Section C

1.      Instructor-In-charge                                    : Shivakumar Reddy

2.     Email ID                                            : shivakumar@stmaryscollege.in

3.     About the Instructor 

Shivakumar Reddy joined in June 2024 as an Assistant Professor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to the fields of Media Laws and Ethics and Development Communication. With a robust academic background and a keen interest in the evolving dynamics of digital culture and political communication.

Currently pursuing his PhD at Andhra University, Professor Reddy's research is at the cutting edge of contemporary media studies. His focus on digital culture and political communication addresses the critical intersections of technology, society, and governance. This research is not only timely but also crucial in understanding the rapid changes in how information is disseminated and consumed in the digital age

4.     Course Details

Course Summary

One of the significant outcomes of Higher Education is to prepare for entering the job or employment market. Besides the knowledge and skill set required for a particular job or occupation, professional skills are also required to be gainfully employed and to enjoy a successful and satisfying life. Professional skills are part of life skills. We should be able to demonstrate professional skills involving the use of intuitive, logical critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills which are not limited to cognitive and creative skills. These skills, behaviour, and quality of output enhance employability.

Career skills empower us with the ability to prepare appropriate résumés, address the necessary gaps for facing interviews, and actively and effectively participate in group discussions thereof. It is also of significant importance that we possess the know-how to explore career opportunities for ourselves, recognizing our innate strengths and weaknesses.
We must be well prepared to take on new challenges and opportunities. With the increasing use of technology in the way we live, learn and work, we must be able to utilize basic computing concepts and also have and espouse excellently. Team skills, collaborating and working together can assist in resolving complex problems, which allow us or offer us the opportunity to articulate new ideas and perspectives. It further allows us to design, develop, problem-solve, and adapt to situations based on experience and skills.

The Course on Professional Skills is divided into two parts: A. Career Skills and, B. Team Skills

Course Objectives

The objectives are to help learners

·       Acquire career skills and fully pursue to partake in a successful career

·       Prepare a good résumé

·       Prepare for interviews and group discussions

·       Explore desired career opportunities in the employment market in consideration of an individual SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats).

·       Understand the significance of team skills

·       Acquire team skills

·       Design, develop, and adapt to situations as an individual and as a team member.

Course Outcomes

Learners shall be able to:

CO 1: Prepare their résumé on an appropriate template without grammatical and other errors and using proper syntax.

CO 2: Participate in a simulated interview.

CO 3: Actively participate in group discussions towards gainful employment.

CO 4: Capture a self-interview simulation video regarding the job role concerned.

CO 5: Enlist the common errors generally made by candidates in an interview.

CO 6: Perform appropriately and effectively in group discussions.

CO 7: Explore sources (online/offline) of career opportunities.

CO 8: Identify career opportunities in consideration of personal potential and aspirations.

CO 9: Demonstrate a set of cognitive skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and

           the ability to learn for smooth and efficient functioning at a workplace.

CO 10: Demonstrate a set of non-cognitive skills such as empathy, creativity, teamwork,

          and collaboration, for smooth and efficient functioning at a workplace.

This course introduces students to the essential techniques of financial management and their practical use in making sound business decisions. It focuses on key concepts like budgeting, investment analysis, capital structure, and financial planning—equipping students with tools to manage finances effectively in real-world business settings.