The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Department of Commerce has commenced an enthralling twelve-week Entrepreneurship Workshop in collaboration with the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, USA. The workshop has secured financial support from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) as part of the Stimulating Urban Renewal through Entrepreneurship (SURE℠) Programme, which was established through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Prof. Asiya Chaudhary, AMU, and Prof. Saleha Khummawala, University of Houston.
Prof Mohd. Mohsin Khan, Chairperson of the SURE Programme and the Finance Officer, AMU, delivered a compelling address during the inaugural session. He emphasised the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in societal advancement and national prosperity. He also underscored that the program’s curriculum is crafted not only to disseminate knowledge but also to instil an entrepreneurial mindset that views obstacles as opportunities and failures as a path to innovation.
The AMU Registrar, Mr. Mohammad Imran (IPS), also addressed the workshop, emphasising the significance of value creation and business expansion through innovation. He reminded participants that the largest businesses also originated as small entrepreneurial ventures; and with time and the right strategy, they can prosper.
The workshop’s guest of honour, Mr. Arsalan Zuberi, Director and Promoter of Zubair Duplex Pvt Ltd, Aligarh, encouraged participants to materialize their ideas. He stressed that the current digital era and the prevalence of social media platforms have made it easier to amplify entrepreneurial endeavors.
In the course of the event, Prof. Nasir Zamir Qureshi, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, shared that the workshop presents not only an educational platform but also a networking opportunity. It facilitates collaborations between students, industry experts, and potential entrepreneurs from under-resourced communities and diverse backgrounds. He added that the workshop will provide participants with knowledge in accounting, taxation, law, marketing, financial literacy, and banking, and will also aid them in engaging with the District Industry Centre (DIC), bankers, funders, buyers, and suppliers.
The Chairman of the Department of Commerce, Prof. Imamul Haque, and the Convenor and Director of the SURE Programme, Prof. Asiya Chaudhary, extended a warm welcome to the guests and participants. They were accompanied by Dr. Ambreen Saleem, who facilitated the inaugural session.
The commencement of the Entrepreneurship Workshop at AMU signifies a noteworthy stride towards promoting innovation, nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship, and offering essential resources and knowledge to aspiring business leaders. This initiative reflects the university’s dedication to not only academic distinction but also to fostering a spirit of enterprise and innovation among its students and the wider community.
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