Value added courses:- These are the courses that help students to enhance skills and knowledge  and exist apart from their regular curriculum. They are usually organized by government agencies in association with educational institutions. JIMS VK2, one of the top BBA colleges in Delhi/NCR provides value added courses in semester-2 and semester 4 in several areas. Value added courses can cover several topics such as digital marketing, personality development, communication etc. These courses basically help students in developing their personal and professional attributes.

Why Value Added Courses Important? 

  1. Enhance the analytical ability of person:- Value added programs make students apply their theoretical knowledge into real life situations. They help them understand the concepts and principles resulting in the development of their analytical abilities.
  2. Develop Interests and Passion:- They help students to discover and pursue their area of interest beyond the regular curriculum. JIMS VK2 provides value added courses in the form of MOOC courses which help the students to develop their personalities.
  3. Increase the chances of getting employed:- Value added courses help students acquire additional skills and qualifications thereby increase their chance of getting employed on great terms.

How do I choose value added programs:-  There are several value added courses available in different fields. Not all of them are beneficial to the students. He/she must choose a program that matches their interests. Faculty members at JIMS VK2 guide their students to choose programs as per their area of interest.

Some factors that one must consider while choosing appropriate programs:

  1. Look at the content and delivery of program
  2. Check the quality and credibility of program by considering its recognition, affiliation and feedback
  3. Check the quality and credibility of program by checking its fee, scholarship etc.
  4.  Students must check the opportunities and challenges a program can exhibit. They must also check requirements and exceptions of a program.

Conclusion:- Value added courses or activities help students  learn new skills giving them knowledge to gain better jobs. These programs let students explore new things, make them better people and make them do great things for society.

Therefore, at JIMS VK2 students are motivated to evaluate and choose programs to satisfy their individual needs, interests and goals.

By:- Ms. Sonia Kakkar

BBA Department.