Greater Noida, 20th September 2024 – The School of Management Studies (SOMS) at ITS Engineering College, Greater Noida, successfully organized its four-day MBA Orientation Programme, “Aaghaz-2024,” from 17th to 20th September 2024. The event welcomed the new batch of MBA students (2024-2026) with a series of activities designed to familiarize them with the academic and corporate expectations.
The programme commenced on 17th September with student registrations, where documents were verified by the registrar office and faculty members. The students were issued their college ID cards and email addresses, marking the beginning of their academic journey at ITS Engineering College. The day concluded with a brief introduction to the upcoming events under the “Aaghaz-2024” programme.
The official invocation ceremony took place on 18th September, graced by several distinguished guests. Chief Guest Mr. Kunwar Bhanu Pratap Singh (Group HR Leader, Aeon Market Research Pvt Ltd, Delhi), Keynote Speaker Prof. Vipul Mehta (Faculty Finance & Founder, AM Financials), and Guest of Honour Mr. Chandresh Gupta (Founder of PLAAB Foundation & SEBI, NISM & CPE Trainer) shared valuable insights on corporate expectations and the skillsets required to excel in the business world. The ceremony was inaugurated by Dr. Mayank Garg, Director of ITSEC, and Dr. Sunita Shukla, Head of SOMS, who extended a warm welcome to the new MBA batch.
As part of the orientation programme, SOMS organized a visit to the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi on 19th September. The museum, which highlights the lives and contributions of India’s prime ministers, served as an inspiring learning experience for the MBA students. Lessons on leadership, strategic decision-making, and nation-building were drawn from the exhibits, offering insights into effective management in complex environments. The visit was organized by Dr. Anju Bala, Associate Professor, and Shardendu Bhushan Sinha, Assistant Professor.
On 20th September, a “Personal Transformation Workshop” was conducted by esteemed motivational speaker Mr. Sandeep Wadhera. During the session, Mr. Wadhera energized the new MBA students with discussions on the 4 P’s, positive attitude, and the importance of positive self-talk. The interactive session, filled with real-life examples, aimed to prepare students for their MBA journey.
Later that day, an “Alumni Panel Discussion on Success Mantras for MBA Graduates” was held, featuring alumni speakers Mr. Vikash Kumar Jha (Vice President, Choice Equity Broking Pvt Ltd), Ms. Mandira Ghosh (Senior Manager, Standard Chartered Bank), and Ms. Kritika (HR Consultant). The alumni shared personal experiences from their time at ITS College and offered advice on career growth, professional development classes, and time management. The session provided students with practical guidance on enhancing their skills to meet corporate demands.
The “Aaghaz-2024” MBA Orientation Programme was coordinated by Dr. Anju Bala under the leadership of Dr. Mayank Garg, Director, and Dr. Sunita Shukla, HoD, with support from the SOMS faculty.
