Industry Preparedness Programs
A Session on topic "Gen AI and Emerging Trends" by Industry Expert (SCMS- Alumni)
The School of Commerce and Management Studies (SCMS), Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru organized a two-day expert session titled “Gen AI and Emerging Trends” on 12th and 13th June 2025 taken by Industry Expert and SCMS (PG) Alumni Mr Sunil Kumar G R. Hosted under the banner of the Center for Proficiency Enhancement (COPE) – Digital Transformation and Alumni Relations, this event aimed to expose students to cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, the session promoted awareness, skills, and knowledge vital for navigating the digital transformation in business and society.
This session focused on current and future trends in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the transformative role of Generative AI in business, creativity, and productivity. The session began with a conceptual overview of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, setting the foundation for understanding how algorithms learn, adapt, and influence decision-making in real-time applications.
The session deep-dived into Generative AI solutions, particularly using Azure OpenAI services such as DALL·E, which demonstrated AI’s capability to generate visual content from textual prompts. The session also introduced Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant embedded across Microsoft 365 apps, showcasing how generative tools can boost productivity and enhance business communication.
As per Dean- SCMS, Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao, PhD, participants were also introduced to the concept of prompt engineering—an emerging skill crucial for effectively interacting with generative AI systems. The session was interactive, hands-on, and aligned with industry expectations, helping students and faculty understand not just the tools but the strategy and ethics behind their implementation.
This session organized by Prof. Mohan Srinivasan and Dr Silky Sharma reflected SCMS’s commitment to fostering a future-oriented learning environment by integrating real-world technologies and global trends into the academic experience.
MBA | Semester III | HR Specialization, January 07 to January 11, 2025
The HR Analytics Workshop conducted by Prof. Aravind Narasipur at DSU was an insightful and interactive session focusing on critical statistical tools and their applications in HR decision-making. The workshop aimed to equip students with practical skills in analyzing and interpreting data using Excel, with a particular emphasis on simple regression, multiple regression, and measures of central tendency. It was designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its real-world application in human resource analytics.
Building on this, the workshop delved into multiple regression, where Prof. Aravind explained how to analyze relationships involving more than two variables. For instance, he demonstrated how factors such as education, years of experience, and job role can collectively influence employee turnover rates. Students learned to use Excel’s data analysis tool to run multiple regression analyses, interpret coefficients, and evaluate the model's significance. This hands-on approach enabled them to understand the complexities of handling multifactorial datasets commonly encountered in HR analytics.
Another key aspect of the workshop was the focus on measures of central tendency—mean, median, and mode. Mr. Aravind Narasipur emphasized their importance in summarizing HR data, such as salaries, employee performance scores, and satisfaction ratings. He demonstrated practical ways to calculate and interpret these measures using Excel, helping students recognize patterns and draw actionable insights from large datasets.
Leadership talk on process of "Supply Chain Management at IKEA"
On July 11, 2024, a knowledge filled talk on "Supply Chain Management at IKEA" was organised at SCMS - DSU for MBA students under the guidance of Dean-SCMS Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao. The event aimed to enhance students' knowledge of supply chain and operations management within large retail operations. The school's approach emphasizes engaging in a variety of activities aimed at honing skills essential for success in the corporate world, reflecting a progressive outlook on education.
Ms. Ratika Katyal, Store Fulfilment Operations Manager at IKEA, served as the resource person. She provided an in-depth discussion on IKEA's supply chain operations, emphasizing its continuous efforts towards sustainability and addressing social factors to ensure growth.
The event garnered enthusiastic participation from students, providing invaluable opportunities to deepen their understanding of the subject. Key learnings from the event included insights into IKEA's sustainable supply chain practices, operational strategies, the importance of social factors, and continuous innovations to ensure organizational growth.
Placement Preparation Session by IIM Experts, How to Handle Behavioural & Situational Interview
Preparation for placement begins right from the first semester in Dayananda Sagar University, MBA program. In line with this, the School of Commerce & Management Studies (SCMS) conducted a series of sessions on "How to Ace Behavioural Questions?" for all students of MBA Batch 2023-2025 first semester. Behavioural and situational questions form an important part of a recruiter's strategy to evaluate a candidate on cognitive and cultural aspects. Other than the technical/ domain competence, all recruiters give an equal importance to the behavioral aspect to ensure a good fit with the company's culture.
Under the kind guidance of Dean - SCMS, Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao, PhD School of Commerce & Management Studies partnered with GoCrackIt (founders and experts from IIM) to conduct these sessions. GoCrackIt is a start-up founded by IIMA and IIMB alumni, working in the area of Students Mentorship and industry readiness.
The sessions were conducted by Co-founders of GoCrackIt:
Mr Alok Srivastava (IIM- Bengaluru) and
Mr Siddhartha Banerjee (IIM- Ahmedabad)
on 15th & 16th April.
The session was of 90 minutes each for all the 4 sections covering more than 220 students discussing about various aspects and models of Behavioural Interviews.
SCMS-PG continues to strive in its pursuit of placing MBA students in marquee companies with aspirational salaries. This program is a testimony to one such effort in this direction.
Faculty Coordinators for the Session: Prof. Anant Pophali and Prof. S Sharma
Student Coordinators: Tuvijat, Ravi Kharwar, Varun Tiwari
Industry Preparedness Programs - 7th August 2023
School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University, conducted an Industry Preparedness Program on 7th August 2023 at Gallery Two, Kudlu Gate, was a significant event aimed at bridging the gap between the expectations of industries and the skill set of MBA students. The program encompassed discussions on industry expectations from MBA graduates, insights into the placement process, placement policies, and guidance on crafting effective resumes.
The orientation highlighted on the broader perspectives like:
- Industry Expectations from MBA Students
- Placement Process Insights
- Placement Policy Overview
- Crafting an Effective Resume
- Interactive Session
The program successfully empowered students to approach their upcoming placements with confidence.
