Graduation Day 2010

The Graduation Day of the 2nd batch of MBA students of SJEC was held on October 30, 2010 at 10.30am in the Seminar Hall of the Mechanical Block. Dr Martin Jebraj, Principal, Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore and Dean of Student Affairs, VTU, was the Chief Guest of the function.He called upon the graduates to come out of their individual thinking and develop the team spirit because the present day requires them to excel as a team. He made an ardent appeal to the brilliant among them to come to the teaching profession.

Guest of Honour Dr Solomon Ravikumar asked the students to make the right choice by listening to their inner voice. Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Presided over the function and called upon the students to practice the ideals learnt in SJEC, be accountable to their inner voice and to society.

Director Fr Valerian D’Souza brought out a volley of memories and extended his good wishes to the graduating students. Principal Dr Joseph Gonsalvis welcomed the gathering and Ms Shakila B proposed the vote of thanks.

Dr Prakash Pinto - Dean MBA

Ms Shakila B

Industrial Visit to Coimbatore

The Department of Business Administration of St Joseph Engineering College organised an Industrial Visit to Coimbatore for the Second year MBA students from 28th to 30th October, 2010. The Brief Report of the Visit and the photographs are given below:

Today everyone is aiming at bridging the gap in thought process and out beat the theoretical knowledge through the essence of practicality. Keeping the concept of corporate exposure in mind, the students of IInd year MBA students approached the Department of Business Administration, with the suggestion of an Industrial Visit to Coimbatore. This request was accepted by the Dean as well as the Management and the students were asked to go ahead with our planning.

A committee was formed to co-ordinate the activities of the industrial visit with Mr. Peter Brian Benjamin and Mr. Chaco P.J as staff coordinators and the student co-ordinators were Kailas S Bhat, Karthik Bhandary, Melvin Paul D’Souza, Nithin Raj, Shivaraj Shetty, Lekha Saraswathi and Sharlet D’Mello. While the staff co-ordinators took charge of arranging for the various companies that can be visited in Coimbatore and the other facilities (boarding and lodging and the travelling), the students committee arranged for train tickets at a concession.

Faculty members with the Representatives from Peekay Steel

 

 Industrial Visit Coordinating Committee

On 28th October, 2010 the students reached the city at 7.00 a.m and by 8.00 a.m they were on our way to visit the first company.

PEEKAY STEEL CASTINGS (P) LTD:

Peekay Group was established in the year 1942 by Haji P.K. Moidu, a legend of his own time for his uncommon vision. The strong foundation laid down by his extraordinary business acumen and uncompromising integrity has given the group a strong set of values and fundamentals. After the blazing success for the past 60 and odd years, the group has held those values closer than ever and has focused more on its business objectives surpassing conventional paradigms and setting new benchmarks.

Today, under the leadership of Mr. P.K. Ahammed, the company has become one of the most respected Indian family business houses with an annual turnover exceeding 120 Million US Dollars. The group’s strong vision has given it the right direction and ever increasing urge to grow. Peekay group plays a vital role in the industrial development of Kerala and its activities include steel, flour mills, real estate, constructions, plantations, education, healthcare, educational institutions, etc. and from there the students immediately proceeded to the second industry.

RAJA STEELS PVT. LTD:

As a new-age steel product manufacturer, Raja Steels has been pioneering the production of high quality construction and industrial steel needs in a wide range. Manufactured through cleaner scrap imported from UK, USA, Gulf and Eastern countries, Raja's CTD Steel rods have set a benchmark in the industry. Sophisticated equipment, trained manpower and an unrelenting commitment to quality have played a role in making Raja Steels the brand of choice for quality conscious customers.

Raja Steels manufacturing facility at Madukkarai, Coimbatore is rated produce 35000 TPA of BIS Standard construction steel products and other structures like Squares, Flats, Rounds and Angles. The company is further strengthening its quality process with ISO certifications underway.

Raja Steels growth has been founded on a consistent Philosophy: that to be able to deliver the range and quality of products that customers' demand. Today, the Raja Steels is the leading & growing steel company in South India. Raja Steels plays a balancing role of providing the base for Infra structural development without compromising on the Eco System of the region through its environ policies.

On the second day, 29 October, 2010 by 8.00 am all of the students were ready, fresh and tidy to visit the other two companies. But the visit couldn’t take place in the morning because of the appointment that was rescheduled for the afternoon and hence making the best use of the limited time available at hand, it was decided to tour the neighboring areas of the place where the studens were residing and after lunch they all set towards the software company that was scheduled.

IDEAL METHODS:

Ideal Methods is a leading web application development company based in Coimbatore, India delivering a comprehensive range of services from custom web application development and domain registrar infrastructure setup to web and logo design, all at very affordable prices.

Ideal Methods creates efficient web applications by choosing the right technologies with the right visual appeal.

And then moved on to the last company of the day as well as of the trip. It is considered as one of the best company in Asia.

SHANTHI GEARS (P) LIMITED:

The company was started in 1969 as ‘Shanthi Engineering and Trading Co.’ This company started manufacturing small gears by way of simple manufacturing process like milling. In 1972, it was converted to Shanthi Gear Products (P) Limited.

The guiding principle since then has been always “quality gears”. Slowly but steadily the business expanded. So also the quality, range, customers and services.

Propelled for growth, in 1980, Shanthi Gears decided to go in for the manufacture of Worn Reduction Gear Boxes. Braving competition from leading manufacturers including multi nationals, Shanthi Gears’ Worm Reduction Gear Boxes gained quick market acceptance. Today, it is rated way above the competition.

Simultaneously, production of Helical Gear Boxes also started in single, double, triple and quadruple reductions and in various combinations. Hollow shafts Gear Boxes were also introduced. Solid shafts and Hollow shaft Bevel Helical Reduction Gear Boxes followed suit. In 1986, Shanthi Gears became a joint stock company and it is now being listed in the major Stock Exchanges.

The philosophy of Shanthi Gears has been- the quality of the finished product is always the sum total of the quality of the raw materials and the components put in. Consequently, facilities for manufacturing Patterns, Centrifugal Castings of phosphor bronze rings, Ferrous Castings, Aluminium Castings, Heat Treatment, Forgings, Fabrications and Cutter Manufacturing were also set up, in- house. Today there are 6 manufacturing units located in and around Coimbatore for catering the above needs.

Foolproof “Quality Systems” developed over the years ensures products of superior quality and long lasting performance. With this the students came to the end of the industrial visit and on 30th October, a outing was arranges to the water amusement park “Black Thunder”.

It was a very fun-filled and knowledgeable experience at the 3 day Industrial Visit which was an initiative taken by the II year MBA students. Mr Peter Brian Benjamin, Mr Chaco P.J, Ms Smitha Jesudasan and Ms Lorraine D’souza were the faculty members who accompanied the students to Coimbatore.

Invitation for The Graduation Ceremony

The graduation ceremony of the 2nd batch MBA students will be held on Saturday, 30th October, 2010 at 10.30 am in the Seminar Hall of the Mechanical Block.

Special Lecture on 'Bottom of the pyramid as Marketing Strategy' by Prof. Raghunandan

Prof. B. V. Raghunandan delivering the lecture

As part of the SJEC MBA Special Lecture Series, Prof. B. V. Raghunandan, from S. V. S. College, Bantwal and visiting professor of the Department of Business Administration, St Joseph Engineering College delivered a lecture on 'Bottom of the pyramid as Marketing Strategy' on Friday, 8th October, 2010 at 3.15pm for the MBA students at the SJEC Bethania Hall.

Prof. Raghunandan cited examples of the marketing strategy of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog, the makers of the famous Lijjat Papad and ITC’s e-Choupal, which is transforming the way farmers do business, and the way rural markets work. A special mention was made of Free eye camp by Dr Modi and how it was used as a marketing strategy.

Dr Prakash Pinto welcomed Prof BVR

Dr Prakash Pinto, Dean-MBA, introduced and welcomed Prof. Raghunandan. Faculty of the Department of Business Administration and MBA students actively participated in the Special Lecture.

‘Colloquy – 10’, a one day Symposium on Entrepreneurship

The Department of Business Administration, St Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore organized ‘Colloquy – 10’, a one day Symposium on Entrepreneurship on 6th October, 2010. Students from MBA and M.Com programmes from various colleges attended the symposium.

The Chief Guest of the Inauguration function was Mr Jacob Crasta, CEO, CM Envirosystems Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru. In his inaugural speech he motivated students to be enterprising and be passionate about their area of interest. He stated that liberalizing the Indian economy has opened various avenues for entrepreneurship. Prof Eric Patrao, Principal In Charge and Dean (Planning & Development) and Rev. Fr Joseph Lobo, Director Designate, SJEC were the Guests of Honour. Rev. Fr Valerian D’Souza, Director, SJEC presided over the function. Dr. Prakash Pinto, Dean, MBA welcomed the gathering. Ms. Babitha Rohit, Organising Secretary, Colloquy -10 proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Smita Jesudasan, Senior Lecturer compeered the function.

The resource person for the first session was Prof Edmund Frank, Dean, PG Studies in Business Management, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore. He related his experiences as an entrepreneur and cited several instances for being innovative and enterprising. The second session for the day was taken up by Mr. Kumble Narasimha Prabhu, CEO and Managing Director, Manipal – Ace Event Management Co.(P) Ltd., Mangalore. He enlightened on the opportunities available and the challenges faced by an entrepreneur. He said identifying what one is good at is important to become an entrepreneur. Mr. Ronald D’Souza of Aquatic Biosystems, Mangalore, presented a talk on the scope available in Ornamental Fish farming in Mangalore.

The Symposium concluded with the Valedictory function in the evening. The Chief Guest for this valedictory function was Mr. K. Jairaj Pai, President, Kanara Small Scale Industries Association, Mangalore. In his address to the students he highlighted upon the various schemes of the Government to encourage entrepreneurship. Ms. Babitha Rohit, Organising Secretary, Colloquy – 10, welcomed the gathering. The Guests of Honour were Rev. Fr Valerian D’Souza, Director, SJEC and Rev. Fr Joseph Lobo, Director Designate, SJEC. Prof Eric Patrao Principal In Charge and Dean (Planning & Development) presided over the function. Mr. Kailas Bhat, Student of II year MBA proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. Suraj Francis Noronha, Lecturer compeered the valedictory function.

Successful Completion of Rendition 10

The valedictory function of Rendition 10 was held at 4.00 pm in the Conference Hall, Mechanical Engineering Block. The esteemed dignitaries on the dais were, the Chief guest, Mr. A.M. Narahari, Registrar of evaluation, St. Aloysius college, the Guests of Honour –Principal In-charge, Professor A.J. Hegde, Rev. Fr. Joseph Lobo, Director Designate, Rev. Fr. Henry Mascarenhas, Assistant Director, SJEC, the President - Rev. Fr. Valerian D’Souza, Director,SJEC and also Dr. Prakash Pinto, Dean-MBA, Ms. Smita Jesudasan, Faculty Coordinator and Mr. Kailas Bhat , Student Coordinator.

The Chief Guest, Mr. A.M. Narahari, Registrar of Evaluation, St. Aloysius College, in his address mentioned that the enhancement of knowledge in Dakshina Kannada District should be a yardstick for other districts in Karnataka State.

Rev. Fr. Valerian D’Souza, Director, SJEC congratulated the Department of Business Administration for the success of rendition 10 and hoped that the delegates and paper presenters would be the agents of transformation. Rev. Fr. Joseph Lobo, Director Designate, inspired the students to keep on enhancing their skills and knowledge in the present era of creativity and innovation. The President, Principal In-charge, Professor A.J. Hegde, put forward that in lies within an individual to make their gloomy future a bright one and never leave any opportunity to shape their future.

The winners of rendition 10 were –

Best paper Finance - Govil Dane Saldhana, Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology

Best paper Human resource– Allan Ben Pinto, Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology

Best paper Marketing - Thilak Alva, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka.

Runners Up

Finance Paper Presentation – Eva Colaso, AIMIT and Rashmi Shetty, Alvas Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Human Resource Paper Presentation – Shavina Soans, Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte

Marketing Paper Presentation –Ashish B., AIMIT.

The welcome address was given by Ms. Shalet, the Rendtion 10 Student Coordinator. The valedictory function was compeered by Ms. Raylen D’souza and Mr. Avinash, the students of

III semester MBA. The SJEC MBA student choir invoked God’s blessings through a prayer song. The vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Smita Jesudasan, Faculty Coordinator. The valedictory function was concluded with the National Anthem.