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SIMScript A Quarterly Newsletter from SIMS

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SANKARAINSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC, An ISO 9001-2008 Certified Institution

Affiliated to Bharathiar University and Approved by AICTE, New Delhi

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About SIMS

Since its inception in 2000, Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS) has been one of the finest

B-Schools in South India , providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students. At

SIMS, we adapt innovative teaching pedagogy and excellent training opportunities for overall development.

SIMS transforms its MBA students into leaders representing India on the global map. SIMS-MBA is a

fun-filled, integrative and intellectually stimulating experience. Students will assimilate profound knowledgein the functional areas such as HR, Finance, Marketing and Systems and this will aid students to acquire

plethora of Management Skills and essential capabilities in managing people and implementing effective

decisions in the highly competitive world. SIMS sole aim is to achieve the excellence in management

education, with high quality deliverable and competency based education to the younger generation

preparing them to face any given challenge in their day-to-day life.

MissionTo Motivate, Contribute and elevate every student at SIMS to be an invaluable asset to their parents, our

nation and in all their pursuits of their personal life career and to emulate as great example for future genera-tions. So as to metamorphosis into living legacies.

VisionDeveloping quality citizens with a strong character, duty, dedication and discipline and to revive the traditional

heritage of our holy land in the various Spiritual, Cultural, Educational and Technical areas, by which we want

to be the Best Management Educational Institution in Coimbatore

Quality Policy

Sankara Institute of Management Science a learner oriented Educational Institution, is committed toprovide quality higher education and strive continuously for the growth of the students and derive satisfaction

in pursuit of their knowledge and aspired goals.

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Content

From the

Secretary’s desk

Dear Reader,

Greetings!

It gives me immense pleasure to share with you the

quarterly newsletter of SIMS. The publication of this

newsletter titled “SIMScript” would go a long way in

highlighting the multifarious activities and

achievements at our campus. I am fully confident

that the department will march ahead and add more

achievements and accolades in the years to come.

My best wishes to the Head of the Department, Staff

and Students for doing a commendable task.

Wishing the very best!!

Best Regards

Shri.T.P.Ramachandran

Secretary

Sankara Educational Institutions

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Secretary’s desk

Joint Secretary’s

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Editorial board

About SIMS

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Editorial

Chief Editor

Prof.L.Gandhi

Head of the Department

Sankara Institute of Management Science

EditorsProf.K.Thirugnana Sambanthan

Prof.K.P.Radhika


Joint Secretary’s

message

Greetings from SIMS!

Quality is never an accident but the consequence of

hard work and continuous process. Yes, one such

success step of SIMS is the release of this quarterly

newsletter SIMScript that attempts to highlight the

achievements and activities carried out in different

spheres by the department. The second edition of

SIMScript will be a value addition acting as a ready

reckoner of events and activities at our campus. I

would like to send my best wishes to the Head of the

Department, Faculty and Students for showing

commendable performance in worthwhile endeavours

both academic and non-academic.

Wishing great success ahead!!

Best Regards

Smt.Sandhya Ramachandran

Joint SecretarySankara Educational Institutions


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Designer

Prof.S.Nithyanandh


Greetings from SIMS!

Welcome to the first volume of the second edition of

SIMScript, the Quarterly newsletter of SIMS. The

editorial committee and the student contributors have

expressed great zeal in producing such a varied and

interesting publication. This newsletter highlights andbrings out the diversity and showcases the talents and

creativity of our SIMS students and faculty members.

Our sincere thanks to the team, whose hard work and

enthusiasm has made it possible to record and cherish

all the dynamic efforts, activities and laurels of our

students and faculty in large.

Have a pleasant reading!!

Best Regards

Prof.L.Gandhi

Head of the Department


we prepare

you for

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Activities @ SIMS


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On 31st July 2015 Bhoomi Madha Day was celebrated in a grandeur manner, when the students of Sankara

Polytechnic (SPC), Sankara Arts and Science (SANSAC) and Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS)

observed ten minutes silence with power and electronic gadgets off and by not touching the ground with foot duringthis time. They also formed a human chain with placards to raise awareness on preserving the mother earth. The

day was dedicated to our former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and in his memory 84 saplings were planted

within the institution campus. Mr. P.R. Natarajan, Retd. Superintendent Engineer, TNEB sponsored the saplings

and oriented the students on the need to preserve earth and make it a livable planet for the future generations.

Swami Rabhya from Isha Yoga Centre highlighted the importance of Tree Plantation with short stories among the

students. The students of SANSAC and SPC also depicted “Go Green” and “APJ” in a formation as a tribute to

mother earth and Dr. Kalam.

Bhoomi Madha Day

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Activities @ SIMS

Sankara Institute of Management Science, Coimbatore organized the first series of industry oriented guest

lecture for its students in the name of Get Invigorated on 4/08/2015. Mr. K. Bhupesh, Assistant General

Manager, Talent Acquisition, Suguna Foods Ltd was the speaker who addressed the students on “Corporate

Expectations and Leadership Skills”.

Get Invigorated II was organized on 12/08/2015 on the title “Forex, indices and commodities”. Mr. Samsingh

Rajkumar and Mr. Rajesh, Sernior Financial Analysts addressed the students on the basics of trading in

forex, commodities and indices. They gave an overview of how the capital market trading happens and the

scope for career growth for MBA graduates.

Get Invigorated III on 17/09/2015 when Mr. Aswin Murali, Manager, Growth Office, at Indofil IndustriesLimited, Mumbai addressed the students on “The Extra Mile”. Mr. Aswin gave an inspiring talk by narrating

his own experiences at IIM-Kashipur as a student to elaborate on the extra mile that was needed in today’s

competitive world to stand on top and win the corporate life.

Mr. Harish, Synergy Business School delivered talk for Get Invigorated IV on 23/09/2015 on the title “Project

Management” to the MBA students.. Mr. Harish spelled out the importance of planning and time management

in success of project and chalked out the various elements required for a successful project completion.

SIMS organized the Get Invigorated V on 25/09/2015 when Mr. Venugopal, BSE spoke on “Capital Market

Awareness” at the Elite Hall, SIMS block from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Mr. Venugopal gave an orientationon the fundamentals of capital market operations. He elaborately explained the concepts of stock market

and trading terminologies, do’s and don’ts for successful investors.

The Get Invigorated VI on the topic “Bird’s Eye View of Indian Economy” was organized on 30/09/2015 when

Mrs. S. Saraswathi, Renowed Scholar of Economics gave an inspiring talk on the various elements of the

Indian Economy.

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Activities @ SIMS

Sankara Institute of Management Science, Coimbatore organized Entrepreneurship Development Week

from 17th August to 21st August 2015 with the vision and mission of motivating the energetic students as

job providers than job seekers. Dr. R. Venkatapathy, Director, Bharathiar School of Management andEntrepreneurial Development, Bharathiar University Coimbatore inaugurated the ED Cell and delivered the

inaugural address. Mrs. B. Kayalvizhi, Assistant Director (Food) from MSME, Coimbatore branch addressed

on financial schemes, Grants, Subsidy and other assistance provided by various institutions such as SIDBI,

NABARD, MSME, NSIC, TIIC, NEEDS, and UYEGP etc. Mr. C. K Arivazhagan, a Certified Professional

Trainer provided practical training session on “Behavioural modification for upcoming entrepreneurs”.

Mrs. Rachel Prem, Founder, Point Perfect Solutions, Coimbatore delivered her address to the budding

entrepreneurs by sharing her own business success story and the problems she faced in setting up an IT

enabled Service Company. Mr. V. Devaraj, Auditor and Management Consultant, presented an overview of

financial Management, Costing and accounting aspects related to business units. In addition to the special

lecture, a business plan contest was also organized in the morning of 20th August 2015, at the department

level to bring out the creativity and entrepreneurial talents of students and the winners were given cash

award of Rs.1,000/- and Rs.5,00/- for I and II prizes respectively.

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Activities @ SIMS

SIMS organized marketing fest on 19th August 2015. The students were grouped as ten members and

each group invested Rs. 1000 and exhibited their marketing skills by display of various products in their

stalls like games like ball game, fishing etc, T-shirts, snacks, juices, Ring throw, juice shop, halwa shop, juice shop and shake shop. A marketing quiz on logo and brand ambassadors were conducted for the

teams. The winners and runners up of the events were awarded. Prof. L. Gandhi, Head of the Department

and Dean Dr. Murugesan appreciated the zeal of the students and distributed the certificates.

SIMS Marketing Fest

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Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS) commenced the 15th batch of MBA program with agrand inauguration on 24.08.2015 from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. at the Elite Hall, SIMS block. The

inaugural was honoured by Mr. Mahendra Ramdass, Managing Director, Mahendra Pumps, Coimbatore

as the chief guest of the day. Miss Nithya Ramachandran, Deputy Joint Secretary, Sankara Educational

Institutions presided over the inaugural session.

Dr. S. Natarajan, Principal, SANSAC and Dr P. Murugesan, Dean – Academics felicitated the gathering.

Prof. L. Gandhi, Head of the Department, SIMS welcomed the gathering and Prof. K.P. Radhika

proposed the vote of thanks.

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Activities @ SIMS

The freshers of SIMS were given a bridge course to enable easy transition from their undergraduate

levels. In this regard, the O-week was facilitated with series of events that gave them a platform to

understand the system at SIMS and thereof adapt to the corporate culture.

Orientation Week @ SIMS

Date Session and resource person Nature of event

25.08.2015Dr. R. Senthil Kumar

Adigrat University

Guest lecture on Opportunities for

Management Students

25.08.2015Dr.R. Chandrasekar

Aegis Global Academy Guest Lecture on “Why MBA”

25.08.2015 Onam and freshers day Juniors and senior students interaction

with cultural fest and onam celebrations

26.08.2015 Dr. S. Sridharan, BSMED

Guest Lecture on Manager in the Making

26.08.2015Mr Manav Mehta

Young Entrepreneur Guest lecture on Skill sets for MBAs

26.08.2015 Treasure Hunt Sports event to inculcate team building

27.08.2015 Sports DaySport activities like throw ball, cricket toensure sports enthusiasm.

31.08.2015 ZumbaAerobic dance to stress importance of

fitness in quality of life

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Activities @ SIMS

The students of SIMS expressed their gratitude to the faculty of SIMS by observing Teacher’s day in a

grandeur manner on September 7th 2015. The students had many cultural events to rejuvenate the

faculty like dance, music, skit etc. Miss. Dharani, II MBA welcomed the gathering and Mr. Azhar, II MBAproposed the vote of thanks.

Teachers Day Celebration

The first year MBA students were exposed to an outbound training program organised in association

with Leap Academy, Coimbatore. The students were divided into two batches of 45 students and the

outbound training took place in Mathampalayam camp site of Leap Academy, Karamadai.

Mr. Premnath and his team including Commander Velu and Miss. Neelima had organized series of

activities for the students. The outbound training program was organised for a period of 5 days from

7th September to 11th September 2015 for the two batches. Various games were organised to induce

the thought process skills, leadership skills and team building activities.

Outbound Training at SIMS for Freshers

A grand new classroom for the I MBA students was inaugurated on September 11th 2015 by Deputy

Joint Secretary Miss. Nithya Ramachandran. The new classroom has state of art infrastructure withac classroom, smart furniture, wifi enabled, projectors and TV.

New Classroom Inauguration

Students of II year MBA were taken on an industrial visit

to Sangeetha Textiles, Annur on September 11th 2015.

The students learned the process of spinning to packing

of threads.

Prof. Balakrishnan and Dr. S. Gowri accompanied the

students.

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Activities @ SIMS

SIMS organized a two day Faculty Development Program on Research Fundamentals and Data

Analytics on 14th and 15th Sept 2015 at the Elite Hall of SIMS block. 40 participants, which

included teaching faculty, research scholars and corporate delegates from across Tamil Nadu,

participated in the FDP. The program was inaugurated in the forenoon of 14th September by

Dr. Rangalwar Srinivasan, Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Adigrat University, Ethiopia. Dr. K. Senthilkumar, Professor, College of Business and Economics,

Adigrat University, Ethiopia presented an overview of doing research. Dr. M.V. Subha, Associate

Professor, Department of Management Studies, Anna University Regional Centre, Coimbatore

discussed on the topic “Multivariate Data Analysis – Techniques and Tools”. Dr. Subha oriented on

the judgement to be based for the usage of multivariate data analysis techniques in research based

on various parameters. Dr. Mary Metilda, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies,

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore gave hands on training along with adequate

theoretical content on Chisquare, one way ANOVA and regression using SPSS. Prof. L. Gandhi,

Head of the Department, SIMS welcomed the gathering and Prof. K.P. Radhika, SIMS proposed the

vote of thanks.

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Activities @ SIMS

SIMS organized a faculty development program for the faculty of SIMS on the topic “Personal Growth

for Positive Living” on 23rd September 2015. Mr. Suresh Joseph, Trainer NLP, gave a stress buster

training with varied activities and thought provoking videos that rejuvenated the faculty towardspersonal growth for positive living.

Personal Growth for Positive Living

The students were given a stress buster session at SIMS on 21.9.2015, when Prof. Shiny organized

an icebreaking session on questions that stimulated nostalgia among the students. The students

enjoyed the session and were rejuvenated.

Stress Buster for Students

Sankara Institute of Management Science organized the South West day for the MBA students on

29.09.2015. The students dressed in the attire that was part of the culture of South and Western

part. Prof. Thirugnana Sambanthan facilitated the debate among the students on “the best culture

suitable” for India.

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