Acharya Bangalore B-School and Airport Authority of India to partner to boost engagement in Civil aviation

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS) has partnered with the Aviation Airports Authority of India (AAI) to increase the student engagement in the civil aviation industry. It will happen so by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the same, for the duration of five years. As part of this initiative, the students from ABBS will be equipped with exposure to the aviation industry, thus igniting interest in civil aviation by the process of hands-on experience and practical learning.

Following are the elements of this collaboration

• Students will get to take short-term duration project which is related to civil aviation, this will enhance their understanding and help them to apply the classroom lessons in real life.
• The MoU also involves a structured internship programme as well. It will offer 4-to-20-week internships and feature2-5 days of workshops on familiarization as well as site visits. All the efforts to offer a deep understanding of the operational facets of the aviation industry, as mentioned in press
• STEM and Non-STEM opportunities, to cater to students from different streams.

According to the release, the educational institutions within a radius of 25-40 km of AAI airports will specifically get a chance to gain similar MoUs, thus furtherer expanding the broader student base.

Ajitesh Basani, Executive Director at ABBS, shared his joy on the event of joining hands with the Airports Authority of India and told that it will not only enhance students' academic journey but also equip them with vital industry insights and practical skills necessary to thrive in today's competitive environment.

It must be noted the MoU, which is effective immediately, have the potential to be extended upon mutual agreement by both parties.

Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS) was founded in 2008 as a management institute under the umbrella of Samagra Sikshana Samithi Trust. ABBS is recognized as the 6th best B-school in Karnataka in 2021.