UBS EXPERIENCE DURING PANDEMIC

 UBS EXPERIENCE DURING PANDEMIC

Pranit Jagtap                   Batch: PGDMFC15C (Global MBA)

A wise man once said – “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote has now proved to call it “online experiential learning.” This is the best quote I can say with respect to present conditions during Covid-19. An absolute true statement for anyone to live by, especially for all educators!

 

My journey to UBS with 45 months of work experience in the Automobile field and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from B. R. Harne College of Engineering & Technology, Mumbai on my portfolio, I was quite confident on the day of my UBS interview. There was nothing that would stop me from going to UBS for my MBA degree. Finally, the day arrived and I was interviewed by the Chairman and Founder, Mr.Tarundeep Singh Anand of the Universal Business School. Everything went on a positive side for me and I was able to please him how MBA in Marketing specialization would help me. Luckily, one fine evening, I checked my email and I find a mail from UBS, congratulating me for my interview performance and it was like " I closed my doors to the past, opened the door to the future, took a deep breath, stepped on through and started with a new chapter of my life".

 

UBS's flexibility towards Virtual Learning.

 No one can deny nowadays that we are living in a nightmare because of this big threat that turned our lives upside down. As a UBSian, I'm no longer able to get into the B-school and this actually breaks my heart, I was supposed to cherish every moment with my new friends since this is just a one year Global MBA Program. And my wish was fulfilled by UBS by introducing Virtual Learning. They provided us with the Virtual Lounge where we can interact with the professors and share our views we can sing, share shayaris, jokes just to know each other. “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” this is the love from UBS which currently I feel. How things will go virtually scheduled was provided to me on my mail. I read through the instructions and prepared myself for the virtual platform.

How Covid-19 didn't stop UBS from sharing the knowledge?

 Instead of waiting for things “to get back to normal", UBS's are re-inventing a new MBA experience. The B- school organized webinars and classes, but students have taken it upon themselves to do more with group study and networking sessions as well as hangouts, all done virtually. Discussions are continued on WhatsApp groups—for the whole batch and for multiple interest groups. How I am keeping up with my lessons well my teachers are kind enough to send us every day the courses so we read them and if we have a question we can simply ask them on the Zoom App or via WhatsApp, even we are doing quizzes online. So now we are going through a hard time but we know "After the rain, there is always a rainbow". This shift into virtual classrooms is the culmination of the past weeks’ efforts to prevent COVID-19 from entering into the UBS crowd.

UBS providing with Profile Building Programs and Industry Expert Webinars.

 Though, online teaching and digital means are becoming the new normal for continuing with the academic schedule, UBS is providing us with a skill development program in collaboration with Harappa. Also, UBS is focusing on the upcoming market trends via introducing Data Analytics through KPMG and providing with real life projects, webinars and making us Industry ready. 

Takeaway from Universal Business School

 UBS has shared a platform for presenting our interpersonal skills, strategy thinking, entrepreneur skills via EXCOLEARN PVT LTD – a student driven company. A unique learning organization led by students to develop their business acumen. Also UBS has provided us with various clubs where we can show our leadership skills.

  Tough times never last only tough people do - Dr. Robert H. Schuller

 What has impressed me most about the current situation, we are living through is the incredible solidarity, kindness, generosity, and creativity I have witnessed from the Professors throughout our global network. I’m amazed by how UBS have adapted to this situation, how UBS is accompanying the students through it and how UBS are reaching out to support each other!

 

AN ENTHRALLING EXPERIENCE AT UBS DURING THE PANDEMIC

By: Priyanka Agrawal                                 Batch: CMBA2Y3

It was a beautiful Sunday at Universal Business School, Karjat. As usual all the students were celebrating their Sunday with lazy lunch hours. Diverse groups of students were chatting among themselves about the pandemic that hit the world few days ago. As soon as the lunch was done, everybody received and email by the chairman stating that the college would remain closed due to the safety measures and everybody would have to move to their respective places. All the students reached their homes safely within 4-5 days. The world became silent amid the chaos of Covid-19. Weeks passed being home and we started missing our beautiful UBS.

Then came the time for UBS to showcase its strengthening strategies to keep its students refurbished and elite. UBS tried its level best to give the real time experience of learning for all its students even during the tough times of world pandemic. While I talk about my personal experience with UBS during these times of crisis, I must say it has been perplexing in terms of skill building, knowledge enhancement, regular practice and what not. We had to do our internships in the organizations which were previously brought by the placement team of UBS but due to unprecedented times they got abandoned. The team strived hard yet again and provided 100% virtual internships to entire cohorts of 2019-20 batch.

Then began the seamless experience of online classes that delivered the lectures to students sitting at their homes. This was a proactive initiative by UBS in order to maintain synchronous learning. The onset of online learning was difficult in the beginning and was hard to accept since we were practicing class-room learning from so many years. Initially it was very difficult for everyone to get regulated to this. It was a trouble time for not just the students but also the faculty members. UBS didn't leave any chance to build perfection since all the faculties were trained accordingly and the students were made apprehensive of the same.

From the beginning it was a roller coaster experience because we, the second year students had a lot of things going on along with the UBS online classes. Soon after the completion of the internships the full-fledged classes began for some 4 hours per day. But during this duration of pandemic, the corporate and industry knowledge was not held back. the corporate relations team always try to be in touch with the industry mentors and various distinguished personalities and bought them over these online platforms so that they share their intensified knowledge across all the sectors of the industry. Till today I enjoy every guest session that comes from these notable and prominent people.

UBS also made an attempt to have an automated ERP System for its beloved students to make things easy. This system helps us with every minute procedure from the subject notes, assignments, quizzes to the payment of fees. It has been handling this crisis very systematically and strategically. The proactive approach has been very lucrative for everyone. The only difference that has come across our lives is that we are not familiarizing a campus life but a full-fledged & coetaneous virtual experience. The pandemic make might have stopped the actual human interaction but has not stopped us from learning and assimilating the knowledge to comprehend our bright futures. The point of view underlying into this is the judicious approach made by UBS to keep delivering the undisturbed curve of learning towards its students which is much appreciated.

UBS Student Warriors - Fighting Carona Virus - Learning continues

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Reasons Why you should pursue a BBA Degree

All the students who finish their schooling have to select an option for their graduation degree. If they wish to make a career in the field of management and business administration and have a career filled with lucrative opportunities, then they should look into completing their undergraduate degree in BBA.

What Exactly Is A BBA Program?

BBA stands for a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. It is an undergraduate course in general management. There are several specialisations that a student can choose from in the BBA program offered at UBS. The three-year course helps students enhance the skills related to the basics of management and organizational administration and develop expertise in the specialisation that they choose. This advanced course and its specialisations open up a variety of career prospects for students.

The topics covered when you choose BBA for your undergraduate degree program will include human resources management, organizational behaviour, office and organizational administration, communication in business, finance management, business law, accounting, management skills, business ethics, planning, retail management, international business, marketing, supply chain management and operations management.

You will gain a general knowledge of these subjects and hence become more adept in the field of business administration. Usually, BBA graduates move on to pursue their Master’s degree in the same field, where they can specialize in the field of management that interests them the most. Even if as a student, you choose to work after you get your degree instead of continuing your education for a postgraduate course, you become more employable than if you would have completed a general Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.

Why Choose BBA As An Undergraduate Degree?

As you can see, when you choose to study BBA after finishing your 12th schooling, you gain a lot of knowledge. You learn about a lot of different fields in management and you become more aware of the business practices that take place across the country and world. Mentioned below are some of the main reasons why students go with a BBA for their undergraduate degree program.

Early Learning

You can learn a lot of managerial skills that are required in different industries. The subjects you study and the elective courses you choose equip you with a lot of in-demand skills. Financial management, accounting, marketing, human resources, and more, are some of the most sought out skills in today’s corporate world. When you pursue a BBA with us, we give you access to learn many lucrative subjects that will land you a well-paying entry-level job at a good company.

Gain First Hand Knowledge of Work Culture

When you study a BBA with Universal Business School, you gain exposure in a real-life working environment. You get a chance to work at a Private Limited Company while pursuing your degree. You get an immersive experience of what it is like working full time in a corporate environment that will give you more experience and insight for when you actually start a job.

Gain Exposure

If you decide to pursue your BBA with us, you get a chance to be a part of many international workshops and programs. This way, our students gain global exposure where they can meet other students from all around the world and become more adaptable to all sorts of cultures and environments. 

High Standards of Education

Compared to a normal course in the field of Commerce or a general BBA course from a non-reputed college, we give you a higher standard of education. BBA is a course that requires a full-fledged education system that will nurture your skills and give you the best of knowledge. We work alongside some of the best institutions across the world, which means if you study with us, you will be exposed to the best learning modules and teaching methods.

Start Your Successful Career Early

If you choose not to pursue higher education after your undergraduate degree, a BBA is valued higher than most. Your undergraduate degree itself will land you a good job at a renowned company with a higher salary than most other fields of management. This is because you will be equipped with a lot more knowledge and skills than most of your competing students from other fields. This job will come with an immense prospect for growth as well, which means that if you continue to work instead of studying further, you will have a secure and successful future ahead of you.

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9 High-Paying Jobs That Demand a Grip of Data Analytics

Just a second you take the time to learn a new skill set, you’ll likely be curious about the earning potential of related positions. Knowing how your new skills will be rewarded gives you the proper motivation and context for learning.

Lots of organizations are hiring for these positions, both remote and onsite, worldwide. Here are a few positions worth looking into and their median incomes, according to current job search websites.

1. IT Systems Analyst

Systems analysts use and design systems to solve problems in information technology.

The required level of technical expertise varies in these positions, and that creates opportunities for specialization by industry and personal interests. Fascinating systems analysts use existing third-party tools to test software inside a company, while others promote new. Exclusive tools from their understanding of data analytics and the business itself

2. Healthcare Data Analyst

Healthcare data investigators can improve the quality of life for several people by helping doctors and scientists find answers to the questions and problems they encounter daily.

The amount of data originating from the healthcare industry is growing rapidly, be it with the enhanced popularity of wearables like Apple Watch or into enhanced medical testing in clinics, hospitals, and labs. Plus, with a rise in ordinances and restrictions on how that data can be saved, retrieved, and treated, demand for skilled data analysts is on the rise as well.

3. Operations Analyst

Operations analysts are normally found inside at large companies, but may also work as consultants.

Operations analysts concentrate on the internal processes of a business.

 This can incorporate internal writing systems, product. manufacturing and distribution, and the common streamlining of business operations.

It’s more relevant for professionals in these roles to have overall business savvy, and they usually have technical knowledge of the systems they’re working with. Operations analysts are observed in every type of business, from large market chains to postal service providers, to the military. 

Due to the multifaceted nature of this data analytics job and the many industries, you may obtain employment in, the salary can vary extensively.

4. Data Scientist

Complete like analysts in other roles, data scientists accumulate and analyze data and communicate actionable insights. Data scientists are often a technical step above of data analysts, though. 

They are the ones who can understand data from a more informed perspective to help make predictions. These situations require a powerful knowledge of data analytics including software tools, programming languages like Python or R, and data visualization skills to better express findings.

5. Data Engineer

Data engineers often concentrate on larger datasets and are tasked with optimizing the support enclosing various data analytics processes.

For example, a data engineer might direct on the process of obtaining data to make an addition pipeline more productive. They may also require to enhance a database foundation for faster doubts.

6. Quantitative Analyst

A quantitative analyst is different highly sought-after professional, particularly in financial firms. Quantitative analysts use data analytics to attempt out potential financial investment chances or risk management problems.

They may also attempt out on their own, creating trading models to divine the prices of stocks, products, exchange rates, etc. Some analysts in this production even go on to open their firms.

7. Data Analytics Consultant

Like many of these situations, the primary role of an analytics consultant is to pass insights to a company to help their business. While an analytics specialist may specialize in any particular industry or area of analysis, the contrast among a consultant and an in-house data scientist or data analyst is that a consultant may serve for several companies in a shorter period.

They may also be working for stronger than one company at a time, concentrating on particular projects with clear start and end dates.

These positions are best for those who like innovation, and those who have a narrowed enthusiasm and expertise in a field of study. Analytics authorities are also in a great position to work remotely, added enticing factors regarding this role to judge.

8. Digital Marketing Manager

Digital marketing also needs a powerful knowledge of data analytics. Depending on your other equivalent skills and engagements, you could find yourself in a particular analytics role within a company or agency, or simply utilizing your data science expertise as a part of a broader skillset.

Marketers often use instruments like Google Analytics, custom reporting tools, and additional third-party sites to examine traffic from websites and social media advertisements. While these examples want a basic understanding of data analytics, a skilled data scientist can produce a long-term career in marketing.

A lot of money could be consumed on campaigns that do not drive traffic, so marketing specialists will remain to need analysts to make smart judgments about how to leverage breathing resources.

9. Project Manager

Project managers use analytics instruments to maintain track of a team’s progress, follow their efficiency, and improve fertility by turning processes.

Project managers require at least an effective understanding of data analytics, and often more.

These points are found internally at large organizations, and usually in management consulting. Another example of a career trajectory for design managers could be running into product and store chain management, which companies rely on to maintain profit boundaries and quiet sections.

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