PGDM Class of 2016 is witnessing a strong start to placement season

SCMS Cochin School of Business

Interim Placement Report 2016: Placement season at SCMS Cochin School of Business has got off to a strong start. Average compensation, maximum salary, number of recruiters and profile of recruiters all are showing healthy trends for PGDM Class 2016. A total of 33 companies across Banking, Insurance, Consultancy, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel & Tourism, Pharma have made offers so far, covering about 68% of the eligible batch. Read More...

SCMS-COCHIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS TO LAUNCH PARIVARTHANA 2015 ON 24th NOVEMBER 2015

SCMS PARIVARTHANA 2015

SCMS-Cochin School of Business has declared the 24th November, 2015 as the launch date for its annual CSR initiative – Parivarthana. This month-long initiative conducted every year by students of SCMS-Cochin School of Business is credited with introducing school children to numerous social issues. Parivarthana 2015 is likely to educate young schoolchildren on the topic of water conservation. Read More...

Funding options for MBA in Kerala

MBA in Kerala is a dream of many out there. The moment you get your acceptance letter for pursuing MBA in Cochin, the question which pours worries over the head is the arrangement of finance for pursuing the same course. Have a look at the following funding options through which you can fund your MBA:

     Q     Scholarships

The scholarships are one of the greatest source of funding the cost of pursuing MBA. There may be a case that you need to submit a separate application for availing the benefit of your scholarship in your fee structure. There are a number of scholarships given by both the State and the Central Government. So, you need to work hard so that the benefit of the scholarship is with you.

     Q     Sponsorships

There are a number of companies which offer company sponsorships to the students who are pursuing MBA. The word of caution here is that you need to read the document very carefully, before accepting the offer as there may be the case that these companies may bind the prospective students with the clause of it being compulsory for the students to join their company once they complete the course. Breaking such contract at a later stage may bring loads of trouble for you.

     Q     Savings

Savings though belong purely to you, but there always come little more precautions when you wish to touch that part of your bank balance which you have saved for certain unforeseen events. Also, if you have maintained certain deposits, you need to break them and fund for your education.

     Q     Loans

There is no dearth of availability of education loans these days. You simply need to visit a bank, give your documents which include the prospectus of the college where the banker can get the course details as well as fee details. The applicant needs to pay back the loan once the course comes to an end and he/she starts earning, till then there is no requirement to pay the principal or interest.

Huge anticipation around the National Conference on Knowledge Management hosted by SCMS Cochin in association with CDC, Govt. of India

SCMS Cochin will be hosting a National Conference on Knowledge Management on the 29-30^th of August, 2014.   

The event is supported under “Building Capacities for Consultancy Development & Knowledge Management with Partner Institution (KMPI)” Programme run by Consultancy Development Centre (CDC). It is an autonomous institution of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) of Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and SCMS Cochin is its Knowledge Management Partner Institute.

It’s important to note that the CDC is also the nodal agency in the Asia Pacific region for the Technical Consultancy Development Programme for Asia and the Pacific (TCDPAP). The program is promoted by the United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), which further adds weight to the event that will bring to the fore some interesting and exciting concepts for the participants. It will all begin on the morning of 29^th August with the welcome address by Dr. V. Raman Nair, Director, SCMS Cochin School of Business. the Keynote Address to be delivered by Mr. Tobby Simon, President and CEO of Synergia Bio Sciences, a life sciences company.

The two day event has been divided into several sessions and they will commence with the one themed, “Knowledge Management and Leadership”. Recent Trends in Knowledge Management – IT domain and Business Integration Process and Knowledge Management are the other important sessions that will be held on day 1.

Paper Presentations will set the ball rolling on day 2 and it will be an interesting opportunity for the participants to gain further insight into the subject. Three more sessions on different aspects of Knowledge Management will be a part of events on the second day. The highlight of the program is that each of these sessions is helmed by renowned speakers from companies like Wipro, Ernst & Young, TCS, SunTec Business Solutions and HCL along with Govt. Officials and Academia which will lead to an enriching experience for the participants.  

Registrations for the power packed two day event can be done on the morning of August 29^th. Those interested in ideas and insight on Knowledge Management can head to the SCMS Cochin campus and make the most out of the opportunity.

Mr Sajiv Menon, MD, Nitta Gelatine India Ltd delivers an inspiring inaugural address to new students at the orientation program organized by SCMS Cochin School of Business

SCMS Cochin

SCMS Cochin School of Business welcomed its 23rd batch of students with a rigorous orientation program to put them right into the thick of action. The institute aims to ensure that its students are prepared for the challenges that lie ahead of them and it all begins with the induction program. Read More....

Congratulations to Pinnaka Naveen Kumar for his latest achievement!

This articulate, young boy is from Andhra Pradesh who came to do his PGDM from SCMS Cochin School of Business, went to Mumbai for his internship with LG International Corp. and is now all set to join a global company. Having being exposed to multiple cultures, states and cities, Naveen has gained a lot from his experiences. He is all set to bring forth dynamic business ideas on desk.

To read more about Naveen's journey, you may check: http://www.scms.edu.in/student-pinnaka-naveen.html

How MBA Can Enhance Your Entrepreneurial Skills

It is a common belief that entrepreneurial skills cannot be taught to individuals unless they have some basic inclination towards the same. Earning an MBA degree has always been considered as a great means of boosting the career prospective of professionals from diverse industries. In the recent years, the importance of an MBA degree has increased even further with most young entrepreneurs preferring In fact there are several MBA colleges in Kerala, where a large number of entrepreneurs are pursuing MBA courses with different specializations. The young entrepreneurs believe that pursuing the course would help enhance their inherent analytical skills and decision making ability to help them take their ventures to greater heights of success. 

The MBA degree helps in instilling the right knowledge and aptitude in an aspiring entrepreneur that would enable him in the consistent growth of his business. An appropriate MBA course undertaken from a good and reputed institute, trains the aspiring businessmen about key aspects such as business planning, generating funds and finances, managing the expenses and also in the overall function of the business in a smooth and hassle free manner.  In addition, degree familiarizes the students with the importance of having a creative bend of mind and also the ability to recognize and take advantage of the same. Most professional MBA colleges in Kerala also focus of enhancing the leadership skills of their students which can prove extremely helpful for them to succeed as efficient entrepreneurs. 

Ensuring success in the highly competitive business environment in the modern times is not an easy task. For this, you need to be equipped with the right attitude, professional knowledge and the ability to gauge market trends in addition to having that basic knack for entrepreneurship. An MBA degree helps to polish your inherent skills and pave the way for you to attain success as an entrepreneur. It helps you to use your knowledge and abilities as a combined weapon for not only beating competition but also achieve your business goals.

Director's Fireside 2014

Bidding farewell - Director's Fireside at SCMS PGDM Batch 22 gave a farewell party to Batch 21. See More...

Srinath M. Dinesh placed with the top india based hardware and system integrator

Congratulations to student Srinath M. Dinesh on getting placed with a global, India-based hardware and systems integrator!

Extremely passionate about gadgets, Srinath is overwhelmed with his new success. In a tete-a-tete, this bright-eyed boy talks about his experience with SCMS and its "no non-sense business like atmosphere that keeps students on their toes right from day one." Read More...

At SCMS, Ritesh Paramanik says, “I have lost my fear of public speaking and found my confidence!”

Ritesh Paramanik is not the usual academically-oriented management graduate; instead, he is a sports enthusiast who has played cricket at the State level. An NCC cadet at school, Ritesh was the only student from his school to be selected for the Republic Day Parade contingent from Orissa. He is an outdoor enthusiast, telling us “I am a biker and a traveller. I love going on long bike rides, and I recently rode from Bangalore to Cochin.” As an academic, Ritesh is a B.Tech in Computer Science engineering from Bhubaneswar, and he has decided to pursue a degree in management from Southern India after graduation.
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Praveen Sharma PGDM-2012-2014 placed with one of top most consulting

Always brimming with confidence and energy, Praveen has been a very active student of the college. The same confidence and rigour is spotted again in his words on getting placed- “Although I don’t dwell too much into the past or the future, I would like to be in such a position that no organization could afford to lose an employee like me.” With this spirit, we are sure of Praveen's success.

To read more about Praveen's journey with SCMS, visit: http://www.scms.edu.in/student-praveen-sharma.html

Keynote address by Mr. Ravi Shankar becomes the high point of Endeavor 2014

Mr. Ravi Shankar, Co-founder and President of Nevales Networks, who inaugurated the entrepreneurship workshop organized by SCMS Cochin, left an indelible mark on the audience with his keynote address. The workshop, “Endeavor: Entrepreneurial Insights” held on 10^th March, 2014 began on a high note with Mr. Shankar taking to the podium and giving a talk on entrepreneurship, which had many valuable insights for those in attendance.

Sarath Menon, the Thrissur boy from SCMS Cochin, gains a strong foothold into the retail industry with lucrative campus placement.

“No journey in life is completely smooth; it all depends on how quickly you adapt to the rough tide and win the race,” says Sarath, an SCMS Cochin student talking about his academic journey with the institute. The young boy from Thrissur admits that he found the going tough initially after he joined the B School that he had heard a lot about. Eventually, with his perseverance and with support from the institute, he managed to turn things around for himself. So much so, that now he’s on a new high after having bagged placement with Madura Fashion and Lifestyle.

Sarath will be going through a six-month training program with the company after which he has brilliant opportunities to widen his horizons. It’s something he is obviously thrilled about as he says, “There is tremendous opportunity to learn and grow with the company. I would like to gain good knowledge about retailing, and make a good impression at my work place. Only then will I be able to move up the ladder in the industry, which is what I want. I would also boost my marketing skills while I am at it.”

SCMS Cochin to host Endeavor, a workshop to offer expert insights to future entrepreneurs.

 

SCMS Cochin School of Business is hosting a workshop on entrepreneurship on the 10^th of March and its turning out to be a hugely anticipated event. Called “Endeavor: Entrepreneurial Insights”, the day-long event aims to help students gain from the knowledge and experience of entrepreneurs, who have made a name for themselves. And marquee names that will be delivering talks on the big day have only added to the attraction of the event to be held on the campus of the institute.

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A bustling campus! Entrepreneurs who have proven their mettle have assembled on SCMS Cochin campus for the workshop Endeavor: Entrepreneurial Insights.

The event kick-started with an inspiring session by Mr Ravi Shankar. Students with entrepreneurial dreams have been looking forward to the event for some time now as they stand to learn from the leading lights in business. We are looking forward to sessions with Mr. Shibin Kumar PV ( MD - Head over Wheels), Mr. Alex K. Babu (Founder, MD - Hedge Equities), Mr. Biju Dominic (CEO - FinalMile Consulting), Ms. Parveen Hafeez (MD - Sunrise Hospitals), Mr. V.S.M. Nair (MD - VMA Consultants (P) Ltd.), Mr. Avinash Krishnan (MD - Quanda Communications), Mr. Jerry Mathew (MD - White Mart).

SCMS Cochin alumnus Shisir Jena launches Art Godaam and turns business into an art form

For Shisir Jena, an SCMS Cochin alumnus of the batch of 2008, the year 2013 started with a bang. On the 1^st of January, he started his ambitious venture, Art Godaam. According to Shisir, it stemmed from his love for arts and craft, and the need to find a viable market place for talented artists all over the country. More over being born in a family full of artists and being trained in Pattachitra (traditional paintings of Orissa) from Guru Kalamani Rabindranath Sahoo, a well know Pattachitra artist of Odisha, Shisir could not say “no” to his heart calling. Clearly, here is a business venture that has its heart in the right place and it has taken great strides already in the short time since its inception.

“SCMS helped me compete with the best, nationally and internationally” says alumnus Avinash Singh Bhambra

He has conducted training sessions in 21 states of India and he attributes this ability to deal with cultural diversity to his alma mater, SCMS Cochin School of Business. “The diversity in SCMS helped me a lot in developing and practicing good interpersonal behavioral skills. As a result, I have been able to train across the length and breadth of India”, says Avinash Singh Bhambra, who is working as Manager HR with Zuari Agro Chemicals, based at Goa. He belongs to one the earliest batches of SCMS and has made a successful, although challenging, journey working with several industries.