DSBA Welcomes Inaugural First Year BCom, BBA & BCA Programs

The Inaugural function for the first year BCom, BBA & BCA Programs was held on 2 July’18 at 10 am on the IV Floor at DSBA Campus. The first time college students and parents were welcomed by Ms B S Sharvani [III Year BCom] and Mr Rohan Satish [III Year BCA] .Ms Pooja D N [II Year BBA] performed an invocation dance invoking Lord Ganesha for an auspicious beginning to the new session! An inspirational DSI video was shown to all.

 Prof Nikitha Sreekantha, HOD welcomed the parents and students and assured that the 360° learning environment and the curriculum designed at DSBA equips students  face global challenges .She also wished the students a pleasant study and hoped the students use the platform provided at DSBA that is condusive to learning. She introduced the Chief Guest Dr Lakshmikantha, Principal- Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management.Dr Lakshmikantha has a PhD from VTU and has a teaching experience of over 37 years and 3 years in Industry /Research. He is also a member of Board of Studies at VTU.She also introduced Dr [Brig] Sandes to the gathering. Floral tributes were offered to both.

Dr Lakshmikantha and Dr Sandes were invited to light the lamp .Dr Veena K N, Dean-DSBA, Prof Nikitha, new students and parents also joined in to light the lamp.

Dr Lakshmikantha gave an inspirational address. He welcomed all new parents and students to the portal of knowledge. He spoke of the DSI legacy and emphasized that its only education that completes man. He gave a series of advice to the students on dress code, sharing knowledge, co-ordination, respecting parents, discovering latent talent, raising queries in classrooms, not to argue with teachers, displaying confidence, not to restrict oneself to formal education & above all have humility. He also requested parents to constantly monitor their wards.

Dr Sandes gave a presentation on the DSI Heritage, leadership and voiced his expectations of the students. He advised the students to identify goals for themselves, have good written and verbal expression, be well groomed, manage time well, adhere to the dress code, become a global professional and be a useful citizen. He also emphasized on students’ being honest, avoid reckless driving & maintain 75% attendance. He further spoke about the programs offered at DSBA, the course focus, activities conducted, placement and soft skills training provided, industrial visits, student club activities, outbound training program, global captivation program, sports, YES program, cultural events, NSS, NCC &  ED cell.

Dr Veena ended the inaugural program by welcoming and assuring parents that DSBA is a ragging free campus, highlighted Mr Rohan’s achievement who reached the third level of the NCC Competition, advised students to dream big, always keep an open mind, use opportunities and affirmed that at DSBA the students will be helped to achieve their goals.

Ms Sharvani proposed the vote of thanks and Dr Lakshmikantha was handed a memento as a token of appreciation. Parents and students were requested to proceed for refreshments.

After the inaugural function parents and students were briefed about the three programs and courses by the class coordinators – Prof Chaitanya [BCA] & Prof Shaziya [BBA]. Prof Nikitha provided the guidelines about the BCom program.