Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.

Each year, the CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Commerce and Management Association strives to provide vibrant avenues for students to shape their future by enriching knowledge, enhancing competence, imparting life skills and internalizing values through a plethora of competitions living up to its vision of ‘Compete, Collaborate and Create’.
The association organizes different activities every Wednesday and Friday. Events exclusively in the areas of Entrepreneurship Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Quiz and Best Manager are conducted. Preliminary rounds are held at the class level following which the best teams are selected for the semi-finals and finals, which happen on stage in front of a massive audience.

IGNITE is an intra departmental fest organized by the Commerce and Management Association CMA comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The undergraduate B Com and BBA students are divided into clusters where they will compete in business, financial and management events for the best group. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals. The event also created the right platform for new undergraduate entrants to showcase their talent in various activities.The Commerce and Management Association conducted an Intra Cultural and Literary Fest for B Com and BBA undergraduate students comprising various events like Mime, Dance, singing, Trash art etc. a platform to express the creative and talented side of the students. It was an inter class competition with the prize for the best class and best performer. The two-day event saw a lot of active participation of nearly 182 commerce and management undergraduate students across multiple verticals where a lot of talent was show cased.

Workshops/Guest Lecture/Conference

Mr. Dr Dinesh Babu R, Managing Director, Brainswig Pvt. Ltd, Chennai conducted a workshop on 'Business Analytics With R Language - An Application Oriented Training’ at Central Block, Computer Lab from 2.30 PM to 7.00 PM which was organized by the Commerce and Management Department, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The workshop had more than 50 participants comprising of student and faculty members from the commerce department that gave them an insight into using various programming tools for Analytics.

The department has conducted various webinars related to upcoming fields in Commerce and Management to provide information to students and faculty on relevant topics. A webinar was conducted on How SEBI Regulates the Securities Markets by Mr PK Nagpal, Executive Director, SEBI and on "GST and its recent developments"by Mr. Mihir who is an expert in the field of Indirect Tax Laws.

The department is very keen on inviting industrial experts to deliver lectures for students in the area of expertise to have an industry connect.
A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019 in the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa by Mr. Shashank Lalwani for BCOM (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS) and BBA (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) students.The interactive session commenced with the introduction to Data and Business wherein the students were asked the basic definition of “Business”, which according to him is nothing but applying common sense. In the next few hours, the guest had grabbed the attention of the students by conveying the innovative opportunities that are available right before them in today’s world.He had also explained about the purchase behavior in any online retail shop andanalysing the customer profile
Dr. Azarudheen S from Department of Statistics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru gave a lecture on 12th October 2019 on probability, its distribution and real-life applications. It was attended by BBA students in the Central Block, CHRIST, Lavasa. At the outset Dr. Azarudheen explained various types of analytics in great detail. He was mindful enough to keep the concept simple so that it was clearly understood by young BBA students. Next he moved on to throw light upon the usage of probability in business world. The concept was quite interesting as it catered to the present day trend in the volatile world of business.

- A guest lecture was organized on 13th November 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa by Ms Sinthuja Martin about the importance of soft skills and a short training session on soft skills was also conducted for BBA and B Com students. The entire training session on soft skills dealt with a wide variety of topics such as vocal and verbal communication with specific reference to corporate communication. She asserted that the most appropriate body language for leadership can have an indelible impact on the customers. Ms Sinthuja briefly discussed matters pertaining to interview skills, time management, customer relations management, stress management, presentation and motivational skills, positive thinking and customer handling along with communication skills. In all it was a very fruitful session and the students found it quite informative and interactive.

R PROGRAMMING’20 A two-day National Conference on Application of Analytics in Business Re-engineering was organized by the Department of Commerce and Management Studies on 6th March 2020 and 7th March 2020 at Central Block, CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. The conference aimed at integrating analytics into the business world. The sole objectives of the conference were to offer an insightful review of tools and techniques related to business analytics and business intelligence among academicians and practitioners. These business applications will help recreate and reengineer business for optimum results. It also aimed to provide a platform for distinguished academicians, practitioners and researchers from around the world by facilitating dissemination of knowledge on business analytics, big data and business intelligence. After the formal function an array of panellists from diverse fields took part in a high level panel discussion on `'Analytics Landscape - 2025’ at Central Block, Auditorium from 11.50 AM to 1.30 PM. The Moderator was Dr Geetha M Rajaram, Principal, Global Institute of Management Science, Bengaluru. The well-coordinated venture by Department of Commerce and Management Studies saw participation on a large scale. The conference was attended by educationists, academicians, faculty members, research scholars, post-doctoral / doctorate/ graduates, industry managers, administrators, business professionals, practitioners or consultants. It provided a platform to a wide spectrum of people to showcase knowledge in areas of interest. They also got a chance to network and interact with scholars from industry and academics. The added benefit included hands-on experience on analytics by eminent practitioners from the industry and above all an opportunity to publish research work in Scopus Indexed Journal.

    WEBINARS
    A guest lecture was organized on "Application of analytics in various fields and the job opportunities in analytics" on 18th October 2019
    NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS ON BUSINESS REENGINEERING 2020

ADMISSIONS FOR BBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS IS OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

The Christ University School of Business and Management Association works diligently each year to offer students exciting opportunities to shape their futures by enhancing knowledge, boosting competence, teaching life skills, and instilling values through a variety of competitions that live up to its vision of "Compete, Collaborate, and Create."
Every Friday, the association hosts a variety of events. Events are held specifically in the fields of marketing, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship development, Strategic Management and Public Relation, Analytics. The top teams are chosen for the semi-finals and finals, which take place on stage in front of a large crowd, after preliminary rounds.
IGNITE is an intradepartmental management fest that is organised exclusively for the first-year students of the School of Business and Management comprising of various events like Best Manager, Best Management Team, Debate, HR, Finance, Marketing, Business Plan and Business Quiz. The tagline representing the fest is “Kindle the Festing Spirit” - which also speaks for the intentions of this event; to challenge the young minds and introduce them to the culture of events and festing. The result of this will be a heightened ability to brainstorm and come up with fresh, authentic ideas paired with much-needed techniques. The event also provided the ideal stage for freshmen undergraduate applicants to demonstrate their talent in a variety of activities.
INSPIRA was an inter-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). Students from colleges and universities across the country competed for the title of the undefeated paladins in a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ managerial abilities were put to test in an assortment of perplexing events and challenges of a conflicting reality in an unknown realm. Where the destructible scenarios demanded immediate attention, participants had to devise solutions that meet out-of-the-world concerns. 
The day started with an enthusiastic participation of students, from colleges across India. We saw the Best of Managers and their teams fight against the pressure of being pitted against the clock. We saw the rise and fall of stocks and how future traders plan on handling the news. We saw pitches being delivered in elevators and products being ideated for a better tomorrow. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
All in all, the participants, organizing members and everyone involved walked away with realms of experiences that no time travel can give you!
MELANGE is a unique multi-disciplinary, inter-institutional festival which included a multitude of management, cultural, literary & theatre and e gaming events. The fest consisted of events ranging from business and management to cultural events to literary & theatre to gaming e-sports events. Mélange aimed at bringing the talents of participants across various disciplines such as management, cultural, literary & theater competitions, E-gaming and auction under one platform. The event saw a participation of several institutions from all over the country. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event. The students worked with zeal, came up with innovative ideas in designing the rounds for all the events and decorated the campus and stalls with colorful and creative banners. The event helped the students to inculcate the managerial skills and make strategic plans for the smooth conduct of the event.
IMPERIO was an intra-collegiate business and management fest conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University). The event was attended by the entire BBA business analytics department. It primarily involved the first and second-year students who competed for the title of the undefeated 8-Bit Gamer with a spirit of healthy camaraderie in this intellectually stimulating fest. The participants’ administrative skills were put to the test in a variety of intriguing activities and tasks centered on the event's theme, 8-Bit Games. This gave them the impression that a nostalgic memory can become a real-life situation. There were instances when the event required participants to provide remarkable answers that met the criteria for solving real-world challenges.
The students gave it their all across the two-day event, displaying excitement, competitiveness, and perseverance. Participants demonstrated their tenacity by working against the clock to develop innovative, long-term solutions to "real-world" challenges. The rounds were both a challenging and learning experience.
KALEIDO’23 was conducted on 20th January 2023. This was the first event of the year organized collectively by the class representatives. Each delegate took the leadership in any of the necessary tasks for the execution of the event and carried it out using their own thoughts and various methods. The Kaleido being a cultural event featured numerous forms of entertainment and enjoyment. The purpose of this activity was to provide students more insight into how to effectively plan and carry out an event within a short period. It was an arduous, challenging, and competitive event.

Project-based learning
Students take up projects from the second semester onwards, which helps to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical exposure. These projects enable them to understand the finer aspects and relevance of teamwork and also the importance of working in a group. In addition to this faculty use different methodologies to keep the class engaged and facilitate experiential learning through role-plays, case studies, group discussions, flipped class etc.

Continuous Evaluation
Students are evaluated continually on various parameters to monitor their progress throughout a semester. This evaluation consists of a mix of activities which include written assignments, quizzes, presentations etc.

Guest Lecture
Students are given the opportunity to interact with eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests have vast experience in the industry and their inputs will add immense value to the students in shaping their career dreams. 

Workshops
Workshops are conducted on specific domains to equip the students with the required skills as demanded by the industry.

Skill enhancement courses
Students undergo courses specifically in the analytics domain such as R programming, Python etc. to enable them to be industry-ready. These courses are designed and delivered by industry experts who have put in decades of experience in their respective fields.
 

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa provides the right ambience to enable students in pursuing entrepreneurial ambitions and perform managerial roles as business Consultants and Analysts in an array of industries. The program structure absorbs students to experience various frontages of effectively launching, managing and leading a business venture. With specialization in Business Analytics as the prime focus, the program equips them with skillsets to deftly analyze and segregate huge data for relevant decision making. 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1    Graduates possessing subject knowledge, analytical ability and skills to manage business.
PEO2    Graduates exhibiting spirit of inquiry, innovation and ability to solve problems in dynamic business environment.
PEO3    Graduates with value based leadership skills, entrepreneurial capabilities and global awareness serving enterprises and society.
 

The Bachelors program in Business Administration (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to beUniversity), Lavasa prepares young minds with a positive outlook for excellentperformance and committed service.Students will acquire requisite skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing business environment, develop the ability to critically analyze emergingbusiness issues, and develop insights from huge amount of business data. Some of the programme outcomes are:

PO1    Social Responsibility and Ethical Sensitivity.
PO2    Functional Knowledge and Application
PO3    Communication
PO4    Problem Solving
PSO    Analytical Acumen
 

The teaching methods used by the faculty members include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work. In a lecture period, an academic staff member or a visiting lecturer presents ideas or information to a body of students. Seminar assessments act as a platform to discuss ideas with students. The discussion is led by a member of the staff or a nominated student and moderated by one or more staff members. In a tutorial, the students solve problems under the guidance of a staff member with whom they can also discuss the information presented in a previous lecture. 

In each field, the time allocated over the semester to lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory work is at the discretion of the lecturer involved. While more formal instruction (studies and laboratory work) necessarily constitutes an essential aspect of the work, tutorials and, to a lesser extent, seminars are of value in providing time for students to discuss their problems with staff members.