Address by Dr M. Thiripal Raju, Professor & Incharge IICM at Insight 2007, Award function

INSIGHT Global B-School Event It is an annual event jointly organized by UTI Mutual Fund and students of Securities Markets Programme. This annual mega event is conducted to encourage ingenuity and out-of-the-box thinking on capital market related issues among B-school graduates and other professionals aspiring to contribute to the development of Indian capital markets. The theme of Insight-2008 is “Corporate Governance and Company Valuation”. Insight 2008 opens the competition for global B-schools and becomes one of the few global B-School events taking place in India. All the B-schools from the worldwide are invited to participate in Insight 2008.

Quizz Whizz

It is a business quiz conducted among the students of SMP. It is distinguished by its uniqueness as it focuses mostly on the areas of capital market. Expertise, contemporary knowledge of capital markets along with presence of mind are some of the traits required by the participants to win accolades in the highly competitive quiz.

Industry Conferences & Summits

SMP students attend various conferences in the field of finance organized by various associations and organizations from time to time. It gives the students a chance to enhance their knowledge about the real world issues and networking with industry professionals. SMP students get the opportunity to attend national level conferences on capital markets.

Alumni Meet

It is an annual event that serves as a medium to develop strong bonding among the current and ex SMPian's. It strengthens the SMPians network across various domains of the capital market industry. As the SMP workforce in capital markets increases in the coming years, SMP Alumni association will become a strong body with linkages in the dynamic and rapidly growing capital markets.

Student Forums

As an SMP student, one can sharpen leadership and teamwork abilities by participating in student-run clubs. Moreover, it's fun! It provides platform to bring up new ideas, resolve issues of concern, and enhance the experience of SMP students. Students are encouraged to undertake extra-curricular activities and join clubs to supplement their understanding of markets and appreciate the market practices. This not only serves their mutual interests but also impart managerial and leadership skills amongst students.

Placement & Internship : To frame the Placement & Internship Plan / Policy & facilitate companies in pre- placement talk, interviews and campus recruitment. This facilitates the students to showcase their leadership qualities and help the whole batch to get placed successfully.

Academic : It involves extending invitations to guest/visiting faculty, modifications in curriculum and any other aspects of academic interest. This enriches the student's experience in interacting with the industry practitioners and academicians.

Administrative : To look after the welfare of students pertaining to administrative issues. This helps students in solving the issues and developing good decision-making skills.

Event Management & Business Networking : To organize annual events viz., Insight, Alumni Meet and co- ordinating in Capital Market Conference. Networking with reputed B-Schools, listing their events and facilitating student`s participation. This is a stage for the students to exhibit their creative skills.