Kaleidoscope 2024: Mirrors of Mind Intracollegiate Fest
Date: 09 September 2024
The Department of Professional Management Studies at Kristu Jayanti College successfully conducted Kaleidoscope 2024, a unique intra level fest exclusively for first- and second-year BBA Professional Management students, orchestrated by the third-year students. This year's theme, "Mirrors of Mind," encouraged participants to delve into creative thinking across various management domains.

The event featured domain-specific titles designed to challenge students' knowledge and innovative abilities, including:
Tourism and Hospitality Management - Time Travel to 2124
Retail Management - Edwardian Elegance (Early 20th Century)
Business Analytics - The Data Renaissance Era (2016-2020)
International Business - 1991: The Global Shift
Branding - The Digital Dawn (Epoch 2000s)
Aviation Management - Wings of Evolution: Since 1919

With a total of 700+ students participating in the various events, Kaleidoscope 2024 set a new milestone in terms of both scale and innovation. One of the standout additions this year was the Business Maestro event, an individual competition designed to identify and nurture leadership skills and managerial potential among students. This event, which tested students' strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, drew an impressive 180 registrations.

The fest unfolded over three days:
Prelims 1on September 3rd
Prelims 2 on September 5th
Finals on September 9th

The event successfully highlighted the diverse talents and capabilities of students, simultaneously, providing a platform for intellectual engagement and professional development.

Vezeto 2024 Intracollegiate Management Workshop
Date: 28 August 2024
VEZETO 2024 was a series of domain-specific management workshops designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for their chosen fields. The workshops took place over two days, focusing on Business Analytics, Aviation Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Retail Management, Branding and Advertising, and International Business. The workshops provided hands-on experience and industry insights, fostering practical expertise and preparing participants for the dynamic challenges of their chosen fields. Out of 452 students, 181 qualified for the second round.

The Business Maestro event provided students with a rigorous platform to develop and showcase their business acumen through challenging scenarios and strategic simulations. The event was conducted at two levels: Prelims and Finals. The Prelims took place on 27th August 2024, with an average of 6 teams per class. The event was inaugurated on 28th August 2024, by Mr. Kuberan Srihari Sonal Shandilya, CCO, Director at Schema Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and Fr. Joshy Mathew, Director of Human Resource, and Head - Dept. of English. The event concluded with the valedictory session on the same day of 28th August 2024, where Prof. Sen B. Mathew, Director of CECR, addressed the students and faculty members, highlighting the benefits of these events for students' placements, team spirit, and collaboration. The objectives of the workshop were to develop confidence through activity-based learning, and also to develop capability for intracollegiate competitions.

Workshop for 1st Year Branding and Advertising
Date: 26 August 2024
The Department of Professional Management Studies, in collaboration with Miles SoBA, successfully organized the strategic activity "Beyond Fear" for the 1st Year Branding and Advertising students on August 26, 2024. Held at the Miles Stadium in Koramangala, Bengaluru, the event aimed to challenge students to confront their fears and push their boundaries in both personal and professional contexts.

Dr. Prateesh R. Nair, a renowned motivational speaker, led the session, engaging the students with his dynamic approach and powerful insights. Through a series of interactive activities and thought-provoking discussions, Dr. Nair encouraged the students to overcome their limitations and embrace new challenges with confidence and resilience.

The event was a transformative experience for the participants, providing them with valuable lessons on courage, perseverance, and growth. It was a significant step in their journey toward becoming fearless and innovative professionals in the field of branding and advertising.

Workshop On Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Date: 18 July 2024
The Department of Professional Management Studies organised a workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), aimed at educating faculty on the importance of protecting intellectual assets on July 18, 2024. The session was led by esteemed speaker Prof. (Dr.) D. Ravindran from the Department of Management and had a comprehensive introduction to IPR, covering various forms such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. It emphasized the significance of IPR in fostering innovation, enhancing academic achievement, and improving employment opportunities. Additionally, the program included a detailed discussion on the patent filing process and its benefits for scholars and organizations. Case studies of successful innovations from our institution were showcased, highlighting the crucial role of IPR in research and development.

Workshop on Startvista Symposium Research Dissemination Workshop “Impact of Government Programs and Policies on Startups in Bangalore”
Date: 14 February 2024
On Feb 14, 2024, the Department of Professional Management Studies organised a The StartVista Symposium, focusing on the "Impact of Government Programs and Policies on Startups in Bangalore," commenced with an inspiring welcome speech by Dr. Baiju P, followed by Fr. Jais V Thomas guiding students on entrepreneurship. Dr. R. Renjith from IIM Ranchi, the project coordinator, presented the designation report, expressing gratitude to field researchers and panelists. The research revealed challenges in acquiring financial data from startups, emphasizing the need for capital despite existing frameworks. Gender and social disparities, a lack of awareness on government policies, and insufficient R & D investment were highlighted. Panel Discussion 1 featured entrepreneurs, Christo John, Palak Devpura, and Tusharika Goswami, discussing government regulations, tax incentives, and impactful policies for startups in Bangalore. Panel Discussion 2 explored challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the advantages of starting a business in Bangalore, and experiences with government grants. Audience queries covered topics like education alongside startups, dealing with competition, and pitching products to investors. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging contributors and expressing gratitude for the collaborative effort.

Vezeto 2023 Intra Collegiate Management Workshop
Date: 31 August 2023
VEZETO 2023 was the first workshop of the Department of Professional Management Studies. The department is a new division comprising of various domains of Aviation Management, Business Analytics, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Advertising and Brand Management and Retail Management. The workshop was conducted according to the domains so that the students to familiarize themselves with the challenges in the domains. All the events were headed by staff coordinators and assisted by student coordinators. As it was the first workshop of a domain specific nature, the rounds were planned well in advance and students were given 4 days to prepare for their rounds The participants are oriented about the events, with proper guidelines. The event was conducted at two levels: Preliminary and Finals. The prelims of the event were conducted on 22nd August 2023 in the classrooms. There was an average of 12 teams per class with 5 students in each team in each class. On 31st August, 23 VEZETO was inaugurated by Mr. Sai Golla, Vice President, Quality of 3M India Limited.Fr. Jais V Thomas consented to grace the occasion and gave the presidential address. Prof. Vinod Joseph gave the prelude to VEZETO. Father Jais spoke about the various phases of the Industrial Revolution and the four universal skills advocated by the United Nations. Mr. Sai Golla spoke about the various generations of consumers and their characteristics; both the talks were very inspiring and enlightened the students in various dimensions.