BMU Learning
Approach
Discover the power of our educational philosophy.
Power of 3i
Learning
- The intellectual curiosity to INQUIRE
- The personal capability to INSPIRE
- Commitment to deliver positive social IMPACT
BMU students spend
45% of their total
contact hours in
hands-on learning,
including internships,
work in laboratories
& workshops.
Hands-on learning
is the centre of everything we do
Experiential Learning
At BMU, we prioritise hands-on learning experiences as a fundamental aspect of our educational approach. Research indicates that active exploration,
experimentation, and problem-solving lead to optimal learning outcomes. Our commitment to hands-on education empowers high-achieving students to excel
further and supports struggling learners in mastering complex concepts. By fostering a culture of active learning, we cultivate a passion for knowledge
and equip students with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate the challenges of the real world.
Incorporating this philosophy, all B.Tech., BBA, and MBA students devote a significant portion, between 20 to 45%, of their total contact hours to practical activities, including laboratory work, experiments, projects, structured industry visits, and internships.
Here are some illustrative examples of how we integrate hands-on and experiential learning into our programs:
- Engineering Projects: Students engage in projects such as designing and assembling robots, gaining practical skills in areas like milling, woodwork, and lathe work.
- Communication Skills Development: In courses like Communication Skills, students participate in mandatory Language Lab sessions where they improve communication and body language through activities like audiotaping and videotaping.
Future-Oriented Workshops
Our ‘Workshop of the Future’ integrates both virtual and physical laboratories to ensure a smooth transition from theory to practice. In the virtual lab, using sophisticated 3D software, students of engineering practice designing, manufacturing, and testing various components like a motor, for instance. In the actual lab, such components are manufactured and tested using different equipment and automated systems, which helps to connect the imagination and the realisation stages.
Institute of Inclusive Innovation (I3):
At the Institute of Inclusive Innovation, a joint initiative of BMU and Imperial College London, students of BBA, MBA and B. Tech courses come together to address social problems using research-driven projects. These initiatives emphasise significant areas like education, health care, water supply and efficient sanitation, employment and skill development, and women empowerment.
Centres of Excellence
Our campus has industry-sponsored Centres of Excellence, where students are exposed to new technologies and processes. By being in close contact with industry, students learn practical and field-relevant skills and knowledge.
Collaborative Learning
At BMU, students collaborate in small teams to build collaborative skills essential for future leadership roles. This collaborative environment encourages learning from peers with diverse backgrounds and temperaments, preparing students to thrive in multicultural workplaces.
Innovative Instructional Design
Each programme at BMU includes innovative instructional design techniques to enhance engagement and interactivity. Professors employ real-life examples to elucidate intricate academic concepts, making learning both meaningful and easily accessible. In the B.Tech. programme, for example, the calculus course is taught with an emphasis on practical applications, illustrating the relevance of mathematical abstraction in real-world scenarios.
98%
Alumni who somewhat or
strongly agree that they know
how to think analytically
92%
Alumni who somewhat or strongly
agree that they know how to tackle
business problems they have never
seen before
95%
Alumni who somewhat or
strongly agree that they know
how to think strategically
Transform your
thinking
We at BMU are deeply committed to our mission of creating a vibrant and nurturing educational environment. Our primary focus is on fostering a student-centric campus, enabling every student to develop a strong sense of self-worth, critical awareness, and a spirit of inquiry. We encourage questioning, exploration, and teamwork while developing leadership skills and sensibilities grounded in ethics and responsibility.
Shyam Menon, VC
The freedom to study across disciplines
Dual Specialisations
B.Tech. students can opt for a dual degree in engineering by spending one extra year at the university. For example, they could pursue mechanical engineering (4 years) plus computer science (1 year).
Extended Learning Horizons
Since students may wish to strengthen their understanding of a core subject or extend their learning horizons to a different subject, the curriculum offers them a wide range of โelectivesโ. For example, a computer science & engineering student could take artificial intelligence, a BBA student, in capital markets, an MBA student merger & acquisitions, and a B.Com. (Hons) student, e-commerce as an elective course.
Range of Elective & Core Subjects
Subject to sound academic performance, a student could register for more courses than the prescribed number during a semester, take courses during the summer term, and select from various electives in different subject categories to complement their core subjects.
Curriculum in line with the future
BMUโs curriculum is developed to mirror the authentic workplace environment within the classroom. This approach intertwines fundamental academic principles with the practical demands and challenges of real workplaces. The industry actively collaborates and contributes to this process by designing curricula, supplying faculty expertise, and facilitating cutting-edge learning resources and educational technologies.
Multi-disciplinary approach
BMU stands out for its multidisciplinary, integrated approach to education that encourages a broad-based pursuit of knowledge across disciplines โ natural sciences, pure sciences, humanities, arts and social sciences. The curriculum has also been carefully designed to impart various life skills such as critical thinking, presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution, ethics, good citizenry, and social etiquette.
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