Aurora's Business School: Nurturing Global Business Leaders through Innovative Pedagogy & Holistic Experiences
Dr. K Raghu Naga Prabhakar
Director
Aurora’s Business School is one such renowned and one of the oldest business schools in Hyderabad, established with a mission to uplift education in the then underdeveloped Telangana region. Over the decades, the institution has transformed itself from a local entity to a nationally recognized institution, consistently ranking among India's top B’schools. Symbolizing the Aurora Borealis, the institution aspires to illuminate minds with quality education and foster leaders with cutting-edge competencies, social awareness, and environmental sensitivity.
It is a part of Aurora Education Society overseeing 30 professional colleges in Telangana. Aurora's Business School operates independently under the AICTE Ministry of Education, government of India with a steadfast in its commitment to foster business leaders with global edges.
Aurora’s Business School offers a diverse array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, delivering quality management education across disciplines. The curriculum spans international business, finance, marketing, HR, business analytics, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, hospitality, healthcare management, rural management and more, comprising a portfolio of 20 specializations. Employing a comprehensive approach, students have option to wide array of select from functional electives, non-functional electives, and emerging area electives, exploring areas like startup management, entrepreneurship, tourism, services management, business analytics, machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence. The Business school is moving towards introducing an exclusive program in Business Management with AI specialization.
Aurora’s Business School focuses on cultivating a diverse range of competencies essential for future demands. Emphasizing interpersonal, problem-solving, communi-cation, social sensitivity, leadership, and group dynamics skills, the curriculum covers corporate etiquette, spiritual leadership lectures, and courses on human values and innovation. Encouraging out-of-the-box thinking, the institution instills an entrepreneurial mindset duly emphasizing the uniqueness of each business scenario.
Aurora’s Business School distinctive teaching learning approach sets it apart with a unique quarter system, offering eight quarters annually, fostering continuous student assessment and engagement. The system, unparalleled in Hyderabad's business schools, ensures constant preparation, eliminating the laxity found in semester systems. It’s Innovations include student reflection reports, requiring 20 handwritten pages after each chapter.
Proactively monitoring learning levels, the university forms diverse learning groups for collaborative assignments and leverages theater techniques in teaching. Offering numerous add-on courses, skill development sessions, and diverse student clubs, it prioritizes practical learning. Additionally, add-on certification programs and initiatives like Business Day and visits to Telangana's startup ecosystem contribute to a holistic educational experience.
“Our Business School consistently advances in pedagogical innovation and admissions, witnessing a continual rise in enrollment over the past years. This sustained growth reflects the robust demand for admissions, a testament to the challenging selection criteria. Situated in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, our institution embraces local culture, ensuring a student-centric teaching approach. As a secular campus, we celebrate diverse festivals, fostering an inclusive environment”, adds Dr. K Raghu Naga Prabhakar, Director, Aurora's Business School.
Holistic Approach to Education & Global Success
Aurora’s Business School adopts a multifaceted approach, prioritizing industry integration, experiential learning, and global exposure. The eminent faculty at the institution brings a wealth of diverse experience, surpassing even the educational qualifications mandated by AICTE and regulatory bodies. With decades of expertise, these educators go beyond theoretical knowledge, offering invaluable insights. Faculty members not only have substantial industry exposure but also bring an international perspective, gained through annual study tours. This global insight enriches the teaching environment, providing students with a holistic understanding of business dynamics. Moreover, students actively engage in international study tours, enhancing their global exposure by visiting four countries throughout the course of the comprehensive two-year PGDM program.
Aurora's strategic partnerships with 15 prominent organizations, including CII, IIM Ahmedabad, and Cambridge University, not only offer students a competitive edge but also provide valuable insights into industry trends and practices. The institution's emphasis on faculty development programs, research publication, and its dedicated journal, the Aurora Journal of Management, showcases a commitment to academic excellence. The comprehensive pedagogy, including workshops, seminars, and internships, enriches students' exposure to real-world scenarios. A unique 30-day intensive induction program, covering fundamentals, physical fitness, and corporate interactions, culminates in Induction Day, where corporate executives motivate and guide students. Placements in top companies across diverse sectors affirm the institution’s dedication to nurturing well-rounded professionals equipped for success in the global business landscape.
Aurora’s Business School is dedicated to perpetual innovation in teaching and learning practices, with a strong focus on updating methodologies. The future roadmap includes a pioneering IEV program, emphasizing Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital, as a parallel offering to the PGDM core. This strategic addition aligns with the institution's commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the school is poised to introduce courses in cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning. With a vision to be a global leader in providing quality yet affordable education, the institution remains committed to offering accessible learning opportunities for the middle-income segment. Notably, the school's affordable fee structure ensures that the average annual package far exceeds the two-year expenditure, reinforcing its dedication to accessible and high-quality education.
Proactively monitoring learning levels, the university forms diverse learning groups for collaborative assignments and leverages theater techniques in teaching. Offering numerous add-on courses, skill development sessions, and diverse student clubs, it prioritizes practical learning. Additionally, add-on certification programs and initiatives like Business Day and visits to Telangana's startup ecosystem contribute to a holistic educational experience.
“Our Business School consistently advances in pedagogical innovation and admissions, witnessing a continual rise in enrollment over the past years. This sustained growth reflects the robust demand for admissions, a testament to the challenging selection criteria. Situated in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, our institution embraces local culture, ensuring a student-centric teaching approach. As a secular campus, we celebrate diverse festivals, fostering an inclusive environment”, adds Dr. K Raghu Naga Prabhakar, Director, Aurora's Business School.
Aurora’s Business School adopts a multifaceted approach, prioritizing industry integration, experiential learning, & global exposure
Holistic Approach to Education & Global Success
Aurora’s Business School adopts a multifaceted approach, prioritizing industry integration, experiential learning, and global exposure. The eminent faculty at the institution brings a wealth of diverse experience, surpassing even the educational qualifications mandated by AICTE and regulatory bodies. With decades of expertise, these educators go beyond theoretical knowledge, offering invaluable insights. Faculty members not only have substantial industry exposure but also bring an international perspective, gained through annual study tours. This global insight enriches the teaching environment, providing students with a holistic understanding of business dynamics. Moreover, students actively engage in international study tours, enhancing their global exposure by visiting four countries throughout the course of the comprehensive two-year PGDM program.
Aurora's strategic partnerships with 15 prominent organizations, including CII, IIM Ahmedabad, and Cambridge University, not only offer students a competitive edge but also provide valuable insights into industry trends and practices. The institution's emphasis on faculty development programs, research publication, and its dedicated journal, the Aurora Journal of Management, showcases a commitment to academic excellence. The comprehensive pedagogy, including workshops, seminars, and internships, enriches students' exposure to real-world scenarios. A unique 30-day intensive induction program, covering fundamentals, physical fitness, and corporate interactions, culminates in Induction Day, where corporate executives motivate and guide students. Placements in top companies across diverse sectors affirm the institution’s dedication to nurturing well-rounded professionals equipped for success in the global business landscape.
Aurora’s Business School is dedicated to perpetual innovation in teaching and learning practices, with a strong focus on updating methodologies. The future roadmap includes a pioneering IEV program, emphasizing Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital, as a parallel offering to the PGDM core. This strategic addition aligns with the institution's commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the school is poised to introduce courses in cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning. With a vision to be a global leader in providing quality yet affordable education, the institution remains committed to offering accessible learning opportunities for the middle-income segment. Notably, the school's affordable fee structure ensures that the average annual package far exceeds the two-year expenditure, reinforcing its dedication to accessible and high-quality education.