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Best Practices

Title of the Practice:

Innovative and Non-Traditional Ways of Continuous Assessment

Objective

To develop a much broader and holistic approach towards continuous assessment.

The Context

To encourage faculty members to adopt new and creative ways to evaluate students apart from traditional evaluation methods such as quizzes, written tests, presentations, etc.

The Practice

To ensure that at least one component of continuous assessment in each course comprises non-traditional ways of evaluation.

1. E-Business Hackathon

  • To design and develop a website for any selected business of your choice.
  • Students may use any online website development platform such as Wix, WordPress, Google Sites, Canva, or similar tools to create their websites.

2. Derivative Markets

  • Demo trading in Derivatives.
  • Simulated trading based on real-life scenarios.

3. Organizational Behaviour

  • Movie Debriefing
  • Students will view carefully selected movies relevant to the subject identified by the faculty.
  • Students were encouraged to identify key themes, managerial concepts, behavioural patterns, leadership styles, ethical dilemmas, and decision-making frameworks depicted in the film.
  • This approach enhanced critical thinking, observation skills, and the practical application of classroom theories.

4. Sales and Distribution Management

  • Video assignment highlighting the interaction between a seller and buyer as part of the selling process.
  • The objective was to understand the buyer-seller interaction and how the seller can guide the buyer through the entire process.

5. Data Visualization

  • AI-driven concept visualization.

Title of the Practice
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program

Objectives of the Practice
To provide students with an opportunity to gain international exposure, engage in cross-border academic collaboration, and enhance their understanding of global perspectives in different areas

The Context
The COIL program facilitates virtual academic collaboration between students from different institutions Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad; SCMS, NOIDA; University of Arkansas, USA; Florida International University, USA, and Universidad Cattolica Del Maule, Chile. The program aims to enhance students' global competence and interdisciplinary knowledge through structured, cross-institutional learning.

The Practice
SCMS Hyderabad students participated in different COIL programs:

  1. The Dynamics of Monetary Policy, GDP Growth Rate, and Interest Rates: A Cross-Border Perspective
  2. Global Perspectives in Cross-Cultural Marketing: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Inclusive and Responsible Strategies
  3. Currency Exchange rates and Purchasing Power Parity
  4. Creating a budget and retirement plan
  5. Cross-cultural perspectives in depicting brand message through advertising: A reflection of cultural values
  6. Exploring perceived gender differences in business professionals
  7. Innovative Approaches towards a Sustainable Society

A collaborative COIL Course completion certificate awarded to participating students

Evidence of Success
The COIL program fosters global academic collaboration and enhances students' understanding of international business and finance. It provides exposure to diverse perspectives and strengthens cross-cultural communication and analytical skills. Student participation and engagement levels reflect the program's effectiveness in promoting a global outlook.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Challenges include time zone differences affecting synchronous sessions, varying levels of digital accessibility, and adapting to different academic frameworks. Required resources include improved digital collaboration tools, scheduling flexibility, and institutional support for seamless execution.

There are many more internationalization activities/webinars (our dual degree partner Loughborough University Webinar).

Title of the Practice

Video Assignment for continuous assessment

Objectives of the Practice

To develop an engaging and learning activity as a component of continuous assessment for students.

The Context

The video assignment was introduced as part of continuous assessment to foster student collaboration, enhance engagement, and encourage the practical application of knowledge through creative expression and effective communication.

The Practice

The practice fosters creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy. Its uniqueness lies in engaging students with diverse learning preferences and promoting practical communication skills. However, limitations include technological access disparities, and some resistance to non-traditional evaluation methods.

Evidence of Success

Feedback collected through Google Forms revealed that most students found the video assignment engaging, helping to enhance their presentation skills, creativity, technical skills, and overall understanding. Additionally, average marks secured in video assignment were relatively higher when compared to that of traditional assignments.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Problems encountered include time-consuming video production, technical issues, and challenges with large file sizes. Required resources include improved technical support, user-friendly platforms, and dedicated storage solutions for seamless video assignment submissions.

There are many more internationalization activities/webinars (our dual degree partner Loughborough University Webinar).

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