Strategic Academic Transformation for a Premier MBA Institution​

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CLIENT CONTEXT & PROBLEM​​

A self-financing MBA institution, affiliated with a public university and AICTE-approved, was facing challenges in academic quality, student engagement, and placement outcomes. Despite having committed faculty and infrastructure, the institution struggled to attract high-calibre students and failed to deliver consistent placement results. The promoters wanted to reposition the institution as a serious academic player and sought external leadership support to bring strategic direction and operational discipline.

They engaged our consulting firm in a “Virtual Chief Operating Officer (COO)” and "Strategic Director" capacity to lead transformation across academics, student development, and placements.

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APPROACH & SOLUTION

Consoul’s educational experts adopted a strategic academic transformation framework rooted in structured governance, academic rigor, and market responsiveness. Our engagement spanned across academics, student experience, faculty performance, and placement readiness.

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SOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS

Academic Governance Redesign

• Instituted a monthly academic planning and review framework

• Structured teaching calendar with curriculum-linked delivery metrics

• Introduced peer review and feedback loops for faculty performance

Faculty Engagement & Upskilling

• Mentored faculty to shift from theoretical delivery to outcome-based learning

• Organized teaching workshops and peer learning sessions

• Developed faculty performance metrics linked to student engagement and outcomes

Student Quality & Grooming Initiatives

• Designed a student orientation and development roadmap

• Implemented structured grooming, soft skills, and professional communication modules

• Initiated mentoring cells to provide one-on-one student support

Industry Interface & Placement Strategy

• Introduced monthly industry seminars featuring CXOs and alumni

• Repositioned placement cell with corporate outreach, mock interviews, and resume-building support

• Enabled tie-ups with industry mentors and internship providers

Cohort-Based Differentiation

• Segmented students into cohorts based on career orientation and competencies

• Tailored placement preparation and mentoring accordingly

Culture & Engagement Transformation

• Introduced annual outbound leadership camp

• Enabled cross-functional committees for events, seminars, and clubs to drive student ownership

• Focused on transforming institutional culture from passive to proactive learning

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BUSINESS RESULTS

Student Placements - Improved from 15% to 80% in 18 months

Student Engagement - Seminar participation increased 4x

Teaching Quality Perception - Over 85% of students rated the faculty as effective post-reforms

Faculty Development - 100% of the faculty participated in peer reviews and delivery planning

Institutional Visibility - Improved through regular social media platforms and alumni engagement

Focus Shift - Moved from passive academics to an industry-aligned education model

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