Expert Talk on Risk and Reward Job Security Vs Personal Risk in the Tourism Industry
Date: 04 November 2024
As part of the industry understanding Tourism and Hospitality section from the department conducted expert talk on risk and job security in tourism industry, Mr. Panduranga G (Deputy General Manager sales Thomas Cook India), Bengaluru was the resource person of the day. The expert talk focused on job security in the market, how people can be successful in area with the support of upskilling the person. The talk began with the brief introduction of Indian tourism and skill requirement in the industry.

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Expert Talk cum Hands-on Training on "Python Programming"
Date: 19 October 2024
The Department of Professional Management Studies, under the LEADS initiative, hosted an Expert Talk cum Hands-on Training on "Python Programming," led by Mr. Pankaj Choudhary on 19/10/2024. This interactive workshop provided participants with a practical introduction to Python 3.11, emphasizing its latest features, such as enhanced performance and improved error messaging. Throughout the session, students delved into core programming concepts, including syntax, data types, control structures, and functions, while exploring Python's built-in help tools like help(), dir(), and __doc__ to navigate function and object documentation effectively.

Through hands-on coding exercises, participants gained foundational skills in Python programming, including debugging techniques and understanding the distinct properties of lists and tuples. The engaging, practical approach helped students build confidence in basic programming, equipping them with essential skills and preparing them for more advanced Python applications. Overall, the workshop served as a comprehensive and empowering introduction to Python, leaving students well-prepared to further their programming knowledge.

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Webinar on Cervical Cancer Screening
Date: 19 October 2024
The Department of Professional Management Studies organized "Webinar on Cervical Cancer Screening", where an insightful expert talk on cervical cancer awareness in collaboration with “Ovum Woman and Child Speciality Hospital” was delivered. This event was held on 19th October 2024 at 3 pm in the Zoom meeting. The speaker for this session was Dr M Vijaya Bharathi, MBBS,MS, Consultant- Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Dr. Bharathi shared her expert knowledge on the importance of Pap smears, HPV testing, and how early detection can significantly reduce cervical cancer-related mortality. She further highlighted the significance of education and discipline in maintaining one’s health and encouraged women to be proactive in managing their cervical health.

The session also included a detailed discussion on risk factors, preventive measures, and the availability of vaccinations for HPV, which has been instrumental in lowering cervical cancer cases. She encouraged participants to engage openly with healthcare professionals and prioritize preventive care. The event concluded with a lively Q & A session, where Dr. Bharathi addressed queries from the audience regarding cervical screenings, vaccinations, and overall reproductive health

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“Let’s Talk Let’s Heal” Commemorating World Mental Health Day
Date: 10 October 2024
The Department of Professional Management studies organized “Let’s Talk Let’s Heal” Commemorating World Mental Health Day, an Expert talk series on “Peer Influence and Socialisation with Mental Health and Well Being”. The event was held on 10th October 2024 in the Conference Hall by 11 am in the first floor of Administrative Block. The Speaker of this session was Ms. Ramona M, an alumnus of the college from 2014-2017 batch and a Counselling Psychologist. The beneficiaries of the programme are I year BBA Retail Management and International Business Students.

Ms. Ramona emphasized on the importance of mental health which is on par to physical health. She addressed the key factors which influence the mental wellbeing with depiction of her own personal experiences that captured the audience attention. Progressing further in the session she provided a comprehensive overview of effective strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression. Forging ahead she shed light on the support extended by the health organizations for individuals battling depression and anxiety. She dynamically engaged the students with relaxation activity and activity to comprehend the Circle of control. Finally, she invited questions from the audience.

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Guest Lecture
Date: 03, 17 & 24 February 2024
Over the course of three days—February 3, 2024, February 17, 2024, and February 24, 2024—Dr. Geetanjali Patel, a distinguished Learning and Development Consultant from a leading EdTech company in Bangalore, conducted a comprehensive guest lecture series for the IV Business Analytics students of sections A and B. The series, titled "Cost and Investments in Human Resource Analytics," aimed to provide students with deep insights into the financial aspects of HR analytics. A total of 114 students benefited from Dr. Patel's extensive knowledge and experience. Throughout the sessions, students explored critical topics such as cost analysis, investment strategies in HR technologies, and methods for evaluating the ROI of HR analytics initiatives. This lecture series was an invaluable opportunity for students to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications, thereby enhancing their capability for data-driven decision-making in their future professional endeavors.

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International Education Talk Series on Beyond Borders: Charting Pathways with International Education
Date: 24 January 2024
The International Education Talk Series coordinated by Dr Sneha N on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M in Admin Block Conference Hall. The series was conducted for the final year BBA PMS students to make the students' vision clear for higher education opportunities outside India. The session started with the warm welcome of the guests to Ms Megha Malhotra and Ms Tanuj. Ms Megha Malhotra had briefed about the international Robert Gordon University located in Aberdeen, UK. She gave a glimpse of the city and the whole package provided by the university such as academics, co-curricular activities, part-time jobs, student council, gaming activities and so many other benefits. Ms Tanuj was the Senior Manager of ISDC she played a major role in helping the students to get an awareness for study abroad. They conducted a poll on the student interest to studying in the UK, US, Canada or other countries, also they questioned the purpose of going abroad based on education, job, travelling or for a break where students showed their interest in travelling. They circulated the feedback form to collect the personal details of the interested students at the end. There was also a Q&A session where they interacted with students by clearing their doubts. Students were happy to get the chance to interact with such gracious guests who have profound knowledge in the field of education. The session summed up well by giving the vote of thanks to our resource persons Ms Megha Malhotra and Ms Tanuj for putting in theirefforts to help students towards the right path in the journey of international education.

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The session on Emotional Intelligence For Effective Leadership organised by the Department Of Professional Management Studies in association with Centre For Life Skills Education and the organizing faculty member Prof. John Pradeep, Dr. Sneha. N, Dr. Priya A. Presented by the respected resource person Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Kristu jayanti college, for the students of 1 BBA-AM ‘B’ started at 10.00hrs at classroom A-305 with a Welcome Address by Ms. Aksa Rachel Jacob, the class representative. The session by Dr. Kaur was greatly revered and was the perfect amalgamation of knowledge, values and interaction. The students got to know about the various characteristics of a leader, handling of situations and decision making through numerous case studies. The session came to an end with a Type of Leader Identification assessment test which proved to be very insightful for the students. The Vote Of Thanks was presented by the class representative Mr. Nongdam Loushambam.

International Lecture Series on Leadership and Self Reflection
Date: 09 February 2024
The ‘International Lecture Series’ delivered by Antonio Esqueda Flores, was engaging and informative. An overview of the topic highlighting key concepts. Throughout the lecture, the resource person employed various is real life experiences and interactive discussions,including slides which kept the class engaged.The main points covered during the lecture included the aspects on preparing for future career.

This aspect helped deepen an understanding of the topic .
Overall the lecture session was successful in achieving its valuable insights.

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Guest Lecture
Date: 03, 17 & 24 February 2024
Over the course of three days—February 3, 2024, February 17, 2024, and February 24, 2024—Dr. Geetanjali Patel, a distinguished Learning and Development Consultant from a leading EdTech company in Bangalore, conducted a comprehensive guest lecture series for the IV Business Analytics students of sections A and B. The series, titled "Cost and Investments in Human Resource Analytics," aimed to provide students with deep insights into the financial aspects of HR analytics. A total of 114 students benefited from Dr. Patel's extensive knowledge and experience. Throughout the sessions, students explored critical topics such as cost analysis, investment strategies in HR technologies, and methods for evaluating the ROI of HR analytics initiatives. This lecture series was an invaluable opportunity for students to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications, thereby enhancing their capability for data-driven decision-making in their future professional endeavors.

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International Education Talk Series on Beyond Borders: Charting Pathways with International Education
Date: 24 January 2024
The International Education Talk Series coordinated by Dr Sneha N on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M in Admin Block Conference Hall. The series was conducted for the final year BBA PMS students to make the students' vision clear for higher education opportunities outside India. The session started with the warm welcome of the guests to Ms Megha Malhotra and Ms Tanuj. Ms Megha Malhotra had briefed about the international Robert Gordon University located in Aberdeen, UK. She gave a glimpse of the city and the whole package provided by the university such as academics, co-curricular activities, part-time jobs, student council, gaming activities and so many other benefits. Ms Tanuj was the Senior Manager of ISDC she played a major role in helping the students to get an awareness for study abroad. They conducted a poll on the student interest to studying in the UK, US, Canada or other countries, also they questioned the purpose of going abroad based on education, job, travelling or for a break where students showed their interest in travelling. They circulated the feedback form to collect the personal details of the interested students at the end. There was also a Q&A session where they interacted with students by clearing their doubts. Students were happy to get the chance to interact with such gracious guests who have profound knowledge in the field of education. The session summed up well by giving the vote of thanks to our resource persons Ms Megha Malhotra and Ms Tanuj for putting in theirefforts to help students towards the right path in the journey of international education.

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The session on Emotional Intelligence For Effective Leadership organised by the Department Of Professional Management Studies in association with Centre For Life Skills Education and the organizing faculty member Prof. John Pradeep, Dr. Sneha. N, Dr. Priya A. Presented by the respected resource person Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Kristu jayanti college, for the students of 1 BBA-AM ‘B’ started at 10.00hrs at classroom A-305 with a Welcome Address by Ms. Aksa Rachel Jacob, the class representative. The session by Dr. Kaur was greatly revered and was the perfect amalgamation of knowledge, values and interaction. The students got to know about the various characteristics of a leader, handling of situations and decision making through numerous case studies. The session came to an end with a Type of Leader Identification assessment test which proved to be very insightful for the students. The Vote Of Thanks was presented by the class representative Mr. Nongdam Loushambam.