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We are delighted to welcome you to IFMR GSB at Krea University!
IFMR GSB is a different kind of B-School, where we aid high potential individuals in navigating the fast-changing world and creating a positive impact. While managing the evolving complexity of business and society, these high potential individuals move on to flourish as successful professionals and effective business leaders.
Before you officially begin your journey, interact, learn, and familiarise yourself with the people who make things happen at Krea. We have lined up a stellar group of speakers to kick start your B-School journey and have included sessions to equip you with all the necessary information.
Your one-of-a-kind management journey begins NOW.
Guests at Prarambh 2021
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Day 01 (01 July 2021)
We have planned an eventful inaugural day for you! Read to interact and feel inspired? Interact with Krea’s thought leaders, faculty, and Chief Guest Mr TT Srinivasaraghavan (Former MD, Sundaram Finance).
Day 02 (02 July 2021)
A day packed with information, know more about the institute, academic areas, student life, and lots more, followed by the day’s highlight – an exclusive interaction with Chandramouliswaran V, Sr. Director, Global Financial Crimes and Customer Protection & Chennai Centre Head, PayPal
Day 03 (03 July 2021)
The final day of Prarambh 2021 includes an insightful interaction with Prof V Anantha Nageswaran (Member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, former Dean of IFMR GSB, and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Krea).
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A Peek into Life at IFMR GSB
schedule // Prarambh
Day 01
Day 02
Day 03
Day 01
| From | To | July 1, 2021 (Thursday) | |
| 8:30 | 8:45 | Registration | |
| 8:45 | 9:00 | Student Check-in | |
| 9:00 | 10:30 | Inauguration | 09:00-09:02: Virtual Lighting of Lamp 09:02-09:05: Welcome Address by Prof Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay Chair, Faculty Committee for Student Life at IFMR GSB 09:05-09:15: Opening Remarks by Prof Shobha Das Dean of IFMR GSB 09:15-09:25: Address by Dr Sunder Ramaswamy – Founding Vice Chancellor of Krea University 09:25-09:35: Address by Dr Mahesh Rangarajan – Vice Chancellor Designate of Krea University 09:35 – 9.45: Address by Mr Ramkumar Ramamoorthy – Pro Vice Chancellor for Professional Learning 09:45-10:25: Chief Guest Address – Mr. T T Srinivasaraghavan, Former MD, Sundaram Finance 10:25-10:30: Vote of Thanks by Prof Sathya Saminadan Co-Coordinator, Prarambh Team 2021 |
| 10:30 | 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 | 11:15 | Virtual Campus Tour | Gp. Capt. P Ramesh (Retd). Chief Administrative Officer |
| 11:15 | 11:45 | Overview of MBA Programme: Academic Guidelines | Prof Suresh Venkataraman MBA Programme Chair |
| 11:45 | 12:15 | Overview of MBA Programme: Administrative Guidelines | Ms Janaki Ramachandaram Director, Academic Administration |
| 12:15 | 12:45 | Office of Examination | Prof Vijayalakshmi Balasubramanian |
| 12:45 | 13:00 | IFMR GSB Professional Course Scholarships | Prof Lakshmi Padmakumari Prof Vinod Kumar |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | Panel Discussion & Q/A | Student Council |
| 14:30 | 15:15 | Interactive Session 1 – Online classes at IFMR GSB | Student Volunteers |
| 15:15 | 15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30 | 17:00 | Icebreaker activities, Team activities through virtual gaming by Dissha Consultants | |
Day 02
| From | To | July 2, 2021 (Friday) | |
| 9:00 | 9:30 | Coping with the Pandemic | Prof Shobha Das Dean – IFMR GSB |
| 9:30 | 11:00 | Meet the Faculty | Brief presentation by the Area Chair followed by Q&A |
| 11:00 | 11:15 | Break | |
| 11:15 | 11:35 | IT Services | Mr Mahesh Kumar Rajaram |
| 11:35 | 13:00 | Introduction to the CnC’s | Student Council |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | Interactive Session 2 – Informal SIP Interactions | Student Volunteers |
| 14:30 | 15:30 | Guest Lecture by an Industry Leader Speaker: Mr V Chandramouliswaran, Sr. Director, Global Financial Crimes and Customer Protection & Chennai Centre Head, PayPal Topic: Imperatives of Management Education | |
| 15:30 | 15:45 | Break | |
| 15:45 | 17:15 | Bonding exercises and Grand Finale by Dissha Consultants | |
Day 03
| From | To | July 3, 2021 (Saturday) | |
| 9:00 | 10:00 | Placement Hour | Prof Nagarani Chair, Placements |
| 10:00 | 10:30 | Library Services | Dr Janakiraman Amirthalingam Librarian |
| 10:30 | 10:45 | IFMR GSB Student Life | Dr Priyanka Sharma Khanduja Assistant Director – Student Life |
| 10:45 | 11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00 | 12:30 | Meet your Alumni | Moderated by Prof Lakshmi Kumar Chair, Alumni and External Relation, IFMR GSB · Nikita Bhakta – HR (Intra/Entre)preneur, Edumatrix Consultants · Paras Malhotra – Associate Director – Product Management, IHS Markit · Ramprasad B – Anti-Financial Crime specialist, HCL Technologies Ltd · Subhadeep Chakraborty – Associate Consultant – BFSI division, Wipro Limited · Venkat Raman – Analyst/Consultant – Risk Management, Barclays · Vidya Venkatrramani – Sr. Analyst – R& D Supply chain, Michelin Tyres (Pune) |
| 12:30 | 13:00 | POLICIES: Gender Sensitization POSH Internal Compliance Grievance Redressal | Ms Chethana V |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | Academic Leader Talk Prof V Anantha Nageswaran, Distinguished Visiting Professor, IFMR GSB Topic: What India offers and what India needs from IFMR GSB students? | |
| 15:00 | 15:20 | Mentorship Programme (Vistaar) | Prof Vijayalakshmi Balasubramanian Prof Venkateswaran A |
| 15:20 | 15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30 | 17:00 | Case Method of Learning in Management | Prof R Sathyanarayanan |