Orientation Programme for the new batch of PGDM IB & RM was organised on 7th July 2016
The occasion was graced by the presence of our esteemed dignitary Mr Balunywa Baker( Education counsellor, Uganda) who was the Chief Guest for the event. He was joined on the dais by Dr. J.K Goyal ( Director – JIMS, Rohini), Dr. Ashok Bhagat ( Dean – IB & Placements), Dr. Ritu Bajaj ( HOD – Retail)
The programme started on a warm and traditional note with the lighting of the lamps and saraswati vandana. The session was kicked off by Dr Ashok Bhagat ( Dean – IB)who welcomed the students and also highlighted the vision and challenges of the rigorous journey that they were embarking on for the next two years. He also emphasized the need to cultivate the 3 Ds of life i.e Discipline , Dedication and Determination which can pave the way for their success in future.
This was followed by a thought provoking and inspiring speech by Mr BalunywaBaker(Education Counselor,Uganda) who taught the students about the value of developing the right attitude and shared his 7 mantras for success. He further explained about the huge potential and opportunities in pursuing International Business in todays world scenario.
Dr. J.K. Goyal( Director-JIMS) gave his address next, and in his indomitable style gave few gems of advice to all the students. He emphasised that students must focus on imbibing skills which make them employable within the industry & corporates. He also pointed out that parents are key stakeholders in their children’s education and both the student as well as institute have a responsibility to ensure that we don’t fail them. These poignant words were followed by a vote of thanks by Dr.Ritu Bajaj ( HOD – Retail)
The Second session of the day was lead by Dr Ashok Bhagat (Dean-IB). He conducted an ice- breaking and introductions session with the students and also familiarized them to the various rules and regulations applicable to them in Campus. All the key associated departments including CRMC, Strategic Alliance & Corporate Affairs, HoDs , key staff & support teams were introduced during this session.
The last session of the orientation programme was lead by Prof S.C Kapoor and his team on the topic “Campus to Corporate Transition”. The session was conceptualized to expose students to key skills including Interpersonal Communication, Personality Development, Leadership & Team Building, Presentation Skills and Negotiating Skills;The session saw a lot of interaction and participation of the students and was very well appreciated.
With this, the curtains came down on the Orientation Programme for the new IB batch, leaving them with the promise and hope of an exciting and exhilarating course which will shape their future careers in the corporate world.