Report on Orientation Program-MBA 2024-26 Batch
The Department of Business Administration, SJEC had organized 4 Days Orientation Program for 2024-26 Batch of MBA from 2nd to 5th December 2024. The main objective of the orientation was to assist the students to develop an understanding of Management Education, its teaching–learning processes, and to familiarise them with facilities available in the campus, action plans, skill sets expected from them etc. The orientation program covered varied topics which were taken up by internal faculty members and external experts.
The Orientation Program began with welcome by Dr Shakila B, Associate Professor, MBA. She briefed the participants about the significance of organising the Orientation Program. She took up a session on MBA @SJEC. The Dean-MBA, Dr Prakash Pinto in his talk introduced the Department of MBA to the new batch of students. Dr Rio D’Souza, Principal, SJEC delivered a lecture on Professional Approach to Life. Dr Sudheer M, Professor & Dean-Academics provided details about Academic Regulations and MBA Curriculum Structure.
Mr Srinivasan Nandagopal, Co-Founder-Centre for Integrated Learning, Mangalore conducted a session on Team Building & Leadership. Mr Delan Lobo, Operations Executive, Almasons Consulting, LLC, Mangalore spoke about the industry expectations from MBA graduates. Dr Vishala B.K, Chief Librarian, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore enlightened the students with academic use of social media.
Dr Rameela Shekhar, Mental Health Professional and Trainer, Mangalore spoke about mental wellbeing of newly admitted MBA students. Prof. Dr Zita Lobo, CEO Artizen Consultancy, UAE conducted various activities to demonstrate self-confidence as a key to success.
Mr Sathyendra Bhat J, Assistant Professor-MCA & Head-Training & Placement-SJEC spoke on Placement Preparedness at SJEC. Prof Glenson Toney, Asst Prof, EC Department & Training Coordinator, SJEC spoke on Placement Training Essentials. Ms Preema Tauro Alumna, 2011-13 Batch interacted with the new batch of MBA and share her insights on MBA@SJEC.
Various skill building activities were conducted by Mr Ananth Bhat & Ms Deepthi Dinesh, Assistant Professors-MBA during the orientation program. The students exhibited active participation and expressed their contentment over the orientation program.
