The BizSphere 2025 panel discussion, organized by the Department of Business Administration at St. Joseph Engineering College, took place on 8th August 2025. The event aimed to provide first-year MBA students with a thorough understanding of various business domains, including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Business Analytics, and to help them make informed decisions about choosing their specialization. The panelists, who were experts in each of these domains, shared valuable insights into the current trends, challenges, and career opportunities in their respective fields.
The primary objective of BizSphere 2025 was to help MBA students gain clarity about the various business domains and understand their relevance in today’s business landscape. By showcasing the practical applications of management theories, the event aimed to guide students in identifying the specialization that best aligns with their strengths, interests, and career goals. The panel discussion allowed students to explore key skills, competencies, and industry expectations required for success in Marketing, Finance, HR, and Business Analytics, ultimately helping them make an informed decision regarding their specialization.
The event featured four distinguished industry experts, each representing one of the core business domains:
John Rohan, Client Services Manager at Global E-SoftSys LLC, brought his expertise in Marketing and shared insights on the growing influence of digital marketing and customer relationship management.
Pavan Rai, Senior Manager at Novigo Solutions, focused on Business Analytics, explaining the critical role of data-driven decision-making in shaping business strategies.
Divyashree Gatti, People Strategy Specialist at UnifyCX, provided valuable knowledge on Human Resources (HR), highlighting the evolving nature of HR practices and the importance of people strategy in organizations.
Sunil M Kamath, Ex-Vice President of a US-based Investment Bank, offered insights into the world of Finance, discussing the various career tracks and the skills required to excel in the finance industry.
Each panelist brought a wealth of experience and a practical perspective to their domain, helping students understand the realities of working in these fields.
The panel discussion was structured as a one-hour session, with a clear flow designed to maximize student engagement and learning. The session began with a brief introduction of the panelists and the event objectives. Following the introductions, each panelist provided insights into their career journey, the challenges they face in their domains, and the skills that are in demand in their respective fields. The students were then invited to ask questions, allowing them to deepen their understanding of each domain and clarify any doubts. The discussion concluded with the panelists offering advice on how students should prepare for their chosen specialization, emphasizing the importance of both hard skills and soft skills in today’s business world.
The BizSphere 2025 panel discussion provided several key takeaways that will guide students in making their specialization choices. John Rohan, representing Marketing, highlighted the growing importance of digital marketing and customer behavior analysis, encouraging students to develop technical skills, such as data analytics, to succeed in this field. Pavan Rai, representing Business Analytics, emphasized the significance of data-driven decision-making and encouraged students to build proficiency in statistical tools and data visualization. Divyashree Gatti, from Human Resources, discussed how people strategy is becoming integral to business success and the need for emotional intelligence and strategic thinking to excel in HR roles. Finally, Sunil M Kamath, from Finance, shared insights into various finance career paths, such as investment banking and corporate finance, and stressed the importance of skills in financial modeling and market analysis.
Throughout the event, students actively participated by asking insightful questions and seeking further details on career paths in each domain. The Q&A session provided students with the opportunity to engage directly with the experts, helping them gain a better understanding of the demands and realities of each field. This level of engagement contributed to the event’s success, as students left the discussion with clearer ideas on which specialization best aligned with their skills and aspirations.
The BizSphere 2025 panel discussion successfully met its objective of helping MBA students gain a clearer understanding of the different business domains. Through the insights shared by industry experts, students were able to evaluate the core competencies required for each specialization and assess how their skills and interests aligned with these fields. The event provided valuable knowledge that will guide students as they make their decisions on specialization, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers in business.
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