About the Department
The Department of Business Communication is equipped with well-qualified teaching faculty to impart knowledge in Business Communication. Business Communication is an ability enhancement course, compulsory at the First Year of B. Com., which is a three-year full-time programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai. English being the link language globally, an enduring foundation in the language is a pre-requisite, that needs to be coupled with the necessary social skill set for communicating and presenting oneself in a pleasant manner in the corporate and globalised world.
Keeping in step with the needs of the corporate world, the Department of Business Communication believes in imparting skills necessary for professional and personal growth of students. Theory is substantiated with real life case studies. References to current political situations and recent trends in literature are made. Notes are made available on difficult topics and tutorials are engaged regularly.
The English Literary Association which aims at tapping the literary potential of students is steered by the Department.
Objectives
- To familiarize students with the subtle nuances of the communication process
- To develop effective oral and written skills to enable students to meet pressures of job market
- To develop soft skills and to instill confidence for inter personal interactions and group communication
- To hone presentation skills using audio-visual aids
- To make education value-based to create good citizens
Pedagogical Skills
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- The department organizes an add-on course on communication on a regular basis. Tutorials are utilized to conduct mock interviews, group discussions and make technology-enabled presentations. Lectures are conducted using the chalk and talk method and students are updated about the recent advances in communication and its practical use in day-to-day life.
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Special Programme
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- The Department of Business Communication conducts an add-on course related to communication; titled ‘Essential Communication Skills’ at which students from diverse streams are enrolled. The course comprises themes like Sounds of the English Language, Understanding and Use of Social Media Platforms, Presentation Skills, Business Etiquette and Grooming and sessions on Career Building are also conducted as part of the course. Experts from diverse fields engage sessions. Student feedback is positive and encouraging.
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SWOC Analysis
Strengths:
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- English is the globally accepted language of communication the department provides required training and exposure to the language through lectures and planned tutorials.
- The lectures and tutorials provide scope for improvement specifically with regard to communication skills and hone soft skills in general.
- The department organises the Essential Communication Skills Course.
- Distinguished academicians and representatives from the corporate world are invited to train students as part of the course.
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Weakness:
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- Lack of allotment of term-end internal assessment marks as part of the credit-based assessment system for performance at tutorials tends to demotivate students and impacts their participation at tutorial classes.
- The teacher-student ratio is skewed, resulting in reduced personal attention.
- Most of the students being first generation learners, display poor reading and writing skills.
- A general apathy towards the subject is observed owing to the subject being limited only to the First Year of Bachelor of Commerce Course.
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Opportunities:
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- Re-introducing regular assessment for tutorials that translate into marks at semester end.
- Employing tutors specifically for tutorials besides the approved strength of faculty members.
- Organizing remedial classes on a regular basis for weaker section of students.
- Setting up a department library and a book club can create interest amongst students for language and literature.
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Challenges:
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- Business Communication being taught only at semester one and semester two, limits the scope for working on students’ communication skills.
- There is lack of continuity, by the time students are familiar with the subject they graduate to the second year.
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Faculty
M. A., B. Ed., SET - English, PhD, P.G.Dip.(Comparative Mythology)
Activities
- Two-Day National Workshop on ‘Image Building’
- Webinar on 'Values: A Compass for Navigating Uncertain Times'
- Resume writing
- Short Story writing competition
- Workshop on Working in Teams
- Story telling- Underprivileged children
- Certificate Course Program In Communication Skills
- Essential Communication Skills Skill Enhancement Course
Two-Day National Workshop on ‘Image Building’ – Day 1 Online session in progress
Prof. Dr. Manali Londhe addressing the audience
Dr Geeta Sahu introducing Prof Dr Pooja Ramchandani at the Inaugural Session
Prof Preeti Shirodkar – Speaker Day 1 of the Workshop
Speaker Ms Kamalrukh Baria-Speaker for Day 2 of the workshop
Principal Dr Usha S. Iyer addressing the participants at the webinar on 27 November, 2021 organized by UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, IQAC and Dept. of Business Communication SIWS College
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
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Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Principal Dr Usha S. Iyer addressing the participants at the webinar on 27 November, 2021 organized by UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, IQAC and Dept. of Business Communication SIWS College
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Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Smita Shukla, I/c. Director A.D. Mody, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
Concluding session of the webinar
Principal Dr Usha S. Iyer addressing the participants at the webinar on 27 November, 2021 organized by UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, IQAC and Dept. of Business Communication SIWS College
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
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Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Resource person Dr. Kirti Nakhare taking the session of Resume writing on 25/09/23
Student Manager Srinivasan giving vote of thanks on 25/09/23
Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Smita Shukla, I/c. Director A.D. Mody, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
Concluding session of the webinar
Principal Dr Usha S. Iyer addressing the participants at the webinar on 27 November, 2021 organized by UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, IQAC and Dept. of Business Communication SIWS College
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
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Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Event incharge Ms. Anitha Johnson and Mrs. Shruti Soman supervising the participants of short story writing competition on 12/10/23
Participants of short story writing competition on 12/10/23
Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Smita Shukla, I/c. Director A.D. Mody, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
Concluding session of the webinar
Principal Dr Usha S. Iyer addressing the participants at the webinar on 27 November, 2021 organized by UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, IQAC and Dept. of Business Communication SIWS College
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
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Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Teams at work at the workshop with the resource person
Resource person and participants completely engrossed…
Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Smita Shukla, I/c. Director A.D. Mody, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
Concluding session of the webinar
Principal Dr Usha S. Iyer addressing the participants at the webinar on 27 November, 2021 organized by UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, IQAC and Dept. of Business Communication SIWS College
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
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Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr. Kirti Nakhare narating the story to the children on 3rd November 2023
Children walking towards the pandora on 3rd November 2023
Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Smita Shukla, I/c. Director A.D. Mody, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
Concluding session of the webinar
Principal Dr Usha S. Iyer addressing the participants at the webinar on 27 November, 2021 organized by UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, IQAC and Dept. of Business Communication SIWS College
Dr Sybil Thomas, Co-ordinator, UHV Cell, University of Mumbai, addressing the participants
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Dr Smita Shukla, I/C. Director Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute, speaking on Role of Human Values in Commerce and Business
Certificate Course Program in C S Participants 11/12/2017
Principal addressing the students 11/12/2017
Participants at the Essential Communication Skills Program with Principal Dr. Usha Iyer, Resource Person Prof. Kamala Gopalan, Vice Principal (Science) Neeta Khanolkar and Vice Principal (Self Financed Courses) Ayyappan Iyer and Course Co-ordinator Kirti Nakhare on 27/07/2018
Student participation during the course 27/07/2018
Participants presenting at the Essential Communication Skills Program Organised by Department of Business Communication from 11th to 16th December 2017