Orientation on CA-CS Foundation Program & other Certifications

Title: Orientation on Career Edge Program/ CA-CS Foundation Program & other Certifications

Date: 16 Sept 2020

Time: 10:30am -12:30 pm

Participants: I Sem BCom & BBA [Batch 2020-2023] students

Resource Person: Mr. Shriram Vamsi   

Dr Nikitha Sreekantha-HOD, introduced the Resource Person, Mr Shriram Vamsi to the students. He is the Co-founder- ProEdge, a Training & Talent Management Solutions Company. His credentials include MBA - FMS Delhi, ACA &ACMA; has 13 years of corporate experience in Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, IDFC Bank. Besides, and extensive experience in Strategy, Relationship and Sales in Corporate Banking and Education sector.

In his session, Mr Vamsi addressed BCom/ BBA students and highlighted the career options -especially to those who were confused about what to pursue after /during their graduation degree. He stated the pros and cons of all options available- CA/CS/ MBA/MCom/ Banking/ Govt/ UPSC exams. In addition, he also elaborated on the criteria for choosing an institution, cut-off percentile in reputed management schools, post-Covid average salary, less risky options, additional skill sets required for jobs etc.

 Next, he spoke about why the students can opt for CA/CS, myths about CA/CS, levels in professional courses, CA/CS Plan & list of subjects. PROEDGE, he said offers CA Foundation /CSEET online live coaching; conduct classes in the college campus.

Further, he stated the need for campus to corporate orientation and the merits.

His interactive session came to a close with information to students about the 3-year certification plan that PROEDGE provides to DSBA students including Communication and Soft skills, MS Office, Introduction to BFSI, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Preparation of Business Plan, Mock Interviews; Group Discussion and Feedback and Resume Writing Program.

 Mr Vamsi asked questions to the students to check for understanding towards the end of the session.