An Interview with Mr. Asi Vasu Deva Reddy, HOD of BBA at Business School, VIT Chennai

VIT Chennai is a private co-educational institution established in the year 2010. VIT Chennai admissions are entrance-exam based. Governing bodies of Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai include University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai courses include BBA, B.Tech, B.Com, BBA (Hons.), M.Tech, MBA, and MCA among others.

This interview with Mr. Asi Vasu Deva Reddy, HOD of BBA at VITBS Chennai is brought to you by Careers360. In this interview, Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy talks about the summer internships offered at VIT Business School, Chennai.

Careers360: What are the different kinds of summer internships offered at VIT Chennai?

Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy: The institution offers a diverse range of internships based on the student’s interest, We offer research internships, industry internships, consultancy-based projects, and green/sustainability-focused projects.

Careers360: Are internships compulsory for all students? Do they get paid for these internships?

Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy: Yes, an internship is mandatory for all students enrolled on the programme. Not all internships are paid, a decent number of students receive paid internships, and it depends on the student’s performance during the selection process.

Careers360: What is the eligibility for students to opt for the summer internships at VIT Chennai?

Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy: Students enrolled in the BBA program are eligible for an internship.

Careers360: In which year do students get these summer internships?

Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy: During the summer break after completing of 2nd year of the degree programme, students are given insights into the International Internships at VIT Chennai. At VIT Chennai, we offer a Global Immersion Program lasting up to two weeks, where the students are exposed to a multicultural learning environment. During the programme, the students engage with international industries, academic institutions and stakeholders, in exchange for ideas. Students also collaborate with foreign students on research, enhancing a global perspective.

Careers360: Do companies retain students after the successful completion of internships?

Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy: As the internship is during the summer break and the student has to complete one more year at campus, the retaining of students for full-time employment is not happening.

Careers360: Is attending summer internships mandatory for VIT Chennai students?

Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy: Yes, it is mandatory for all the students enrolled for the BBA Programme

Careers360: Please share tips to prepare for the summer internship interview.

Mr. Vasu Deva Reddy:

• Have a clear understanding of your own area or domain when selecting companies for an internship.

• Have conceptual knowledge from the courses completed during the first two years of the programme.

• Be open-minded, and eager to learn

• Internship is not classroom learning, it is real-time and hands-on work at the selected company.

• Be composed and prepare to work extended hours.

• Prepare questions on the nature of work, responsibilities, team, and reporting manager, products/services of the company, clients and competitors.

Disclaimer: This article has been published as a marketing initiative between Careers360 and VIT Chennai.