CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

The School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus in collaboration with OIA (Office of International Affairs), organized an insightful and industry-oriented session on “Power BI Analytics” as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen academic excellence and professional competency among students. The session was conducted by Prof. Kelly, Business Analyst at VIVES, Belgium, bringing valuable international exposure and practical expertise to the academic community. The program aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education, emphasizing the importance of skill-based, inclusive, and globally relevant learning experiences. Held on 14 November 2025 at 10:30 AM in Room No. 2226, Management Block, the session witnessed active participation from students of commerce, finance, and accountancy. The objective of the session was to introduce students to the practical applications of Power BI and to enhance their understanding o...

The School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus in collaboration with OIA (Office of International Affairs), organized an insightful and socially significant session titled “From Awareness to Action: Achieving Gender Equity to Eradicate Sexual Harassment.” Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 5 – Gender Equality, the session reflected the institution’s commitment to fostering inclusive, safe, and equitable educational spaces that empower every individual to thrive with dignity and respect. Gender equity has long been recognized as not merely a policy requirement but a foundational value that shapes progressive institutions and responsible societies. While awareness about gender discrimination and sexual harassment has increased in recent years, the real challenge has been translating awareness into meaningful action. The session aimed to bridge this gap by moving beyond theoretical discussions and encouraging practical, inf...

The session on professional certifications in finance was conducted by Ms. Sathvigha and Ms. Sakshi, students of the second-year MSc Global Finance and Analytics (GFA) programme, for the BCom students of Christ College. The primary objective of the session was to create awareness about globally and nationally recognized professional finance certifications and to guide undergraduate students in making informed career decisions. The session was structured, informative, and highly interactive, offering students both conceptual clarity and practical insights into various certification pathways. The speakers began by emphasizing the growing importance of professional qualifications in today’s competitive financial landscape. They highlighted that while an undergraduate degree provides foundational knowledge, professional certifications significantly enhance employability, technical competence, and global mobility. With increasing specialization in fields such as investment banking, risk man...

The Industry Spotlight Session on Corporate Risk Management was led by Mr. Venugopal Panicker, Co-Founder and Partner at Midas Techfin Consultants LLP. Drawing upon his extensive professional experience in finance and consulting, he provided students with valuable and practical insights into how corporate risk management functions within real-world organizations. The session was designed to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks studied in the classroom and the dynamic challenges faced by corporations in practice. The session began with a discussion on the historical evolution of risk management. Mr. Panicker traced the development of risk management from its early focus on insurance and hazard control to the modern enterprise-wide frameworks adopted by large corporations today. This historical perspective helped students understand how risk management has transformed into a strategic function rather than a reactive process. He explained how globalization, technological advancem...

A workshop on Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Using Python was conducted for students with the objective of introducing fundamental concepts of time series and demonstrating their practical implementation using Python. The session was designed as a beginner-level workshop, making it accessible to participants with basic familiarity in Python programming, while not requiring prior knowledge of time series analysis. The workshop commenced with an introduction to the concept of time series. Participants were introduced to the definition of time series as a sequence of data points recorded at regular intervals of time, such as daily temperature readings, stock prices, or sales data. The distinction between time series models and regression models was clearly explained, with particular emphasis on autocorrelation — a defining feature of time series data. Unlike regression models, which assume independence among observations, time series data exhibits dependence on past values. The sess...

The guest lecture delivered by Pankaj Kumar, Head of the Internal Audit Department at Vinmart Group of Companies, provided comprehensive and practical insights into corporate ethics, financial governance, and internal audit practices. The session was highly informative and bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world corporate applications. It enabled us to understand how ethical frameworks and governance mechanisms function within large organizations and why they are essential for sustainable business operations. The lecture began with a discussion on the foundations of ethical conduct in organizations. Mr. Kumar emphasized that ethics is not merely a compliance requirement but a fundamental organizational value that shapes decision-making at every level. Strong ethical values, when embedded into corporate culture, guide employee behavior and influence leadership actions. He highlighted that well-defined governance structures, supported by clear policies and accountabi...

The session titled “Introduction to Complex Systems: Modeling & Analysis” was conducted on 12 February 2026 at the Smart Room, Central Block, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The session was delivered by Prof. Hiroki Sayama, SUNY Distinguished Professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York (USA), and Director of the Binghamton Center for Complex Systems (CoCo). The session began with a formal welcome address introducing Prof. Sayama’s academic background and research contributions in the field of complex systems science, network science, and systems modeling. The lecture aimed to expose students to systems thinking as a complementary skill to data science and analytics, particularly in the context of emerging AI-dominated environments. Prof. Sayama introduced the fundamental concept of complex systems by explaining how simple interactions among individual components can lead to large-scale emergent behavior. Through relatable examples such as ...