Mrs. Malladi Venkat Phanimala is the Principal of Avinash College of Commerce. She holds an MA in English Literature, Carnatic Music and a B.Ed degree. She started her career as a teacher in 1997 and has subsequently worked in several educational institutions in teaching and administrative roles. Mrs. Phanimala has guided and nurtured thousands of students over the past 26 years as a teacher and international career guidance counsellor. Many of her students have graduated from reputed universities and institutions across the country.

Avinash College of Commerce, Kukatpally.

What is the latest program that you are offering in your institute/dept. which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

The three newest programs offered by Avinash College of Commerce are the B.Com in Business Analytics, BBA in Business Analytics, and B.Com in Advertising and Sales. These courses are created to meet the changing needs of the labour market. As they combine management, technology, and commerce skills that are in great demand in today's competitive employment market. B.Com and BBA degrees in business analytics are particularly remarkable as these courses give students a broad range of skills that are essential for excelling and making a name for themselves in the workplace.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt for?

Business Analytics is in huge demand in global markets. It comes with a combination of Commerce, Technology and Management. Its multi-disciplinary approach helps students to have a competitive advantage. Advertising and Sales is a marketing-based course and keeping in view globalization plethora of career opportunities are available in the field of Marketing.

What will you say are the “best practices” in the course you are offering? 

Giving students hands-on experience and practical exposure are among the "best practices" in our programs. We make sure to ensure that they are adequately prepared for life in the real world. The institute values experiential learning which is one of our best practices. Students need to use this method to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and get ready for the difficulties they will face in their future employment.

What are some valuable insights of the program that you are offering at your institute/dept.?

Our students learn how to solve business problems using data analysis, statistical models and other quantitative methods. Our teaching methods involve an iterative, methodical exploration of an organization's data, with an emphasis on statistical analysis, to drive decision-making. Our graduates are trained to have the right industry demanded skills and knowledge.

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How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

The institution offers orientation workshops with industry experts and career coaching sessions to help students be ready for the future. The institute's dedication to offering career counselling sessions and orientation programs taught by business professionals guarantees that students are not only academically prepared but also have the skills and perspective needed to effectively navigate their future jobs.

How did you train yourself/faculty to deliver this program to the students?

In order to improve their skills and talents in efficiently delivering the curriculum, faculty members receive training through initiatives like Faculty Development Programs and Train the Trainer. The institute's commitment to delivering top-notch education is demonstrated by its investment in the training of its teachers through initiatives like teachers Development Programs and Train the Trainer. To properly offer a program and guarantee that students receive the finest education possible for which well-trained faculty personnel are crucial.

How do you tend to build an industry connect with this program? 

We have adopted several means and methods and a memorandum of understanding in order to connect ourselves with the eminent personalities and esteemed organizations of the society. As a consequence of this, the students get to develop a perfect outlook and enriched insight about the corporate world and the competitive environment. This in turn facilitates a rich understanding of how they should perform in order to stand in good stead career-wise.

What were the challenges that you faced while inculcating this program in your curriculum?

We faced no challenges with this program because of the readiness and the proactiveness of the students and the fraternity. Our faculty fraternity has also put in a lot of effort towards enriching themselves, the students and the courses in every viable way.

What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this program? 

Our students are working on various projects targeting a wide range of topics. Some of our recent projects are a Software Programmer Course in Association with the Engineering Staff College of India, a Cybersecurity Course in association with Tata Strive and Microsoft, IBM Certification Courses, Swacch Sena, an initiative of GHMC and SUKUKI-EXNORA and many more.

What are the benefits and career options after pursuing this course?

Right now, career opportunities in business analytics are booming. Companies rely on business analytics professionals who analyze data and help them make better-informed decisions. Therefore business analytics as a career is an excellent choice in today’s times, as it is a demanded field. Tech start-ups and IT giants are hiring and demanding skilled business analytics professionals. This makes business analytics an especially important skill to possess and a lucrative field to pursue a career in. Moreover, data-driven business decision-making is in and it is here to stay. Another reason for learning business analytics and opting for a career in it is that the domain offers exposure to various roles, such as data analysis, leadership, and research that enable higher chances of career advancement.