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Dear All
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With new age social networking media and tools rapidly expanding it is imperative that even we adopt these technologies to keep channels of communication open with our Alumni.
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Alumni Cell is now on twitter @ AlumniNM or Alumni Cell NMIMS http://twitter.com/AlumniNM
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Follow us and lets keep networking!
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Dear All Fellow NMIMS Alumni,The Economics Association of NMIMS is organising a seminar on the Union Budget on Saturday July 18 from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Juhu Jagruti Hall, NMIMS Campus.The speakers are Dr. Sunil Bhandare, Economic Advisor, Tata Strategic Management Group, Mr Chandrahas Deshpande, Executive Director, Maharahtra Economic Development Council and Dr Manjushree Ghodke, Chief Economist, L&T.Come and attend, if you are free.Regards,Dr.Nilay Yajnik (M.M.S. 86-88 batch)
NMIMS University celebrated its annual convocation on April 23, 2009. This batch of 2009 has been a historical batch because it has gone through the worst financial crisis the world has faced in the recent past. I believe knowingly or unknowingly, these young graduates who have weathered and seen through these turbulent times holding their heads high and feet firmly placed on the ground, will turn into much more mature and effective business leaders in the coming times.
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The following report which was recently published, quotes from the convocation speech of the Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajan Saxena. Dr. Saxena’s words on the present and future business scenario are to be marked by all the passing out graduates but also by all current students and aspiring management graduates. Dr. Saxena also shares the placement figures of School of Business Management, NMIMS well in time:
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Perseverance and relentless focus key to surviving tough times: Dr. Rajan Saxena, VC, NMIMS University
MBAUniverse.com News Bureau, Apr 28, 2009
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Mumbai based NMIMS University held its annual convocation on April 23.
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On the occasion, offering advice to graduating students, Dr Rajan Saxena, Vice Chancellor of NMIMS University said: “Today we are passing through one of the most turbulent times in the global economic history after the Great Depression of 1929. Uncertainty and doubts over one’s own competencies and even the utility of education may have crossed your minds and that of your peer group. In such a situation of uncertainty, it is perseverance and always remaining focused that helps.” He added, “In a knowledge society, information is commodity. Sifting through this information and being able to take the decision creates a competitive differentiation. Hence your ability to differentiate yourself will completely rest on your comprehension of the problem, analytical and decision making skills. In the world that you are entering, no situation is ever presented in pure black and white terms because all involve human beings. Hence, a very large part of the problem will be grey in nature. This will require not only the power of rational thinking but also the ability to empathize and think through the problem emotionally.”
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Acknowledging the key role of MBA programme in NMIMS University’s journey, Dr Saxena said: “SVKM’s NMIMS University was created out of India’s top 10 business school Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. We were recognized as a Deemed University by UGC, on the strengths of our work in management education and our accreditation by NAAC, and our standing among the top business schools in India. Over the last 5 years the University diversified in areas of Technology Management and Engineering, Pharmacy and Pharma Tech Education, Architecture and Science. It also introduced innovative 5 year dual degree MBA (Tech) and undergraduate Business Administration and Commerce Programmes. It continued to strengthen its foothold in executive education through its Distance Learning Programme.”
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Dr Saxena also acknowledged the contributions of his predecessors including Dr. N. M. Kondap, Dr. Koli, Prof. Y. K Bhushan, and Dr. H. H. Mankad all of whom played a significant role in the evolution of NMIMS.
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Dr Saxena also informed that last year was significant for the School of Business Management undertook steps to revamp its curriculum. Led by Dean Dr. Ramesh Bhatt and faculty team, a new programme design of MBA, based on the feed back from alumni, students, industry and faculty was introduced. The design was influenced by international changes, developments in other global business schools and feedback from our international academic partners. The curriculum today has some significant features like Integration Module, focus on execution and leadership.
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Talking about placements, Dr Saxena said, “We are all aware that 2008-09 has been a difficult year for all Business Schools, not only in India but globally. In the global village, no country has today remained unaffected by the crises that has hit the world. But at this point of time, India economy growing at 6% is certainly a great achievement. This has helped top Business Schools like us to place our students though the process has been an extended one and still continuing at several schools.”
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He shared Placement MBA 2009 data with the audiences:
Programme - % of students Placed - Highest Salary- Avg Salary
Flagship MBA 92% 16.9 L 8.5 L
Focus MBA 69% 14.35 L 6.8 L
MBA Pharma 100% 8.5 L 4.8 L
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Those who still remain unplaced, University will make all attempts to facilitate their placements, Dr Saxena said.
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Dr Saxena also highlighted the achievements of NMIMS University’s Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering and School of Pharmacy and Technology Management
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Talking about the future, Dr Saxena said: “Our dream is that the University should play a definitive role in the 21st century technological, management and organizational research and educate to develop individuals who are socially sensitive and impact global development. You are all aware that NMIMS as a business school has always remained among the top 10 business schools in India since 1995. We are confident like our business school, we will shall be able to position the University among the top 10 Universities of India and the top 30 universities of Asia Pacific in the next few years.”
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Ref: http://www.mbauniverse.com/innerPage.php?id=ne&pageId=2043
We look forward to your participation to make this event, our event, a grand success.
Warm Regards,
Team Euphoria '09
NMIMS
