2023-24 | SDMIMD

Unlocking Insights at Infosys Mysuru: A Transformative Industry Visit by SDMIMD

The industry visit to Infosys Ltd., Mysuru, was organised for the PGDM 2023–25 batch. The visit was designed to introduce our students to the essence of Infosys—its culture, values, and state-of-the-art facilities. More than just a tour, it offered valuable insights into the IT industry, project management, the role of a manager in the IT industry, and unravelling the intricate workings of one of India's leading tech giants. The visit was organised on November 20 and 27, 2023 (conducted in two batches).

Mr. Sundar K.S., Associate Vice President, Infosys Limited, emphasised the role of technology in business functionalities, especially in the era of artificial intelligence. Further, speaking on the role of a manager in the Agile model, he stressed the significance of co-working spaces and cross-functional teams and explored the Scrum methodology, highlighting collaboration for software development. Mr Sundar concluded with a powerful message on continuous learning and adaptability.

Mr. Biligiri Ranga, Operational Specialists, Infosys Limited, gave a glimpse into the history, culture, and products of Infosys. Detailed the Infosys Springboard, guiding students on navigating technical and business domains through this platform.

Dr. Meenakshi, Senior Consultant - Learning, Infosys Limited, shared insights into maximising the use of Infosys Springboard, advocating continuous learning through educational resources for industry readiness. Introduced internship opportunities available on Infosys Springboard tailored for management students.

Dr. Sunil M.V., Faculty - Systems and General Management, SDMIMD, Mysore, designed and coordinated the insightful industry visit.

The visit concluded with an awe-inspiring campus tour, presenting the remarkable infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and the green ecosystem of Infosys Mysuru Campus.

Samasti-Inclusiveness - HR Parley 2023

The Employers' Federation of Southern India (EFSI), Karnataka Branch, organized the "Samasti-Inclusiveness - HR Parley 2023" at SDMIMD, Mysuru on November 25, 2023, with 200+ attendees from diverse backgrounds.

Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka Committee, EFSI, stressed worker interests. Dr. Muthukumar, President, EFSI, highlighted EFSI's welfare legacy. Mr. Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML, emphasized creating an inclusive workplace. Mylswamy Annadurai, a former director of ISRO Satellite Center, linked inclusivity to innovation at ISRO. Two morning sessions focused on CEO expectations and Digital HR. The afternoon sessions delved into labor issues and emerging HR trends. Panellists discussed workforce fairness, AI's HR impact, labor collaboration, and evolving HR trends. Dr. (Lt Col) Prasad S N, Director SDMIMD, Mysore, delivered the special address. Dr. K. Anantha Gowda, CHRO of Nandi Economic Corridor Enterprises Ltd., concluded the conclave with a vote of appreciation.

Outbound Training (OBT) for the SDMIMD Faculty Team

SDMIMD Faculty Members have participated in a 2-day exciting, memorable, and adventurous Out-Bound Training program at Lead College of Management, Palakkad, Kerala between November 17th and 18th. Through daring activities such as rappelling, ziplining, and team tasks, faculty participants were able to overcome fears, improve communication, and foster teamwork. Rope exercises, shooting, and claiming a wall all aided in the development of adaptation, decision-making, and calmness under pressure. The program's mix of physical and emotional challenges encouraged personal development, while events like fire walking fostered mental resilience and self-confidence. Participation in strategic activities such as board climbing and simulated electric rings aided in the development of leadership abilities and open communication. Dr. Thomas, Founder & Director, of LEAD College of Management, Palakkad, and the SDMIMD Director and Faculty team discussed Management Education and future challenges in meeting the demands of students. Dr. L. Gandhi, Associate Professor of OB&HRM at SDMIMD, coordinated the OBT.

Faculty Exchange Program

Dr. Mousumi Sengupta Professor - OB HRM, has visited ESC Pau Business School, France, in the month of November 2023. She has taught the course on "Responsible HRM", to the group of students at ESC Pau, as a part of the Faculty Exchange program from SDMIMD. Students from various countries, including US, Germany, Mexico, Spain, South Korea, China, Nigeria, have attended the sessions, conducted by her. The sessions were made highly interactive and activity-based and received high appreciation from the students.

Workshop on Predictive AI & Analytics

Artificial Intelligence is not a trend of the future; It is already very much deployed in business, commerce, and all walks of human life. With the growing availability of financial and customer data and efficiency in handling them for valuable insights, stock markets, and financial institutions have begun to leverage them wholly to benefit the stakeholders. The ways and means of using data for business insights are referred to as 'analytics. But as stakeholders of the financial system, do we know the big picture of AI, ML, and Analytics in the context of Finance? How is the numeric and textual data in finance used to build an environment that facilitates businesses to get insights, predict, and automate processes? How do these models outperform humans on a massive scale? What are the challenges and cautions of AI applications in Finance? The workshop is designed to address these learnings.

Topics Covered

Artificial Intelligence – Framework, Facets in Finance.

Analytics in Finance – Statistical Methods and Machine Learning Applications

Credit analytics, Algorithm trading: Applications and Demonstrations

Text analytics in Finance – Architectures and applications

Concerns of algorithm-driven predictive automation.

Target Audience

Academicians, Researchers, Working Professionals, and individuals of finance and nonfinance backgrounds, who are interested in understanding the contemporary dynamics of artificial intelligence and its influence.

Resource Person
Dr. K. Riyazahmed is an assistant professor of finance who specializes in studying and teaching financial analytics. He has produced research papers on artificial intelligence (AI) in finance, neural networks in finance, and case studies on algorithmic bias, ML and analytics.

Program Fees - Rs. 2000/-
The fee is inclusive of Lunch & Snacks and Certification.
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Payment Procedure
Option I: Online payment: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/

Option II: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore using the following account number:

The Federal Bank Ltd

Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram

Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development

SB A/C: 16890100038823

IFSC Code: FDRL0001689

Option III: Payment may be made in the form of DD drawn in favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore.

Contact

Mr. G. Muddaraj Urs

FDP Coordinator, SDMIMD

Mobile: 9740140485

mdp@sdmimd.ac.in

SDMIMD Students excel in National level management fest at Kerala

The School of Management at De Paul Institute of Science and Technology recently hosted the 10th edition of DAKSH, a prestigious national-level management fest held on November 7-8, 2023. Noteworthy achievements were marked by the outstanding performance of SDMIMD students, securing the overall runner-up position. Particularly impressive was the triumph in the Marketing event by Amith Kumar H L, Ramachandra Hegde, Sumukh Prashanth, and Gautham Menon. Additionally, a significant victory was achieved in the HR event by B.N Chaitanya, Yashwanth, Tushar Nag RN, and Druva N, Bethe Jayaprakash Naidu earned recognition as the runner-up in the Best Manager category, adding another accolade to the institute’s success. Prajwal P and Yashas showcased their expertise in the Business Quiz, reaching the semi-finals and contributing to the overall commendable performance of SDMIMD at DAKSH 2023.

Elevating Knowledge: Unveiling ERP Fundamentals with Sudhir S Mysore

PGDM 2023-25 Batch had the opportunity to get insights on the 'Fundamentals of ERP' during the industry intervention session. The session speaker, Mr. Sudhir S Mysore, a Product Owner of Digital Manufacturing Solutions at SAP Lab, with his journey spanning over 20 years across pre-sales, business development, product development, and project management, added depth to the session. The industry intervention session, a key component of the Understanding Information Systems in Organization (UISO) course, was organised by SDMIMD on November 3 & 4, 2023. The session delved into the core concepts of ERP, unravelling its significance in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, and shared practical insights on process integration, product development, and project management.

Career360 B School survey 2024 Results

In the Career360 B-School Survey 2024, SDMIMD is placed in 27th position among Top Private B-Schools in India and has got AAAA rating in the B Schools of South zone.

Invited talk by Mr. Chinmay Ananda

The Speakers Club of SDMIMD hosted Mr. Chinmay Ananda, a Financial Education expert, Business Storyteller, International Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, on November 4, 2023, focusing on enhancing communication skills. Mr. Ananda emphasized public speaking's importance, offering insights on overcoming stage fright and structuring effective speeches, including the significance of body language. Interactive workshops allowed attendees hands-on experience to build confidence in public speaking, body language, and facial expressions. A Q&A session by Mr. Ananda enriched the learning experience. The event was a resounding success, boosting participants' confidence in communication.

Invited talk by Mr. Srihari Gopinath

The interaction session with Mr. Srihari Gopinath, Senior Director of Marketing at HPE Aruba Networking, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Singapore & a distinguished alumnus, aimed to provide students with insights into future opportunities, artificial intelligence (AI), marketing trends, and his experiences, especially within Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), held on November 3, 2023.

The key discussion points of the talk are as follows Introduction: Srihari highlighted tech's role in enterprise. AI Impact: Discussion on AI's influence across industries. Marketing Trends: Insights into digital marketing strategies. Experience Share: Practical insights from 24 years in sales. HPE Strategies: Global strategies and digital marketing. Student Engagement: Active participation and career queries.