On the onset of Summer 2013, it was my final year of engineering; I decided to pursue a course at XIMB, “Basic Managerial Skills For Potential Entrepreneurs”. It was not just a summer course but a life-changing experience. This exposure to a world-class institution, equally capable faculties, shaped my understanding of life and its intricacies completely. Then, after a substantial three and a half years of corporate work experience and little experience in start-ups, I got the opportunity to continue my regular Masters here. Had it not been that summer course, I would not have started my entrepreneurial journey and could have missed the thrill of being an entrepreneur.
Since I have joined again as a regular MBA student, I have discovered its legacy and excellence in a much better way. The rigorous academic activities, nationally and internationally accredited professors, consistent performance in national level quiz competitions, sports and cultural programs are second to none. The student diversity, being one of the best in the country, includes CFAs, national level sportspersons, musicians, stage performers and photographers etc. The role of seniors in shaping and guiding our present and future aspects of life, the concepts of learning and unlearning, the value of networking, team spirit and finally, are some of the learnings that I can imbibe to become a much better person in future.
Coming back to the vision of XIMB, which says “connecting business and society” is what I found the best any Institute can have. By practising this here, we can definitely uplift the needy and underprivileged and thereby, contributing to the economy at large.
Which ABG company would you want to work for and why?
Out of the diversified sectors of Aditya Birla Group, it is the Aditya Birla Retail Limited (ABRL) in which I am more interested in working for. It’s because they have set the motto of ‘Quality first’ and they are the pioneer of India’s first ever food and grocery retailer. Brands like Prarthana, More Choice, Chatter Kids have a strong presence in the market and in the minds of the people too. To deliver a rewarding and meaningful shopping experience, it has Clubmore, a family of 20 million significant members, who enjoy a host of tailor-made offers thereby, attracting loyal customers.
- Amiya Prava Das (BM, 1st Year, XIMB)