Under the wide umbrella of the Department of Commerce & Management, Christ University School of Business & Management Association (CUSBMA) is a highly active and zestful body of students that aims towards the accomplishment of CHRIST’s core values. It enables students to grow in the broad spectrum of the field of business management by providing a platform for students to learn and to grow by taking part in co-curricular & extra-curricular activities. All students of the department are given the opportunity to test their conceptual knowledge by applying the same in the various activities organized by the association regularly.
The office-bearers of various clubs are selected, on the basis of their involvement in CUSBMA activities and based on their zeal in organizing various intra-departmental and inter-collegiate events and fests, the following second-year students have been selected as office bearers of various clubs that form the spine of the association:
The CUSBMA organizes various events, fests for its own students by means of intra-departmental fests and providing opportunities for students from other Universities/Colleges by means of inter-collegiate fests. The following are the activities, events & fests that the association organizes:
Weekly association activities
An inter-institutional gathering designed for participants under the age of 23. The ever-growing and prospering students' team has developed this event. At the heart of our event lies the Model United Nations segment. In this era of economic prosperity, nationalism, and transformative technology, Melange MUN stands as a beacon for diplomacy and leadership excellence.
This event, themed after "Sankalp - Diplomacy Amid Crisis," aspires to be more than a conventional meeting of minds. It's a dynamic platform meticulously crafted to ignite comprehensive youth development. We strive to equip participants with the skills necessary to tackle contemporary challenges, fostering an intellectually stimulating environment where delegates refine their public speaking, delve into international relations intricacies, and cultivate critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. Melange is not just about addressing single issues; it's a revolutionary change with a significant impact and a lasting impression on the students. Our theme encapsulates that addressing multifaceted challenges requires a holistic approach with an eye for detail.
It represents our prestigious Annual Business Fest, a distinguished 3-day intra-collegiate celebration. The students of all four UG departments will be allowed to experience six thrilling rounds, which will unfold and leave them on the edge of their seats.
Aligned with the ethos of fostering entrepreneurial acumen, we firmly believe in the significance of equipping every student with this essential skill set for their future endeavors. Consequently, we have meticulously designed Eklavya to be an inclusive event, welcoming participants from all departments across our esteemed campus.
This festival is a unique platform for students to exhibit their exemplary business and entrepreneurship skills through engaging and thought-provoking rounds. Beyond a showcase of talent, Eklavya provides participants with an opportunity for self-assessment and personal growth, akin to the visionary self-monitoring ethos embodied by the legendary figure, "Eklavya" himself.
It is a vibrant cultural open-stage program tailored for the BBA Cluster-2 community to celebrate diversity and creativity.
Through performances, KALEIDO offers a dynamic platform for students to showcase their talents, express themselves, and engage with various forms of art and culture. From music and dance to poetry and visual arts, KALEIDO embraces the rich tapestry of cultural expressions within the cluster, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for cultural diversity. The program encourages continuous participation and exploration, ensuring an immersive experience that ignites inspiration and deeper connections within the BBA community.
It is a departmental Business Fest. The event teaches several domains, i.e., SMPR, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship development.
The diligent group devoted is excited to teach the art of festing and give them real-life examples of how the real world works. The leading cause of organizing an event like this is to provide the participants with a sense of teamwork and hands-on experience of working under stress.
IMPERIO makes the students great festers, researchers, and analyzers. This fest gives the participants a taste of what the real world has to offer through rigorous rounds, judging, and cross-questioning; if they excel in all the domains, they are announced as the kings of the kingdom, known as IMPERIO.
This is a department-level Sports and Cultural 15-day-long event. The event is spread over 10 activities and participation from all the classes of BBA. We have Multiple sports and cultural events boosting the essence of team spirit and coordination in the students Introduction of the event:
The energetic and motivated CUBMA TEAM, a group devoted to promoting a lively and supportive community inside our educational institution, organizes the event. The major goal of organizing this event is to provide its members with a much-needed respite, allowing them to refresh their thoughts and unwind from the severe rigors of their academic and extracurricular activities.
The CUSBMA TEAM strives to establish a pleasant and inclusive environment by fostering moments of relaxation and enjoyment, eventually contributing to its members' general well-being and mental health. It is a concerted attempt to encourage a good work-life balance, allowing students to recharge their batteries and return to their duties with renewed vigor and excitement.
This is the epitome of excellence in inter-college events. INSPIRA is not just an event; it is an experience, a journey of innovation, creativity, and unbridled talent. INSPIRA is a celebration of the diverse talents that flourish within the walls of our esteemed institution. It is a canvas where students from every corner of our university come together to showcase their skills, their ideas, and their dreams. It is a platform that transcends boundaries and invites students from various departments to unite in the spirit of competition and camaraderie.
Under the broad umbrella of INSPIRA, we have carefully crafted events, each representing a unique facet of excellence: Finance emphasizes financial acumen and investment strategies; HR explores team-building and leadership; Marketing nurtures creative strategies to engage audiences; Entrepreneurship encourages bringing innovative ideas to life; SMPR delves into strategic communication; The Best Manager and Best Management Team segments concentrate on excellence in people management and team leadership. Each module is tailored to develop specific skills, preparing participants for diverse business challenges.
It is a university and society-level event for Art organized by UMBRICIUS- Marketing Club of CHRIST University School of Business and Management Association (CUSBMA). It is a one-of-a-kind venue for students and student-owned small businesses to display their artistry and handmade goods. It encompasses various art genres, visual arts (such as painting, sculpture, and photography), art exhibitions, art auctions, etc. This event goes beyond traditional art, encompassing diverse creative expressions other than paintings. Small business owners can display and sell artwork and crafty goods at stalls, fostering a vibrant and diverse artistic community.
Students will be asked to come up with durable art (on canvases), and these pieces will be auctioned off against the work of other students as well. A minimum bid price will be set per piece to try and ensure base amount recovery to the extent possible. A duration of 10 days will be granted to the students to make the required submissions. All the students of the university, staff and non-staff members, and people from Ashiana will be the bidders of the art and spectators of the stalls.
This event is a department-level event, and the purpose is to encourage students from the BBA Department to develop their Public Speaking skills and stimulate the participants’ critical thinking ability. Additionally, the students will participate in various debate-oriented rounds that will ignite their competitive spirits to test their intellectual capabilities and provide a nurturing ground to bring out the best of their skills.
This debate event offered significant benefits, including enhancing communication skills, developing critical thinking, building confidence, expanding knowledge, fostering networking and collaboration, showcasing talent, engaging the audience, instilling a sense of achievement, promoting the college's image, and providing a learning experience for organizers. Overall, it contributed to the holistic development of participants and promoted an intellectually stimulating campus environment.
It is a three-day business fest, which the 2nd year students of BBA organize for the first-year students. Ignite, this exhilarating annual business festival for first-year students only, is a dynamic showcase of diverse talents and skills. Ignite provides a unique platform for budding business enthusiasts to ignite their passions, learn, network, and compete in a vibrant environment of innovation and collaboration, with engaging clubs dedicated to Marketing, Finance, SMPR, MDQ, ED, HRM, and Analytics. Join us for a transformative experience that will lay the groundwork for your future business success.
The CUSBMA has been divided into respective clubs as given above in order to widen and at the same time, make the actions of the association precise in the various realms that it functions in.
Umbricius – The Marketing Club
“You can’t sell anything if you can’t tell anything.”
-Beth Comstock
This club with its own flair for creativity and focus is responsible for igniting or enhancing the science and art of “approaching” in all students of the association.
Heads: Divya Arpita Mohanty(4BBA ANLT B) & Nandini Pahwa(4BBA ANLT B)
Exchequer Ploutos - The Finance Club
“Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship"
-Benjamin Franklin
The Finance Club with its command in financial management is responsible for imparting the skill of managing financial resources to students by means of their activities.
Heads: Pahal Rathor(4BBA ANLT B) & Kanishk Mathur(4BBA ANLT B)
Elysian - The Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Club
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door."
~Milton Berle
The ED club with its discrete perspective of the modern business world and its opportunities is responsible for fueling the fire of creativity among the students of the department.
Heads: Devanshi Bhardwaj(4BBA ANLT A) & Jhanvi Mehta (4BBA ANLT A)
Ardor - The Human Resource Management (HRM) Club
“Human Resources isn’t a thing we do. It’s the thing that runs our business."
-Steve Wynn
From payroll management to recruitment to employee-grievance management, the HRM club with its cognizance in viewing people as more than just rule-following robots is responsible for disseminating the wide field of human resource management.
Heads: Anushka Chakravarty(4BBA ANLT A) & L Prathyusha (4BBA ANLT A)
Synochi – The Strategic Management & Public Relations (SMPR) Club
“Our goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan. There is no other route to success.”
-Pablo Picasso
Making a to-do list and then prioritizing which to-do is most essential. With such a school of thought, the SMPR Club is responsible for engaging students of the department in activities dedicated to strategic management in organizations and the art of public relations.
Heads: Aditya Pradhan(4BBA ANLT C) & Vennela Juloori ( 4BBA ANLT C)
Carpe Datum – The Analytics Club
“Data is a precious thing and will last longer than the systems themselves.”
-Tim Barners Lee
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, being The Hub of Analytics aims to provide all students pursuing their degree programme in analytics with a mastery in the field. With the same intent, The Analytics Club is responsible for developing in the students a skill for analytics.
Heads: Ajinkya Telang(4BBA ANLT B) & Suruchi Singh(4BBA ANLT B)
Sapientia – The MUN, Debating & Quizzing (MDQ) Club
“Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way.”
-Sir David Frost
Diplomacy is not just managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad. Sometimes, it is also to propagate an organization’s point of view. On the other hand, the development of conceptual knowledge is highly essential to form premises for conveying opinions. The MDQ Club is responsible for empowering the students of the department in its respective specialization.
Heads: Anjali Nambiar(4BBA ANLT A), Sai Varshini(4BBA ANLT B )
Clava de Muses – The Literary Club
“Every act is an expression of one’s self.”
-Eiji Yoshikawa
With its broad wings of film, theatre, literary, comedy, and the Department’s Annual Magazine - "The Realm"'s (http://online.pubhtml5.com/txxs/wfrd) editorial board, the Literary club is responsible for sharing the art of expressing oneself with the department's students. It works to improve an individual's ability to put their best foot forward with confidence by organising various activities and events that test their skills and various aspects.
Head: M Varshith (4BBA ANLT B)
Synergy – The Nature Club
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
-John Muir
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus is situated in the lap of the Sahyadri Hills and has a lush green campus and along with it, nature enthusiasts. The Nature Club is responsible for engaging the students of the department in regular nature-oriented activities.
Heads: Tripti Suri(4BBA ANLT C) & Divyesh Sai(4BBA ANLT B )
The student representatives of the different associations, ensure smooth functioning of all clubs in weekly activities, events or fests. These representatives also represent the association in all 5 campuses of CHRIST (Deemed to be University).
- Student Council Representative: Sanjit Mallik. (4BBA ANLT A )
- Association Student Representatives: Deepika Yalamanchili(4BBA ANLT C) & Saaeem Shaikh (4BBA ANLT B)
Roles and Responsibilities of Student Council Representative:
- Representing Lavasa Campus' Association in all 5 campuses
- Assuring smooth functioning of weekly club activities
- Forming teams for external events
- Documentation & Validation of events organized by students of the association
- Liaising with the department and students' co-curricular and extra-curricular needs
