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ICAT – 2023 @SCMS DSU - 5 Days International Visit to Dubai

School of Commerce & Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University organized international study tour to Dubai for 5 days from 2nd Nov, 2023 to 6th Nov, 2023 for PG Course- MBA third semester students.  As per Dean- School of Commerce and Management Studies, Captain A. Nagaraj Subbarao, PhD, the main objective behind this international visit was to provide a chance for students to experience different cultures, explore new places, and gain practical knowledge that they can apply in real-life situations.

Day 1: 2^nd Nov, 2023

The first day in Dubai kicked off in a fantastic way as students were taken to Marina Cruise. It was a well spent evening in the cruise enjoying their buffet in the midst of the stunning waterfront views and luxurious yachts.

Day 2: 3^rd Nov, 2023

The second day gave a fascinating blend of modernity, tradition and cultural experience as the students explored the capital city of UAE, Abu Dhabi and also visited magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. By the end of the day, all the students headed to the exciting trip to Ferrari World, a thrilling theme park dedicated to the famous car brand.

Day 3: 4^th Nov, 2023

Day 3 was an action-packed day that included a visit to the iconic Burj Khalifa, a city tour, and an industry visit to Al Hadeer Water Processing plant. Starting with a visit to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world where students experienced enjoyable breathtaking panoramic views of Dubai.  After the visit to Burj Khalifa, students later explored the city tour to the vibrant streets of Dubai which is known for its architectural wonders and impressive infrastructure. In addition to the city tour, Students also had the opportunity to visit Al Hadeer Water processing plant. This visit provided fascinating insights into the production and distribution of water in the region.

Day 4: 5^th Nov, 2023

Day 4’s Dubai visit embarked a thrilling desert safari ride experiencing across the bashing adventure of rising and falling over sand dunes. Following this, a traditional Arabian camp awaited to enjoy a delicious dinner under the starry night sky with an entertainment of cultural performances such as belly dance, tanoura dance & live music.

Day 5: 6^th Nov, 2023

On the last day of the visit to Dubai, students visited Amity University, Dubai. Students had a chance to explore the university campus, interacted with faculties and students and learnt more about the academic programs and facilities available at Amity University Dubai. This broadens the student’s horizons to understand the diverse range of programs and enhanced their multicultural learning experience.

“Know Your Company” – A Business Insights development Program

The School of Commerce and Management Studies at Dayananda Sagar University goes beyond the regular curriculum by organizing events to enhance students' skills. The Dean- School of Commerce and Management Studies, Captain A. Nagaraj Subbarao, PhD. of the School, emphasized the importance of producing high-quality human resources. SCMS recently conducted a competition-based event titled "KNOW YOUR COMPANY" for first-year MBA students as a part of their Bridge Program.

The event aimed to foster a deeper understanding of business insights, believing that mastering business management skills goes beyond traditional coursework. The primary objective was to connect students with real-world business objectives and parameters. To achieve this, students were grouped and tasked with researching various companies across different industries, ranging from manufacturing to financial and other services.

The program brought in experts from diverse industries to judge the students' efforts. This external perspective added significant value to the students' learning experience. By exploring companies in various sectors, participants gained practical insights into the business world, supplementing their theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.

The 'Know Your Company' event for Semester I MBA (MBA 2023) students concluded on 22nd Nov after serious competition and storytelling. All the one hundred and fifty students in the Semester I participated in this event where students researched organizations across diverse industries. The competition was judged by banking, real estate, space and FMCG industry professionals.

The winning team took away a certificate from WiseOwl Edu and their founder Kumail Kirmani, and received a copy of Morgan Housel's fabulous book, The Psychology of Money. All students received a participation certificate.

In conclusion, the School of Commerce and Management Studies at Dayananda Sagar University recognizes the importance of practical exposure alongside academic learning. Events like "KNOW YOUR COMPANY" not only provide students with a platform to apply their knowledge but also connect them with industry professionals, enriching their overall educational experience.

FINTECH

Dayananda Sagar University, SCMS is pleased to launch a Value Added Program ( VAP ) in FINTECH in association with industry partners Actyv.ai Platforms India Private Limited & Thillais Analytical Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

We look forward to a great program with our resource person Prof. Arnab Sarkar, Adjunct Faculty, SCMS who is a subject matter expert.

Adventures in Attitude - TEAM PLAYER 19th October 2023, Thursday

About the Event

In order to inculcate right values and attitude, School of Commerce and Management Studies (SCMS), Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), organized an event Titled “Adventures in Attitudes” on 19th October 2023, Thursday. In addition to the core curriculum, SCMS believes in development of right attitudes as it is highly important for holistic development and growth in life ahead for all students. A program on one of the most important attitudinal attribute “ TEAM PLAYER “ was organized for all PG and UG students including MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, and B.Com students and faculties. The eminent speaker Mr. Raj Venkatappa is designated as Sr. Director - Ethics & Compliance at Flipkart Internet Pvt Limited, Bengaluru.

The Program was coordinated by SCMS faculties- Prof. Silky Sharma & Prof. Purnendu Maji under the kind guidance of Dean- School of Commerce and Management Studies, Captain A. Nagaraj Subbarao, PhD.

Objective

To demonstrate the importance of the attribute and being a true “Team Player” amongst all the participants and all aspects of this attitude and inculcate a right approach towards work and life.

Participants

All MBA students of SCMS (PG) , all BBA and B Com students as well as all executive MBA students of SCMS ( PG ) , all teaching and non-teaching staff of SCMS Dayananda Sagar University attended the program.

Event description

The event started with the nice introduction of the speaker Mr. Raj Venkatappa by moderator of the event. Content was shared by Mr. Venkatappa through an effective presentation and every point was elaborated with real life examples. Different aspects of the attitude “Team Player” were articulated in details. Participants asked questioned at the end of the program and clarified their doubts. The event was successfully moderated by SCMS faculty - Prof. Silky Sharma.

Outcome of the program

It is rather collaboration not competition that plays important role. Participants learnt and understood the importance of attitudes in life. Being a team player, improves overall effectiveness of the individual and the organization as a whole. It not only helps a person achieve his personal goal but organizational goals are achieved.

Overall the program was a great success with a huge participation of the audience.

Manangement Development Program

The Future of Work is impacted by five drivers that are going to affect how we view the work world. India's New Labour Code attempts to encompass these changes through legislation.

1. Accelerating Technological Change
2. Growing Demand for Skills
3. Shifting Labour Demographics
4. Transitioning Work Models
5. Evolving Business Environment

Dayananda Sagar University, SCMS conducted a one-day MDP on the New Labour Code, on Saturday, November 04, 2023 and driven by our faculty Dr.Solai Baskaran,Ph.D(IIT, Delhi) and managed by Dr.SaiGanesh Somasekaran, for working professionals from the industry.

The four new labour codes – Code on Social Security 2020, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, Industrial Relations Code 2020, and Code on Wages 2019 – will subsume 29 central labour and industrial laws.

These programs are significant and a need of the hour to reflect the changing times we live in and the new paradigms of work!

Education Heros ( EH ), 2023

Capt A. Nagaraj Subbarao, Professor of Strategy and Leadership and Dean of the School of Commerce & Management Studies, received an award for Leadership Excellence in Education 2023. The Trading Minds, Bengaluru, initiated the Awards: The Hon'ble Justice Santosh Hegde, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India, former Solicitor General of India and was Lokayukta (ombudsman) for Karnataka presided and handed over the award. Hon'ble Justice V. Gopala Gowda, former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court and Judge of the Supreme Court of India, was the guest of honour.

The award ceremony was attended by all the major universities in Bengaluru and held at the Lalit Ashok on November 01, 2023, under the aegis of Karnataka Rajyotsava. Several award categories were announced. The Leadership Excellence in Education is awarded for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Capt. Nagaraj Subbarao has excellent expertise in the higher education area of management education.

A leader is eventually as good as his team, so the professor thanks his excellent team at SCMS, Dayananda Sagar University.

Start-up Lessons - Success & Failure

COPE entrepreneurship has organised an expert talk on startup lessons - Success and failure by Me.Dharmendra Mehta - E com business head at Lal's group.

COPE – Antah Prerana

“Entrepreneurs see change as the norm and as healthy. Usually, they do not bring about the change themselves. But – and this defines entrepreneur and entrepreneurship – the entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.”

― Peter F. Drucker, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

DSU launched its Centre of Proficiency Enhancement – Entrepreneurship on 13 th September 2023. The foundation of COPE, short for the Centre of Proficiency Enhancement in Entrepreneurship finds its inspiration in the Sanskrit word - Antah Prerna - which closely resembles the word “Entrepreneur” in both sound and spirit. Antah Prerna translates to Self-Motivated and serves as the guiding philosophy behind this initiative. In the realm of entrepreneurship, self-motivation is the cornerstone upon which successful ventures are built. It’s the unwavering belief in one’s vision, the tenacity to persist in the face of adversity, and the unshakable determination to turn ideas into reality. COPE recognizes that self-motivation is not just a personal attribute; it’s a skill that can be nurtured and cultivated. Entrepreneurial spirit, an embodiment of this self-motivation, forms the bedrock of COPE’s educational journey. It’s a mindset that encourages students to embrace uncertainty, view failure as a stepping stone, and see challenges as opportunities. This spirit empowers them to be proactive, innovative, and adaptable, skills that are as valuable within the business world as they are in life. In the educational journey of students, the infusion of self-motivation and entrepreneurial spirit elevates learning beyond the classroom. It encourages them to question, to experiment, and to envision possibilities beyond the conventional career paths. COPE fosters an environment where students not only acquire knowledge but also learn how to apply it in innovative and transformative ways. By instilling this entrepreneurial spirit, COPE equips students with the tools to navigate an ever-changing world. It empowers them to take ownership of their futures, to create opportunities where none exist, and to make a lasting impact on society. Whether students choose to embark on entrepreneurial ventures or pursue traditional careers, this spirit becomes an invaluable asset, driving them towards excellence.

This event was honoured by the presence of the chief guest Mr. Raghunath Kempanahally, CEO of ChipLogic. It was also attended by Dr. Steve McKenna, Associate Professor of Management at Curtin University, the Pro – Vice-chancellor of DSU – Mr.Janaradan and the dean of SCMS Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao Phd. The DSU COPE Entrepreneurship is being headed by Prof.Jitendranath Patri

Workshop on Innovation

Under the guidance of Prof. Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao (PhD), Dean - School of Commerce and Management Studies, the School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University, organized a prestigious workshop for MBA Students on a highly relevant topic “Thinking innovatively and learning innovation”. Capt. A. Nagaraj, while delivering the keynote address emphasized on the need of innovative business ideas, solutions and more importantly right mind set among PG students to remain competitive in the ever-changing world.

The resource person for the workshop, Dr. Steve McKenna, Associate Professor from Curtin Business School, Curtin University, Australia took multiple sessions for PG and UG students. Session for experienced professionals enrolled in executive programs and faculties was also taken on theme “Innovate or Die”.

The objective of the event was to learn how to think innovatively by bringing creativity through collaborative ideation and workspaces that facilitate the innovation in the minds of young managers. Dr. Steve focussed on imparting needed knowledge and skills among MBA Student learners by engaging them in activities that promote creativity and needed top skills of 2025 to become solution oriented.

All the Students and faculties participated throughout the session with great a spirit and appreciated the delivery of the content. 10 days of workshops and FDP were full of learning through activities and enthusiastic participation.

Event Coordinators: Prof. Silky Sharma, and Mr. Sreenivas Murthy.

Orientation Program for MBA Batch 2023-2025

The School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University, welcomed MBA Batch 2023-2025 to the orientation program on 20th September 2023.

The event was graced by Vice-Chancellor of Dayananda Sagar University Sh. K.N.B. Murthy and chief guest Mr V Ramakrishna Prasad, DGIP, KSRP & Joint Director, State Intelligence (Security) Government of Karnataka.

Vice-Chancellor DSU, Sh. K.N.B. Murthy delivered the Presidential address and owing to his rich experience, shared immense wisdom, values, ethics and lessons for successful and happy life of students.

Mr V Ramakrishna Prasad, DGIP, shared lessons for the students from his life, versatile experience, challenges faced and learnings for the students.

Prof. A. Captain Nagaraj Subbarao (PhD) - Dean at School of Commerce and Management Studies (PG), on behalf of SCMS and all faculties, welcomed the new batch with great enthusiasm and made students aware about the opportunities and the plan for their successful journey and rewarding career at SCMS, DSU.

Continuing the learning journey for new students, the Orientation Program will be followed by a Bridge Course introducing students to the nuances of management education. Students were seen quite energetic, enthusiastic and excited for their new beginning in life.

International Faculty

SCMS is pleased to welcome Dr Steve McKenna on board as an Adjunct Professor (International). Prof McKenna has expertise in Human Resource Manangement as an academician and consultant. He is presently Associate Professor at Curtin University, Australia.

Antah Prerna

DSU SCMS launches Centre of proficiency Enhancement -Entrepreneurship - Antah Prerna on 13 th September 2023 to nurture and ignite young , budding minds to innovate and be creative!

Suraksha Bandana

As a part of activity organised by Anti-Drug Committee for MBA students from School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University under the guidance of Dean Capt. A. (Prof.) Nagaraj Subbarao, got an opportunity to meet and interact with Honourable Speaker Shri. UT Khader at Vidhan Soudha on August 31, 2023.

One of the initiatives taken by institutional Anti-Drug Committee, to create awareness among students about the harmful effects of Tobacco and to combat the related problems, a discussion full of knowledge and ideas took place around anti-tobacco initiatives during the visit. Anti-Drug committee, SCMS, DSU in association with ‘Celebrating Life Addiction Free” organized the "Suraksha Bandana" event, coinciding with Rahi Bandhan day, encouraged the participants in staying away from using tobacco and drugs. The visit emphasized citizen involvement, with students proposing key measures such as raising the age for tobacco use to 21, ensuring smokefree environments, banning tobacco ads aimed at youth, and increasing tobacco taxes. This initiative highlights a commitment to creating a safer, addiction-free future.

The visit to Vidhana Soudha in terms of achieving the tobacco free environment was a great learning experience for students. The students took the initiative to create awareness and prevent youths from developing addiction. SCMS Faculty coordinators for the activity were Dr. Padamlatha and Prof. S Sharma.

First Aid Awareness Program by SCMS-DSU in association with Indian Red Cross Society

The School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University, organised a youth awareness program conducted by the Red Cross Society's First Aid Unit on August 25, 2023. The trainer for the session was Dr. Nagarjun KP, MD, CSSD, DPH, (PGDEOH), Lead National Level First Aid Trainer for the Indian Red Cross Society, Bengaluru, and an American Heart Association Certified BLS and ACLS Instructor. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao (PhD), Dean - School of Commerce and Management Studies; Mr. Manu Thimmegowda, Deputy Registrar, Dayananda Sagar University; and Ms. Shyamantha Suryaprakash, Deputy Director, Student Affairs.

Through this event, students learnt about the general principles of first-aid, guidelines on Samaritan law, assessment, and priorities of treatment. The doctor imparted knowledge about medical emergencies such as choking, suffocation by smoke, asthma, circulation, bleeding, shock, neck and spinal injuries, burns, stroke, snake bites, poisoning, heat stroke, hypothermia, and diabetes. Also, there was a demonstration on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the students had excellent hands-on experience during the session.

Book Launch Event

Under the guidance of Prof. Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao (PhD), Dean - School of Commerce and Management Studies, the School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University, organized a Book Launch Event on August 24, 2023, in Gallery 3 , DSU City Campus, Hosur Road, Bengaluru. The book “Simplifying Blockchain Complexities” written by Prof. Archie D’Souza - Adjunct Professor, School of Commerce and Management studies, Dayananda Sagar University and Mr. Suresh Iyer, an alumnae of IIT, Bombay and MBA from K G Somaya College. The event was graced by Prof. A. Captain Nagaraj Subbarao (PhD) - Dean at School of Commerce and Management Studies (PG).

Prof. Lloyd Sanford, Director- Silver Lining Logistics Ltd, U.K , an expert in Supply Chain Management was the Guest of Honour, and Dr. Arindam Sen , Senior Solution Director, Industry 4.0 Team , HCL Technologies Ltd was the Chief Guest of the event.

Blockchain is an upcoming technology with lot of promises to bring positive disruptions in several fields across the globe. Prof. Archie D’Souza and Mr. Suresh Iyer through their book has tried to simply the knowledge and has enabled readers to gather more knowledge on this seemingly complex technology. The book will surely enhance momentum of blockchain application.

Case Study on Mount Everest

The case study analysis event was organized by Case Study Club on 3rd August, 2023 from 7:30PM to 8:30PM. The event was held in online mode. Seventy-three participants joined the event which includes faculty, student and professionals. The analysis of the case on “Mount Everest” was done by Prof. Sai Ganesh.

The case ‘Mount Everest’- was analyzed at length with active participation from the audience and the participants were enlightened with different aspects of the case. Important aspects of Leadership, specially during critical situations, were also discussed taking precedence from the case.

Blockchain Management Workshop

The Workshop on Blockchain Management was held on August 9–12, 2023 , in Gallery 3 , DSU City Campus, Hosur Road, Bengaluru by Dr. Pierre Al Khouray. The aim of the workshop was to educate students about blockchain technology , its fundamental concepts, applications, and potential implications. Dr. Pierre Al Khouray is a Lebanese economist, educator, and public policy expert. He is currently the Professor of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Business at the American University of Technology. He is also the Secretary General of the Lebanese Economic Association.
The session commenced with a detailed overview of what blockchain is, its history, how it works, and its consensus mechanisms. A discussion on the components , benefits , drawbacks, and applications of blockchain was done. An overview was given of the future of blockchain and blockchain consensus mechanisms such as proof of work, proof of stake, and delegated proof of stake. Blockchain in finance is highlighted in terms of how it is used in the finance sector and its decentralised finance ( Defi) and smart contracts. In Blockchain in Supply Chain , students learned about the potential for blockchain to revolutionise traceability and authentication. The healthcare and pharmaceutical application discussion emphasised mainly secured patient mechanisms.
The Blockchain Workshop successfully met its objectives by equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and its impact on various sectors.

Business Simulation

The Business Simulation is an important part of the MBA program. It teaches students organization dynamics and problem-solving skills.

Session by Acura Enterpreneurship Club

Acura the entrepreneurship club has organised a session by a budding entrepreneur on the challenges of entrepreneurship and how to cope with them as an upcoming brand on 10th August 2023 from 7 PM - 8 PM. Mrs. Sandhya is delivering this session as she brings in a rich practical experience of running her own cafe to students.

Business Quiz – July 4, 2023

The SCMS 2023 Business Quiz was conducted with a great deal of seriousness with eight teams participating.
The quiz master, Surya Saha, an industry professional managed the event brilliantly well.

Sustainable Development Goals ( SDG )

Dayananda Sagar University , SCMS kicked off its lecture series on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The event is managed by club Helios.

The speaker Chaitanya Subrahmanya works closely with the BBMP, Bengaluru, Karnataka and is a champion of SDG.

The school is committed to sustainable living and cares about the larger issues that society faces in a world that is getting increasingly complex.

Semester End Faculty Meeting – May 27, 2023

The SCMS Post Graduate Programs faculty met on Saturday, May 27, 2023, to deliberate on the semester gone by. The event was attended by fifty faculty and eleven alums. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dayananda Sagar University kicked off the program and spoke on several management and higher education issues and areas of improvement. Faculty and alums inputs were duly noted, and action items were generated.

English Language as a Skill!

People with more positive attitudes toward learning English make more of an effort and learn more than people with negative attitudes. However learning a new language can be challenging to most. At SCMS we have addressed this by having our students learn English using animation and gamification as an intervention.
In a first of its kind process the learning app will be proctored and give students an opportunity to learn by practice and play with a pedagogy that is both immersive and hugely entertaining.
While there are plenty of good language learning apps on the market, our own finding is that learners still benefit from having an effective teacher and a supportive learning community. Teachers help students set achievable goals and overcome barriers that inevitably arise along the way. Supportive classmates provide accountability and the friendly push that students need to keep up with their study plans. The learning cohort that will be formed will be a supportive one.

Jade-Krishnamurthy Business Plan Competition: 2022 - 2023

The 2022 - 2023 Jade Krishnamurthy Business Plan Competition is an annual SCMS Entrepreneurship Club Acura event and concluded on May 09, 2023.

The six finalists from diverse backgrounds and across Bengaluru have presented innovative business plans.

The award function was held on May 09, 2023. The Hon'ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, Mr Janardhan, will preside and give away the awards.

Mr Sidharth Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Innosential AI, New Delhi, will be the guest of honour.

We are grateful to our event sponsors who have supported us through the year -

• Dr Sandeep Krishnamurthy, Dean, University of Washington (Bothell), USA
• Surya Software, Bengaluru
• Jaro Education, Mumbai
• Boldfit, Bengaluru
• ICAP Solutions, Bengaluru

Brief Details:

The Jade-Krishnamurthy Business Plan Competition is an annual event encouraging young denizens of Bengaluru to ideate on entrepreneurial ideas. For 2022-2023 two hundred participants attended four workshops, and thirty business plans were found to be eligible for the final award round, of which six were eventually shortlisted.

We hope these young participants will pursue their dream and execute entrepreneurship opportunities. Entrepreneurship is a pillar and expected outcome of the many programs at SCMS, and the business plan competition is an intervention in that direction.

The proposals were diverse and included plans for:

• Setting up outlets for exotic teas ( Organic ) and traditional fresh snacks
• Creating a new line of chemical-free beauty products
• Sports Entertainment - Interactive Projection Games
• Conversion of accumulated carbon dioxide to carbon black
• Setting up kiosks for battery swapping (e-vehicles)
• Creation of a platform to host professors of HE as a database

Interestingly, about 40% of business plans were presented by women.

The Winner

The Business Plan Competition 2022-2023 was won by Ashwini N, a professional software engineer. Her plan deals with establishing outlets for Exotic Tea made from flowers and bringing the local cuisine of Karnataka to the fore. She received a cash prize of INR 50000 from Dr Sandeep Krishnamurthy, Dean ( Bothell School of Business ), University of Washington, USA.

Acura Entrepreneurship Club

The Acura entrepreneurship club has finally concluded its 6 months long event full of informative workshops and equally enriching participation from across various universities in Bengaluru - The jade krishnamurthy business plan competition 2022- 2023! We will award the winners tomorrow at the DSU innovation campus!

Annual Sports Meet 2023

The School of Commerce & Management Studies participated in the university’s annual sports meet conducted at the international campus on Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru.

Students participated in many disciplines ranging from track and field to cricket and table-tennis.

Sports is a great leveller and teacher and our students are encouraged to participate in sports and cultural events.

Movement for Youth Awareness and Alternatives ( MAYA ) and School of Commerce & Management Studies ( SCMS ) sign MoU

The School of Commerce & Management Studies ( SCMS ) is pleased to associate with Bengaluru-based NGO MAYA in a drive to combat tobacco and substance abuse. The association is a student-led initiative.

Spreading awareness about the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) provisions and the dangers of cigarette smoking is an initiative that our students will work on.

Students at SCMS are socially conscious, responsible citizens and important societal stakeholders. The school is clear that education occurs on many fronts, including grappling with societal issues in real-time.

MARUKATTE

SUPER 50

The Super 50 is an initiative launched by the Management Institution Council, for the DSI Group.

The one year exercise will assess and identify the top fifty management students in the MBA | PGDM programs and train them to achieve exalted placements.

The training will be function based and focus on developing in-depth functional skills in selected students enabling them to pursue superior job opportunities. This initiative is in addition to the incumbent placement initiatives that are conducted for all students.

Protection & Prevention of Head Injury

Dr N K Venkataramana is the Founder Chairman & Director –Neurosciences of BRAINS Hospitals and an internationally acclaimed Neurosurgeon, Researcher and Academician. After training in micro neurosurgery at Nordtstud Krankenhause Hannover and Neuroendoscopic surgery at Mainz, Germany.

In December 2016, Dr Venkataramana founded his own boutique centre of excellence for comprehensive Brain and Spine care — the Bangalore Regenerative Advanced Institute of Neurosciences (Brains). Brains is setting the golden standards in neuroscience with cutting edge services encompassing prevention, awareness, advocacy, acute and chronic care, regeneration, rehabilitation and research and training.

Dr. Venkataramana addressed our MBA students on March 24, 2023 on the 'Protection & Prevention of Head Injury'.

ACURA BUSINESS PLAN CREATION WORKSHOP

In this workshop, students will learn how to create a business plan and the business model canvas. With the takeaways from the workshop, you can further submit your business plan in a ppt format and present it for the competition. (The ppt presentation/competition dates are yet to be announced)

Prizes -
1ST - INR.50000
2ND - INR.25000
3RD - INR.10000


Below is the link for submitting your business idea meanwhile, kindly submit a rough idea of your business in the google form below. You have the option of participating in groups or individually. This competition is not restricted to any gender.

https://forms.gle/UfEfqcHSLabehMMJ7

Looking forward to having you at the workshop and further at the competition!

Food for thought!

Management education is all about both depth and breadth of knowledge in diverse areas. Our students contribute actively to the school magazine – Prayas.

The meaning of the word Prayas in Sanskrit is to endeavor, to try and to succeed in the face of failure and difficulty.

This is the overarching ethos of our school. Our students are resilient, learn from failure and eventually triumph.

JMP FDP:Faculty & Staff

Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence

The three day workshop on Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence for MBA Sem I students was kicked off on March 15, 2023 by the Hon'ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dayanada Sagar University, Dr. Amit Bhatt.

The resource person Dr. Srinivas Padmanabhuni is a thought leader in the area of AI with a PhD from the University of Alberta, Canada after his undergraduate and graduate studies at IIT Kanpur and Bombay.

The other resource person Prof. Neelima Vobugari is a seasoned data scientist and has been educated at the Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA. She is the CEO of Tarah Technologies, Bengaluru. She has recently been conferred the prestigious "Women in AI" award given to select women leaders in data science and AI.

National Student Games

The All India Management Association (AIMA) recognised Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru for hosting the 26th National Student Games (Regional Round) from March 1 to March 3, 2023. The three day competition based on business simulation was brilliant and we thank AIMA for the opportunity. One hundred and twenty students participated in this intense business simulation.

The event was supported by Innosential.

Importance of strengths

Dr.Stephen McKenna, talking to MBA (2022-2024) Semester I students on the 'Importance of strengths'.

Dr. Mckenna, is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

Faculty Dialogues

Dr Gautam Mitra, Professor Emeritus at Brunel University, UK engaged our faculty this afternoon and spoke on Fin-tech and Risk under the aegis of Faculty Dialogues.

Dr Mitra is an expert in financial modelling and risk management and has over five decades of teaching and training experience. Since 1965 Professor Mitra has researched and published extensively in leading topics of Computer Science, Computational Optimisation and Modelling ; these research results cover many aspects of Operational Research and applied computing.

Case Study Competition

The Case Study Competition conducted by the Case Study Club, SCMS, under the mentorship of Dr Abhijit Chakraborty, concluded on January 27, 2023.

Six Harvard Business School cases were discussed by close to 150 students, split into twenty-four teams. The final round was judged by:

1. Prof Sriram - IIT ( Bombay ) - MGT Consultant | Adj Professor
2. Prof Siva Ramamoorthy - Kellogg School of Business - MGT Consultant | Adj Professor
3. Kumail Kirmani - IIM ( Calcutta ) - Founder WiseOwl Edu.

A team from SCMS - UG won the first prize and a team from SCMS - PG came second. The event carried enormous learning for our students.

Cases discussed were from the Organization Behaviour domain.

1. David Neeleman: Flight Path of a Servant Leader (A)
2. Elon Musk: Balancing Purpose and Risk
3. The Home Depot: Leadership in Crisis Management
4. Leading Change in Talent at L‘Oréal
5. Unilever’s Response to the Future of Work
6. Design Thinking and Innovation at Apple

Acura Club Evnet

Quiz Competition

Global operations strategy

Immersive in-class interaction with a thought leader and intellectual on Global Operations Strategy!

Highlights of the course:

• Develop the ability to identify strategic issues in global operations, link these to business strategy and create action plans to implement the strategy
• Discuss the basic tradeoffs associated with making operations decisions in a global context and highlight the crucial role of inter-functional coordination
• Identification of the mission of operations, choice of product/process technology, process design, inventory and distribution management, development of operational capabilities such as flexibility/speed, and organizing/ managing change in operations

Workshop On Idea Generation

MOU with INNOSENTIAL AI

The Joys of Data Science

A gaint leap towards excellence in technology!

Debate Competition

Faculty Dialogues

Induction Program 2022-2024

What if Central Banks issued Digital Currency?

Dayananda Sagar University - School of Commerce & Management Studies (PGP), is coming up with yet another Case Study discussion this month for its privileged members.
Club members will have an intense discussion on:
Case#7 - An Article by Ajay S Mookerjee on "What if Central Banks issued Digital Currency?"
Strictly for members alone.
Annual registration fees: Only INR 200
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/CaseStudyClubReg

Launch of the Jade-Krishnamurthy Business Plan Competition

SCMS Magazine Launch

Dayananda Sagar University - School of Commerce & Management Studies (PGP), is proud to unveil the magazine with various contributions from the Dean, faculty members, students. The magazine covers various topics of interest and updates from the SCMS programs.
The magazine will be unveiled by Dr. KNB Murthy, our Hon'ble Vice Chancellor in the presence of the Dean, Faculty members and students.

Mortgage Industry Trends

Dayananda Sagar University - School of Commerce & Management Studies (PGP)- proudly presents Mr. Sunil Muralidharan, AGM at TCS who is going to address our students and faculty about Mortgage Industry Trends.
Date: 24-Aug at 16:00 Hrs for an immersive 1 hour session. This Session is open for students of the MBA Program

JARGON FESTIVAL

Dayananda Sagar University - School of Commerce & Management Studies (PGP) Presents:
“INVICTUS” THE CHALLENGERS SPORTS CLUB

Sports Activities among MBA and EMBA Students - 2022
Sports activities at SCMS-PG, Dayananda Sagar University is an essential part of a student’s life. Sports activities boosts students' mental health and also helps them learn to maintain a balance between their curricular and co-curricular activities. It enables them to be emotionally strong as sports lets them experience various emotions like success, failure, happiness, disappointment, etc.. Sports not only contributes to shaping their personality but also impacts their academic performance significantly. There have been many studies proving that students involved in sports during their college life perform better in academics. Reasons for this can be many, as sport imparts them with the skills of time management and also acts as a stress buster when they are loaded with too many assignments and deadlines. Students need a break from their daily routine to ensure that they have stable mental health. Sports activities are productive breaks that enhance students’ capacity to think, learn, focus, and contribute to academics.

BADMINTON
Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the World with more than millions of active players worldwide. Whether it’s playing or watching; people have always appreciated this sport due to its shuttlecock networking, presence of mind and furious attacks. Playing Badminton has many benefits for health too. Sports helps students develop their various interpersonal skills such as patience, communication, leadership, punctuality, accountability, teamwork, trust, and others which will in turn help them not only to win a particular sports competition but also grow and achieve success in their lives.
School of Commerce and Management – PG, Dayananda Sagar University always aims at providing excellent infrastructure to our students. We believe in the holistic development of students, by encouraging a balance between curricular and co-curricular activities that includes sports activities too.

JARGON FESTIVAL

Yukti Club Presents the Jargon Festival. Jargon is the complex language used by experts in a certain discipline or field. This language often helps experts communicate with clarity and precision.
Yukti Club would be discussing HR Jargons on 18th August 2022.
Club Coordinator is : Dr. Pavithra Salanke

Technical Analysis of Equities and Derivatives

School of commerce and management studies, Post graduate programs in management is coming up with a workshop on "Technical Analysis of Equities and Derivatives"
The resource person is Prof. Sai Praveen. The session is being conducted under the aegis of Vriddhi Club.

Integrative Curriculum Development with Industry and Government

Dayananda Sagar University, School of Commerce and Management Studies is proud to host Dr. Ravi Kumar.
The event is scheduled for 19-August, 2022, 02:30PM to 04:00PM
Dr. Kumar is Emeritus Professor Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, USA
He will be speaking to our faculty regarding: "Integrative curriculum development with industry and government—the case of the Global
Trading, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore"
Faculty will discuss new age pedagogy and curriculum and the general direction of management education.

Bloom's Taxonomy

Dayananda Sagar University, School of Commerce & Management Studies is conducting an FDP for faculty on Understanding Bloom's Taxonomy (Overview and how to use it)
Bloom’s Taxonomy questions are a great way to build and design curriculum and lesson plans. They encourage the development of higher-order thinking and encourage students to engage in metacognition by thinking and reflecting on their own learning.

Ethnic Day 2022

The number one reason students have for investing so much time and money into a college education is to get a good job, with two thirds of them seeing “financial stability” as the primary goal. And yet, despite record low unemployment, under-employment is extremely common, with as many as 80% of college graduates working in jobs that don’t actually require their qualifications.
At Dayananda Sagar University - School of Commerce & Management Studies (PGP) Sagar University, School of Commerce & Management Studies, we recognise the need to inculcate generic skills and prepare our students for a life that is more substantive than just a job. Accepting diversity and celebrating it is an ethos that Bengaluru lives by and so do our students.

The Jade-Krishnamurthy Business Plan Competation 2022