Ms Vino Supraja to deliver inaugural lecture for Business Voyage
SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh presents Business Voyage, a club initiated by the students pursuing BBA in the School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies. During the ceremonious inauguration of the club on February 6, 2021, at 5 PM, Ms Vino Supraja, a renowned fashion designer, will be addressing the audience. From a young age, Ms Vino Supraja was driven by her passion and acumen for fashion. She walked the ramp in Shanghai Fashion Week, presented her collection Buoyancy at the 10th anniversary of Brooklyn Fashion Week, and the collection Rise at New York Fashion Week, 2018. Among her many accolades, she won the prestigious Golden Laureate Award from IFA, Paris. Of late, the collections of Ms Vino Supraja reflects sustainable fashion, and she has launched her Premium online sustainable and ethical fashion brand, based in UAE.
Hurling further, the club organized Marketing Geeks, a competition where participants will be showcasing their marketing and persuasive skills through the presentation of a creative advertisement. To ace the contest, participants will create a brief presentation and pitch the product assigned to them to the panel of judges. This wonderful opportunity will also allow enthusiastic and competitive students to have fun while learning.
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SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh launches MBA in Data Science with specialization in Business Analytics
Innovative learning experience – a launchpad to a phenomenal career!
In the presence of delegates and esteemed guest speakers, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh is unveiling MBA in Data Science with a specialization in Business Analytics on March 15, 2021, at 9:30 AM. The maestros in the industry such as Sarita Digumarti, Co-Founder and COO, Jigsaw Academy, Dr. Randhir Mishra, Digital Learning Design Expert & Professional Performance Coach, Digital Transformation Evangelist, and Gaurav Baidyasen, Vice- President and Head, Data Science, SRM Group, will be gracing the inauguration with their presence. Leveraging on their vast industrial experience spanning across decades, the experts will share insights pertaining to the industry, market, and businesses to assist the audience in comprehending the significance of Data Analysis in the modern business operations, strategy building, and designing impactful marketing initiatives.
The intensive course – MBA in Data Science with specialization in Business Analytics involves innovative learning techniques including case-based learning, experiential learning, supplementary learning, industry learning, and one-on-one mentorship-based learning. It is a 2-year full-time classroom programme that provides a unique offering for business professionals by blending Business Management with Analytical Skills. This programme intends to give a holistic understanding of the domain along with enhancing cross-functional management skills amongst learners.
For efficient decision making, industries are employing the emerging discipline of Data Analytics. Unleashing the power of Data Science, Predictive Modeling, and Business Analytics, businesses thrive in the modern world by achieving an edge over their peers. A Data Analyst’s prominent role is to uncover the patterns from data and develop various statistical models to predict future trends. The MBA programme offered by SRM University-AP is designed by industry experts, aligned to industrial needs, and is delivered by the best of industry practitioners as well as faculty from IITs and top-notch institutions across the globe. The internship embedded in the programme will enable the students to gain valuable work experience, develop a network, and assess specific techniques learned in the classroom.
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BSE- Investors awareness programme for BBA students
The School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (SEAMS), SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh collaborates with Value Ideas Investment Services Pvt Ltd, to conduct an enlightening webinar titled “Investment Awareness Programme” on June 12, 2021, from 11 am onwards. Dr J Murthy, an executive from Value Ideas Investment Services will engage the BBA students on this webinar which is exclusively designed as part of their coursework.
Value Ideas Investment Services is a Mumbai based Consulting and Investment firm that has mandated executors to conduct Awareness Programme on Money Management for students across India. They conduct these sessions on behalf of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) / Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the main objective is to educate and empower participants and create financial literacy so that they can make sound decisions with respect to their personal finances in future. The programme will also educate the audience not to invest in wrong Financial Schemes (Ponzi Schemes) and end up losing their hard-earned money. Stocks and investments are complicated financial areas and expert advice is mandatory as a beginner level investor.
The webinar aims to mentor and guide the students to develop a clear understanding of finance and investment which will help them in their further studies and future professional life. The webinar is coordinated by Dr Lalita Mohan Mohapatra, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, SRM-AP.
All the students in BBA stream are invited to join the webinar and gain first-hand insights on investments from the expert.
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare
The School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (SEAMS), SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, introduces a series of academic webinars exclusively for its students of BBA and MBA. The first among the series, organised on the theme AI/ML in Healthcare, will be held on June 19, 2021, at 4.00 pm. Dr Shibasish Dasgupta, Associate Director – Statistics, Pfizer Health India Pvt. Ltd, will be the guest speaker of the webinar.
Dr Dasgupta earned his PhD in Statistics from the University of Florida and is currently an adjunct professor of Data Science at Chennai Mathematical Institute. Speakers from industry and academia will be invited for every session of the webinar series to throw light on diverse topics. The webinar series aims at giving perspectives to students about the latest best practices in the field of Management.
Join this enlightening session on June 19, 2021, at 4.00 pm to know various aspects of data science used in the healthcare sector.
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Why BBA at SRM University-AP the best to get started with a management career?
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a three-year professional undergraduate course that can be pursued by students from all three streams-Science, Commerce and Arts. On July 7, 2021, the Department of Management at SRM University-AP is hosting a webinar at 4.00 pm to introduce its BBA course curriculum, scope, and career opportunities to the aspirants. Dr Ajitha Soundararaj and Dr Sumit Kumar, Assistant Professors at the Department of Management, will deliver lectures on the topic “BBA-First Step to a Career in the Business World.”
The BBA degree course at SRM University-AP provides both theoretical and practical knowledge comprising a wide range of subjects in the fields of commerce, business, and management. The comprehensive curriculum with project work, assessments, case studies and research provide students with a broad understanding of business and entrepreneurship. The experienced faculty ensures sessions with industry experts for training and placements. Along with the BBA general course, an individual can specialise in Human Resources, Finance, IT etc. Students with outstanding academic records are eligible for scholarships to pursue an MBA at foreign universities. BBA graduates are placed in the top-most banks, businesses, and corporate firms through the campus placement drive.
The webinar is designed for BBA aspirants who wants to know more about the course curriculum, specialisations, and career options in the field. All interested students are invited to attend the webinar on July 07, 2021, at 4.00 pm.
Register here:: https://srmap.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PRlaqrVoQPCPHhZAbvoVug
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Why should one opt for an MBA course from SRM University-AP?
School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (SEAMS) of SRM University, Andhra Pradesh is committed to producing socially conscious managers, leaders and entrepreneurs. Dr AVS Kamesh and Dr Lalitha Mohan Mohapatra from the Department of Management will address the MBA aspirants on the topic “MBA-Nurturing Tomorrow’s Global and Ethical Business Leaders” on July 10, 2021, at 4.00 pm. This virtual session will introduce the thrust areas of the subject, syllabus, and future career opportunities of MBA at our university.
The Department of Management has a team of outstanding faculty with extensive experience in their respective fields of expertise. General MBA, MBA (Data Science) Business Analytics and MBA in Banking and Finance courses provide outcome-based education with contemporary curricula designed by reputed academicians and industry experts. The department aims to nurture Entrepreneurs and Game Changers who create a competitive advantage for new age Businesses and Governance. Graduates from the department are placed in top companies throughout India.
To know more about the two-year comprehensive MBA degree programmes, capstone projects, their scope and job prospects from SRM University-AP, attend this engaging webinar on July 10, 2021, at 4.00 pm.
Register here:: https://srmap.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lujEpHYKR0KYTYvcA-pzZA
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Stress management skills with Prof Pramod Pathak
School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (SEAMS), SRM University-AP is arranging another mind awakening session of the Webinar series on “Stress Management in the Post Covid Era” on July 17, 2021, at 3.00 pm. Former HOD and Associate Dean, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, Prof Pramod Pathak will be the main speaker and trainer of the event. The aim of the webinar is to impart effective stress management strategies for post-Covid-19 life.
For more than a year, people have been dealing with the deadly virus, Covid-19. According to reports, half of the population is stressed due to events such as unemployment, isolation, sudden illness and death. In recent times, post covid stress disorder is common among individuals who have developed new routines which will change once again after the lockdowns are fully lifted. It is essential to learn tricks, tips and strategies from experts to cope and relieve stress. Prof. A.V.S. Kamesh, Dr Aparna Choudhary, and Dr Sumit Kumar from SEAMS, SRM University-AP will be the hosts of this webinar.
Attend the interactive and productive session on July 17, 2021, at 3.00 pm to know more about stress management and evidence-based resources to navigate the stress of the post-covid-19 conditions.
About the Speaker:
Dr Pathak is a corporate trainer, management consultant, international public speaker, and columnist for top newspapers and magazines. He is also the founder of the Goodness Movement and Kaizen Mantra (a training consulting firm). He has worked on Consultancy Assignments for organizations like World Bank, Ministry of Coal (GOI), Ministry of Labour (GOI), Ministry of Youth Affairs (GOI), Government of Jharkhand, Indian Oil Corporation, Power Grid Corporation of India, Coal India Ltd, Orissa State Pollution. The Government of Fiji has invited Dr Pathak to give a presentation on the theme Managerial Implications of Ramayana at the World Ramayana Conference. He has taught at a number of national and foreign universities and institutions, including IIFT in Delhi, BHU in Bangalore, and the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Register here: https://srmap.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_60XgElHJQZuIzBWxewkX6g
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SRM University AP collaborates with Harvard Business School Online
SRM University opens the gates to new opportunities for students, alumni & faculty members as it collaborates with the world-renowned educational institution
SRM University, AP a top-notch and new age university situated in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, collaborates with Harvard Business School Online to offer high-impact online courses to its students. Eliminating the difference between borders and nations, the university is focused on providing global exposure to the students and opportunities to upskill themselves with a gamut of courses to stay relevant in the ever-changing economy. Students already enrolled in flagship programs and courses of SRM University, AP such as School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies will now have an added advantage to enhance their calibres with the global association.
The collaboration with Harvard Business School Online reflects international unison in these unprecedented times and is further offering different programs such as Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, Financial Accounting, CORe(Credentials of Readiness) and others. These programs are integrated with the regular courses of SRM University, AP such as BBA, MBA (General), MBA (Business Analytics) and MBA (Banking and Financial Services).
Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. The online certificate and credential programs are offered via HBS On line’s innovative online platform and are designed to bring the Harvard Business School classroom experience to life. The HBS Online courses put participants at the centre of the learning experience. The learning model is built around three key characteristics: active, case-based, and social learning.
Dr Sathyanarayanan, President of SRM Group of Institutions, says that all HBS Online courses are led by industry experts and international faculty and align smoothly with global standards of excellence. Encouraging students to have multi-disciplinary skills and motivating them to upgrade themselves while getting additional support from global peer learning groups, SRM University, AP, is preparing them to become industry-ready professionals.
Commenting on the collaboration, Prof V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor, SRM University-AP said, “We are focusing on collective growth and success of our students, alumni and faculty. SRM University, AP has curated a gamut of courses supporting their educational aspirations by providing them with Scholarships and Financial aid programs and this will help the learners to enrol for their desired courses without having to miss out on the opportunities due to monetary constraints.”
The focus of Harvard Business School Online courses, according to Prof.AVS.Kamesh is to enhance student’s proficiency and skillset in various verticals and this collaboration will help SRM University AP participants to engage in Real-World Learning with a global community of peers.
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Launch your career with MBA (General/BFS/Data Science)
School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies, SRM University-AP is organising an interactive session by the faculty with prospective students of the MBA program. Prof R S Desikan and Dr A V S Kamesh will elaborate on the latest trends in management education on September 08, 2021, at 04.00 pm.
The Department of Management has a team of outstanding faculty with extensive experience in their respective fields of expertise. General MBA, MBA (Data Science) Business Analytics, and MBA in Banking and Financial Services courses provide outcome-based education with contemporary curricula designed by reputed academicians and industry experts. The department aims to nurture entrepreneurs and game-changers who create a competitive advantage for new-age businesses and governance. Graduates from the department are placed in top companies throughout India.
The speakers will enlighten the audience in detail about the MBA Programs offered by the university and focus on potential career opportunities for the graduates who study the MBA (General/BFS/Data Science) specialisations at SRM University-AP.
Join this engaging webinar on September 08, 2021, at 04.00 pm to know how MBA at SRM University-AP can shape your career in the ever-changing business environment.
Register here: https://srmap.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__UbYvSyvRKexu3pP36HHYA
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Dr Sumit Kumar publishes two research articles in reputed journals
Dr Sumit Kumar, Assistant Professor from the Department of Management has recently published two papers in highly reputed Scopus indexed journals. The paper titled “Managing employees’ turnover: findings from AHP model” is published in the International Journal of Economics & Business Research and “Economic Prosperity and Environmental Sustainability: Role of Infrastructure Development” in the Indian Journal of Ecology.
Managing employees’ turnover: findings from AHP model is an attempt to compare and evaluate the relative significance of myriad HR issues leading to better management of the employee turnover problem. The research questions explored and examined in this study provided deeper insights and a better understanding of the problem of retaining and nurturing human capital and have relevant implications for scholars, policymakers, and retail organisations. An important theoretical contribution of the study is in enriching the literature on employee retention in the organised retail sector. The practical implications of this study mainly emanate from the results of this study and are related to practices of managing people at work. The findings of the study can be effectively used to design a robust retention policy.
Read the full paper here
The second paper titled Economic Prosperity and Environmental Sustainability: Role of Infrastructure Development is co-authored by A. Mishra, M. Sharma, and et. al. This pragmatic investigation strives to divulge the relationship between infrastructure expansion and environmental defilement in the Indian outlook by realistically exerting panel data of 10 Indian states, which contributes 70 per cent of the total national population. The precise outcome of the investigation demonstrates that some proxies of infrastructure improvement such as electric capacity, railways network, road network and telecommunication have linkage with the air quality index in India.
Dr Sumit Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies, SRM University AP, Andhra Pradesh, India. He has done his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad in Marketing Management. He has eight years of rich experience in the industry, research, and academia. His research, interests focus on the areas of marketing and consumer behaviour, green products, private label brands (PLB), virtual retail environment and online retail. He has also presented papers at premier national and international conferences. He authored and co-authored several research articles in reputed international and national journals.
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