Report by Michael Rodrigues
Team Mangalorean Udupi

Manipal: Department of commerce, Manipal University inducted its 6 Batch of BBM students on July 20, 2012

 M Narendra, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank, inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion Narendra highlighted on the current banking scenario and challenges ahead for the financial institutions in restructuring the global economy. He also spoke on the benefits of the specialised Banking and Finance programme to the financial institution in finding market ready talent.

Arati Porwal,  Head, Chartered institute of Management Accountant (CIMA), India Liaison was the other chief guest. Speaking on the occasion  Porwal highlighted on the history and growth of the professional degrees in today’s dynamic world. “ A value added job prospect always seeks a value-added degree” she quoted.

Dr H N Uday Shankar, Registrar evaluation Manipal University, presided over the function. Dr Shankar spoke on the world class education imparted by the Manipal University.

Sandeep S Shenoy, Head of the Department of commerce welcomed the gathering.  Shenoy briefed the highlights of the course and the bright future ahead for the students through Manipal University.

Guru Prasad Rao, Assistant Professor of the Commerce Department delivered the vote of thanks.

Satish U Pai, Managing Director, Manipal Media Network Ltd was the special invitee for the occasion. U D Acharya, CEO, Ad Syndicate, Manipal along with other dignitaries were present on the occasion.