Career Development Cell of S.A. School of Management successfully organised a Campus Placement Drive on 7 October 2026
The Career Development Cell of S.A. School of Management successfully organised a Campus Placement Drive by SolarSquare Energy Pvt. Ltd. on 7 October 2026 for MBA students.
The placement drive commenced with an informative pre-talk session, during which students gained valuable insights into the renewable energy sector, industry trends, and emerging career opportunities. The session provided a platform for students to understand the professional expectations and skills required to succeed in the corporate environment.
Following the pre-talk session, one-on-one interviews were conducted, enabling students to showcase their academic knowledge, communication skills, aptitude, and professional potential. The interaction offered aspiring management professionals an opportunity to explore career prospects with a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector.
The initiative reflected the institution’s commitment to enhancing students’ employability and strengthening industry-academia collaboration. The college expressed its sincere gratitude to the SolarSquare Energy team for their valuable time, support, and contribution towards nurturing future management professionals.
The drive reinforced the institution’s vision of empowering careers and promoting a sustainable future.
School of Management of S. A. College of Arts & Science, in association with MMA, organized a workshop on “Corporate Grooming and Business Etiquette” on 30 October 2026
SASOM Workshop on Corporate Grooming and Business Etiquette
The MMA Students Chapter, School of Management of S. A. College of Arts & Science, in association with MMA, organized a workshop on “Corporate Grooming and Business Etiquette” on 30 October 2026 from 1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at LC3. The workshop aimed to equip students with essential grooming skills and professional etiquette required for a successful corporate career.
Ms. Ruxana Shariff, Makeup Trainer, Naturals, served as the Resource Person and conducted an engaging and informative session for the students. She highlighted the importance of personal grooming, professional appearance, appropriate workplace behaviour, and maintaining confidence in corporate environments. The session also provided students with practical insights into presenting themselves effectively during interviews, meetings, and other professional interactions.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who benefited from the practical guidance and professional tips shared during the session. The programme served as a valuable initiative in enhancing students’ employability skills and preparing them to confidently navigate the corporate workplace.
School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organised MMA Student Chapter Inauguration on 16.09.2026
The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organised MMA Student Chapter Inauguration by Mr.G.P.CAPT.Dr.R.Ventaraman, General Manager ,Madras Management Association on 16/09/2026 at 9.30am at LC3.
In his gracious address, Mr. G.P.CAPT.Dr.R.Ventaraman through this inauguration he provided students with an opportunity to understand the significance of professional management associations and their role in connecting academic learning with real-world business practices. The programme highlighted the importance of developing leadership qualities, communication skills, teamwork, and managerial abilities. It also encouraged us to actively participate in activities and events conducted by MMA and make use of opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.
His encouraging words resonated with the students, event motivated them to take an active role in the MMA Student Chapter and participation in future seminars, workshops, and other professional development activities. It marked the beginning of new opportunities for learning, collaboration, and personal growth. The programme left a positive impression and encouraged students to become more confident, responsible, and professionally prepared individuals.
School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science, hosted the NIPM Student Chapter Inauguration for the 2026–2028 batch on September 17, 2026
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NIPM Student Chapter Inauguration Held at SACAS Theatre
The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science, hosted the NIPM Student Chapter Inauguration for the 2026–2028 batch on September 17, 2026, at the SACAS Theatre. Dr.M.H.Raja, MD, Lead HR services Pvt.Ltd. Immediate Past National President, NIPM India Board Member, APFHRM. And Mr.S.Rajendran, Former southern regional vice-president, NIPM former head- HR, IR & EHS J.K.Tyres, Chennai plant.
In this inspiring session, they shared their professional experiences and explained that improvement or position doesn’t come over night. As students gained a better understanding of the role of HR professionals in organizations, the importance of employee relations, leadership, communication, teamwork, and the skills required to succeed in the corporate world. The programme motivated us to actively participate in future NIPM activities, enhance our professional skills, and prepare ourselves for the corporate world. It was a meaningful learning experience that strengthened our interest in management and professional development.
Their interactive discussion also provided students with insights into career opportunities in human resource management, the importance of developing professional skills, and the challenges faced by HR professionals in organizations as students enthusiastically asked question about.
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The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organised Embrace’26 session by Mr.B.Vijay Kumar, Asst Vice President IT BNP Paribas India Solutions on the topic, “Knowledge sharing session” on 17/09/2026 at 11.15am.
During the insightful session, he shared valuable insights into entrepreneurship, business development, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. He emphasized the importance of developing essential skills such as communication, leadership, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to succeed in the business world. He highlighted the significance of effective decision-making in identifying opportunities, solving business problems, and achieving organizational goals. He also explained the importance of risk management, encouraging us to understand potential risks, evaluate alternatives, and make informed decisions before starting or expanding a business.
His encouraging words made the session highly engaging and beneficial. It enhanced our knowledge of entrepreneurship and motivated students to develop their skills, think creatively, and explore business opportunities with confidence. Overall, the session provided valuable practical knowledge and encouraged them to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. Embrace’26 set as a perfect example for knowledge and motivation.
School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organises Embrace’26 Knowledge sharing session on 18.09.2026
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Session on 18.09.2026 by Mr.S.Sivakumar,CEO Capital market services Chennai & Singapore, on "MBA: A pathway to entrepreneurial success" as the Guest of Honour.
Mr.S.Sivakumar shared valuable insights about the importance of management education in developing entrepreneurial skills and achieving professional success. He explained how an MBA equips students with essential knowledge in business management, leadership, finance, marketing, and strategic planning. His professional experiences helped the students, connect classroom concepts with real-world business practices.
His motivational words provided students with valuable learning experience that broadened students understanding of entrepreneurship and the role of an MBA in business development. The session inspired students to pursue their ambitions with confidence, determination, and a positive mindset. Embrace'26 gives a great opportunity to learn new aspects.
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Dr. Jeofrelin C. Ines, Academic Leader at the University of Technology & Applied Sciences, Shinas, Oman, on "MBA Beyond the Degree: Think Globally, Lead Responsibly, Create Impact" as the Guest speaker in online mode.
In his inspiring address, Dr. Jeofrelin C. Ines emphasized that an MBA is not merely an academic qualification but a platform for developing leadership qualities, global perspectives, and responsible decision-making skills. He highlighted the importance of understanding global business trends, adapting to changing business environments, and developing the ability to lead diverse teams. The session also helped students understand the significance of ethical leadership, social responsibility, and creating a positive impact on society.
Through his valuable insights, he encouraged students to think beyond academic achievements and focus on continuous learning, personal growth, and responsible leadership. The session was a valuable learning experience that motivated students to enhance their managerial skills, develop a global mindset, and become responsible future leaders capable of making meaningful contributions to organizations and society.
S.A. School of Management organised an Industrial Visit on 18.09.2026
S.A. School of Management organised an Industrial Visit to MBM India Pvt. Ltd. on 18 September 2026, providing students with valuable practical exposure to manufacturing and business operations.
During the visit, students gained insights into the manufacturing process, from raw material handling and component preparation to assembly, quality inspection, finishing, packaging, and dispatch. They also observed key business functions such as production planning, inventory management, quality control, workplace safety, supply chain operations, and human resource practices.
Interactions with industry personnel helped students understand how management concepts learned in the classroom are applied in a real manufacturing environment. The visit offered an enriching learning experience and enhanced students’ understanding of operational efficiency, quality standards, manufacturing practices, and workplace processes.
Overall, the industrial visit successfully bridged the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry experience, giving students a practical perspective on the functioning of a manufacturing organisation.
School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organised MMA Student Chapter Inauguration on 16.09.2026
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Orientation programme Embrace’26 the Knowledge sharing session was handled Mr.Rajesh Swaminathan, Global hiring expert & Mentor on “Mindset shift-pivot with purpose”
In his inspiring address, Mr.Rajesh Swaminathan shared his personal experience about the miracles that happened in his life and how it made a mindset shift. He also quoted “Anything is worth doing, anything in the beginning” it should be with clarity,focus,concentration and discipline. Exposures through LinkedIn explained by him gave the students clarity to improvise their profile. He even talked about actors, Dhoni and Obama which made it even more interesting.
Through his diverse exposures from his acting career to podcast speaker, he inspired the students to be “Lifelong learner”. The session provided the students a different perspective on life and learning. The takeaways were so resourceful for the student’s growth and professional outlook.
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The second session on 15/09/26 was by Mr.Abbas Ali, Chief Mentor, on the topic “The AI-Augmented manager:Leading teams and Driving strategy”,
In his session, Mr.Abbas Ali introduced the students to tools like Claude, Canva, and WhatsApp Marketing by Watsberry, and explained how they can be used for content creation, communication, marketing, and business activities. It was very informative and useful, as students learned how AI and digital tools are becoming important in the modern business world. His explanation of TOFU, MOFU, and BOFU was especially interesting because it helped them understand how a customer moves from knowing about a product to finally making a purchase.
His real life examples made the marketing concepts easier to understand and connected the topics with real business situations. Overall, the session was interactive, practical, and interesting. It gave the students new knowledge about AI and digital marketing and helped them understand how these tools can be useful for them as future managers.
School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organises Embrace’26 Knowledge sharing session on 11.09.2026
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The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organises Embrace’26 Knowledge sharing session by Mr.Vinay Katariaya Associate Vice President, Barclays on Management Education and Making of Future Leaders on 11/09/2026 at 9.30am at LC3.
In his address, Mr.Vinay Katariya shared valuable insights into role of management education in shaping capable and future-ready professionals. He highlighted the importance of developing leadership qualities, critical thinking, adaptability, and a continuous learning mind-set to succeed in today’s dynamic corporate environment.
His practical perspective and professional experiences encouraged the students to look beyond academic learning and focus on building skills, values required to become effective leaders. The interaction provided the students with meaningful guidance as they embarked on their MBA journey.
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The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organises Embrace’26 Knowledge sharing session by Narendranath Upala, Chief Mentor, Narenn Edutech Consulting, Malaysia on 11/09/2026 at 11.15am at LC3.
In his valuable insights, Mr.Narendranath Upala made the session truly interesting by the way he connected classroom learning with real-life situations. He gave examples from business, CEO’s , cinema, IPL, and everyday life made the concepts relatable and showed our students that learning management is not limited to classroom- it’s everywhere around us.
His insights on confidence, communication, and the ability to handle different situations and people gave our students a completely different perspective on management education. The way he encouraged our students to think beyond textbooks and to learn from observing. The session provided the students the practical guidance and inspiring interaction with our students.
School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science, inaugurated the Orientation Programme “Embrace’26” for the MBA 2026–2028 batch on 10 September 2026
The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science, inaugurated the Orientation Programme “Embrace’26” for the MBA 2026–2028 batch on 10 September 2026 at the SACAS Theatre. Mr. Ravi Pratap Singh, Founder, Author, Mentor and TEDx Speaker; Co-founder, Learnnovators; and Mentor, IIM Ahmedabad, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
Addressing the students, Mr. Singh motivated them to begin their academic journey with confidence and positivity. He emphasised the importance of clarity in career goals and developing professional skills. Drawing from his experiences, he encouraged students to remain open to learning, avoid comparing themselves with others, and instead focus on self-improvement. He highlighted the values of belongingness, mutual support, and building a strong connection with the institution, faculty, seniors and peers. He also stressed that effective leadership begins with self-management. The interactive session was enthusiastically received by the students.
S.A. School of Management conducted workshop on 01.09.2026
A workshop on “The Power of Retail & Supply Chain Analytics” was conducted at S.A. School of Management, with Dr. P. Jakulin Divya Mary, Assistant Professor, NITTR, Chennai, as the resource person on 01.09.2026.
The session focused on the practical applications of analytics in retail and supply chain management. She explained the importance of data analytics in business and provided students with practical exposure using demo data. She demonstrated the use of Pivot Tables for analysing retail data and creating effective dashboards. Students were asked to analyse data and this helped students gain practical knowledge of analysing and interpreting retail data.
The resource person also introduced Tableau and demonstrated its use in creating interactive dashboards for supply chain analytics. She explained the supply chain process and highlighted the importance of data at different stages for effective decision-making. The concepts, roles, and responsibilities of a Data Analyst and Business Analyst were also discussed, along with the types of data required for analysis. The session helped students understand how raw data can be transformed into meaningful business insights through analytical tools and data visualization. Overall, the workshop was highly informative, interactive, and practical, providing students with valuable hands-on exposure to retail and supply chain analytics and enhancing their understanding of data-driven business decision-making.
