Celebrating the 21st convocation of SCMS Cochin School of Business

29 April, 2014, Kochi: The 21^st Annual Convocation of the PGDM programme of SCMS Cochin was held as a glittering ceremony at the Prathap Nagar campus, Kalamassery on April 29, Tuesday. Mr. Mohan Sivanand, Editor‒at‒large, Readers Digest, India Ltd was the chief guest on the occasion. He presented diploma certificates to the batch 21 PGDM students of SCMS COCHIN School of Business. As many as 168 students received their diplomas on this day.

“One of the most critical requirements to become a successful professional is to be very careful in serving your co-workers and preserving your relationships”, said Mr. Mohan Sivanand in his convocation address to the outgoing students. Business organisations are becoming more and more system-based and rule-based with growing modernization. Consequently, personalized approaches and relations are becoming progressively uncommon. This is going to be a serious challenge to the new generation of managers, Mr. Mohan Sivanand cautioned.

Dr. G.P.C. Nayar, Chairman, SCMS Group presided over the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Nayar stressed the need for a continual improvement of the quality of our professional education in order to make it comparable to world standards. And that would necessarily require more investments. Without additional investments, it is not possible to improve the quality of our education, Dr. Nayar explained. Mr. K.I. Viswanathan, Vice President, Marketing Division, ITC Ltd was the Guest of Honour. He explained the importance of the correct mix between smart work and hard work in the managerial sector. 

Ms. Manjusha Muraleedharan of PGDM batch 21 secured the Chairman’s Gold Medal for the best academic performance. Ms. Jayeetha Putatunda got the Best Outgoing Student Award for overall performance. Ms. Neelima and Ms. Minu. C. Nair also received medals for best academic performances. Prof. P.C. Pillai, Group director, SCMS, welcomed the gathering. Dr. V. Raman Nair, Director, SCMS, administrated the oath. Prof. K.J. Paluse and Dr. Filomina P. George, Deans of SCMS, also participated in the convocation ceremony.

Studying MBA in India is definitely a better idea

At present studying abroad especially MBA has become a fad. More than the course structure or the university, the word ‘abroad’ plays a vital role among the students and their parents. MBA is a comprehensive degree that enhances your career and boosts your ability to achieve higher at work. It has nothing to do with going abroad and studying.

In fact, there are many proficient MBA colleges and B-Schools in India that has better curriculum and prospects than abroad schools. Yes agreed, most of the top notch MBA schools of the world are in abroad but India is not lacking behind either. Doing MBA in India vs. Abroad has quite a few advantages. They are;

•   MBA in India teaches the business ethics followed in the country which you might not grasp if learnt abroad
• Studying in your home country gives you the added security and freedom
•  MBA in India’s fee structure is cost effective when compared to international B Schools
• You will be guided to different corporate for training and internship. The organization structure and business management varies in each country. Therefore, if you study MBA in India, acquiring a job and molding into it will be easier.
• Indian MBA courses are completed in 2 years where in abroad the program is very short. Studying in India will give you wider scope and knowledge as the time duration is more. You will gain more practical knowledge as well.

      All you have to do is select a MBA college which trains you in all aspects of business management, a college that concerns with the student’s welfare and growth, that teaches using modern methodology and techniques and provides you more practical and in job knowledge. 

      

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