Employability Week 2024
Department of Economics Academic Year 2023-24 Activities Report
The academic year 2023-24 for the Department of Economics has been marked by a series of engaging and enriching events aimed at fostering learning, interaction, and skill development among students.
- Pragya Club Inaugural Event (24th August 2023):
The Pragya Club’s inaugural event kicked off with great enthusiasm, attracting 125 students from all three years of college. Through fun games and activities, students built valuable interactions, fostering a sense of community. This event also served to raise awareness about Pragya Club activities, with students proposing topics for future events. Notably, two students from SYBA secured prizes, highlighting the event’s success.
- Visit to RBI Monetary Museum (31st August 2023):
A visit to the RBI Monetary Museum provided insights into the historical significance of coins from ancient to modern periods. Students learned how coins reflect economic conditions, enjoying the exploration of various coin types and their historical contexts, where 38 students participated from Commerce as well as Arts section.
- 2nd Session Pragya Club (13th September 2023):
The second session of the Pragya Club saw active participation from 126 students of B.Com and B.A , where four students namely Aman Maurya (SYBA), Manoj Ruparelia (SYBCom), Yash Ruparelia (SYBCom) and Hardik Rathod (FYBCom) presented on diverse topics such as Titan submersible, Chandrayaan-l|l, and the Indian economy in transition respectively. These presentations facilitated research and communication skills development among students.
- Employability Week (4th to 11th December 2023):
Organized in collaboration with College IQAC, the Employability Week aimed to enhance students’ job prospects through workshops and seminars which was inagruated by an eye opener session for students and graced by our notable alumni Mr. Yash Pawar who is Analyst at Deloitte, Ms. Oindrilla Seal, Financial Consultant at Ersnt & Young and Mr. Nitesh Sharma, Associate Regional Manager at Motilal Oswal that provided encouragement to students, to know about the job market. In continuation with the motto of the event series of skills such as interview skills by Dr. Preeti Vaswani, Technical skills by Mr. Aditya Shastri who is Manager with Ed Tech Partnership with IIDE, current trends in job market for economics students by Mr. Mitul Mewada, Chief Operating Officer at Imarticus Learning and Ms. Lourdes Miranda, Assistant Vice President at Imarticus Learning. Last but not the least the week ended by talking about Impression management at workplace by Dr. Zarin Sethna Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor and Retd. Head of Department of Psychology, which all proved a great success which participation of 40 students daily, as it equipped them with valuable insights and resources.
- Orissa Educational Trip (16th to 22nd December 2023):
The educational trip to Orissa provided TYBA students with a profound understanding of the region’s spiritual, cultural, and economic aspects. Visits to Jagannath Puri Temple, Konark Temple, and Raghurajpur Village that allowed students to explore the rich heritage and research on how tourism contribute to the local economy.
Throughout the academic year, the Department of Economics has remained committed to providing holistic learning experiences, nurturing both academic excellence and practical skills essential for students’ future endeavors.
