Department of Corporate Secretaryship, at S.A. College of Arts & Science conducted 'Student Knowledge Transformation Study Circle on 14.08.2025
Invest Smart from Campus: Study Circle Empowers Students with Wealth-Building Tips at SACAS On 14th August 2025, the Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association, under the Department of Corporate Secretaryship, at S.A. College of Arts & Science conducted 'Student Knowledge Transformation Study Circle #15' on the topic “Smart and Safe Investment Options for College Students: Building Wealth from Campus Days”. The session was held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Mr. Selvam L., NSS President (2024–2025) and a final-year B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship student, delivered a powerful and engaging presentation. With 102 students in attendance, the session focused on the benefits of early investing and how college students can begin their financial journey wisely.
He explained various investment options including RD, FD, PPF, SGB, mutual funds, index funds, gold ETFs, and stocks, categorising them by risk level. Mr. Selvam also introduced smart strategies like diversification, reinvestment, and incremental contributions. He warned students against unsafe schemes and stressed the need for a personal investment plan.
The session was insightful and inspiring, equipping students with the tools to start building wealth from their college days.
Department of Corporate Secretaryship at S.A. College of Arts & Science, hosted a mentorship session on 11.08.2025
Empowering Minds: Mentorship Session on Research Methods and Statistics at SACAS On 11th August 2025, the Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association, under the Department of Corporate Secretaryship at S.A. College of Arts & Science, hosted a mentorship session on “Research Methodology & Statistical Tools Used in Higher Education.” Held at the SACAS Auditorium, the session was led by Dr. S. Venkatesan, Assistant Professor with 22 years of experience.
With 121 students in attendance, the session explored key research concepts including data types, levels of measurement, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and tools like Chi-Square and Fisher’s Exact Test. Dr. Venkatesan clearly explained parametric vs non-parametric data and the importance of confidence intervals. Visual aids like scatter plots and box plots made complex ideas easier to grasp.The event was well-organized by the student leaders.
Department of Corporate Secretaryship hosted a mentorship session on 07.08.2025
Empowering Financial Excellence: Lean Six Sigma Mentorship at SACAS On August 7, 2025, the Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association, under the Department of Corporate Secretaryship, at S.A. College of Arts & Science hosted a mentorship session on “Lean Six Sigma for Financial Process Improvement” at the SACAS Auditorium. The session was led by Mr. Rajesh Kannan, B.E., MBA, Managing Partner of EETTAL FINSERV, with 20+ years of expertise in investments, mutual funds, and financial consultancy.
The session began with insights on India’s economic rise, projecting it as the third-largest economy by 2030, driven by the MSME and startup sectors. Mr. Kannan introduced Lean Six Sigma—a blend of Lean’s waste reduction and Six Sigma’s error control. He explained the DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) and its role in financial process improvements like fraud reduction, faster transactions, and better risk management. The event was attended by 110 students and coordinated by student secretaries and office bearers.
Department of Corporate Secretaryship organised the Student Knowledge Transformation Study Circle on 06.08.2025
The Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association under the aegis of the Department of Corporate Secretaryship organised the Student Knowledge Transformation Study Circle #12 on the topic “Financial Discipline for Future Needs”. The session was presented by Ms. S. Shai Preethi, Vice President of the Association, Ms. K. Abitha, Cultural Secretary of the Association, from III B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship. A total of 115 students attended the session.
The presentation was initiated with an introduction to financial discipline and highlighted its importance. The presenters stated the common future financial needs of an average individual such as marriage and family expenses, purchase of houses/properties, medical expenses, purchase of vehicles, retirements savings, etc. They highlighted the 50-30-20 rule, which depicts 50% of income should be dedicated to essential needs, 30% to personal wants and desires and 20% to savings and investments. They discussed the actions one must take to achieve financial discipline such as setting financial goals, budgeting, aversion of impulse purchases, payment of bills on time, keeping track of financial transactions, etc. They also provided saving tips mainly applicable for students such as using student discounts, invest in Recurring Deposits and SIPs, limiting online subscriptions, etc. At the end of the session, the students understood why financial discipline is essential in achieving long-term goals and gained guidelines on how to make thoughtful choices about spending, borrowing and investing.
Department of Corporate Secretaryship, organized a Mentorship Session on 05.08.2025
SACAS Hosts Mentorship Session on Labour Law Compliance in Manufacturing Sector On August 5, 2025, the Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association, under the Department of Corporate Secretaryship, organized a Mentorship Session on “Compliance with Labour Laws in Manufacturing Sector: Challenges and Opportunities” at the SACAS Auditorium, S.A. College of Arts & Science, Chennai. The session, held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., was led by Dr. B. Ezhilan, a practicing advocate at the Madras High Court, known for his legal expertise and impactful public speaking.
Dr. Ezhilan delivered a valuable and interactive presentation covering the evolution of the manufacturing sector, the definition of labour, and historical industrial revolutions. He explained causes of disputes between workers and management and outlined key procedures like strike, lay-off, and lockout. Important labour laws and landmark cases were discussed, including the Industrial Disputes Act, Workman Compensation Act, and more.A total of 106 students participated the event.
Department of Corporate Secretaryship organized a mentorship session on 30.07.2025
SACAS Hosts Mentorship Session on CA, CS, and CMA Career Pathways
The Department of Corporate Secretaryship at S.A. College of Arts & Science, Thiruverkadu, Chennai, organized a mentorship session titled *“Awareness of CA, CS, CMA Professional Association for Students”* on July 30, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the SACAS Auditorium.
The session featured Mrs. P. Sudarsana Sree, Assistant Manager in Corporate Governance at NTC Logistics India Pvt. Ltd., who delivered an insightful presentation on career opportunities in Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretaryship (CS), and Cost and Management Accounting (CMA).
Attended by 150 students, the session covered the roles, responsibilities, and salary prospects of professionals in these fields. Mrs. Sree emphasized their significance in financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. She also highlighted the exam structure, cost-effectiveness, and return on investment of these professional courses.
The interactive session inspired students to explore these valuable career options in the corporate world.
Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association and the Department of Corporate Secretaryship organised the Mentorship Session on 29.07.2025
The Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association and the Department of Corporate Secretaryship organised the Mentorship Session on “NEP 2020: A Student-Centric Approach to Learning”. The session was presented by Dr. Lt. G. Mahaveer he is Asst. professor in A. M. Jain college and Formerly NCC company commander with deep expertise in academic instruction and in corporate field, gave valuable insights on above topic. A total of 150 students attended the session. Lakshanya, Asst. Technical Secretary, Lincy, Asst. Social media secretary, compered the event. Varshini, delivered the welcome address for the event. Lavanya, Council Representative, delivered the chief guest introduction. Ishwariya, Asst. Student Director, delivered the vote of thanks.
Dr. Lt. G. Mahaveer delivered an interactive, thoughtful, and valuable presentation on the topic “NEP 2020: A Student-Centric Approach to Learning.” The session highlighted the flaws in the traditional education system, which has proven to be insufficient in adapting to changing environments. Significant changes were made in the years 1968, 1986, and most recently in 2020.India is a diverse country, so implementing changes in the education system takes time. Many graduates still struggle with basic communication skills, such as speaking and writing in proper English.
The New Education Policy (NEP 2020) has transformed the existing structure into a 5+3+3+4 system. The outdated model has been scrapped. The Indian government has planned to allocate 6% of the GDP to the education sector.
The revised educational stages are as follows:
Foundation stage: Up to 5 years of age (No exam will be conducted)
Preparatory stage: Ages 8 to 11 (No exam will be conducted)
Middle stage: Ages 11 to 14 (only objective type exam)
Secondary stage: Ages 14 to 18 (written exam)
Higher education: 3 to 4 years of graduation
The foundation stage will focus on learning in the mother tongue for better understanding. The middle stage will emphasize experiential learning and the inclusion of vocational courses. Looking ahead, the education system will be increasingly influenced and controlled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Those who learn to integrate AI into their fields will have a significant advantage. In conclusion, Dr. Mahaveer emphasized that “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
Department of Corporate Secretaryship inaugurated the Corporate Governance Professionals Association for the academic year 2025–2026 on 17.07.2025
Corporate Governance Association Inaugurated at SACAS for 2025–2026
The Department of Corporate Secretaryship at S.A. College of Arts & Science, Thiruverkadu, Chennai, inaugurated the Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association for the academic year 2025–2026 on July 17, 2025, at the SACAS Auditorium. The event began at 11:00 a.m. with “Tamizhthai Vaazthu” and the lighting of the “Kuthu Vilakku.”
Chief Guests Mr. K. Durairaj, Technical Manager – Mechanical Engineering, with 33 years of experience in team leadership, planning, and customer-oriented management, and Mr. S. Sivasankaran, Junior Works Manager – Mechanical Engineering, H.V.F (Ministry of Defence, Avadi), with 27 years of expertise in manufacturing transmission gearboxes for battle tanks, CNC-based machining, and productivity optimization, they were honoured by Dr. S. Ganapathy, Head of the Department.
Faculty members and alumni also shared insights and motivational experiences. The event concluded with the distribution of badges and appointment letters to the newly appointed student leaders, encouraging them to embrace leadership roles.
Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association and the Department of Corporate Secretaryship organised the Mentorship Session on 11.07.2025
The Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association and the Department of Corporate Secretaryship organised the Mentorship Session on “Navigating Career Opportunities after Bachelor of Commerce”. The session was presented by Ms. S. Roopavathi, Director of Sri Lakshmi Saraswathi Management Service PVT. LTD. (SLSMS), A veteran professional with deep expertise in academic instruction and executive management in corporate governance, gave valuable insights on above topic. A total of 200 students attended the session. Nandhini, Governor, and Janani, Treasurer, compered the event. Dhivya Darshini, President, delivered the welcome address for the event. Thennissai, General Secretary, delivered the chief guest introduction. Sri Aravind, Vice President, delivered the vote of thanks.
Ms S. Roopavathi, delivered an interactive, thoughtful and valuable presentation, which dealt with the advantages of taking up B.Com., namely B.Com. being a versatile educational foundation which enables B.Com. graduates to enter into various fields and positions. She discussed about the traditional career paths (such as Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Banker, etc), Professional career paths (such as Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)), emerging career fields (such as Data Analyst, Digital Marketing Specialist and Business Consultant), engaging in entrepreneurship, government and public sector jobs (UPSC, State PSCs, PO, Railway, SSC and other Government exams). She also touched upon the key skills required and skills that employers look for such as analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, technical proficiency, teamwork and leadership, adaptability and continuous learning, etc. She talked about the importance of mastering AI while not relying on it too much, constructing a resume, be stable in a company and not switch between companies.
Department of Corporate Secretaryship and The Corporate Governance Professionals' Association organised the Farewell’ 25 on 13.03.2025
The Department of Corporate Secretaryship and The Corporate Governance Professionals' Association organised the Farewell’ 25 for the third year students. The session commenced at 1:00 p.m., bringing together students and faculty for a memorable send-off. The event featured heartfelt speeches, nostalgic reflections, and moments of appreciation, making it a fitting tribute to the graduating class.
A special AV was prepared by the 1st and 2nd year students which was screened during the farewell session. The AV was dedicated to the 3rd year students, highlighting their journey, achievements, and memorable moments over the years. It featured heartfelt messages from professors, juniors, and friends, expressing gratitude and best wishes for their future endeavour.
The 2nd year students, Megavanan, Karthikeyan G and Hemanth JK captivated the audience with their hype and electrical dance performance. Dhivya Darshini and Abhitha from 2nd year and Janani from 1st year sang heartwarming songs that enlightened the atmosphere with their soulful melodies. The 2nd year boys created a compilation of memes dedicated to the 3rd year seniors and the faculty members, sparking laughs and giggles across the gathering.
The 3rd year students and faculty members exchanged heartfelt words, making the farewell an emotionally charged and unforgettable experience.
Several entertaining games were conducted, adding an element of fun and excitement to the event. The games were designed to engage both students and faculty, fostering a lively and interactive atmosphere.
