Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Innovation Design for MSc Economics Students
Date: 16 February 2026
The Department of Economics, School of Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of Education Initiative), organised a Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Innovation Design for II Semester MSc Economics students on 16th February 2026 at 1:40 PM in H501, Humanities Block (Fifth Floor). The session was delivered by Dr. Naveen Kumar R, Associate Professor, Institute of Management, who engaged students in understanding structured problem-solving approaches, creative ideation techniques, and the application of innovation frameworks in economic and managerial contexts. The workshop provided participants with practical insights into analytical reasoning, interdisciplinary thinking, and design-oriented solutions, equipping them with essential skills for research, policy analysis, and professional practice.

Workshop on SPSS
Date: 08 August 2024
A workshop on Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) was organized by the Department of Economics , Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous on August 8, 2024, from 01:40 PM to 3.30 PM in H1 Lab, Humanities Block. The resource person was Dr. Saket Ranjan Praveer, Professor, School of Management, Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous. The resource person provided practical exercises, including the creation and interpretation of frequency tables, performing t-tests, creation of charts, graphs, and cleaning datasets for analysis. Throughout his session, the resource person emphasized the value of presenting SPSS results in reports and presentations as best practices. Students eagerly asked a variety of questions about SPSS during the Q&A period.

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StartaVista Symposium- Research Dissemination Workshop “Impact of Government Programs and Policies on Startups in Bangalore”
Date: 14 February 2024
The StartaVista Symposium Research Dissemination Workshop on the Impact of Government Programs and Policies on Startups in Bangalore conducted by the department of Economics and department of Professional Management Studies, took place on February 14, 2024. The event commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Baiju P, followed by an inspirational address from Fr. Jais V Thomas, Financial Administrator guiding students on entrepreneurship. Dr. R. Renjith, the project coordinator and Head of Economics Area at IIM Ranchi, presented the research report, highlighting challenges faced in acquiring financial data from startups. The research revealed that while there is a supportive framework for startups, issues persist in accessing capital, gender parity among founders, lack of awareness about government policies, and underutilization of incentives. Panel discussions featured entrepreneurs like Mr. Christo John, Ms. Palak Devpura, and Ms. Tusharika Goswami, who shared insights on government regulations, tax incentives, and challenges faced by startups in Bangalore. Recommendations included the need for awareness programs, improved mentorship, and streamlined funding processes to foster a thriving startup ecosystem.

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Workshop on Macro econometric Modeling on Monetary Policy Using EViews
Date: 23 January 2024
A workshop on macro econometric modelling of monetary policy using EViews was arranged by the Department of Economics and held on January 23, 2024, at 02:40 p.m. in M419, Main Block at Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous. The workshop's resource person was Dr. T K Murugesan, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce PG. The resource person provided practical instruction on how to use E-Views for financial data analysis. Throughout his talk, he emphasized the value of analytical ability and regression modeling. Students eagerly asked a variety of questions about E-views and regression modeling during the Q&A period that followed the presentation.