXPERTSDr. Sourabhi Chaturvedi MBA; Ph.D (Management),Director, OBS
Dr. C. GopalkrishnanFormer Director,Institute Of Management,Nirma University,Strategic Management
Mr. Chandramauli PathakBE,Entrepreneurship Expert
Ms. Shraddha ShethLLM, PGDBEM,Entrepreneurship and Law
Prof. Jignesh DarjiMBA, Marketing Management
Prof. T. A. NikitaCA, M.Com,Pursuing M.Phil,Finance
Ms. Riddhi AmbavaleMBA, NET (JRF),Ph.D Pursuing,Dip. International Marketing,Marketing Management
Prof. Kaumudi PadhyaCS MBA (Finance),Finance
Ms. Pravida RajaResearch Associate IIM-A,Ph.D Pursuing,Quantitative Techniques
Mr. Sumit Rathaur MBA,Marketing Management
Mr. Kandarp PandyaMBA,Marketing Management
Dr. P. Balabhaskaran B.Tech., IIT Madras,PGDM, IIM Banglore,Former Director, ICFAI Business School - Ahmedabad,Financial Management
Mr. Saleel BhattMBA, DIEM, Bangalore,BE,Marketing Management
Ms. Sweta JohnMA History, B.Ed,Managerial Communication
Mr. Satya Prakash TiwaryMBA,Financial Management
Mr. Nikshit PatelMBA,Marketing Management
Mr. A. B. RajuB.Tech Mechanical & PGDRM,Marketing
Ms. Manjari MundandMBA,Ph.D Pursuing,IB
Mr. Kirti SanghaviBusiness Law
Mr. Dhyani MehtaPh.D Pursuing,Financial
Ms. Tanvi FalduPh.D Pursuing,HR
Oakbrook Business School has been established with a vision to develop and sustain an enabling academic environment that facilitates the nurturing of professional managerial talent that can shape business around the world. Keeping this aim in mind, OBS organizes workshops that focus on enhancing managerial skills of individuals and thereby groom them to become thorough management professionals. OBS invites eminent personalities of management field to throw light on latest practices and innovative measures in management field. The workshop prevails with hearty interaction between the speakers and participants each time and hence serves as a platform for sharing the knowledge for experts and aspiring professionals.
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Management Development Programmes have been organized after taking into account the need of present industry requirements and changes happening around the world. Theme based management development programmes are designed and conducted for corporate executives, entrepreneurs, & businessmen.
These programmes, which are of short as well as long duration, attempt to upgrade the skills of participants and also to help the organisation in developing a culture conducive to organisational excellence.
Financial Conclave: Fin-O-ConFinancial Service industry- Growth, Opportunities and Challenges from the lenses of Banking, Capital market and Investment instruments.
• Mr. Karan Doshi, VP, Yes Bank
• Mr. Arvind Modi, Associate VP, Gujarat Venture Finance ltd
• Mr. Dipak Prajapati, Dy GM, Corporate Banking, Credit Rating
• Mr. Apurva Gandhi, Executive Director, Tipson Group
HR Conclave: Competencies for Today & Tomorrow
• Dr. D M Pestonjee - Former Professor, IIM
• Mr. Mitesh Rathod - Founder of KAS Consultancy
• Mr. Babu Thomas - Reginal Head HR, GVK EMRI
Entrepreneurship Conclave & Business Plan Competition
• Mr. Piyush Desai - Chairman, Wagh Bakri Tea
• Mr. Arvind Modi, Associate VP, Gujarat Venture Finance ltd
• Dr. Chandan Chatterjee - Director, The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
• Mr. Jitendra Kharawala - Business Development Manager, Australian Trade Commission
Marketing Conclave - Digital Marketing: A New Perspective in Customer Relationship
• Mr. Yogesh Shinde - VP Marketing, Gujarat Tea Processers and Packers Ltd. ( Wagh Bakri tea Group)
• Mr. Subir Palit - President Marketing, Sintex Ltd.
• Mr. Shital Shukla - Director, Emind Adcom Pvt Ltd.
• Mr. Sanjay Sheth - General Manager, Symphony Ltd.
Proposed Management Development ProgramStrategy Workshop for SMEs
• Dr. C Gopalkrishnan, Member of Board of Governance, OBS
• Mr. Chandramauli Pathak, Director, IIEDC, OBSMr. Piyush Desai
Conclave on Management Challenges in Becoming a Socially Responsible OrganizationExperts:
• Mr. Apoorva Oza, CEO, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme
• Mr. Anomitra Das, Head-HR, TATA Consultancy Services
• Mr. Neeraj Lal, Head-CSR, Arvind
• Mr. Joel Evans, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, GMDC
• Ms. Janki Vasant, Founder, Samvedna
Emerging Patterns and Innovations in MarketingExperts:
• Dr. C Gopalkrishnan, Former Director, Nirma Institute of Management
• Dr. Falguni Vasavada Oza, Associate Professor, MICA
• Mr. Ajit Pillai, Director, Convent Consultancy
• Mr. Talha Sareshwala, MD and CEO, Parsoli Motors
• Mr. Dushyant Joshi, Managing Director, Azure Knowledge Corporation Private Limited
• Mr. Rajesh Tahiliani, Marketing Head, Getit Info Services Private Limited
• Mr. Saigen Varghese, Assistant General Manager, Sales India
• Mr. Amit Saxena, Assistant General Manager, ITM Skills Academy
• Ms. Ishani Shah, Managing Director, Neepa Hiren Jewels
• Ms. Margi Chappan, Project Manager, Rakesh Textile Agency
Managing Work Environment: Managing AttritionExperts:
• Rinku Guzraty, Corrtech International
• Sanjay Sahni, Motif India Infotech Private Limited
• Roshan Rawal, Indus
• Sugandha Sapra, Landmark Group
The Path to Creating a Great Talent Pool for HR Professionals & Managers Handling TeamsExperts:
• Mr. Ketan Bhatt, Sr. HR Professional, Ex-GM, Torrent Pharma Limited
• Major Ravi Khanna, AVP, HR, Anil Limited
• Mr. Vithal Nayak, Group Head HR, Arvind Limited
• Mr. Manoj Nair, Adani Power
Cracking the Code of Change for HR Personal & Managers Handling TeamsExperts:
• Mr. Ketan Doshi, V.P. L & OD- Adani Ports
• Mr. Haresh Chaturvedi, Zonal Head- HR, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd
• Mr. Rajendra Jani, President, ISTD, Ahmedabad Chapter
• Mr. Jitendra Khara, Manager Business Development, Australian Trade Commission
Advertising & Marketing Communication -The Paradigm ShiftExperts:
• Prof. Alan D’Souza, Dean, Shanti Communication School & Shanti Business School
• Mr. Sanjay Chakraborty, Managing Director EssKSee Consultancy
• Mr. Arun Awasthi, Entrepreneur & Co-founder Bonoboz Marketing Services Private Limited
• Mr. Anand Desai, DGM of L&T, Baroda
Mr. Babu ThomasDr. D. M. Pestonjee
IIEDC conducts various camps at Oakbrook Business School. These events have an ardent presence for budding talent from various institutes of Ahmedabad as well as Gujarat. The program is aimed at providing ideas & opportunities in the field of Entrepreneurship.
Each camp is designed considering various Entrepreneurship tools and requirement of the different participants.
INNOVATION, INCUBATION ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (IIEDC)
Broad topics covered under IIEDC:
• To provide platform to all start-ups in Gujarat through incubation facilities and mentoring
• Entrepreneurship Awareness and Diversity
• Objective and Coverage of opportunities
• Career options in Entrepreneurship, Identification & Feasibility
• Youth & Career: Potential & Career options
• Enterprising aptitude & Competency profiling
• Developing creativity & innovation
• Charms of being an Entrepreneur Business Planning and Feasibility Assessment
• Creativity, Motivation & Competency Development Opportunities & Innovative Projects
• Setting up new venture: Procedures & Incentives for MSMEs
Promote and Develop Innovative Products/ Services
• Start up ideas for manufacturing (Make in India) and services
• New existing product development (NID/NIFT)
• High growth oriented products/technology
• Health products and services
• Education: innovative teaching aids/material/games
• Senior citizen care /services
• Village level infrastructure and technology development
• Solar and alternative energy
• Mobile applications and IT
• Safe and secure drinking water related
• Entertainment: innovative services
• Construction related products /services
• Life style products
Chandramauli Pathak
OBJECTIVES OF IIEDC• To act as an incubation centre to provide
services from idea generation to creation of sustainable enterprise, to aspiring entrepreneurs from all sections of society.
• To facilitate and create eco system to promote/upgrade SMEs & entrepreneurship in Gujarat (policy/support and institutional infrastructure development, amongst government / NGOs & civil society)
Mr. Anay MashruwalaVenus Engineering Works
Mr. Shalin PatelModule Engineering Company
Mr. Padmin BuchMember of Governing Council of AMA andMSME Committee of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Mr. Chandramauli PathakEntrepreneurship Expert
Mr. Manoj NairSr. Manager, HR Manager,Adani Power Ltd.
Mr. Shivendra SrivastavaBusiness Head,Wild Dreams Media & Communications
Mr. Rohit PatelCommunication and Creativity Expert
Mr. Sharvil PathakManager,Intas Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Vijay DesaiDirector,Gujarat Innovation Centre
Mr. Vikram PatelEntrepreneurial Expert
Ms. Nita ShahEx Chairperson,Gujarat Chambers
Mr. Jayant AthawleEntrepreneurship Expert
Shri Hiranya VyasEntrepreneurship Expert
Shri Mahesh BarotSuccessful Entrepreneur
Dr. Darshana ThakkarSocial Entrepreneur
Ms. Hetal ShahCommunication & Softskill Expert
Facilitators ofEntrepreneurship Awareness Camps
Shraddha Sheth
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONSThe initiatives of the Center are:• Launch of the journal, “Oakbrook Business Review” dedicated
to management. The fourth issue of the journal is already in circulation.
• Facilitate faculty members and research associates to write case-studies of vital relevance to MSME development, energy and infrastructure, international business, social/non-profit sector as well as functional areas of management.
• Mentoring the young writers and motivating them towards research by rewarding them with second author name.
• Conducting short-term programs to support and inculcate the culture of research among faculty members of business schools.
• Conducting workshop on research paper and case study writing.
The center will be archiving the research work of the faculty members and the research associates over a period of time in formats that would be amenable for easy search and retrieval. The Center would also take publications of monograms, edited books, case-study compilations etc in due course.
Oakbrook Business School believes that research is an integral part of the learning-cum-teaching process in any business school. In order to encourage and facilitate research activities in every aspect of management, OBS has established a centre of excellence under the name of ‘Research and Publications'. This center aims to facilitate, support and catalyze the efforts of faculty members in pursuing research in the various fields of management. The centre is availing support from Dr. P. Bala Bhaskaran for research initiatives. Dr. P. Bala Bhaskaran combines corporate and academic experience spanning over three decades and brings with him a host of publications in national and international journals.
Global Country Study Report (GCSR) Cross boarder business opportunities to be explored with India
Summer Internship Program (SIP)Students undertake two months internship program and study problems of the organizations and make a report giving possible solutions of the same.
Publication:Oakbrook Business Review (OBR)
• Book Review
• Case Studies
• Research Papers
Dr. P. Bala Bhaskaran
• Study Reports
• Case Study writing Workshops
• Research Methodology Workshops
• Setting up Faculty Research Forum
• Setting up Doctoral Student Forum
• FDP, Workshops and Conferences
• National Conference on Management
Leadership
RESEARCH
Our prime aim is to engage students
into a transformational experience and
turn them into brilliant managers and leaders.
CONSULTANCYSERVICES• Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited
(TCGL) Programme sponsored by the Government to develop the facilities of hospitality sector.
• Design and conduct training program for corporates, as per their requirement.
Dr. C. Gopalkrishnan
Oakbrook Business School believes in facilitating skill development and therefore conducts various programs which help to inculcate excellence and bring forth the breed of talented and skilled individuals. We believe that training an individual leads him towards the path of perfection and thereby success. In order to create skilled students we also need well trained teachers. We have conducted several workshops which enlighten the teachers and professors of various institutes across the state.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Oakbrook Business School is offering FDPs for faculties in all discipline. This reflects OBS’s commitment to nation building through management education and infrastructure development.
Prof. N. R. DaveTHE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON:
• Enhancing functional area expertise
• Improving one’s classroom delivery both as a teacher and trainer
• Enhancing abilities for conducting meaningful research.
FDP conductedNew Teaching – Learning Techniques (2016)Experts:
• Ms. Sandhya Shah, Education Advisor and Social Worker
• Mr. Kabir Thakore, Eminent Theatre Artist and Dramatics Expert
• Mr. Chandramauli Pathak, Entrepreneurship Expert and in charge of IEDC
• Dr. C. Gopalkrishnan, Member of the Board of Governance
Embracing the Creative side of Teaching for Engineering Faculties (2016)Experts:
• Dr. Rajul Gajjar, Civil Engineering Principal, Government Engineering College
• Dr.G. P. Vadodaria, M.E. in Civil Engineering, M. S. University
• Mr. Kabir Thakore, Eminent Theatre Artist and Dramatics Expert
• Mr. Chandramauli Pathak, Entrepreneurship Expert and in charge of IEDC
Embracing the Creative Side of TeachingExperts:
• Dr. P. K. Mehta, Director, LJ Institute of Management
• Dr. Gopalkrishnan, Director, Institute of Management, Nirma University
• Dr. Shailendra Gupta, Principal & Registar, Calorax Teacher University
• Dr. N. R. Dixit, Founder Director, Som Lalit Institute of Management Studies
• Prof. Chandramauli Pathak, International Trainer
• Dr. Gopal Bhatt, Principal, H K Commerce College
• Mr. Rohit Patel, Director, Symcom Corporation
Challenges of Management Education for Management Faculty Experts:
• Prof. N. R Dave, Former Vice Chancellor, North Gujarat University, Former Chairman, AICTE, Western Region
• Dr. C. Gopalkrishnan, Director, Institute Of Management, Nirma University
• Dr. Sarla Achuthan, Former Director, BK School Of Business Management
• Prof. Bala Bhaskaran, Director, Shanti Business School
• Mr. Sanjay Rao, Director, Endeavour, Gandhinagar
• Dr. S. Chinnam Reddy, Dean, Faculty of Management, Marwadi Education Foundation
Inculcating Research for Enhancement of Engineering Undergraduate for Engineering Faculty (2014)Experts:
• Dr. C Chatterjee, Director, Centre of Entrepreneurship Development
• Dr. D. M. Kale, Former Director General, ONGC Energy Centre
• Dr. K. M. Shrivastava, Prof. Mechanical Engineering, Indus University
• Dr. P. A. Joshi, Prof. and Dean, Faculty of Technology, DDIT, Nadiad
Changing Paradigm in Higher Education: Innovative methods and Research for Commerce & Arts Faculty (2014)Experts:
• Dr. Chandramauli Pathak, Former Senior Executive at ICECD
• Dr. Bhagwati Prasad Bhrambhatt, Director of ASC, Gujarat University
• Prof. G. Krishnamurthy, Former Principal of Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management, Changa
• Dr. Subhash Bhrambhatt, Principal, HK BA College
Moving Towards Learning Oriented TeachingExperts:
• Prof. N. R. Dave, Former Vice Chancellor, North Gujarat University, Former Chairman, AICTE, Western Region
• Prof. Chandramauli Pathak, International Trainer
• Prof. P. Balabhaskaran, Ex Director ICFAI Business School
• Mr. Mitesh Dadhaniya, Deputy Director Gujarat Technological University
• Dr. Rajul Gajjar, Principal Vishwakarma Govt. Engineering College, Dean of GTU, Civil Engineering Department
Proposed AICTE Sponsored Programs
• Training the Trainers in Entrepreneurship
• Research Methodology from Conception to Completion
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSYouth development programs are to empower students to become fully engaged in the college/ school experience by providing transformative educational experiences for students that enhance their learning and development. Oakbrook Business School aims to steer the youth towards overall development by conducting such programs.
Summer CampOBS organises Summer Camps every summer to let youth unleash their entrepreneurial potential by sharing, interacting, playing simulation games and discussing their own career concerns with experts and advisors. The students of various age groups plays games, do artwork & learn about Entrepreneurship in fun way.
Objectives of the program are:• Nurturing entrepreneurial talent by inculcating entrepreneurial
thinking and culture by putting them through experiential learning.
• Let student assess their own entrepreneurial aptitude and strength their competencies.
• Identity their goals and priorities in life.
Diwali CampOBS organises Diwali Camps to enhance career development and building innovative thinking among the students. The camp involves fun activities, games, interactive sessions, motivational documentaries etc. which helps them to open up & induce lateral thinking.
Objectives of the program are:• Encourage innovative thinking• Motivate and encourage youth to share their own goals
aspirations and priorities in life.• Let students develop a vision of their career and what they want
to achieve.
• Meet and share experiences with successful people to draw own
learning by experiences.
OBJECTIVES OF CAMPS• To Experience Entrepreneurial
Challenge & Achievement.
• To learn & nurture entrepreneurial skills & zeal to become leader, entrepreneur for tomorrow.
• Learn how to communicate & importance of body language.
• Team building skill.
• Summer Camp 2014: 26th May to 31st May 2014 Nurturing Entrepreneurial Talent
• Summer Camp 2015: 4th May to 8th May 2015 Entrepreneurial Orientation Program
• Diwali Camp 2014: 19th October to 21st October 2014 Enhancing Career opportunities
• Diwali Camp 2015 (Catch them Young): 8th November to 10th November 2015 Entrepreneurial Orientation Program
• Diwali Camp 2016: 27th October to 29th October 2016 Youth Camp: Entrepreneurial Orientation Program
FOREIGN DELEGATES VISIT
Babson College, USA
Canberra Institute of Technology, Australia
Tafe University, Australia
Netherland Delegates Visit
Poland Delegates Visit
South African Delegate Visit
ALUMNI SPEAKS
Pratiksha Tripathi (N K Logistics)When I finally got a green signal from Oakbrook Business School (OBS), I was overwhelmed. It was, is and will be a great honor to be a member of first batch of OBS. I was so excited in meeting new people on the first day in college. My journey started with Induction Programme followed by two industrial visits. Further we were exposed to Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp, Cleanliness Drive, Conclaves, Seminars, Section war, Sports day, Mumbai Industrial visit, Corporate Guest lectures, Summer internship and many more activities.
I got many improvements in myself such as confidence level, working manner, communication ability, presentation skills, soft skills, behave like a professional individual and working from 9am to 5pm. Not only just having a Gujarat Technical University degree certificate but OBS also helped me in clearing my concepts and getting hands on skills which are necessary and what employees look out for. After completing my MBA, I am presently working as a Marketing Executive with Navigators Logistics Ltd. My area of interest is in Supply Chain Management and that was the reason why I specialized in Marketing, and pursued my career in the same field further.
Honestly, choosing OBS was the best decision I made. Well trust me it's not just the college but ones attitude towards education that matters a lot. My journey so far at OBS was awesome because I feel at home. OBS has given me a life where there is a balance of education, social service and fun. The bottom line is this, if you show that you have the potential, you will be recognized and appreciated. That's what I felt through my experience at OBS.
Hiren Jayswal (Elsner Technologies)I would like to share my experience of academic learning at OBS which is rigorously helping me in my current professional life.
I'm working with Elsner Technologies as a Business Development Executive where I have to be very effective and efficient in terms of communication and I am performing well which is just because of the presentations, discussions and many more activities done by me during my post graduation at OBS.
I really feel proud to get a platform like OBS where I got a great guidance from the management and faculties.
At OBS, I acquired excellent managerial skills which are very useful for me today and will be for entire life just because of my learning at OBS.
Vishant Thakkar (KPMG)When I look back to the day I first came to Oakbrook Business School, I get nostalgic. MBA College is a lot different than other college. The first thing I noticed was the workload. It was heavier and more intense than I had ever experienced during my engineering days. The major challenges of college work are the large volume of reading, the short deadlines, and the writing, writing, writing.
Throughout my journey at Oakbrook Business School, I learnt the concepts of management and started to impart them in my life too. Oakbrook Business School gave me ample of opportunities to prove my calibre and develop my skills. At Oakbrook Business School I learnt just to be myself and follow my own style. For all that my college has done for me and still continues to do; I would like to thank all my professors, the management and all others from the bottom of my heart. I wish success to everyone who has touched upon my life and will always be at the service of college.
The key to success in corporate is all about how we apply the vast knowledge that we have to solve a complex business problem. In a nutshell, corporate life is not only about applying theories that we learn in MBA but bridging the gap with common sense.
As they say the college days are golden days and are never going to come back, I take back a bag full of memoirs and wonderful experiences. Lastly, I would like to say “If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world.”
Pooja Mishra (Bridge Built Solutions)When I completed MBA-HR, the only thing in my mind was to join an organization which will allow me to enter into HR operations. I got an opportunity to start as an HR Executive and roles covered 60% recruitment and 40% operations. Initially I did not like the role because of recruitment into it. Then over a period of time I realized that in any organization , an employee who brings turnover is recognized first and rewarded. Recruitment is a function which brings turnover to an organization , so it is an important HR function.
At Oakbrook Business School I have been constantly guided during my academics regarding the realities of business world through various case studies, HR conclaves, Industrial visits,etc. This helped me a lot in changing my opinion of recruiter profile job, which I ultimately experienced in the corporate world.
I am very thankful to all who guided me throughout my academic journey at OBS.
Khushboo Jagad (Standard & Poor Global Market Intelligence)11th April, 2016, the most important day in life when I step into my professional life. It has been an enriching experience working at S&P Global Market Intelligence. What I learned so far is, the right attitude which matters in professional life. Attitude of learning, attitude of sharing, attitude of listening and attitude of believing in yourself. You can learn and grow only when you have right attitude. It doesn't come all of sudden, you have to cultivate that. And in cultivating that Oakbrook Business School has played a very important role in my life. OBS has given a different prospective to the way I was looking to MBA and my professional career and because of that I was able to develop right attitude.
Being in quality control department of S&P Global, I know how much accuracy matters and to be accurate, you need to be focused, deliver on time and give attention to details. Each and every day I am learning something new hereby focusing on areas of improvement. So rightly said "learning is an ongoing activity."
Dharmik Bhatt (Vital Care Limited)My under graduation is Bachelor of Pharmacy & I have aspirations to become a Vice President in Pharmaceutical multinational. An MBA seemed the best option for me to pursue my dream.
I joined Oakrook Business School as it does not believe in imparting just bookish knowledge to students. Rather, OBS groom students to perform their best through their ability and creativity. OBS stands for corporate connectivity. At OBS, a student can correlate the theoretical concepts with live corporate examples via several college events like Seminars, Conclaves and through guest lecture.
Honestly, without OBS I would not have realized what all I have learned and how to apply it in corporate life.
All in all, OBS really gave me a head start in business knowledge and hopes for a bright future ahead. Today I am a Product Executive in the PMT department of Vital Care Ltd.
Saloni Parghi (Axis Bank)Here I am sharing my experience from graduation in OBS to my professional career.
I am very thankful to OBS for developing my skill, ability, knowledge and personality. At OBS what I learned is very useful in my professional career.
OBS BATCH OF 2015-2017
FINANCE
Avni A. Patel
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Karvy Comtrade Ltd.
TOPIC:A study of the Perception ofSub-brokers towards Stock-Market
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Karvy Comtrade Ltd.
TOPIC:A study of the Perception ofSub-brokers towards Stock-Market
Arti V. Brahmbhatt
Bhautik A. Dobariya
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
TOPIC:Comparison of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Whole Life Saving Plan with other companies
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: FICCI
TOPIC:Contribution of Intellectual Property Rights in Growth and Development of SME’s
Aezaz Vora
QUALIFICATION: BE
SIP COMPANY: Polylink Polymers (India) Ltd.
TOPIC:The Analysis of Receivable Management
Anik Mansuri
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Narayana Multispeciality Hospital
TOPIC:Competitive analysis for Health Care sector
Anis Qureshi
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Shri Mahila Sewa Sahakari Bank
TOPIC:A study of Post Loan Disbursement:- Utility Analysis of SEWA Bank customers
Daxa T. Solanki
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Salibhadra Finance Private Limited
TOPIC:A comparative study of Performance of different Mutual Funds
Dimple Goswami
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Narayana Multispeciality Hospital
TOPIC:Competitive analysis for Health Care sector
Fezulla A. Ansari
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund
TOPIC:A study of comparison between Modern Investment vs. Traditional Investment
Harsh B. Mistry
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Autobei Consulting Group
TOPIC:A survey on public opinion about Connecting Vehicles in Ahmedabad City
Harsh D. Prajapati
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Gandhinagar Nagrik Co-operative Bank Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Survey of Customer Approach towards Co-operative Bank
Harpalsinh J. Zala
FINANCE
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: FICCI
TOPIC:Contribution of Intellectual Property Rights in Growth and Development of SME’s
Jay Upadhyay
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Brisk Surgicals Cotton Ltd.
TOPIC:Process Costing and Working Capital Management
Jaynee P. Patel
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Arihant Capital Market Ltd.
TOPIC:A study of the Perception of Customer toward the Mutual Funds as an Investment
Jaydeep N. Bhikadiya
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund
TOPIC:A study of comparison between Modern Investment vs. Traditional Investment
Harshil D. Padiya
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Salibhadra Finance Private Limited
TOPIC:A comparative study of performance of different Mutual Funds
Hemangi N. Vaghela
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Shri Mahila Sewa Sahakari Bank
TOPIC:A study of Post Loan Disbursement: Utility Analysis of SEWA Bank customers
Jagruti D. Shah
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED)
TOPIC:Study the effectiveness of implementation of Scheme 7 (tuition fee assistance for enhancement of skills) by CED
Jignesh H. Desai
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Salibhadra Finance Private Limited
TOPIC:A comparative study of Performance of different Mutual Funds
Kamla R. Damor
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: FICCI
TOPIC:Contribution of Intellectual Property Rights in Growth and Development of SME’s
Kartik Joshi
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund
TOPIC:People’s Mindset about their Savings, Investment and Investment in Mutual Fund
Kirtan D. Sakariya
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Edelweiss Broking Ltd.
TOPIC:A study of ESOP’s at Edelweiss Broking Ltd.
Lipson Paul
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: N J India Invest Pvt. Ltd. - Jamnagar
TOPIC:Analysis of Mutual Fund scheme
Maulik B. Aghera
FINANCE
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Autobie Consulting Group
TOPIC:A survey on public opinion about Connecting vehicle in Ahmedabad city
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: HDFC Bank
TOPIC:Understanding Customer Behavior for usage of Digital Banking
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Impact of Compensation and Benefits on Employee Satisfaction
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Sales India
TOPIC:A study of Loan Procedure on Consumer Durable Goods financed through Bajaj Finserv
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Gandhinagar Nagrik Co-operative Bank Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Survey of Customer Approach towards Co-operative Bank
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: HDFC Bank
TOPIC:Understanding Customers Behavior on usage of Digital Banking
Mounuddin AnsariMohnish Gohil
Nirmal Kumar Nisha R. Chauhan
Poonam L. Prajapati Priti L. Bariya
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Axis Bank
TOPIC:A study on Customer Perception about E-banking services of Axis Bank
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Arihant Capital Market Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on perception of Customer toward the Mutual Funds as an Investment
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Angel Broking Ltd.
TOPIC:Consumer Perception Towards Equity and Commodity
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Somany Ceramics Ltd.
TOPIC:Working Capital Management
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Axis Bank
TOPIC:A study on Customer Perception about E-banking services of Axis Bank
Priyanka Bhadarka Ranu K. Patel
Rashmi Chauhan Ravi Gandhi
Sunita M. Gohil
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Sales India
TOPIC:A study of Loan Procedure on Consumer Durable Goods financed through Bajaj Finserv
Salim Ansari
FINANCE
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Cera Sanitaryware Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Ratio Analysis and Trend Analysis
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED)
TOPIC:To study the Effectiveness of Implementation of Scheme No. 7 (tuition fee assistance for enhancement of skills) by CED
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: IDBI Federal Insurance Company Ltd.
TOPIC:ULIP Childsurance Plan of IDBI Federal with other company
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Arihant Capital Market Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Perception of Customer toward the Mutual Funds as an Investment
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
TOPIC:Comparison of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Whole Life Saving Plan with other companies
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: SBI Life Insurance Company
TOPIC:Comparative study of Policies of SBI with LIC
Tejal S. Prajapati Trusha D. Patel
Vanita Shrimali Varshil S. Gohil
Vidya V. Nair Viral R. Patel
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: IFFCO Kalol Unit
TOPIC:A study on Working Capital Management at IFFCO Kalol Unit
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Somany Ceramics
TOPIC:Working Capital Management
Vishal P. Prajapati Zalak N. Patel
HR
Amrita Sriwastawa
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
TOPIC:A study on Training & Development practices at GMDC - Ahmedabad
Aneri R. Nayak
QUALIFICATION: BCA
SIP COMPANY: Angel Broking Ltd.
TOPIC:Consumer Perception Towards Equity and Commodity
Anika S. Pathan
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
TOPIC:A study on Recruitment & Selection practices at GMDC - Ahmedabad
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Universal Hunt Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Analysis of on the job skills demand based on Job description across selected Industries & Job Profiles
Dharak Darji
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: GCMMF (Amul Brand)
TOPIC:To study the Consumer awareness about Availability of Amul products at Madhur parlour
Dharmishta Patel
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Angel Broking Ltd.
TOPIC:Consumer Perception Towards Equity and Commodity
Ekta A. Bhavsar
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Navgujarat Samay
TOPIC:A study on Employee Retention Practices
Hardik A. Limbachiya
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Gujarat Maritime Board
TOPIC:To study the Training and Development pratices at Gujarat Maritime Board
Jayvir B. Varu
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: ITM Skills Academy
TOPIC:Effective external Sourcing technique for hiring Fresh Graduate for Sales job in Banking sector
Kushal H. Barot
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
TOPIC:A study on Recruitment & Selection practices at GMDC - Ahmedabad
Kajal G. Patel
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Universal Hunt Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Survey of Powerhunt -A product of Universal Hunt
Mansi Shah
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Modern Communication and Broadcast Systems Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Recruitment practices in MCBS (Modern Communication and Broadcast Systems)
Minakshi S. Naagar
HR
QUALIFICATION: BCA
SIP COMPANY: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
TOPIC:A study on Training & Development practices at GMDC - Ahmedabad
Naziya Pathan
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Ramada Hotel
TOPIC:To study the Training practices in Ramada Hotel Ahmedabad
Nikita D. Babariya
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: ITM Skills Academy
TOPIC:Effective external source for Hiring Graduates into Banks
Priyanka Yadav
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund
TOPIC:People’s Mindset about their Savings, Investment and Investment in Mutual Fund
Palak P. Pancholi
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Autobie Consulting Group
TOPIC:A comparitive study on Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai in Ahmedabad City
Priyanka H. Vyas
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Pinkline Interiors LLC (Dubai)
TOPIC:Employee Engagement Practices at Pinkline Interiors LLC (Dubai)
Rajesh Suthar
QUALIFICATION: BCA
SIP COMPANY: Gujarat Maritime Board
TOPIC:Training need assessment of employees at Gujarat Maritime Board for developing a Training calendar
Rinkal B. Prajapati
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Universal Hunt Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Survey of Powerhunt -A product of Universal Hunt
Sanjulata D. Arya
QUALIFICATION: BCA
SIP COMPANY: Modern Communication and Broadcast Systems Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Recruitment practices in MCBS (Modern Communication and Broadcast Systems)
Shilpa Manwar
MARKETING
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Specific Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Identification and Enhancement of retail network & institutional customer base for Specific Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Green Field Control System India Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Direct Marketing Strategies of Green Field Control System India Pvt. Ltd.
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Aadi Cement Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Supply Chain Management Of Aadi Cement
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: All India Reporter Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:To measure Customer Satisfaction for AIR Journal & Software
QUALIFICATION: BBM
SIP COMPANY: GCMMF (Amul Brand)
TOPIC:To study the Consumer awareness about availability of Amul products at Madhur parlour
QUALIFICATION: B.Com & BBA
SIP COMPANY: Karnavati Motors Punjab Automobile (I) Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Customer Buying Behavior in Automobile Dealership (Passenger Car)
Akshay G. Patel Ankit N. Patel
Asfak Memon Chandansingh K.Charan
Dashrath Janwa Diljitsingh Khalsa
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Universal Hunt Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Analysis of on the job skills demand based on Job description across selected Industries & Job profiles
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Cera Sanitaryware Ltd.
TOPIC:A study on Ratio analysis and Trend analysis
Dirghavi S. Borkar Faizan Z. Shaikh
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: The Indian Express
TOPIC:Customer perception towards The Indian Express Newspaper
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: All India Reporter Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A Comparative Study Of AIR & SCC in Legal Publication Industry in Ahmedabad City
Hetal M. Parmar
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Autobei Consulting Group
TOPIC:Consumer Buying Behavior towards Hatchback car of Maruti & Hyundai
Himanshu A. Shrimali
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Arraycom India Ltd.
TOPIC:Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing for B2B Product
Jagruti J. Jani
Geharilal B. Paliwal
MARKETING
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: The Indian Express
TOPIC:A study on Customer Retention Practices
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: N J India Invest Pvt. Ltd. - Jamnagar
TOPIC:Analysis of Mutual Fund scheme
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Royal Honda Motors
TOPIC:To study the impact of after Sales Service towards Customer Satisfaction in Royal Honda Motors
Juman Ghanchi
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Business Standard Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Detailed study of Target Segment for Financial Newspaper
Jignesh R. Soni
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Deolax Cables Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Brand Awareness & Preference regarding Deolax Cables
Jay D. Shah
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: All India Reporter Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A Comparative Study Of AIR & SCC in Legal Publication Industry in Ahmedabad City
Kinjal R. Maheshwari
Mahendrasingh K. Tomar Mahesh J. Labadiya
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: N J India Invest Pvt. Ltd. - Jamnagar
TOPIC:Analysis of Mutual Fund scheme
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Mansi Wings Honda
TOPIC:A study on factors motivating to Purchase Honda Activa at Mansi Wings Honda
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
TOPIC:Consumer Buying Behaviour
Nikul S. Prajapati
Mohsin H. ModaMansi J. Trivedi
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Navigator Logistics Company Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Third party logistics in Navigator logistics
Niranjan A. Leuva
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: GCMMF (Amul Brand)
TOPIC:An awareness and product survey report on “Amul Pro” - Protein Milk
Pragnesh A. Patel
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Specific Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Identification and Enhancement of retail network & institutional customer base for Specific Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.
Prakash R. Rathod
MARKETING
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Navgujarat Samay Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:A comparative study of Customer Satisfaction towards Gujarati Newspaper in Ahmedabad and Kalol
Raj B. Patel
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: The Indian Express
TOPIC:A study on Customer Retention Practices
Rajan D. Amin
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Maahi Milk Producer Company Ltd.
TOPIC:A comparative study on Marketing Strategies of Gopal Namkeens and Balaji Namkeens Pvt. Ltd.
Ritesh M. Patel
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: GCMMF (Amul Brand)
TOPIC:An Awareness and Product survey report on “Amul Pro” - Protein Milk
Ronak A. Patel
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Maahi Milk Producer Company Ltd.
TOPIC:A comparative study on Marketing Strategies of Gopal Namkeens and Balaji Namkeens Pvt. Ltd.
Ronak Gosai
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: HDFC Bank
TOPIC:Understanding Customers Behaviour on Usage of Digital Banking
Ronak N. Chaudhari
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: Hindustan Zinc Limited
TOPIC:Customer Perception about Acid and Mining industry
Shivam Sahu
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: The Indian Express
TOPIC:Customer perception towards The Indian Express newspaper
Sarang R. Patel
QUALIFICATION: B.Com
SIP COMPANY: All India Reporter Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:To measure Customer Satisfaction for All India Reporter Journal & Software (A study conducted for All India Reporter Pvt. Ltd.)
Umadevi N. Pandit
QUALIFICATION: BCA
SIP COMPANY: IDBI Federal Insurance Company Ltd.
TOPIC:ULIP Childsurance Plan of IDBI Federal with other company
Unnati Bachhav
QUALIFICATION: BCA
SIP COMPANY: Suzlon Power Limited
TOPIC:Techno Commercial Feasibility
Vijay B. Shingrakhiya
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Deolax Cables Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Brand Awareness & Preference Regarding Deolax Cables
Vijay D. Prajapati
MARKETING
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: Deolax Cables Pvt. Ltd.
TOPIC:Brand Awareness & Preference Regarding Deolax Cables
Vipul R. Solanki
QUALIFICATION: BBA
SIP COMPANY: ShopsOn.in
TOPIC:Business Development Practices at ShopsOn
Vishalgiri B. Goswami
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