HARVEST '09

FMS MBA (MS) presents Harvest ' 09.

Human Resources might appear to be the ‘logical’ area of implementing cost-cutting measures in these troubled times of a global meltdown. Various companies have initiated mass layoffs and stringent employee appraisal systems as a reaction to the worldwide financial crisis.

We, at FMS MBA (MS), however, believe that HR as a department has a major role to play in the road to recovery. Yes, they might need to evolve and adapt to deal with this crisis situation, even to the extent of major policy changes. But still, they will be in the thick of things to come if there is to be any hope of a recovery.

Hence, with Harvest ’09, the Annual HR Conclave of FMS MBA (MS), we pitch together the industry experts and the management students onto the same platform to discuss various pertinent issues on HR policies like:

To what extent does a business plan include a people strategy?
What is the role of HRM in the current scenario?
Are recruitment policies of organizations static or dynamic?
The war for talent in a tough job market: The role of ‘poaching’ and many more.

Distinguished personalities from the world of HR are expected to grace the event, which include:

Dr. Mala Sinha, Faculty of Management Studies (Keynote Address)

Mr. Sebi Chacko, Head Human resource, South Asia, Thomson Reuters
Mr. Ashu Malhotra, Head Human resource India, Alcatel Lucent
Ms. Vijaya G., Head HR Corporate, Fortis Healthcare Limited
Mr. Abhay Kapoor, GM Human resource, Ranbaxy laboratories Ltd., India
Mr. Ashish Anand, Sr. Vice President, Religare Enterprises Ltd.

The event is sure to discuss and dissect all the concerns around HR policies across the globe. It promises to be an enlightening experience for one and all. Be There!!

The event is to be held on 20th September, from 2.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

ConneXion '09

For the adventurous few who are not afraid to venture into the unknown, FMS MBA (MS) presents ConneXion ’09, an initiative by the Entrepreneurship Cell at FMS, South Campus in association with NEN. ConneXion ‘09 is an event aimed to provide a platform to the budding entrepreneurs to gain an insight into the exciting and challenging journey of a startup. It gives students an opportunity to gain a real-life experience of working in a startup, understand the potential risks as well as potential benefits of entrepreneurship as a career path.

The pre-event structure involves companies sharing the projects that they would like to offer to the students, followed by students applying for them by sending in their resumes. The projects may be related to client work, problem areas in company’s sales or operations, or market feedback on company’s products/services. During the event, the companies will visit the Campus, give presentations about their core area of business and the projects on offer for the students, and select interested students through interviews. These students will then work closely with the company for a specified duration.

We hope that Connexion ’09 will bring out the best abilities of potential entrepreneurs, nurture them, and aid them in their growth. As a country, entrepreneurs and people who can carve out their own niche are a huge asset to bank upon. Connexion ‘09 is one small step towards that shining goal.

FINANZA '09 : An Introduction (Video)

FINANZA '09

FINANZA '09 is the Annual Finance Conclave of Faculty of Management Studies, MBA (MS) Program.

Finanza, being a Finance event, deals with the one issue on the top of the mind for each and every person around, be it businessmen, industrialists, management gurus, academicians or students : The Global Meltdown. Everyone has their own opinions and perspectives on the financial crisis which has ripped through economies worldwide and caused large scale destruction.

We, at FMS, are no different. But we decide to take up a new approach about it. We talk about the solution instead of the problem. Instead of reclining on our couches, allowing the world to go its own way, we aim to actively decide what is to be done. We pursure the elusive road to recovery, and strive to develop an entire roadmap detailing the paths to recovery from the crisis.

Towards this endeavor, we pitch eminent personalities from both the industry and the academia on the same platform as curious and enthusiastic management students. A glance at the list of speakers will convince one and all that the event is going to be one exciting, enlightening and enriching experience.

Prof. Madhu Vij, Keynote Speaker, FMS
Mr. Atul Kumar Rai, CEO and MD, IFCI Ltd.
Mr. Subhomoy Bhattarjee, Deputy Executive Editor, Financial Express
Mr. Navneet Munot, Chief Investments Officer, SBI MF
Mr. Naveen Gupta, Head ,Private Banking Treasury, Standard Chartered Bank
Mr. Anup Kapadia, Director, NM Rothschild
Mr. Sachin Gupta, Business Head, CRISIL Ratings
Mr. Gyan Mohan, Exec VP, Head IB, IDBI Capital
Mr. Rajesh Parthasarthy, Vice President, Calyon Bank
Mr. Varun Gupta, MD, American Appraisal
Mr. Shailesh Singh, Director Investments, 2i Capital
Mr. Manasvi Srivastav, Senior Vice President, BMR Advisors Pvt Ltd

So, get ready for an event which is sure to set the tone for the road to recovery ahead.

Finanza 2009 is to be held on 13th September from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Event Theme : Managing Economic Recovery

Event Venue : FMS Auditorium, Faculty of Management Studies,
University of Delhi, South Campus

MARKIBRAND '09

The first event in a series of many more to come, was Markibrand 2009 - our Annual Marketing Conclave, held on 5th September ‘09. An initiative of the students of the MBA – Management of Services programme at FMS, University of Delhi, the conclave provided thoughtful insights into contemporary branding issues through the participation of Business Leaders, Academicians and Eminent Management Thinkers.

The theme for the conclave this year was “R.I.P. Brand Loyalty: In search of resurrection”.

The event saw the who's who of the marketing industry, featuring speakers like :

• Keynote Speaker : Dr. H.V Verma, Professor, FMS, Delhi
• Mr. Tarun Puri, MD & GM, Nike India
• Mr. Anupam Vohra, MD, Kellogg’s India
• Ms. Manmeet Vohra, Director – Marketing, TAG Heuer
• Mr. Punit Modhgil, Director – Enterprise Marketing, Microsoft
• Mr. Manishi Sanyal, GM – India, LVMH Watch & Jewelry
• Mr. Prakash Dharmarajan, President, Ogilvy & Mather
• Mr Prakash Bagri, Director – Marketing (South Asia), Intel
• Mr M S Gadhok, Category Head, Ready to Eat Foods, ITC
• Mr. Rajiev Grover, Director – Mobility & Consumer Marketing, Hewlett Packard

Everyone who attended the sessions came out with tangible take-aways in the form of knowledge and insights in the field of marketing. Overall, the event was a resounding success and set the tone for all the events to come.

Life @ FMS MBA MS

This blog is intended to keep everyone updated about all the happenings at FMS MBA (MS). You will find news on everything happening here at Faculty of Management Studies, South Campus.

The blog will feature details of all the annual conclaves of different societies which are regularly organized at the campus. The blog will also cover all the Guest Lectures being conducted time-to-time at our college.

So, to know what's happening at FMS MBA (MS), keep visiting this blog.

Cheers!