B.M.S.
Today, the field of ‘Management’ requires talented and skilled professionals to successfully navigate the dynamic and ever-changing business environment. The BMS program offered by the college equips the students with the mandatory management skills and conceptual knowledge to become successful professionals and corporate leaders. The three-year self- financing program focuses on developing the creative and critical thinking and problem-solving skills of the learners.
The BMS program was started in the year 2010 with 4 students and has grown into a department with close to 400 students and 7 faculty members. The BMS course comprises of 3 years degree program with the option for students to specialise in Marketing, Finance or HR. The Program equips the student to undertake a career in different industries or to pursue entrepreneurship.The well-designed curriculum is a mix of classroom learning combined with projects, presentations, case studies as well group activities. The students are given ample opportunites to organise events and participate in events organised by the department as well as other colleges. The programs also helps students to develop their decision making capabilities, innovative thinking, as well as team skills.
Objectives of the Department :
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- To enhance the overall academic performance of FY, SY and TYBMS classes
- To provide opportunity for development of all-round personality of the students
- To ensure employability through identifying opportunities for placement and internships
In order to attain the objectives, we undertake several measures to support the students in their academic as well as co-curricular and extracurricular endeavors. We prepare our learners for a successful and fulfilling career ahead wherein they’ll contribute towards the expansion and development of the society as competent professionals. Towards this end, we facilitate short term courses like digital marketing, soft skills and communication, and certification programs like Tally, foreign language, etc.
The Buoyancy Club of the department is a student body managed by the students. The club provides platform to the students to don their thinking caps and plan, organise, conduct activities that would help them to polish their skills as well as provide opportunity to express and exhibit their talents. The club organises competitions, quiz, workshops and guest lectures. Some of the activities organised by the club include Power point Presentation competition, Instagram Reels, Infographics designing, e-Poster designing, Logo making, Filing IT returns, designing newsletters, Investment awareness, financial literacy sessions etc. The Ashwamedh Quiz is a national level online quiz conducted by the club which has seen tremendous response from students across India.
The Department Fest M-pulse is an annual event and student’s initiative has been themed around the current developments of the business and industry and has seen some eminent corporate leaders deliberating on topics from Industry 2.0, Retail developments, digital business, entrepreneurship etc. The fest also has competitions like business plan presentation, case solving, Cracking HR interview, Live trading etc.
Thus the program offered by the department not only focuses on producing management graduates but in crafting finer leaders for a sustainable tomorrow.
Faculty Members
- Mrs. Booma Halpeth – Convener
- Dr. Hasitkumar Nagariya
- Mr. Tarun Kuckian
- Mr. Rajkumar Pillai
2024-25 Activities
Career guidance for CET, CAT in Association with placement cell
Name of the Department: Department of Management Studies
Name of the Activity: Career guidance for CET, CAT in Association with placement cell
Date: 4.10.2024
Venue : Auditorium
Purpose of the Activity: The objective of the session on guidance for CET and CAT, conducted in association with the placement cell, is to prepare final-year TYBMS students for competitive management entrance exams. The session aims to familiarize students with the exam patterns, syllabus, and strategies for effective preparation. It seeks to enhance their problem-solving skills, time management, and confidence to excel in these examinations, paving the way for higher education opportunities and career advancement in the field of management.
Outcome:
The Placement Cell organized a comprehensive career guidance program for final-year BMS students in the auditorium. The session focused on preparation strategies for competitive exams like CET and CAT, essential for pursuing higher education in management. Industry experts and academic mentors provided insights into exam patterns, time management, and effective study techniques. The event also included interactive segments where students addressed their queries regarding career planning and further studies. This initiative aimed to empower students with the tools and knowledge required to excel in these competitive exams and achieve their career aspirations.
Participation:
Males:- 27
Females:- 51
Total:- 78
Session on SEBI
Name of the Department: Department of Management Studies
Name of the Activity: Session on SEBI
Date: 29.07.2024
Venue : Auditorium
Purpose of the Activity: To enhance students’ understanding of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), its regulatory framework, and its role in safeguarding investor interests, while fostering financial literacy and awareness of market practices relevant to aspiring management professionals.
Outcome:
The Department of Management Studies has organized an informative session on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for BMS students in the auditorium. The session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of SEBI’s regulatory role in the Indian financial markets and its importance in protecting investor interests. The speaker highlighted key aspects such as market regulations, investor rights, and the role of SEBI in maintaining transparency and fairness in trading practices. Students actively participated in the interactive Q&A segment, gaining valuable insights into financial markets and regulatory frameworks. The session was highly beneficial for students aspiring to build careers in finance and management.
Participation:
Males:– 41
Females:- 35
Total:- 76
Project Guidance
Name of the Department: Department of Management Studies
Name of the Activity: Project Guidance
Date: 18th, 21st & 25th November, 2024
Venue : Room no 108
Purpose of the Activity: The objective of project guidance for TYBMS (Third Year Bachelor of Management Studies) final-year students is to equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and support to successfully complete their academic projects.
Outcome:
A project guidance session for the TYBMS final-year students was conducted in Room No. 108 on 18th November. Session was taken by Asst.Prof.Booma Halpeth.The session focused on providing students with comprehensive insights into the project guidelines, objectives, and deliverable s. Key topics discussed included the selection of project topics, research methodologies, report structuring, and presentation techniques. Students were encouraged to explore innovative ideas aligned with their areas of interest and industry trends. Additionally, queries regarding project timelines, evaluation criteria, and faculty expectations were addressed to ensure clarity and alignment. The session aimed to equip students with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in their final-year projects, fostering both academic and professional growth.
Participation:
Males:- 40
Females:- 51
Total:- 91
HR session
Name of the Department: Department of Management Studies
Name of the Activity: HR session
Date: 17.8.2024
Venue : G-06
Purpose of the Activity:
Outcome:
The objective of the session on Human Resources (HR) for final-year TYBMS students is to enhance their understanding of key HR concepts, practices, and strategies. The session aims to equip students with practical insights into talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development. By connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, the session seeks to prepare students for HR roles and responsibilities in a dynamic business environment, fostering their professional competence and readiness for future career opportunities.
Participation:
An HR session for TYBMS final-year HR students was conducted in the G-06 online mode. The session was conducted by Mrs. Pradnya Punekar, Suchita Nayak. The session aimed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary HR practices and their applications in the corporate world. Key areas covered included talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance appraisal, and organizational development. The resource person shared real-world examples and strategies to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations. Students actively participated in discussions and raised queries about emerging trends in HR, such as AI in recruitment and workplace diversity. The session concluded with actionable insights and guidance to prepare students for HR roles, ensuring they are equipped to meet professional challenges effectively.
Males:– 32
Females:- 17
Total:- 49
2023-24 Activities
Report of Industry Expert Lecture Series
Name of the Event: Industry Expert Lecture
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency: Industry Academia Interface Committee
Date: 13/07/2023
Time: 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Venue: Auditorium
Purpose of the Activity: To help students gain an understanding of the importance of having a well-designed performance management system and how it can be used to improve organisational performance.
Outcome: An industry expert session was conducted for HR specialisation students from TYBMS and SYBMS on the topic ‘Performance Management in Industry.’ The resource person for the same was Mr. G. Subramanian, a veteran in HR sector with about 24 years of corporate experience. A total of 71 students including 54 girls and 17 boys attended the session.
The session covered various aspects of performance management such as performance planning, its components, performance appraisal, performance review and feedback, etc. He emphasised on the importance of measuring and assessing performance, and offering constructive feedback. Sir also covered the concepts of OKRs and KPIs, the 9-box model to identify high potential performers, competency model, etc.
Report of BMS Yoga Day
Name of the Committee: Department of Management Studies
Name of the Event: Meditation Session – International Yoga Day
Organizing Agency: In collaboration with Swamy Shivakrupananda Foundation
Date: 21 st June 2023
Time: 11 am to 12 pm
Venue: Auditorium
Purpose of the Activity: To commemorate the International Yoga day a talk on
benefits of meditation followed by a meditation session was organised.
Outcome: Students learnt about Ashtanga yoga and quick tips for meditation to
be practiced daily basis
Total Beneficiaries: A total of 73 beneficiaries attended the session
Industrial Visit to JNPA Port
Name of the Department: Department of Management Studies
Name of the Activity: Industrial Visit to JNPA Port
Date: 21st August, 2023
Venue : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Navi Mumbai
Purpose of the Activity: The objective of the visit was to learn about the port operations, logistics and shipping.
Outcome:
A one day visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), was organised for the TYBMS students on 21st August, 2023. A total of 104 learners participated in the industrial visit. They were accompanied by management members Mr. Suresh Ram Sir and Mrs. Chandra Nathan Ma’am and three faculty members. The main purpose of the visit was to acquaint students with various activities and functions related to the port. The students were oriented about the history and the future vision of JNPA, formerly JNPT. Mr. Sanjay Patil, from JNPA welcomed students and gave an overview of the port facilities, the cargo handling and the five container terminals operated by JNPA. Commissioned on 26th May, 1989, the JNPA also known as Nhava-Sheva Port is ranked 26th in the world in the list of top 100 container ports. Students were further briefed about the objectives and scope of Vadhvan Port project site in Palghar district, that will be jointly implemented by JNPA and Maharashtra Maritime Board.
The industrial visit to JNPA was a valuable learning opportunity for the students, as they gained practical knowledge and exposure to one of the leading ports in India. The visit also enhanced their awareness and interest in logistics, shipping and port management.
Participation:
Males:- 43
Females:- 61
Total:- 104
Spell Bee competition
Name of the Department: Department of Management Studies
Name of the Activity: Spell Bee competition
Date: 26th August, 2023
Venue: Auditorium
Purpose of the Activity: The activity was conducted by Buoyancy club in order to stimulate interest and awareness towards management related terms and vocabulary.
Outcome:
Four rounds made up the event spell bee;
Round 1: Rapid fire
It had two mini rounds and a 10-second time limit. 10 points were awarded. Teams were eliminated at the conclusion.
Round 2: Classic Spell Bee
There was an untimed one-on-one match between the two teams.
Each team has two chances to respond. 20 points were awarded, and incorrect responses received a lower score. Teams were eliminated at the conclusion of the round.
Round 3: Give it a name!
The teams had to guess and name the term that was defined or described. There were no deducted marks in this round; the correct answer was worth 20 points. teams were eliminated at the conclusion of the round.
Round 4: Raise The Bar
A one-on-one match between two teams took place in this round as well. each group was asked 4 words. There was a 10-second time limit for each word. 20 points were awarded for a successful response, marks were deducted for incorrect response.
on the basis of the top 3 scores, the winners were selected.
Students from various departments, including BMS, BAF, B.COM, B.SCIT, and BBI, participated in the event. More than 60 students attended the event, which featured 25 different groups.
Abhiprerna 2024
Name of the Event: Abhiprerna 2024
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency : Buoyancy Club
Date: 02/03/2024
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Venue: Classroom
Purpose of the Activity: This activity is conducted to motivate and stimulate the students thought
process towards sense of responsibility, focus, goals and being accountable for themselves and the
society.
Outcome: An inspirational session to motivate the students was organised. Lt cdr Bijay Nair
shared his experiences of joining Indian navy and being a war veteran from Kargil. His
spine-chilling war experiences and his motivation during tough times were lessons for the
students and was well appreciated. A total of 157 students comprising of 59 boys and 98
girls attended the session.
Industry Expert Lecture
Name of the Event: Industry Expert Lecture
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency: Industry Academia Interface Committee
Date: 2/09/2023
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Venue: classroom
Purpose of the Activity: To help students understand the concept of credit rating and the organisations involved and its impact on the stakeholders
Outcome A session on crisil and its role in credit rating was taken . The session also covered the importance of credit rating and its impact on financial borrowings and career opportunities were discussed in detail. Atotal of 53 students consisting of 19 boys and 34 girls attended the session
Industry Expert Lecture
Name of the Event: Industry Expert Lecture
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency: Industry Academia Interface Committee
Date: 21/07/2023
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Venue: Auditorium
Purpose of the Activity: To help students gain an understanding of the importance of choosing a right career and also the specialisation they have chosen.
Outcome A session on career opportunities for BMS students was organised covering the scope for marketing, hr and finance. The Resource Person, Mrs. Radhika Mahajanam covered the various opportunities that are available for students and skill sets and qualifications needed to pursue the career of their choice. The session was followed by a Q/A where students posed their queries., A total of 105 students consisting of 47 boys and 58 girls attended the session.
M-Pulse 2023
Name of the Event: M-Pulse 2023
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency: Buoyancy Club
Date: 24/02/2024
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Venue: College Campus
Purpose of the Activity: This activity is conducted to provide platform for students to learn and apply key management skills, innovation, creativity and exhibit team skills, decision making, budgeting etc.
Outcome: The annual intercollegiate fest M-Pulse themed Logiquest was organised by Buoyancy club of the department. The fest began with a guest lecture by Industry Expert Mr. Karthikeyan Iyer who spoke about the emerging trends in Logistics and career opportunities that are available for the students. The industry expert session was well received by the audience and the session was followed by the grand inaugural of the fest. The team members had curated competitions and went on extensive promotion including having a Instagram reel with Dora the explorer and several other campaigns. The fest had participants from other departments and the following events were conducted cash on delivery, horns and claws, castle crashers, logiquiz, dare to escape etc. A total of 207 students comprising of 100 boys and 107 girls attended the session, The students team worked right from ideation to conceptualising and implementing the event.
Sales Junction
Name of the Event: Sales Junction
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency: Buoyancy Club
Date: 12/02/2023
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: classroom
Purpose of the Activity: To help students to practically apply the marketing skills learnt.
Outcome
An exhibition cum sales of various products was organised as a part of Marketing project by the department. The students had to identify the product they wanted to sell and design 4 p’s of marketing, pitch sales and convince consumers and assess the profitability of marketing. a total of 12 groups participated in the event.
Industry Expert Lecture
Name of the Event: Industry Expert Lecture
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency: Industry Academia Interface Committee
Date: 12/02/2024
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Venue: classroom
Purpose of the Activity: To help students understand the financial markets and with reference to Commodities and derivatives market
Outcome
A session on Financial Markets with special reference to commodities and derivatives market was conducted to orient the students about financial sector. A total of 70 females and 59 male attended the session
Industry Expert Lecture
Name of the Event: Industry Expert Lecture
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency: Industry Academia Interface Committee
Date: 04/12/2023
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: classroom
Purpose of the Activity: To help students understand the importance of Quality function in an organisation.
Outcome
An industry expert session on production & total quality management was organised. Mr Raghuraman senior quality professional from Malaysia had facilitated the session. He covered in detail importance of quality function in an organisation, role of quality professionals, iso certification, kaizen etc a total of 65 students consisting of 18 boys and 47 girls attended the session,
Softskill workshop
Name of the Event: Softskill workshop
Organizing Agency: Buoyancy Club
Collaborating Agency: Department of Management Studies
Date: 09/11/2023
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Venue: classroom
Purpose of the Activity: To provide insights about the areas of communication students need to work upon and the skills needed to face the corporate world
Outcome A workshop on soft skills, orientation towards workplace and behavioural skills was conducted to prepare students to face the industry. Mr. Atul Kulkarni Senior HR professional and L&D trainer facilitated the workshop.
2022-23 Activities
Report of FYBMS Induction
Report of FYBMS Induction organised by BMS department- View
Report of Meditation Session
Report of meditation session organised by department of management studies – View
Report of PTA and photos of SYBMS class
Report of PTA and photos of SYBMS class – View
Mpulse 2022
Name of the Event: Mpulse 2022
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency : Buoyancy Club
Date: 25/02/2023
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Venue: College Campus
Purpose of the Activity: This activity is conducted in order to provide platform for students to learn key skills of management like planning, organising, coordination, event management, leadership qualities, team skills etc.
Outcome: The annual intercollegiate fest MPulse themed Navasya was organised by Buoyancy club of the department. The fest had participants from other departments and the following events were conducted: Gandhari Phool ke par Buzzify One piece Caution Just stockit Talent safari Cosplay Winball. The students team worked right from ideation to conceptualising and implementing the
Yuvotsav -2022-23
Name of the Event: Yuvotsav
Organizing Agency: Department of Management Studies, The S.I.A college of Higher Education
Collaborating Agency : Buoyancy Club
Date: 28/01/23
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Venue: College Ground
Purpose of the Activity: To help students learn key strategic concepts, team building, team work, leadership qualities, importance of Physical well being and various other aspects of management through learning by doing method
Outcome: The students had organised the event and 5 different games were included namely 7 stone game, 3 leg race, tug of war, ludo, pick the handkerchief. Students exhibited their strategic acumen, team skills etc. A total of 146 students registered for the various games.
