Department of Commerce (Entrepreneurship) - Activities and Events in 2022-2023
Guest Lecture on Finance for Non-Finance:
An Offline Guest Lecture on “Finance for Non-Finance” was conducted in two separate sessions for 38 F.Y.B.Com. and 26 S.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) learners on 23.08.2022 to provide valuable insights on important financial areas for Entrepreneurs to fast track their growth by sharpening their financial management and decision-making skills. The Resource Person for the Guest Lecture was Mr. Vishal Thakkar- Co-founder at ConTeTra Universal LLP.
Two Days Workshop on Human Resource Management:
A two-day Workshop on Human Resource Management was organised at Sterling Nature Trails Sajan, Palghar on 3rd and 4th November, 2022 for 21 S.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) learners. The Resource Person for the workshop was Dr. Neha Mathur, Corporate Trainer and Consultant at IDEAENRICH, Mumbai. This workshop was designed to instil people centred knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial mindset amongst the participants to enable them to thrive in an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Guest Lecture on Positioning yourself in Job Market:
An informative Guest Lecture on “Positioning yourself in Job Market” was jointly conducted by Department M.Com. (E-Commerce), B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) and B.Com. (Digital Business) on 26th November, 2022. The Resource Person was Ms. Pinal Mehta, Alumni of Thakur College of Science & Commerce (Autonomous). Ms. Mehta shared key tactics on writing a strong Professional Resume which is a right fit to increase the chances of selection by the recruiter. A total of 60 learners benefited from this informative guest lecture.
Guest Lecture on Indian Ethos in Management:
A Guest Lecture on ‘Indian Ethos in Modern Management’ was organised by the Department of Management Studies, Department of B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) and M.Com.(E-Commerce) on 13th December, 2022. The Resource Person, Mr Aditya Shastri, Modern Monk, Lead Trainer at IIDE, discussed interesting stories from ancient Indian Mythology while linking it to modern management practices. The valuable lessons shared by him were a learning for the 179 participants.
Educational Trip to Govardhan Eco-Village Retreat:
An “Educational Trip” to Govardhan Eco-Village Retreat (Wada), was organised for 21 S.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) and 23 F.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) learners on 9th December, 2022 and 17th December, 2022 respectively. This trip was specially structured to instil the importance of Sustainable Entrepreneurship among the learners.
Design Thinking Workshops:
A Design Thinking Workshop titled “Design Doing” was organised on 21st December, 2022. A total of 24 F.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) learners actively participated in this workshop. The Resource Person for this hands-on training workshop was Mr. Anuj AV Kulkarni, Design Thinking & Organisational Change Management Coach. In continuation to the above workshop, “Applying Design Thinking” workshop was organised on 7th January, 2023. This workshop centred around the design thinking process using techniques like Group Discussion, Role Play, Power Point Presentation, Storyboard etc.
Webinar on Government Funding Schemes for Supporting Businesses:
A Webinar on “Government Funding Schemes for Supporting Businesses” was held on 04th January, 2023 for 22 S.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) learners on the hybrid mode. The Resource Persons for the webinar were Mr. Yash Rathod and Mr. Luhit Parajuli, Assistant General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Egniol Services Pvt. Limited shared relevant information about various government funding support schemes and financial assistance available to support individual innovation driven start-ups.
Power Point Presentation Competition:
A Power Point Presentation Competition on the theme “Unsung Heroes of Indian Freedom Movement” was jointly organised by the Department of B.Com. (Digital Business), B.Com. (Entrepreneurship), B.Com. (International Accounting) and B.Com. (Honors) on 20th January, 2023. A total of 60 learners registered for this event.
Guest Lecture on Brand Identity:
A Guest Lecture on “Brand Identity” was organised on 24th February, 2023 for F.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) and S.Y.B.Com. (Entrepreneurship) Learners. A total of 35 learners attended this guest lecture. The Resource Person Mr. Suraaj Menghani, Chief Executive Officer, Ad Sharks Media enabled the participants to understand and create a more authentic and cohesive brand identity that resonates with consumers. The budding entrepreneurs learnt about the key elements of brand identity and brand strategy which aligns with their business goals.
