Framework for Competency Based Academic System for Indian B-Schools

Abstract

This research paper focuses on the earlier research on competencies and related literature and interprets that in the context of challenges and dilemmas faced by B-schools in general and b-schools in India in particular. The secondary research carried out as a part of this study had studied the various roles that b-school graduates are placed and will be working for the first 3-5 years of their career. Then research paper has identified critical and generic competencies that young managers are expected to possess to be successful in the early stages of their career. The paper then presents an integrated framework that b-schools in India could leverage upon to make sure that the learning system is fully integrated with the industry needs.