The Kristu Jayanti School of Management offers a wide array of activities designed to enhance students’ academic and professional growth. These interactive platforms also help to bridge the gap between the industry and academia and also in preparing students for the corporate career. These include the following various industry interaction platforms:
The Annual International Conference, KRISYM (Kristu Jayanti Symposium)
The Annual International Conference – KRISYM (Kristu Jayanti Symposium), organized by the Kristu Jayanti Institute of Management in collaboration with Trinity Western University, Canada, serves as a distinguished academic platform that brings together academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students from across the globe. The conference fosters intellectual exchange on contemporary issues in management, business, economics, and related disciplines, encouraging research-driven insights and innovative thinking. KRISYM promotes interdisciplinary dialogue, global perspectives, and academic excellence, contributing meaningfully to knowledge creation and professional development.
Vinimay Leadership Series – A platform to interact with visionary business leaders
The Vinimay Leadership Series is a distinguished platform designed to facilitate meaningful interactions between students and visionary business leaders from diverse industries. It offers participants valuable insights into leadership journeys, strategic decision-making, and real-world business challenges, inspiring future leaders to think critically and act responsibly. Through engaging talks and interactive sessions, the Vinimay Leadership Series bridges academic learning with practical leadership excellence.
Expert Lecture Series – A platform to interact with domain experts
The Expert Lecture Series provides a dynamic platform for students to interact with domain experts from industry and academia, enabling deeper understanding of specialized subjects and emerging trends. Through insightful lectures and interactive discussions, the series enhances practical knowledge, bridges the gap between theory and practice, and exposes students to real-world applications and professional perspectives.
International Lecture Series – A platform to interact with international visionary leaders from the global business and academia.
The International Lecture Series serves as an enriching platform for students to interact with visionary international leaders from global business and academia. The series offers diverse global perspectives, insights into international best practices, and exposure to cross-cultural leadership and innovation. Through engaging sessions, it broadens students’ horizons and prepares them to navigate the complexities of an increasingly interconnected global environment.
Academia Industry Innovative Series – a platform to interact with the lower-level managers, middle level managers and alumni members.
The Academia–Industry Innovative Series is a collaborative platform that enables MBA students to interact with lower-level managers, middle-level managers, and alumni members to gain practical insights into recent industry trends and evolving workplace expectations. The series bridges academic learning with real-world perspectives, helping students understand skill requirements, professional competencies, and career readiness needed to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.
Student Exchange programmes with the partnering universities abroad.
The Student Exchange Programmes with partnering universities abroad offer students valuable opportunities for international academic exposure and global learning. The programme includes short-term courses at partner universities along with international industry exposure, enabling students to gain insights into global business practices, cross-cultural management, and international work environments. Over the years, students have visited countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, and Sri Lanka, enriched their global perspectives and enhanced their readiness for international careers.
Experiential learning through Industry visits and activities
Experiential learning is strongly emphasized through a wide range of industry visits, conclaves, summits, and panel discussions organized in collaboration with reputed industry bodies such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), BNI Billionaires Bangalore Southeast Chapter, and the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI). These engagements provide students with real-world exposure, practical insights into industry practices, and opportunities to interact with business leaders, thereby bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.