STUDENT LIFE
Student-Driven Clubs at
ASBM Pune
At ASBM, we understand that holistic management education extends beyond textbooks and classrooms. Our vibrant student clubs are at the heart of this belief providing hands-on experiences, fostering leadership, and building essential career skills. Among the most active and impactful are the Marketing Club, Finance Club, and HR Club, each offering specialized platforms for students to explore, engage, and excel in their areas of interest.
Marketing Club – Shaping Strategic Thinkers
The Marketing Club is a hub for students who aspire to become brand strategists, digital marketers, or market research professionals. It promotes creativity, analytical thinking, and innovation through a variety of activities such as case study competitions, advertising simulations, brand analysis projects, and workshops on emerging marketing trends. Guest lectures by industry experts, live projects, and social media campaigns help students gain exposure to real-world marketing dynamics. The club’s activities are designed to bridge the gap between academic theories and practical marketing applications.
By connecting students with professionals from leading companies in FMCG, retail, tech, and advertising, the Marketing Club enhances corporate interaction and builds meaningful industry networks. These engagements often lead to mentorship, internship offers, and valuable insights into the evolving landscape of modern marketing.
Finance Club – Nurturing Financial Experts
The Finance Club serves as a platform for students keen on pursuing careers in investment banking, corporate finance, financial consulting, or fintech. It conducts mock stock trading sessions, budgeting and valuation challenges, financial modelling workshops, and panel discussions with finance leaders. These activities deepen students’ understanding of financial principles while encouraging analytical thinking and strategic decision-making.
The club maintains strong ties with financial institutions, investment firms, and alumni working across various sectors, thereby creating rich opportunities for corporate connect. Regular interactions with industry practitioners enable students to stay current with market trends and technologies, and also help build a strong foundation for successful placements in finance roles.
Startup Club: Nurturing Entrepreneurship at ASBM Pune
The Startup Club at ASBM Pune is a launchpad for students with a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. Designed for aspiring founders, product managers, and creative problem-solvers, the club organizes ideation workshops, startup simulations, pitch competitions, and mentorship sessions with successful entrepreneurs and investors. These hands-on activities help students transform their ideas into viable business models while building critical skills in business planning, market validation, and fundraising.
The club actively collaborates with startup incubators, venture capital firms, and domain experts to offer real-world exposure. Guest talks, startup visits, and networking events connect students with the startup ecosystem, creating valuable opportunities for internships, funding, and venture acceleration. Whether students are launching their own startups or exploring the entrepreneurial mindset, the Startup Club nurtures their journey every step of the way.
