Classes that are a Class apart

It has been only a week of classes for us at IIMA and what an experience it has already been. So far we had only heard fables of the the kind of interaction that happens in the classrooms, but to experience it first hand is a different ball game altogether. Consider this - marketing is taught by a professor who has co-authored the bible in marketing and is also a visiting professor for various renowned business including INSEAD. Organizational behavior is taught by a professor who holds the entire class of 86 in almost a captivating trance. The first case was delivered by someone who almost made it look like child's play to us.

The professors are not just great subject matter experts but are equally brilliant in holding the class attention with optimum amount of humor. To a question of a student about how 7 different personalities can gel in a work group for a year, the simple counter question of the professor was "Are you married?" And the entire auditorium erupted in a roar.

It is only a week of classes and we have already got insights into marketing strategies, watched a small movie as part of organizational behavior and indulged in an extempore speech session. The indications are quite clear that the journey, though a very difficult one, is going to be equally enjoyable for all of us.