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Dr. Balbadra Kishore serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Master of Business Administration at BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bengaluru. Appointed to this leadership role, he oversees the MBA program, which commenced operations in 2022 as a two-year postgraduate course with an annual intake of 120 students. The program holds autonomous status under the affiliation of Visvesvaraya Technological University and emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that blends theoretical foundations with practical applications. Key pedagogical approaches include value-added initiatives such as guest lectures by industry experts, seminars, workshops, case-based learning sessions, and structured industry interactions designed to cultivate managerial acumen, leadership capabilities, and entrepreneurial mindset among students. Dr. Kishore's department also prioritizes placement assistance and corporate readiness training to facilitate seamless transitions into professional environments.
In addition to his departmental responsibilities, Dr. Balbadra Kishore holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Studies for the MBA program, guiding curriculum development, academic standards, and program enhancements. He is an active member of the institution's Academic Council for the term spanning 2024-25 to 2026-27, contributing to broader institutional governance and policy formulation. The department under his stewardship fosters a robust research ecosystem, where faculty members have collectively published more than 20 research papers in ABDC and Scopus-indexed journals over the past three years, alongside authoring books, chapters, and presenting findings at prestigious conferences hosted by institutions like IIM and IIT. This research orientation extends to students, promoting analytical skills and career-relevant inquiry. The department's vision is to emerge as a leading center for value-based management education and research, producing ethical leaders and innovators equipped to address contemporary business challenges.