World is classroom: the case of Univexcellence.com

Abstract

Subject area

Entrepreneurship.

Study level/applicability

The case can be taught for students at the Master's level and research scholars in management education.

Case overview

Univexcellence was an idea conceived by Surbhi from her science project in 1997 when she was studying at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jaipur, India. The science project model was based on the theme “World is a classroom, room is university”. It was shown that the world would be converted into a room, and the room itself would become a University through satellite communication. Surbhi decided to become a computer engineer and learn about it herself so as to become self-dependent as a business woman. Keeping this in mind, she completed a computer engineering course. A strong sense of efficacy enhances human accomplishment and personal well-being in many ways. Surbhi has proved it in her case.

Expected learning outcomes

The case describes challenges and setbacks faced by a woman entrepreneur and through her self-confidence and persistence, illustrate show she solved them to the benefit of her business.

Supplementary materials

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Citation

Rao, A.S. (2013), "World is classroom: the case of Univexcellence.com", , Vol. 3 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-Jul-2012-0119