News From MCMAT

MCMAT Quiz on Legs 2009
MCMAT QUIZ ON LEGS 2009 is a talent hunt program MCMAT hosted for the students of the outgoing batch of affiliated arts and engineering colleges under MG University. more

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. more

The Independence Day Address was given on 14 August, 2009 by Adv.T.P.M.Ibrahim Khan, Sr.Standing Counsel to Lakshadeep Administration and Member of Board of Directors of the State Bank of India

The Budget talk was delivered by Mr.John Lukose, FCA, a leading Financial Expert on 7th July, 2009

On 29 July, 2009, Seminar on 'Ethics of Finance' focusing 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.

Released the first issue of 'MCMATian' - Journal of MCMAT by Mr. Abraham Varghese (Sajan), Treasurer of the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association (MTEA) on 3rd August, 2009.

Established two Endowments by the students of Batch of 2006 and Batch of 2007

College held Monsoon Management Festival from June 10, 2009 to June 30, 2009

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Director and Principal of MCMAT has been invited to attend an international level Conference jointly hosted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the Australian National Quality Assurance Agency at Bangalore on 27 August, 2009.

Dr. Rajan Varughese will visit Gurdaspur, Amritsar in Punjab in connection with the assessment and Accreditation of a college from 31st August to 2nd September, 2009.

MCMAT Student Secures Third Rank in Mahatma Gandhi University MBA Examn
We are very happy and humbled to announce that Mr. Jinu Kurian, a member of the first ever batch of MCMAT, secured 3rd rank in the MBA Degree Examination of the Mahatma Gandhi University held in September, 2008. Congratulations Jinu!

Stellar Performance by Our First Batch!
We are happy to share with you the success in placement activities. All our first batch students got placed while they are yet to finish the fourth semester. WOW!!

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

A Faculty Development Programme - a workshop on the 'Case study method of teaching management and business subjects' was held as a national level program inviting selected faculty members for management institutions on 27 April, 2009.

Resource person: Prof. Simon George, Dean, TAPMI, Manipal (T A Pai Management Institute).

Other News:

•  New Manager Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Saffragan Metropolitan from 1 March, 2009

•  Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma metropolitan is Patron of MCMAT

•  Ms. Deepa Babu and Mr. Sunil Varghese presents research papers at Mangalore and CUSAT

•  Ms. Deepa Babu attends FDP at IIM Bangalore

•  I Sem university exam to commence from 28 April, 2009

•  Meetings of Professional Advisory Board and Placement Advisory Board held on 21 April, 2009. Mr. T T Thomas, former CMD FACT and Dr. George Sleeba, the present CMD FACT, also attended the meeting.

MCMAT Hosts Live Derivatives Workshop in Currency and Commodities on Dec 6

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. More Details. Workshop brochure

First Graduation Ceremony and Convocation - A Smashing Success

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.  Details.

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 formally 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 and 15th November 08. Details

MCMAT Union Election Results Announced

Mr.Bibin.B.Zachriah, II MBA was elected as the Chairman and Ms. Divya Divakaran I MBA was elected as the Vice Chairman. Full List

MCMAT Students Capture the First Prize in The Business Quiz in the South India Management Meet

Prasanth.T. Raju and Samuel John got the first prize in the Business Quiz event in the South India Management meet, held at SNGST, Paravur on 10th and 11th November 2008.

MCMAT Students Bag the Second Prize in The Stock Game in the South India Management Meet

Jyothish N.P and Maneesh Mohan got the second prize in the Stock Game event in the South India Management meet, held at SNGST, Paravur on 10th and 11th November 2008

In-house competition for 'Best Manager'

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

Independence Day - Seminar

This year's Independence Day Seminar was held on 14.8.2009. The theme of the seminar was: GROWTH VS. INFLATION: Which one should the Govt. address first? Details

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

Professional Activities of MCMAT Faculty
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.

Futuristic Seminar Held at MCMAT: INDIA – 60 YEARS AHEAD
On August 14, 2007, the eve of India's 60th Independence, MCMAT presented a futuristic seminar. This program challenged the participants to take a look at what is ahead in the next 60 years.
The program was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Fathima Beebi, Chairperson, Muncipal Council, Perumbavoor.
Prof. Dr. K. K. George, Chairman, CES, and Former Director of SMS, CUSAT, and Advisor to Kerala State Planning Board presided at the program.
Mr. P. C. Chacko, Former MP, also made a presentation at the program.

MCMAT Students Bag Prizes
MCMAT Team consisting of Mr. Prasanth T Raju and Mr. Samuel T John won second prize in the Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition conducted by M.E.S College, Marampally on 12th July 2007.

MCMAT celebrated the First Annual Day on July 2, 2007. Chief Guest Mr. R. Radhakrishnan (DGM, Indian Bank, Ernakulam Circle) inaugurated the “New Venture”, “MCMAT Centre For Incubation, Innovation And Enterprise.” More Details

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.

MCMAT presented a seminar for local industry as part of our community outreach program titled, "A Seminar on PLYWOOD INDUSTRY IN PERUMBAVOOR-SINKING OR SAILING" More Details.

MCMAT is proud to present an international seminar on entrepreneurism featuring top executives from India and USA. More Details

Registration and Issue of application for MBA aspirants at MCMAT for 2007-09 has begun. Details.

A meeting of the Mentors was held on 19 September. The procedure for implementing the enrichment program was discussed.

The Men's Hostel started functioning from 11 September, 2006.

Classes for our first batch began on Monday, 17 July, 2006.

The Orientation for the MBA students began on Monday, 17 July, 2006. Leaders for the orientation sessions.

Opening Prayer and Meditation was given by Rev. Johnson Varghese, Chaplain of the College.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaeus Saffragan Metropolitan, Manager of the College and President of the MTEA and Rev. Dr. Johnson P. Mathew, General Secretary of MTEA addressed the staff and students on 25 July, 2006.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Iraenius Saffragan Metropolitan, Manager of MCMAT, led the prayer to mark the starting of construction of 1st floor of the MCMAT building on Tuesday, 30 May, 2006.