SJEC MBA Students Runners Up at ‘Shriyans -2009’

The students of the Department of Business Administration, St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor bagged the Overall runners up trophy in the National Level Management Fest ‘Shriyans-09’ held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil on 20^th and 21^st October 2009.

Mr Norman D’Souza of First Semester MBA has won the prestigious Best Manager award at the same Management Fest.

The team consisted of :

1. Daryl Tauro
2. Melissa Noeline Albuquerque
3. Ivon Mendonca
4. Mohammed Irshad
5. Ibrahim Khaleel
6. Mita Menezes
7. Nikita Viegas
8. Heloise C. Soans
9. Sharlet Maria D’Mello
10. Norman D’Souza

The Management Fest had competitions in HR, Finance and Marketing

Pics by Mr Daryl Tauro

About the college

Video projected during the Freshers Day 2009 at the auditorium SJEC.

Freshers Day 09

The Students of 3rd semester MBA organised Freshers Day program on 15th October, 2009. The formal function was presided by Rev. Fr Henry Mascarenhas, Asst Director, SJEC, Dr Joseph Gonsalvis, Principal, SJEC was the chief guest of the function. Dr Praksh Pinto, Dean MBA, SJEC and Prof. Godfrey Pinto, Personal Manager, SJEC also graced the occasion. The seniors and the juniors exhibited their talents through cultural program. Various games were conducted by the seniors for the faculty and the students. Refreshments were also served.

Winners of Rendition 09

The prizes won at Rendition-09 are for papers presented under Human Resource area, first prize - Mohanesh Chengappa, NITK, Surathkal for the paper titled ‘Employee Training and Development Needs for Proposed Mangalore Petroleum SEZ’ and second prize - Reema S Bangera, A J Institute of Management for the paper titled ‘Competency Mapping'.
Under Marketing area, first prize - Rachana Poovamma, Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology for the paper titled ‘Issues and Challenges in Rural Marketing’ and second prize – Priya Jyothi Sequeira, St Joseph Engineering College for the paper titled ‘Rural Marketing’.
Under Finance area first prize - Vijay Kumar T Karne, Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology for the paper titled ‘Why do Mergers and Acquisition quite often fail?’ and second prize - Smitha Shenoy P, HR Institue of Higher Education, Hassan for the paper titled ‘E-Banking’.

At Rendition – 09, twenty papers were presented in the three areas of Human Resource, Marketing and Finance.

The Valedictory Function was held on 6^th October, 2009 at 4.00 pm in the SJEC Bethania Hall, St. Joseph Engineering College. Ms. Marjorie Aranha Texeria, Chief Guest, Rev. Fr. Valerian D’Souza, President, Dr. Joseph Gonsalvis, Guest of Honour, Dr. Prakash Pinto, Dean-MBA, Prof. Edmond Frank, Dean-PGDBM of St. Aloysius College, Ms Smita Jesudasan, Faculty Co-ordinator and Mr. Nelson Castelino were the dignitaries present.

Ms. Marjorie Aranha Texeria in her Valedictory Address stressed on the importance of values of integrity and honesty in one’s life. She cited examples where a single individual can make a difference to the society.

Rendition 09 - Inaugurated

Genesis, The Forum of MBA Students of St. Joseph Engineering College, inaugurated its First State Level Paper Presentation Contest titled 'Rendition 09' on 6th October, 2009 at Bethania Hall, SJEC, Vamanjoor, Mangalore.

Mr. Jacob Crasta, President, Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry was the Chief Guest. Rev. Fr. Valerian D'Souza, Director, SJEC was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Joseph Gonsalvis, Prinicpal, SJEC was the President. Prof. A Jayakar Hegde, Dean-Academics, Prof. Eric Patrao, Dean-Planning and Development, Dr. Prakash Pinto, Dean-MBA, Rev. Fr. Anthony Serrao, Parish Priest of St. Lawrence Church, Bondel, Ms. Smita Jesudasan, Faculty Co-ordinator of Genesis, Mr. Nelson Castelino and Ms. Priya Sequeira, Student Co-ordinators were the dignitaries present.

Ms. Priya Sequeira, Student Co-ordiantor welcomed the august gathering. The Chief Guest, Mr. Jacob Crasta in his Inaugural Address stated that the MBA students should imbibe entrepreneurial qualities and become future entrepreneurs rather than budding managers. He was an exemplar and thus convinced and motivated the students to grasp the opportunities to climb the ladder of success with dedication and hardwork. He inspired the students to shun away the mentality of a crab, behaviour of a frog and to join hands together to build the nation.

Rev. Fr. Valerian D'Souza, Director, SJEC in his Guest of Honour Address wished the paper presenters and the delegates "all the very best" for Rendition - 09.

Dr. Joseph Gonsalvis, Principal, SJEC in his Presidential Address remarked that the students should strive to achieve an equilibrium between academics and extra curricular activites. He reinforced the notion that "To be a good manager, one should be able to manager his or her own personal life well".

Mr. Jacob Crasta the Chief Guest was feliciated. Ms. Smita Jesudasan, Senior Lecturer and the Faculty Co-ordinator proposed the vote of thanks.

Papers selected for final presentation at Rendition 09

After initial screening and evaluation the followinbg papers are selected for the presentation on October 6th, 2009.

Papers selected for HR:

Sl.No.	Student Name	College Name	Topic
1	Afrin Sha	KLE's IMSR, Hubli	Employee Training & Development
2	Bhavana Jamakhandi	IMSR College, Hubli	Competence Mapping
3	Hemanth P.M	HR Institue of Higher Education, Hassan	Acient & Modern Education in India
4	Prashanth Percy	HRIHE, Hassan	Stress Management
5	Reema S Bangera	A.J Institue of Mgt	Competency Mapping
6	Tulasi Swamini	Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore	Employee Attrition
7	Vinay J. Bailur	Belgaum Institue of Management	Stress Management
8	G. Mohanesh Chengappa	National Institute Of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK)	Employee Training and Development Needs for Proposed Mangalore Petroleum SEZ

Papers selected in Marketing:

Sl.No.	Student Name	College Name	Topic
1	Harish S	Srinivas Institue of Technology	Brand Switching
2	Narayana Kudtarkar	AIMIT, Mangalore	Consumerism and customer relationing managemen.implication for building brands
3	Priya Jyothi Sequeira	St. Joseph Engineerign Colege, Vamanjoor	Rural Marketing
4	Rachana Poovamma	AIMIT, Mangalore	Issues & Challenges in Rural Marketing
5	Vijay Kumar S. Hiremath	GM Institue of Technology, Davangere	Rural Marketing
6	Vinay C Angadi	SDM College of Engineering & Technology	Rural Marketing

Papers selected for Finance:

Sl.No.	Student Name	College Name	Topic
1	Vijay Kumar T. Karne	AIMIT	Why do Mergers and Acquisition quite often fail
2	Smitha Shenoy P.	HR Institue of Higher Education, Hassan	E-Banking
3	Bharath P.	AJ Institue of Management	EVA
4	Keerthi H N	Bapuji Institute Of Engineering and Technology Dhavangere	E-Banking
5	Naveen Rajesh Moras	A J Institute of management, Mangalore	Economic Value Added Analysis
6	Mithun V Shinde	Shri Dharmastala college of Eng. & Technology Dharwad	Mergers And Acquisitions
7	Vinayak R Musalekar	Shri Dharmastala college of Eng. & Technology Dharwad	Corporate Governance: Indian Perspective
8	Deepak S Hosamani	Shri Dharmastala college of Eng. & Technology Dharwad	E-Banking

For more information on Rendition 09 Click Here

Orientation program for First Year MBA students

Two days orientation program was conducted for the First Semester MBA students on 25th and 26th of September, 2009. Prof. Eric Patrao, Dean Planning and Development, SJEC spoke about the importance of listening and working in a team.

Dr Anjali Ganesh, Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, SJEC spoke on how practice and dedication can lead to success.

Dr Prakash Pinto, Dean MBA, SJEC introduced the students to the mission and pedagogy of the department.

On 26th September Ms Felcy D'Souza, Librarian, SJEC spoke about the online and print resources available in the college library.

Ms Preethi D'Souza, Faculty, Department of Commerce, Mangalore University motivated the students and asked them to make the best use of the opportunities available to them. Opportunity knocks at the door only once, she added.

Prof. B. V. Raghunandan, Visiting Professor, SJEC spoke about study oriented career planning.

SJEC - MBA & MCA Classes Inaugurated

First year MBA and MCA classes were inaugurated on 25th September 2009 at Bethania Hall, St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangalore.

The Chief guest Lt. Col John N. Serrao, Administrator, Ex-servicemen Polyclinic, Jeppu, Mangalore in his inaugural address stated that the students should inculcate leadership skills along with a sense of responsibility and achieve academic excellence. He further urged the students to develop positive attitude towards accomplishing their goals.

Dr Joseph Gonsalves, Prinicipal, SJEC, gave inputs to the students in terms of Entrepreneurship and Motivation. He also added that the top priority of the college was to impart knowledge to the students by conducting classes regularly .

Rev. Fr Valerian D' Souza,Director SJEC in his presidential address spoke about motto of the Visvesvaraya Technological University i.e. “Modalu Manavanagu” and called the students to be good human beings. Students should work hard and achieve excellence in their life, he added.

Students who were the toppers in PGCET, MAT and KMAT entrance tests were felicitated.
Dr Prakash Pinto, Dean MBA, welcomed the gathering and Prof. Damien D' Mello, Dean Computing Sciences, proposed vote of thanks.

Assistant Director Rev. Fr Henry Mascarenhas, Dean Planning and Development - Prof. Eric Patrao were present on the dais. The programme was attended by HOD's, Staff and the First Year Students of MBA and MCA along with their parents. Ms Laveena Maria Sequeira ,Senior Lecturer Department of Business Administration compered the programme.

Refreshments were served to the gathering.

Report by: Ms Oshma Rosette Pinto, Lecturer, SJEC
Pics by: Mr C. A. Salian, Divya Digital Studio, Vamanjoor & Mr Suraj Francis Noronha, Lecturer, SJEC