The School of Business, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, hosted an interactive session for management students with Mr. Prashant Mudgal, Head of Insights (Analytics and Data Science) at Redington Limited. The session focused on the transformative power of data analytics in shaping decision-making in the contemporary world.
The event witnessed active participation from over 150 students of the management programme, who engaged enthusiastically with the speaker through insightful questions and discussions. Mr. Mudgal emphasized that data analytics forms the backbone of digital transformation and highlighted that it is increasingly indispensable for success in the corporate world. He further noted that analytics is emerging as a core academic competency, enabling evidence-based governance, informed policy formulation, and interdisciplinary research. He encouraged students to integrate analytical tools into their academic projects to enhance rigor and impact.
Discussing career prospects, the expert from the corporate underscored the growing demand for professionals capable of translating data into actionable insights across sectors such as business intelligence, finance, healthcare, and governance. He also stressed the importance of adaptability, ethical responsibility, and continuous learning as key attributes for thriving in this dynamic field. His insights reinforced the importance of aligning academic learning with evolving industry requirements and global challenges.
This enriching session was made possible under the visionary leadership of Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU, whose commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration continues to benefit the university community.
The event also benefited from the academic guidance of Prof. Ashutosh Vashishth, Dean, Faculty of Management, and Dr. Arti Maini, Head, School of Business, who emphasized the need to equip students with contemporary analytical competencies.
The session was successfully organized through the dedicated efforts of Dr. Jyoti Sharma, Professor, School of Business, along with Dr. Ritu Rana and Dr. Ketan Bhatt, whose coordinated involvement ensured a meaningful and enriching experience for the students. The session concluded with Mr. Mudgal encouraging students to view data analytics not only as an academic tool but also as a powerful career accelerator, bridging the gap between knowledge creation and real-world problem-solving.