Upcoming Events

November 26, 2011

FRATRES 2011 - South Indian Management Fest

On November 26th MCMAT gave all the upcoming managers an opportunity to show their skills, talents and competitive tactics to everyone and prove themselves that they are the best.

MCMAT has been successfully conducting FRATRES right from its inception, which was highly appreciated by all the participants during these years. FRATRES 2011 came with an innovative initiative to make the management students imagine and contribute ideas on the development of the state of Kerala – God’s own Country.

The highlight of FRATRES 2011 was the Strategic Plan Contest, FRAGMENTUM, which consists of FORMICA (Strategic Finance Game), FRAGRANTIS (Strategic Marketing Game), and FORTUNA (Strategic H.R. Game). The theme for the Strategic Plan Contest was “Blue Ocean Strategy for Branding Kerala”.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri. Sanjeev P Thomas, President, Binani Zinc Ltd. The Valedictory Function was inaugurated by Shri. Shambu Namboodiri, Managing Director, Associated Chemicals. The prizes were distributed by Shri. K.N.Shasthry, President, Kerala Management Association.

The Strategic Plan Contest was won by SNGCE College and were presented with a cash prize of Rs.12,000/- and merit certificates. The Strategic Finance Game was won by FISAT and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 5,000/- and merit certificates. The Strategic Marketing Game was won by Rajagiri College, and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 5,000/- and merit certificates. Bharata Mata College, the winners of Strategic HR Game were awarded with Rs. 5,000/- as cash prize and merit certificates.

The winning strategic plan will be submitted to the State Planning Board, Govt. of Kerala, to assist our State by sharing our dreams on development strategies.

November 19, 2011

Scintillencia 2011 - Sri. K.M. Chacko Memorial National Level Inter Collegiate Cross-fire Debate Competition

Marthoma College of Management and Technology (MCMAT), Perumbavoor along with Laurels School of Management Indore, organized a National Level Inter-Collegiate Debate Competition “SCINTILLENTIA 2011” on 19th November, 2011.

The prizes were distributed by Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Timotheos Episcopa and Shri. John M Chacko, Director, Laurel's School of Management, Indore.

The best team, Mar Ivanious College, Trivandrum, was presented with Shri. K. M Chacko Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy and also individual trophies. The cash prizes for the three top best debaters were Rs.10,000, Rs.5000, Rs.3000 and consolation prizes of Rs 2,000 each for 4th and 5th positions. All the winning debaters received merit certificate and were eligible for participation certificate.

October 1, 2011

Intelligencia 2011

Marthoma College of Management and Technology (MCMAT) conducted annual quiz competition, ‘INTELIGENCIA 2011 – Battle among the best brains of Kerala’ on 1 October, 2011, for degree students of all recognized universities in South India. The event was exclusively organized and conducted by the students of MCMAT in a remarkably professional style.

The prelims was conducted at 24 college campuses by the students of MCMAT on 26 September, 2011 out of which 29 colleges were selected for the finals of INTELIGENCIA 2011, conducted at MCMAT campus on 1 October, 2011. 6 teams were selected to the grand finale of INTELIGENCIA 2010 after tough screening.

The prizes were distributed to the winners by Shri. Thampi John, Treasurer, MCMAT. The battle among the Best Brains of Kerala was finally won by Devmatha College, Kuravalingad and was awarded with the Ever Rolling Trophy and a cash prize of Rs.5,000/-. St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam became the second runners up and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 3,000/-. Baselious College, Kottayam, became the third runners up and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 2,000/-.

September 19-20, 2011
10 AM - 4 PM

AICTE Sponsored Seminar on Forex and Commodities Derivatives

Venue: IMA Hall, Behind Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor, Kochi
Date: 19th & 20th Sept. 2011. Time: 10 AM To 4 PM

Inauguration: Prof (Dr) P. M. Rajan Gurukal, Hon. Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Keynote Address: Shri: Abraham Thariyan, Executive Director, South Indian Bank Limited

Participants: Academicians, Treasury Experts Of Banks And Research Analysts Of Broking Firm, Along With Dealing Room Officials From NSE & MCX

Details of the AICTE Sponsored Seminar on Forex and Commodities Derivatives (pdf)

Details of the AICTE Sponsored Seminar on Forex and Commodities Derivatives (Microsoft Word Document)

September 17, 2011
9:30 AM

Course Completion Ceremony of 2009-11 Batch

The Course Completion Ceremony of the 2009-11 batch was held on 17th of September, 2011. The fourth Course Completion Ceremony was blessed by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma metropolitan. The benedictory message was delivered by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Valiya Metropolitan. Dr. P. Vijayan, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University, Chennai, delivered the Course Completion Ceremony Address.

August 16, 2011
10:00 am to 04:00 pm

Blue Ocean Strategy

Marthoma College of Management and Technology in association with Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted a one day workshop on "Blue Ocean Strategy" at Kerala Chamber of Commerce Hall, Shanmugham Road, Ernakulam on 16th August 2011, 10:00 am to 04:00 pm.

Brochure

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August 11, 2011

Independence Day Celebrations

MCMAT has organized Independence Day Celebrations on 11 August, 2011. The Chief Guest of the programme was Shri. K.M.A. Salam, Municipal Chairman, Perumbavoor.

August 1011, 2011

Logistics Management Awareness Course

A two day certificate course on Logistics Management was conducted at Marthoma College of Management and Technology from 10th August 2011 to 11th August 2011.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri. Thampi John, Treasurer, MCMAT. The felicitation was given by Shri. Roy Philip, Director, Philips Agencies, Kochi. The resource person for the programme was Shri. P.J. Mathews, CMILT, Professional Development Advisor, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International, United Arab Emirates.

June 20, 2011-July 20, 2011

Monsoon Management Fest 2011 at MCMAT:
Protect Planet and People for Prosperity

Marthoma College of Management and Technology is organizing Monsoon Management Fest, a month long event for Industry–Institute interface from 20th June, 2011. Leaders from reputed industries and business houses will address the future managers to mould them for the professional world of management. Industry leaders will enlighten the management students on what the businesses expect from the budding managers and how to be industry ready on completion of the MBA programme.

Shri. Roy Kurian K.K., Whole-time Director & CEO, Binani Zinc Ltd. inaugurated the function on June 20, 2011. Shri. T.T. Thomas, Shri. M.A. Mathew and Shri. Thampi John spoke on the occasion.

April 18, 2011

Celebration of International Year of Forest on World Environment Day

The programme was inaugurated by Shri. B.S.Corrie IFS, Additional Principal Chief Forest Conservator Forest, Government of Kerala and the Presidential Address was delivered by Shri Rajan Thedampath, Secretary, Centre for Heritage Environment and Development, Corporation of Cochin.

April 7, 2011

Blood donation camp and Health Seminar on World Health Day

On behalf of World Health Day Celebrations, MCMAT is conducting a Health Seminar and Blood Donation Camp at the campus. The programme will be inaugurated by Dr. Sacithanath Kamath, President, Indian Medical Association, Kochi

March 30, 2011

Placement Fair for Final Year Degree Students

A placement fair was conducted for the final year degree students of various Arts and Science College across Kerala in association with Nest Technologies. Nearly 130 students turned up and 30 of them were shortlisted.

March 1, 2011

Budget Talk conducted on 01.03.2011 at 4 pm.

Marthoma College of Management and Technology conducted ‘Budget Talk’ on 01.03.2011 at 4 pm. It was commented that Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister, got the inspiration to give subsidy in terms of cash from Shri. Nitesh Kumar, Chief Minister, Bihar, who gave money to the girl children to buy bicycles.

The Presidential Address was given by Former Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Shri. Samuel Thomas IRS. Shri Babu Kallivayalil, FCA, one of the leading Chartered Accountants and Former Chairman SIRC, ICAI, delivered the Key Note Address.

January 10, 2011

Faculty Development Program to be Held on January 10

* Faculty Development Programme on International Financial Reporting Standards was held on 10.01.2010.

December 2010

Christmas and New Year Celebrations at MCMAT from December 20 to December 23, 2010
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative from MCMAT

MCMAT Christmas - CSR - Corporate Service Responsibility Tour

The management, staff and students (2010-12 Batch) of MCMAT celebrated Christmas with the inmates of Girideeepthi Tribal Hostel, Ponjasseri on 16.12.2010. Rev. C.K. Titus and Mrs. Rosamma Titus coordinated the X'mas celebrations at Girideepthi.

* Christmas Message was delivered by Rev. Oommen George on 20th December, 2010 to the College family.

* Christmas celebration by the students of MCMAT on 23.12.2010

October 2010

Scintillencia 2010 - National Level Inter Collegiate Cross-fire Debate

Sri. K.M. Chacko Memorial National Level Inter Collegiate Cross-fire Debate Competition - Scintillencia 2010 was held as follows.

Prelims on 20th October, 2010

Semi Final and Grand Finale on 30th October 2010.

Attractive prizes were sponsored by Dr. John M. Chacko, Chairman and Managing Director, Laurels School of Management, Indore.

October 9, 2010

Course Completion Ceremony of Class of 2008

Course Completion Ceremony of Class of 2008 was held on 9th October, 2010. Rev. Sunny Thomas, Vicar, St. Paul's MarThoma Church, Perumbavoor, blessed the students. Prof. K. K. George, Chairman of Centre for Soco-Economic and Environmental Studies, Kochi and former Director, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, gave away the Course Completion Certificates.

October 6, 2010

Seminar on Challenges in Media Management and Ethical Issues
by Rev. Fr. Biju Alappatt, Director and Program Head of Jeevan TV.

September 9, 2010

Lead Talk on Branding: 'Brand Building in Financial markets' - by Mr. George John, Corporate Controller of IDBI-Federal Life Insurance Company, Mumbai was held on 9th September, 2010.

September 7, 2010

Interactive seminar on 60 most Trusted Global Brands' was held on 7th September, 2010

August 2010

Interactive Inter collegiate seminar on 'How open is Open Offer?' - the new takeover code being introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding take over code of companies led by Mr.C.J.George, Managing Director, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd. was the chief guest. Full Report

August 7, 2010

'Intelligencia 2010' - All Kerala Business Quiz Competition for the MCMAT Trophy was successfully held on 7th August, 2010. Team from Baselious Poulose Catholicos College (BPC College), Piravom secured the Trophy and Teams from the Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam secured the second and third places. Full Report

April 23, 2010

MCMAT Joins the Greening Initiatives and Sacred Grove Conservation Program. Details

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Review of the Global Financial situation - International Marketing Scenariao as a post liberalization view

by Prof. Francis Cherunilam, Professor of School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (SMS - CUSAT) and former Professor of IIM-Kozhikode

Monday, March 1, 2010

Budget Talk

Presidential Address:	Mr. Karthikeyan Nair IRS Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Aluva
Keynote Address :	Mr. Joseph Varghese K.C., FCA Chartered Accountant, Ernakulam

Wednesday, November 4 2009 at 2:30 PM

Presentation of "Live case on Collective Bargaining" by Sudchemie India (P) Ltd., Eloor

MCMAT organized a live case presentation on Collective Bargaining resulting in a long term settlement for 4 years, in association with M/s. Sudchemie India (P) Ltd., Eloor on Wednesday, on 4th November 2009 at 2.30 pm. The presentation was led by Mr. P Permchand, Vice President, H.R. and Mr. Saji V Mathew, G.M., Personnel, M/s. Sudchemie India (P) Ltd., Eloor. The presentation highlighted the best HR practices in terms of long term wage settlement in the Company.

This industry-Business school collaborative program was aimed at the students and faculty of Management Science in Kerala State.

November 11-12, 2009

'Fratres - 2009'

This is a National level competition on Management events.

The inaugural function of Fratres 2009 was presided by Mr. R. Radhakrishnan, General Manager, Indian Bank, Kerala Circle Head and the Key Note address was delivered by Dr. Roy Kurian, Vice President, Binani Industries.

Over 50 Business Schools of South India are expected to participate.

Tuesday, 17th Nov 2009

"Course Completion Ceremony" - Class of 2007

Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Marthoma Metropolitan, Patron of MCMAT presided over the function.

Prof. Cyriac Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of the Mahatma Gandhi University, gave the convocation message.

November 24 - 25, 2009

Workshop on 'Transformational Leadership Development'

Mr. Bobby Menon, internationally renowned trainer offered a two day workshop on 'Transformational Leadership Development' for students of MCMAT and invited delegates from B Schools and industry on 24th and 25th November, 2009.

December 4-5 2009

FDP for faculty members of B Schools of South India on 'Research Methodology and the SPSS Applications

Prof. Sebastian Rupert Mampilly, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology and Dr. T. M. Jacob, Department of Statistics, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha were the resource persons.

Dr. Sebastian Rupert Mampilly, Professor, CUSAT, is taking class of Research Methodology

MCMAT Quiz on Legs 2009

MCMAT QUIZ ON LEGS 2009 was a talent hunt program that was hosted by MCMAT for the outgoing batch of affiliated arts and engineering college students under MG University. This event was conducted in association with Economic Time on Campus. There was an initial screening test on 5-10-09 at the campus of the students who will be participating. The Grand finale was on 8-10-09 at MCMAT. The winners were given gifts sponsored by Economic Times.

Seminar on the World Bank report - “Doing business in 2010”

MCMAT students organized a seminar on the recent report published by the World Bank on ‘Doing Business in 2010’. Six papers were presented on various dimensions of the report. However, the main empathizes was on the parameters considered by world bank for the ranking, pros and cons of this report, and the possible impact of this report. India has been placed on 133rd position and the seminar has thrown light on the areas with we have to give more attention in the wake of our dismal performance.

August 14, 2009

The Independence Day Address

Subject: Role of Youth in Development of Politics and Politics of Development

The lead talk was delivered by Adv. T. P. M. Ibrahim Khan, Sr. Standing Counsel to Lakhshadeep Administration and Member of Board of Directors of the largest bank in India - State Bank of India. Adv. Ibrahim Khan is also the President of Indian Lawyers Congress, President of Kerala CBSE School Management, National Coordinator of the Minority Education Commission, Chairman, Kerala CBSE School Management Association, and Chairman, Al Ameen Education Trust.

July 29, 2009

Seminar on 'Ethics of Finance'

This program focused on the financial crisis related to the 'sub prime' and related global issues issues with particular emphasis on the US by Mr. George Varughese, Managing Director of Alvarez and Marsal, a global financial consulting firm based in New York. He was a Managing Director at Credit Suisse First Boston before he joined Alvarez and Marsal. From 1993 to 1995, he was a professor of finance at Indian Institute of Management at Bangalore. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Artsindia and Vellore Board USA and is a member of the Investment Committee of the private equity fund of ICICI.

July 7, 2009

The Budget talk

Delivered by Mr.John Lukose, FCA, a leading Financial Expert

June 10, 2009 to June 30, 2009:

Monsoon Management Festival!

Monsoon is the most precious gift of god for mankind! This is the time when we become more creative!

MCMAT makes it easy to make a new beginning in this monsoon with a management mela continuously for twenty days. Attend brainstorming sessions with renowned experts in the field. Details Festival Brochure

Monday, April 27, 2009: 10 AM - 4 PM

MCMAT Hosts a national workshop on 'Case study method of teaching' for faculty members

The National workshop on 'Case Method of Teaching' was well attended by faculty members from 7 leading B-Schools (Management institutions) on 27 April, 2009. Prof. Simon George, Dean, TAPMI, Manipal was very much impressed by the conduct of the workshop. Phase II and III of the workshop are planned for August and October, 2009.

February 2-10, 2009

Refresher Program for 4th Semester Students
Details

December 6, 2008: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Live Derivatives Workshop in Currency and Commodities

On Saturday, December 6, 2008 MCMAT hosted a one day South Indian workshop on the Global Financial melt down. It provided a hands on experience of online trading of Derivatives in shares, Foreign Exchange, Commodities and especially Dollar and Gold. This was the first event of its kind organized by any MBA college in Kerala.

Personnels from MCEX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India), Mumbai and NSE (National Stock Exchange), Chennai lead the online trading of derivatives hands-on workshop. It was attended by faculty and students from over 15 management institutions in South India.

The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Abraham Tharian, General Manager (International Operations), Federal Bank, Aluva. Mr. M A Mathew, former Head of Personnel Dept. of INDAL also spoke at the event.

The presentations on the Global meltdown was made by Mr. Abraham Tharian and Mr. Ramakrishnan, CEO of Share Wealth Securities Ltd.

The presentations was moderated by Mr. T. T. Thomas, former CMD, FACT and the member of Board of Governors of IIM Kozhikode.

Detailed program (brochure)

December 11, 2008
Christmas Message to College Community

The Christmas message will be given to the MCMAT community by Rev. T. V. George, member, Executive Committee of MTEA Society and Vicar of Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, Elamkulam, Ernakulam on 11 December, 2008.

First Graduation Ceremony and Convocation

The first graduation/convocation program of MCMAT was a wonderful and colorful occasion, something that will be cherished and remembered by all participating. His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, Manager of MCMAT and President of MTEA, came very early and provided the leadership in the organization of the function. Prof. K. Babu Joseph, former Vice Chancellor of the Cochin University of Science and Technology, delivered the graduation address. Prof. Joseph, in his address, explained why the subject is called Management Science. Dr. Rajan Varughese, Director/Principal of MCMAT, delivered a special welcome address for the batch of 2006. Prof. Habeeb Rahiman read out the Graduation Pledge; it was repeated by the 42 graduating students. Metropolitan gave away the Cerificates to the graduates who were wearing the special scarf with MCMAT emblem. Rev. Dr. C. K. Mathew led the Thanksgiving programme.

The colourful ceremony was well attended by the local community and invited guests that included the Governing Council members, Management/Advisory Committee members and Visiting Faculty members of the college.. All the 120 current students also joined the jubilant function.

Inauguration of the MCMAT Alumni Association

The MCMAT alumni association was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 as part of the first graduation ceremony and convocation. The first alumni meeting saw the establishment of the first Endowment Scholarship Fund to be contributed by the first set of alumni through the proceeds of Fratres 2007.

Inauguration of MCMAT Live! Forum

MCMAT Live! Electronic Forum was inaugurated on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 as part of the first graduation ceremony and inauguration of the alumni association. MCMAT Live! is a forum designed to bring together the various stakeholders of the college, alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and friends of the college. It will provide ample opportunities for interactions as well as keeping everyone informed about what is happening in the college on a timely basis. But it is much more. We will publish scholarly articles 9as in Harvard Business Review) by faculty and students after careful screening. We will provide opportunities for networking and mentoring. We will provide an opportunity for everyone concerned to improve business communication skills, a very important prerequisite for success in today's business world. The forum is professionally moderated and the membership is free but will be strictly limited to alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.

FRATRES – 2008

The South India management Fest for 2008 – FRATRES - was held at MCMAT on 14th and15th November 08.

This year fratres became more challenging and hard to fight. Marthoma College of management and technology challenged the participants to come and participate in the various events and win exciting cash awards.

The 7 challenging games tested the contestants' stability, knowledge, tactfulness, sharpness, skills, and personality.

Detailed information of the event and rules, etc. can be found in the brochure (pdf file)

Best Research Paper Presentation Competition

Theme: A slowing global economy - Challenges and opportunities for India.

Date : March 10, 2009

Groupwise presentation and evaluation.

Cash awards and citation for the winners shall be given at 'FRATRES-09' - the South India Management Fest of MCMAT scheduled on 14th & 15th Nov.09 by the Chief guest of Fratres09.

In-house competition for 'Best Manager'

The college conducted a competition for the title of the Best Manager. The aspiring candidates had to go through several experiential events such as:

* Business Quiz
* GD
* Marketing Game
* HR Game
* Public speech
* case presentation.
* stress interview
* public defense.

Winners: Mr. Jeemon.V.J of III Sem and George Rajan of I Sem came out as BEST MANAGER for their respective batches.

The citation and prize will be distributed at 'FRATRES -09' - the South India Management Fest of MCMAT, scheduled on 14th & 15th of Nov.09, by the Chief Guest of the programme.

5 September 2008
Traditional Cultural Events

MCMAT held a one day celebration and competitions on traditional cultural events on Friday, 5th September, 2008.

August 14, 2008
Independence Day Seminar

As part of Independence Day Seminar series, this year on 14.8.2009, MCMAT has conducted a seminar on 'Growth Vs. Inflation: Which one should the Govt address first?'

Dr. Rajan Varghese, Director & Principal welcomed the gathering and highlighted the nuances of calculating various cost of living index as India is experiencing the 13 years highest inflation and the year that has just gone by the Nation had the highest growth of 9.4%, again the highest for 15 years. Several components in Wholesale Price Index, has nothing to do with the common man as regards his cost of living, he observed.

Prof. PA. Habeeb Rahiman , introduced the theme.

Mr. George Thomas, Treasurer of MCMAT & Ex-DGM of Central Bank of India, narrated how important different indexes are and the implications of changes of various components, which constitute Inflation.

The discussion was lead by Mr. P. J. Johney, Chartered Accountant &Proprietor of Johney & Co. He has dealt in detail, how the country has grown from an agro based economy to present day position, where every other nation looks towards India. He narrated how growth is important for the country and the need to accelerate growth, while containing inflation.

In the interface session, that followed, students have actively participated in the discussion.

The seminar came to an end with vote of Thanks by students representative, and singing of the National Anthem.

MCMAT faculty and students are very active in participating and organizing in International Seminars and workshops. Prof. Habeeb and Ms. Blessy Mathew had been especially active. Read more details here.

The college just completed the first The Monsoon Management Fest. As part of the program, several luminaries in Management areas visited the college and spoke to motivate the students (especially the new batch).

Monsoon Management Fest was inaugurated by Mr. T.T. Thomas, former CMD, FACT Ltd., on 23 June, 2008. Rev. Johnson Varghese, Vicar, St. Paul's Mar Thoma Church, Mr. M.A.Mathew, former GM (Personnel), Hindalco and Mr. George Thomas, Treasurer and former DGM, Central Bank of India spoke during this occasion.

This year's chief guest was Mrs. Susy Varghese, Commissioner of Income Tax. The keynote address was given by P.J.Johney, Chartered Accountant, Ernakulam. More Details and photos.

MCMAT conducted its first Management Fest - Fratres ’07 on 4th and 5th December, 2007. 119 students from 14 Business Schools participated in different events.

Rev. Dr. Johnson P Mathew, General Secretary, MTEA Society blessed the function with his speech. Mr. T.T. Thomas, Former CMD of FACT and Member of Governors, IIM, Kozhikode gave the presidential address. Mr. T Damu, Vice President, Corporate affairs, Indian Hotels inaugurated the function. Mr. P.T. Nandakumar IAS, Managing Director, Kerala Financial Corporation delivered the keynote address. Mr. George Thomas, Treasurer, MCMAT and Prof. P.A. Habeeb Rahiman, HOD, Management facilitated the function.

The events were Fortitudo (Best Manager), Formica (Stock Game), Fabrica (Parasol), Fortuna (HR Game), Fragoris (Business Quiz), Fragrantis (Marketing Game) and Fragmentum (Business Plan).

The Academic Advisory Council of the college met at MCMAT on September 26. The council has decided to hold its meetings as and when our overseas members visit India. Several important suggestions to improve the functioning of the Management Education in MCMAT were given. Prof. Abraham Koshy, IIM, Ahmedabad, Mr.T.T. Thomas, former CMD, FACT and Mr.T. Damu, Sr. Vice President, India Hotels, Southern Region were among the members attending the meeting.

September 18, 2007
Prof. (Dr.) Abraham Koshy, IIM, Ahmedabad led a Seminar on "New paradigms in Marketing," This seminar was part of MCMAT Management and Skill Development Program.

Prof Koshy highlighted the sovereignty of the customer, where marketing's needs to be focused from the view-point of the customer. Marketing from the point of view of the producer has become redundant. The session lasted for 3 hours, with an interface session with the students for the last 1 hour.

Our Director, Dr. Rajan Varghese welcomed the house, and Student Representative offered Vote of thanks.

September 22, 2007
Prof. Simon George, TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal (TAPMI) conducted a Workshop on using Case Studies as a teaching methodology for Management Education.

September 13, 2007
Prakash Chandy, CMD, Beacons, Bangalore led a Placement Workshop as part of MCMAT Management and Skill Development Program

September 12, 2007
Anil Kumar, GM, BHEL conducted a seminar on "Lessons on Excellence in Management" as part of MCMAT Management and Skill Development Program.

The Harward Business School Press has released 'The Future of Management' by Gary Hamel, of London Business School on 9.10.2007.

What fuels long-term business success? Not operational excellence, technology breakthroughs, or new business models, but management innovation--new ways of mobilizing talent, allocating resources, and formulating strategies.
Prof: PA. Habeeb Rahiman of MCMAT made a brief overview of the publication to the students.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Futuristic Seminar at MCMAT: INDIA – 60 YEARS AHEAD

Inauguration : Prof. Dr. Fathima Beebi, Chairperson, Muncipal Council, Perumbavoor.
Presided by : Prof. Dr. K.K.George, Chairman, CES, Former Director, SMS, CUSAT, Advisor, Kerala State Planning Board.
Presentations : Mr. P. C. Chacko, Former MP

Chief Guest for the day was Mr. R. Radhakrishnan (DGM, Indian Bank, Ernakulam Circle). He inaugurated the “New Venture”, “MCMAT Centre For Incubation, Innovation And Enterprise.”

Lead speaker was Adv. Jayasankar, a news analyst of Asianet and India vision and the advisor of Kerala State Housing Board. Adv. Jayasankar inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp.

Adv. Jayasankar led the program “Ask Me” which divided into 8 modules of 10 minutes each. Students presented certain topics and Adv. Jayasankar interacted with the students and cleared their doubts. More Details

June 18, 2007 - June 30, 2007
HOPES - Orientation Program for Incoming MBA Students

The Orientation program for incoming MBA class was conducted from 18th June 2007 to 30th June 2007. This year, we have redesigned the entire orientation program into a program called HOPES - Highly Oriented Pre-Determined Executive Search. The objective of HOPES was to provide the new management aspirants with the information and tools needed to develop them into successful executives. More Details.

June 10, 2007:
Paper presentation by our HOD Prof: PA.Habeeb Rahiman, at Guruvayoorappan Institute of Management (GIM)
Theme: Financial Contagion. Is India Insulated ?

The sub-prime mortgage crisis, currently on in US has shattered the financial markets from New-York to New-Delhi. The jittering crisis is just unfolding before us.

A subprime mortgage is a home loan a bank gives to a customer who is considered " subprime," which means he or she has a poor credit history or no credit history at all.

He highlighted the need to go in for a comprehensive credit rating system for all mortgage loans to identify, any 'sub-prime' lending in India.

May 9, 2007
P.R Chandra Mohan, Director, Training center, Co-Operative Bank, Ernakulam gave a seminar on "Leadership & Personality Development." This seminar was part of MCMAT Management and Skill Development Program.

Monday, May 7, 2007
Faculty Development Programme
Dr. Simon George, TA Pai Institute of Management, Manipal, Karnataka was the resource person for the faculty development program organized by MCMAT on May 7, 2007. All the faculty members benefited greatly from attending this program.

Thursday, April 19, 2007: 3:30 PM
A Seminar on PLYWOOD INDUSTRY IN PERUMBAVOOR-SINKING OR SAILING

Program

Welcome Speech : Dr. Rajan Varughese
Inauguration : Mr. George John (GM, The Federal Bank Ltd.)
Lead Speaker : Mr. Sathianandan (DGM, SIDBI)

Mr. K.A. Varghese (Chief Manager, The Federal Bank, Perumbavoor)
Mr. K.P. Joseph (Branch Manager, SBI, Perumbavoor)
Mr.C.P. Abdul Majeed (Gen. Secretary, India Plywood Manufacturers Association)
Mr. Jose Chacko (Secretary, Plywood Manufacturers Association)

The advent of the Internet and Globalism provides many opportunities for entrepreneurs. But this also means that you now have to compete with the whole world, not just your neighbors as in the good old days. Proper planning and preparation is essential. This information-rich seminar will provide practical aspects of entrepreneurism. You will hear from top executives who have been there and done it; not from academics. It will show you how the management tools are used in the real world for fast tracking your business. The format provides ample opportunities to ask questions, interact with other participants, and to network. More Details

Seminar Presented by Dr. John M Chacko, CMD, Laurel’s School of Management, Indore

This debate will provide a unique and challenging opportunity for the Management / BTech students to display their debating potential and managerial skills. More Details

Another first in Perumbavoor. This is a program organized by MCMAT for the Business and Trading Community of Perumbavoor. Mr.George Lazar, FCA will give the key note address and Mr. George Samuel, Assistant Commissioner, Income Tax will inaugurate the program.