Acharya Bangalore B-School, AAI sign pact to rope in students in civil aviation

NEW DELHI : Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed an agreement recently to elevate student engagement in civil aviation. The collaboration will have a five-year span and is designed to offer “theory-based knowledge along with practical industry experience to its participants”.

The agreement aims to equip participants with relevant industry skills through practical projects, internships, and cross-disciplinary learning in civil aviation, the ABBS official statement said.

As per the official ABBS statement, the collaboration is particularly advantageous for educational institutions within a 25-40 km radius of AAI airports, enabling them to sign similar agreements and extend the benefits to a broader student base.

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ABBS-AAI educational partnership

The key elements of the ABBS-AAI partnership include:

Practical exposure: Participants will be able to take short-duration projects related to civil aviation, enabling them to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios.

Internship programmes: A structured internship programme is outlined in the agreement offering 4 to 20-week internships where students can work directly on projects at various AAI airports.

STEM and non-STEM opportunities: Participants from both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and non-STEM backgrounds can participate. The programme offers diverse learning opportunities across various disciplines.

ABBS-AAI partnership: Highlights

The partnership highlights ABBS’ dedication to provide holistic educational opportunities. “By merging real-world industry exposure with academic learning, ABBS continues to prepare its students to meet the demands of a dynamic job market,” the ABBS statement states.

Ajitesh Basani, executive director at ABBS, said: "We are excited about this partnership. It will not only enhance our students’ academic journey but also equip them with vital industry insights and practical skills necessary to thrive in today's competitive environment."