Research & Innovation
The School of Business & Management (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, fosters a research-oriented academic environment that encourages students and faculty members to engage in scholarly inquiry, applied research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination. Through structured research projects, dedicated analytical infrastructure, research clubs, faculty mentorship, and publication opportunities, the School supports the development of research competencies and promotes the integration of academic learning with practical business challenges.
What We Offer
A year-long initiative for third-year BBA students, enabling them to undertake research under assigned faculty mentors. Students develop research projects and papers, with opportunities to present their findings at academic conferences and pursue publication.
Promotes student research through faculty guidance, training sessions, and capacity-building programmes in collaboration with the Centre for Research and the Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS). The department also supports student conference participation through registration fee assistance and reimbursement, subject to institutional policies.
Supports data cleaning, data preparation, and statistical analysis for student and faculty research. A one-year subscription to SmartPLS enables researchers to undertake advanced statistical modelling, including partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).
The annual IEEE conference provides a platform for faculty and students to present research and explore emerging business and technological developments. It encourages faculty–student collaboration and offers opportunities for research publication, subject to applicable review and publication requirements.
Encourages research, innovation, and original thinking through faculty mentorship. It supports students in developing research papers and exploring intellectual property opportunities, including patents and copyrights.
Integrates research into course-based learning through research-led CIAs, implemented in courses such as Taxation Laws and Practices, Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), Statistics, and Research Methodology. It helps develop students’ analytical, research, and problem-solving skills through applied academic projects.
