While an MBA program is all about classroom learning and studying in the library, the overall campus-ambience and facilities make a big difference in grooming future business leaders. After all, for a CEO, managing a business is not just about regular strategy discussions in office, but a lot about networking and social meetings, where grooming plays a big role. Also, peer-learning, where institutional environment and culture plays a big role, is one the biggest takeaways of any top MBA program.
IIMs and MDI have big campuses where an MBA can pursue various social activities; but many B-schools are housed in just single buildings, where there isn’t much to offer. With a 53 acre lush campus, and a host of facilities like cricket, an adjacent golf course with other sports facilities and a state of the art library, Pune based FLAME University is one exception.
But before we talk about FLAME University's campus, let’s know a bit about it. Pune based FLAME University was established as a State Private University in 2015 under an act passed by the Government of Maharashtra. The University offers MBA programs with specializations in finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources and operations. FLAME Vice-Chancellor Dr. Devi Singh, former director of IIM Lucknow and MDI, informs that there are many initiatives lined up to ensure that MBA students get the maximum exposure from leading business icons and also have a host of top academicians teaching the latest business mantra. Let’s learn more about the FLAME University campus.
53 Acre lush campus
FLAME University campus is a 53 acre lush green expanse, in the outskirts of Pune city, in the midst of Lavale valley surrounded by hills on all sides. The academic spine is the central feature of the campus on either side of which are situated classrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, laboratories, indoor and outdoor auditoriums, studios, faculty and administrative blocks. The Vivekananda library with its contemporary building, state-of-the-art hardware and software, imposing architecture and considerable size is the focus of attention and interest of all students, residents and visitors to the campus. The library lounge is always abuzz with the sound of academic and other discussions while the adjoining café provides continuous and intermittent refreshments
The campus has full wi-fi connectivity including library, academic spine, IT center, special learning spaces, café’s, hostel buildings and others. The campus also includes a modern gymnasium and international class sporting facilities for Football, Cricket, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Swimming, Badminton, Zumba and Yoga. A world class 18 hole Golf Course is a short walk away and Golf is offered as one of the mandatory sports.
An excellent academic environment, FLAME University campus also houses well equipped studios for visual arts (painting and sculpture), performing arts (dance, drama, music), film making, recording and photography which are located in the academic area. These studios run regular classes throughout the year for students and also feature established and emerging artists from the world of visual and performing arts.
Vivekananda Library: A treasure trove of knowledge and ideas
The FLAME Vivekananda Library with its state-of-the-art building, hardware, software and other allied resources is fast developing into one of the finest university libraries in the country. Its inviting architecture provides an ambience that is relaxed but modern; and space that is large yet intimate. The resources available include books on an impressive array of subjects, course specific reading material, academic journals and various digital resources. It houses sufficient reference and reading material for students and faculty from multiple disciplines. Books from humanities, social sciences, applied sciences, management, media, journalism, literature, environment, religion, languages, amongst various others adorn its shelves.
State of the art digitally enabled classrooms
FLAME University has as many as 35 classrooms of varying capacity, with modern audio-visual and other facilities to enhance students’ classroom experience. The design of each classroom is intensely contemporary and incorporates the current trends in learning-space design.
Classrooms at FLAME University are designed to be not only technology-rich environments that expand instructional options for faculty but also profound places of revelation and discovery for students. Well-designed interiors are aimed to elevate intellectual discourse, encourage creativity, and promote collaborative learning. Wireless technology brings the internet not just to every academic building, but also to every desk in the classroom. Coupled with projectors, microphones, and video cameras, the classroom experience is fully connected to the internet that equips faculty and students to engage in innovative, dynamic and constructive education.
With host of these features, learning in classroom is no longer dull and boring.
Sports facilities
At FLAME University, students are provided adequate and equal opportunity to blend sports and fitness into their personal growth and development. Sports is mandatory for students of FLAME University.
Competitive sports are organized at intramural and varsity levels in as many as 14 disciplines covering indoor as well as outdoor games.
FLAME has an international size cricket ground, football ground, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a martial arts dojo, a horse riding ring and an outdoor swimming pool. It is one of the few campuses in India with access to an 18-hole golf course. FLAME has a floodlit indoor sports hall also called Multi Purpose Hall, with facilities for badminton, snooker and table tennis.
Physical fitness and well-being at FLAME is not only restricted to participation in the above major sports but also includes opportunities and access to Yoga, Zumba, Meditation, Cycling, Fun Games etc.To provide necessary support to students there is a well-equipped and qualified team in the sports office that creates and provides suitable opportunities and amenities for students to explore new perspectives, experiences and challenges through competitive and friendly games.
To sum it up, FLAME University campus is an ideal hotspot for future business leaders and entrepreneurs, who get to learn from the best academicians and business icons, and at the same time enjoy the best of on-campus facilities. If that sounds like a good package to you, online admission application process for MBA 2016-18 at FLAME University is open. You can apply online at Flame.edu.in. The university accepts CAT 2015, XAT 2016, MAT 2015-2016, CMAT 2016, MH-CET 2016 and GMAT scores.
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