A Conceptual Study of Continuing Educational Programmes in Some Indian Industries in the Globalized World

18 Pages Posted: 28 Mar 2015

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Shashikantha Karinka

Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology (NMAMIT)

Naga Vamsi Krishna Jasti

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Rajasthan Campus - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Date Written: March 26, 2015

Abstract

This paper deals with study of different models of training and learning programmes implemented by some of the leading Indian manufacturing conglomerates for their employee skill and knowledge enhancement in partnership with several leading Indian and overseas educational institutions and universities. The learning programmes include both on-campus and off-campus programmes. The paper discusses candidate selection, instructor selection, course delivery, project selection and mentoring, student assessment, instructor assessment, overall programme assessment, hurdles encountered and in-house convocation. Moreover, future challenges and opportunities for conventional education settings versus arrival of new industry run universities and foreign run universities are also discussed. In the globalized business environment, the companies’ visionary managements believe in creating leaders at every level in different segments of their business to retain their top notch global position, which is achieved through systemic and systematic approach. The employees are trained to take sound decisions at all levels based on observations, synthesis and analysis, which is possible only through thorough understanding of scientific, engineering, technological, and business principles. Leaders are also developed for new areas such as energy conservation, human safety, environmental protection, green manufacturing, green IT etc. Thus the companies believe in empowering their employees with advanced skills and knowledge through advanced training and learning programmes. The companies invest heavily in the various programmes.

Keywords: Continuing education, adult education, pedagogy, off-campus education, work-integrated learning, leadership education, mentoring, industry education

Suggested Citation

Karinka, Shashikantha and Jasti, Naga Vamsi Krishna, A Conceptual Study of Continuing Educational Programmes in Some Indian Industries in the Globalized World (March 26, 2015). Nitte University, Fourth International Conference on Higher Education: Special Emphasis on Management Education, December 29-30 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2585537 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2585537

Shashikantha Karinka (Contact Author)

Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology (NMAMIT) ( email )

Nitte, Karnataka
India

Naga Vamsi Krishna Jasti

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Rajasthan Campus - Department of Mechanical Engineering ( email )

Pilani Campus
Vidya Vihar
Pilani, Rajasthan 333 031
India

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