A team of six students (06 male) from the BBA (FS) Programme participated in Synergy 3.0, an inter-collegiate competition organized by Saraswat Education Society’s Sridora Caculo College of Commerce and Management Studies, Mapusa-Goa. The event took place on 14th and 15th October 2024 at the college campus.
Each student represented the college in different competitive rounds:
- Uddhav Talkatkarparticipated in the Entrepreneurship round.
- Prajvalit Gaonkarcompeted in the Marketing round.
- Aden Vazrepresented the team in the HR round.
- Devraj Choudharyparticipated in the Finance round.
- Sunil Dhanapanavartook part in the Best Manager round.
- Erville Baretto Vaz Rodriguesparticipated in the Crisis Management round.
The event commenced with an inaugural ceremony, setting a positive tone for the for the two-day competition. The theme “AI Revolution: Redefining Business Possibilities” was interwoven throughout the event. Participants engaged in various rounds that were strategically curated to assess their expertise in the respective fields. The competition included stress rounds, understanding various cases, presentations, etc., with the judges providing various insights regarding industrial excellence. There was a friendly, yet competitive spirit instilled in all the participants. Everyone was supportive of each other. Breakfast, lunch and tea was served, during which everyone socialized with each other. There was a teamwork round which boosted participants skills to coordinate with each other.
On the second day, the excitement peaked with the semi-finals and finals. Re-registration ensured all the teams were present, and the remaining rounds intensified the competition. Four teams, including from Damodar College, made it to the final rounds. The Best Manager round – the event’s flagship, took place in a dimly lit room designed to unsettle participants, challenging their ability to think clearly and adapt under pressure.
The event concluded with a valedictory function, featuring cultural performances by the host college, creating a joyful atmosphere before the much-anticipated announcement of results. The team secured remarkable achievements:
- 1st Placein the Teamwork, HR, and Marketing rounds
- Runner-upin the Finance round
These accolades are a testament to the hard work, determination, and expertise demonstrated by the students. The event provided participants with valuable insights into business challenges and sharpened their practical skills, preparing them for future endeavors in the corporate world.
Expected Outcome of the Activity
The event improved participants’ teamwork and collaboration skills, offered practical exposure to real-world business challenges, and deepened their understanding of strategic business management through hands-on experience in a competitive setting.
