When convenience was scarce in the bustling streets of Bengaluru, two ambitious college students roughly 20-year-olds watched the world move at lightning speed. “What if we could get groceries delivered in 10 minutes or less?” one whispered.

Zepto.

From that very night, Aadit and Kaivalya were no longer students, but “India’s youngest entrepreneurs”.  But wait, if they were busy disrupting a market, what does that say about the degree many of us sweat over?

Business Administration: It’s True Essence

Every time someone says BBA is “just a piece of paper,” a little part of my soul shrivels up.

In times where systematic education is often overlooked and opinions like, “It doesn’t teach real skills,” echo around, it’s easy to overlook the true power of a Bachelor of Business Administration. Yes, Aadit and Kaivalya were Stanford dropouts, but that’s an exception; it doesn’t become the new standard, it becomes an excuse.

The true essence of a BBA extends far beyond Fayol’s principles of management, and preset paths. It’s about getting the basics right; but more importantly, it’s about growing the ability to spot entrepreneurship opportunities where others see none and crafting creative solutions.

With the vision of NEP 2020, learning has taken a new turn. Institutions are aiming to provide experiential and industry-aligned learning. Students are running mini companies from their desks. They get thrown into live industry simulations that feel like an intense corporate world. They spend their time in experiential projects and workshops, learning to fail fast and invent faster. All those specilisations, and mandatory courses in analytics, innovation, and entrepreneurship make sure that the curriculum stays up to date.

A BBA is a business equivalent of knowing basic math. It might seem trivial but it is a fundamental requirement you should not overlook. Laying a solid groundwork saves you the time you’d otherwise spend fumbling around trying to figure it out by yourself. Your growth and the journey ahead rests solely on the strong foundation, whether your passion lies in marketing, finance, human resource, business operations or entrepreneurship. True Business Administration education isn’t merely about managing the present, it also helps anticipate the future.

Talk About Anticipating the Future!

Was getting groceries delivered in 10 minutes really a necessity?

I mean, until Zepto made it seem like a major crisis. They didn’t just solve a problem; they created an entirely new niche that is highly relevant to today’s fast-paced world. They turned a minor inconvenience into a significant market opportunity. They made their service so compelling that even if we weren’t running out of time and essentials, we’d feel compelled to order. That’s business brilliance.

This entrepreneurial flair, this ability to anticipate problems and crisis from afar and turn them into opportunity is precisely what a BBA student must aim to foster.

The BBA Debate

So, we’ve established that the power is in the mindset, not just the certificate. Your degree is just another raw material, what you build with it is up to your creativity and drive.  BBA + upskilling + leadership mindset + creativity = Success

The Moment of Truth

Coming back to the question, ‘If Given another chance, would I choose BBA again?’

Since you’ve made it this far, you’ve probably guessed my answer by now.

Yes!

Take Ownership of Your Learning. – Stephen R Covey

Because in the end, it’s not the degree that defines you; on the contrary, you must add value to your degree.

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