BBA - Activities & Photo Gallery 

Date: 19^th August 2020 ; Name of Speaker: Mrs. Anuradha Patil (Spraj Institute of Foreign Languages LLP, Pune)

Class: SY BBA & TY BBA

Description: The speaker provided a comprehensive overview of the significance of learning foreign languages in today’s globalized world. She emphasized how acquiring proficiency in additional languages can open up diverse career pathways for BBA graduates, including opportunities in international business, tourism, translation and interpretation, diplomacy, and multinational corporations. Mrs. Patil also discussed how language skills enhance communication abilities, cultural understanding, and adaptability, making graduates more competitive in the job market. By sharing real-world examples and industry insights, she inspired students to consider foreign language learning as a strategic asset that can greatly expand their professional horizons after completing their BBA.

Date: 15^th September 2020 ; Name of Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) Sharayu Bhakare, Head, Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune

Class: SY BBA & TY BBA

Description: The speaker apprised students on developing an entrepreneurial mind-set and how this helps one to achieve success in any field. She emphasized that cultivating such a mind-set involves embracing innovation, resilience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Prof. (Dr.) Sharayu Bhakare highlighted the importance of creativity, risk-taking, and adaptability as key components of entrepreneurship. She shared practical strategies for identifying opportunities, setting clear goals and learning from failures. By drawing on real-life examples and her own experiences at the Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, she illustrated how entrepreneurial thinking can be applied not only to starting a business but also to driving change and growth in established organizations. The session encouraged students to adopt an attitude of continuous learning and to network with like-minded individuals, ultimately equipping them with the confidence and skills needed to succeed in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Date: 21^st September 2020 ; Name of Speaker: Dr. Madhura Joshi, HOD, Dept. of Economics, SNDT College of Arts & Commerce, Pune

Class: SY BBA

Description: In this webinar, the speaker discussed details of how different sectors of the Indian economy have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Madhura Joshi, Head of the Department of Economics at SNDT College of Arts & Commerce, Pune, provided an in-depth analysis of the pandemic’s impact across various industries. She highlighted how the lockdowns and restrictions led to disruptions in manufacturing, a slowdown in the services sector, and challenges for small businesses and informal workers. Dr. Joshi also addressed the economic measures taken by the government to mitigate these effects, such as stimulus packages, policy reforms, and support for vulnerable groups. She emphasized the importance of adaptability and innovation in overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic, and encouraged students to consider the broader implications for economic recovery and future growth. The session concluded with a discussion on how the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and changed consumer behaviour, suggesting that these shifts will continue to influence India’s economic landscape in the years to come.

Date: 24^th October 2020 ; Name of Speaker: Prof. Harshal Lavangare, Unique Academy, Pune

Class: TY BBA

Description: This program was arranged to make students aware of MPSC & UPSC exams and to guide them about preparing for competitive exams during graduation.

Date: 1^st October 2020 ; Class: TY BBA (Marketing and Finance specialisation)

Description: The Department of BBA and Placement Cell organised a pre-placement talk in collaboration with Nishtha Wealth PMS & AIF Advisors. The speakers discussed very important points regarding interview techniques and job profiles.

Date: 2^nd September 2021 ; Name of Speaker: Prof. Vikash Singh (IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd, Pune)

Class: SY BBA

Description: The guest lecture aimed to help students prepare resumes and succeed in group discussions and interviews. During the session, students received practical guidance on how to craft effective resumes that highlight their skills, achievements and experiences. The speaker discussed strategies for participating confidently in group discussions, including tips for active listening, clear communication and respectful disagreement. Interview skills were also addressed, with a focus on common questions, presenting oneself professionally, and handling challenging scenarios. By attending this lecture, students gained valuable insights and tools to enhance their employability and present themselves successfully during recruitment processes.

Date: 17^th September 2021 ; Name of Speaker: Ms. Prachi Lathkar Patki (Talent Acquisition, AXA Business Services, Pune)

Class: SY BBA, TY BBA (HR Specialization)

Description: In this online interaction session, the speaker answered various questions on HR functions like job analysis, recruitment sources, selection process, types of selection tests and interviews, how to answer various interview questions, etc. She also gave students a brief idea about different types of job profiles and skill sets required for a career in HR.

Date: 24^th September 2021, 1^st October 2021 & 4^th October 2021, 15^th November 2021

Names of Speakers:

1. Shashikant Kulkarni, General Manager, Chitale Group, Bhilawadi (Sangli)
2. Vikrant Salve (CEO, Vikrant EXIMS)
3. Sambhaji Indalkar (Operations Head, Kam Avido Enviro Engg. Pvt. Ltd., Pune)
4. Rameshwar Miniyar & Mr. Mayur Miniyar (Founder Meghnand Food Products, Ahmednagar)

Class: TY BBA

Description: The online guest lecture sessions were thoughtfully organized for TY BBA students with the primary goal of inspiring them and providing meaningful exposure to real-world industry practices. These sessions connected students directly with accomplished professionals from various business sectors, allowing them to gain first-hand insights into current trends, essential skills and practical knowledge. Through interactive discussions, question-and-answer segments and detailed overviews of different job roles, students were able to broaden their understanding of the business world and better prepare themselves for future professional endeavours.

Date: 16^th October 2022

Duration of CIS Training Period: 28^th March 2022 – 15^th April 2022

Names of Speakers:

• Sherin Ali (Sr. Group Manager – CSR-WNS Global Services (P) )
• Ayush Kumar (Trainer at WNS Global Services (P) )

Class: SY BBA

Description: WNS is a global business process management company. The WCF ‘Make My Career 2.0’ program aimed to address skill gaps through online training, mentoring, and supporting student employability. The session opened with an overview of the Make My Career 2.0 program, highlighting the Customer Interpersonal Skills (CIS) training. Emphasizing effective communication for business success, the speaker introduced the SVAR test to assess English proficiency. The three-week CIS training, starting March 28 2022, featured interactive workshops and activities to build students’ customer handling, listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills, combining theory with practical experience and ongoing feedback.

Date: 28^th, 29^th and 30^th March 2022

Class: TY BBA

Description: The Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp was organized at Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Business Administration Campus) in collaboration with Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development. Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development is an autonomous society working under the Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization. It is a training institute in the core area of entrepreneurship development. It works as a facilitator & guide for the creation & cultivation of the entrepreneurial spirit in the society. The camp was inaugurated on 28^th of March 2022 in the presence of Dr. Apoorva Palkar (Director-Innovation, Incubation & Linkage, Savitribai Phule Pune University), Shri. Devdutta Boralkar (Industrialist), Smt. Vinaya Devdutta Boralkar (Founder and CEO Ladoba). The objective of the workshop was to create awareness among the students about entrepreneurship as a career choice and inform them about business opportunities. The interaction was held with few role models entrepreneurs to motivate the students.

Date: 13^th August 2022 ; Name of Speaker: (Retd.) Major Ravi Vichare

Class: FY, SY & TY BBA

Description: On our 75th year of independence, the BBA department had organised an exhibition KALEIDOSCOPE: Freedom of Expression

The events organised were as follows: –

1. Kalpana – Poster making competition.
2. Bharat Katha – It was a Duo Quiz competition. The theme of the quiz was Indian independence.
3. Dancing – For dancing events, participants were requested to record their dance video which was shown on the day of the event.
4. Singing – Singing event was held live on the day of exhibition.
5. Speech – In this event participants had to give a speech. The theme was patriotism.

Date: 16^th September 2022

Class: TY BBA

Description: The BBA Department had successfully organised the Entrepreneurship Day on 16^th September 2022. In this event students had set up stalls of a variety of food delicacies, games, products and much more. Students experienced and learnt various entrepreneurship skills through this event. There were around 45 stalls put up by the students. It was a great learning experience for the students on the subject entrepreneurship development.

Date: 4^th & 10^th October 2022 & 30^th January 2023

Class: TY BBA

Description: This offline industrial visit was particularly planned for TY BBA students to motivate and make them aware of different manufacturing sectors like dairy, biscuits, machineries, etc. Students enjoyed the industrial visit and got to learn many things. Students got the opportunity to interact with industry experts and meet entrepreneurs, policymakers, etc. It provided students with an opportunity to learn practically through interaction, working methods, and employment practices. It gave them exposure to current work practices as opposed to possibly theoretical knowledge being taught at college. Also interested students were taken for Industrial & Labour Court Visit, Swargate, Pune. Students keenly observed the court functioning. They heard the cases at various stages in different courts.

Date: 1^st February 2023 – 4^th February 2023

Names of Speakers: Shri Raj Kazi (Senior Sub Editor, Sakal Media Group) & Shri Meghraj Rajebhosale (President of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal)

Class: All students of Business Administration Campus

Description: Aarohan is the annual cultural festival of the college. Aarohan 2023 consisted of a total of 23 events. These events were a mix of management, cultural and sports events. The last day of Aarohan was celebrated as the Traditional Day.

Date: 22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th February 2023

Inauguration by the Chief Guest: Ms. Sandeepa Kanitkar (Chairperson and MD, Kan Biosis, Pune)

Names of Speakers: Mr. Rajendra Fukane, Mr. Sanjay Sidhye, Mr. Prem Tapadiya

Class: All students of BA Campus

Description: The objective of the workshop was to create awareness among the students about entrepreneurship as a career choice and inform them about business opportunities. The interaction was held with a few role model entrepreneurs to motivate the students. This programme aimed to help, guide, support and select a new generation of entrepreneurs to strengthen their entrepreneurial abilities and motivate them. The camp also focused on environment analysis related to small & medium industry / business. Select project / products, formulate project, and understand the process and procedure of setting up a small / medium industry / business. An interaction was held with a few role-model entrepreneurs to motivate the students.

Industrial Visits in the AY 2023-2024

• Industrial Visit to Barclays, Kharadi (19^th July 2023)
• Field Visit to Cotton King (Baramati) (1^st September 2023)
• Field Visit to Nandan Dairy (1^st September 2023)
• Field Visit to Mapro (Wai) (4^th October 2023)
• Field Visit to Radheshyam Foods (Khedshivapur) (4^th October 2023)
• Visit at District and Sessions Court, Shivajinagar (18^th October 2023 – 23^rd October 2023)
• Industrial Visit BNY Mellon, Magarpatta (3^rd April 2024)

Description: The BBA department had organized a total of seven industrial visits during the academic year 2023-2024. These visits were thoughtfully arranged for their students across a diverse range of industries with the primary aim of providing hands-on exposure to real-world business environments. By participating in these visits, students had the valuable opportunity to observe and understand various operational processes, including production, marketing, finance, and human resources, within different sectors. This initiative was designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enabling students to gain a comprehensive understanding of how businesses function in practice. Through these experiences, the department sought to enhance the students’ learning, foster industry awareness, and better prepare them for their future professional careers.