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SDMIMD Commences Residential PGDM 2023-25 Batch
Commencement inauguration for the SDMIMD Residential 2-Year Full-time PGDM (MBA Equivalent) Batch 2023-25 was held on 10 July 2023. Dr. Lt Col Prasad S N, Ph.D, Director, SDMIMD and Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Director Emeritus addressed the incoming students. Distinguished Address was delivered by the Sri. D. Surendra Kumar, Vice President, SDM Educational Trust; Dr. Gandhi L, Chairperson - Admissions, SDMIMD, welcomed and introduced the batch. Prof. Minhaj Mohamed, Chairperson-Academic Programmes gave an overview of the entire programme. Dr.S. Saibaba, Assistant Professor - Marketing, delivered the Vote of Thanks.
231 students from 20 Indian states have been admitted this year with a record gender ratio of 53% Male and 47% Female students with a big jump of 12% in the number of female students from the last year. The academic diversity of the batch includes undergraduates from Engineering, Commerce, Management, Science, and with 25% of students having relevant work experience.
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Dr. RIYAZAHMED K. delivered a webinar on "Analytics in Business and Management", held on June 2, 2023. The webinar provided an update on the current state of using analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning approaches in business processes. Furthermore, the students were taught about the practical applications of analytics models, particularly predictive analytics, in managerial decision-making. Similarly, the webinar explored the amount of textual data available today and strategies for analyzing it using text analytics tools. Finally, Dr. K. Riyazahmed placed emphasis on the importance of paying attention to the biases emanating from algorithm models before utilising them for business decisions.
The blood you donate gives someone a second chance at life. Social issues are always addressed by SDMites with great enthusiasm whenever circumstances call for it. Overall, 67 students and faculty members donated blood to this noble cause. Rotary Mysore and Jeevadhara blood banks provided SDMIMD with the opportunity to hold a blood donation camp on August 19, 2023.
1st International Conference on Leadership, September 15, 2023, started with a comprehensive briefing by Dr. Mamta Hegde, Conference Chair. Dr. Lt Col Prasad S N, Ph.D, Director of SDMIMD, set the tone with his inaugural address. Mr. Sethuraman, Strategic Adviser from SASMOS Group, captivated the audience with his keynote address. Following a refreshing tea break, we delved into insightful paper presentations. Mr. Chandramouli from ANCM Management Consultants, Bangalore, graced us with his expertise as our distinguished speaker. Post-lunch, Dr. Sunil MV presented a riveting session on "Mapping the Landscape of Leadership Values Research: A Bibliometric Approach". The day continued with more paper presentations and was further enriched by an address from Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Director Emeritus, SDMIMD. The event concluded with a heartfelt valedictory and certificate distribution.
A big thank to all the speakers, presenters, and attendees for making this event a grand success. Here's to many more such enlightening gatherings!
In the Career360 B-School Survey 2024, SDMIMD is placed in 27th position among Top Private B-Schools in India and has got AAAA rating in the B-Schools of South zone.
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A workshop on Design Thinking was organized for the new PGDM 2023-25 batch on July 11 & 12, 2023. The workshop focused on introducing the concept and process of design thinking in a real-time environment in the industry and in personal life. The activity-based workshop introduced - empathy, innovation, and iterations - with a case study on the collective governance model. The workshop was part of the Orientation Program 2023 and was designed & offered by Dr. Sunil MV, Faculty – Systems & General Management, SDMIMD.
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Mr Teja Mohan, Founder of Wise Money and alumnus of the institute, in his talk on 'Opportunities in the Finance Sector', said, 'Today's Financial Services Sector is embracing talent from across different disciplines to bring in fresh ideas that can disrupt this space. So I wish the best to all the aspirants who want to pursue careers in this sector full of great opportunities. The Indian Financial Services Sector is as bright a star as our Indian Economy at this opportune time. MBA students who aspire to take up careers in the Financial Services Sector can look forward to the immense opportunities available in this space if they hone their skill sets to take on the challenging dynamics of this sector.' The talk has been organized as part of the Orientation Program for PGDM 2023-25 batch, held on July 15, 2023.
Mr. Ravi Challu, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at WiseOwl Consulting LLP, addressed the students of PGDM 2023-25 and gave an insightful talk on Success mantra. He highlighted the importance of Self discovery of personal Goal & understanding of what makes the students happy in their day today life.
Dr. Jeremy Novak, Vice Chancellor of Global Development College (GDC), Australia and Brig. Gen. (Rtd.) Eric Tan, Board Member, Global Development College, Australia made a visit to SDMIMD on 14 August 2024. From SDMIMD, Dr. S. N. Prasad, Director, Dr. Mousumi Sengupta, Dean - International Relations, and Dr. Anand Sasikumar, Asst. Professor, were present in the meeting. Several possibilities of academic collaborations between SDMIMD and GDC have been explored and discussed.
Dr. Kristian Alm, the distinguished Professor of Ethics at BI Norwegian Business School, Norway, and Head of Research on Global Bibliography on Whistleblowing, delivered an enlightening talk on the significance of building awareness about Whistleblowing for the benefit of employees, communities, and society as a whole. The talk, held on July 26, 2023, aimed to orient the PGDM Batch 2023-25 about the concept of Whistleblowing in the contemporary world. The talk emphasized the vital role Whistleblowing plays in promoting ethics, transparency, and accountability within organizations and institutions worldwide.
During the talk organized on July 27, 2023, Dr. Heidi Karisen, a Senior Academic Librarian and Researcher at BI Norwegian Business School and Senior Lecturer at the University of Oslo, further enriched the discussion by presenting various real-life cases from both Indian and international contexts. In the spirit of fostering ethical awareness, Dr. Karisen discussed the significant impact of Whistleblowing by citing examples like the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 and the Indian Oil Corporation case of 2005.
The talk also highlighted the crucial research work being carried out on building the 'Global Bibliography on Whistleblowing,' where SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) serves as the esteemed Indian Chapter. Dr. Mousumi Sengupta, Principal Investigator & Professor of OB & HR, and Dr. Sunil M.V., Co-Investigator & Assistant Professor of Systems and General Management, both from SDMIMD, actively contribute to this significant project along with the student researchers – Mr Druva N, Mr Taha Dhilawala, Mr Yashwanth, and Mr Kaydawala Saifuddin, from PGDM 2022-24 Batch.
Dr. Alm and Dr. Karisen's insightful talks left a lasting impact on the young minds of the PGDM Batch 2023-25, equipping them with valuable knowledge and inspiring them to uphold ethical practices throughout their professional journeys.
A 2-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) was organized for the benefit of faculty members of St. Philomena's College, Mysuru during July 2-3, 2019. SDMIMD faculty members delivered the sessions.
SDMIMD is listed best B-school among 272 B-Schools in India in the Overall ranking; 29th among Top 100 B-Schools in Selection Process; 12th among Top 20 B-Schools in South Zone and 29th among top 100 Private B-Schools.
The fourth batch of 32 participants from the Rane Group of companies took part in the Corporate Management Development Programme (CMDP), at SDMIMD, on June 24th and 25th, 2024. The CEO of Rane Madras, Mrs. Gowri Kailasam, and the Director of SDMIMD, Dr. S.N. Prasad, inaugurated the CMDP sessions on the Young Leadership Development Program.
During the inaugural address, Mrs. Gowri Kailasam emphasized the significance of learning and development as a means of advancing in the manufacturing sector for the selected employees. The top management of the Rane Group implemented these programs, underscoring their seriousness. Dr. S.N. Prasad stressed the importance of leadership, managerial styles, and developing decision-making skills. The program was supervised by Dr. Nanda Kishore Shetty, Chairperson of MDP/FDP and Company-Specific Programs at SDMIMD, Mysore.
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SDMIMD has won Prize (Outstanding) in Ornamental Plant Category in the recently held Dasara Flower Show Competition organized by Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka. SDMIMD has been winning prizes in Dasara Flower show Competition since 2004.
Mr. Jacob Thomas, Delivery Manager at TCS and an alumnus of SDMIMD, delivered a talk on "AI in Changing Times and Use Cases" on June 7, 2024. The talk was organized as part of the Business Landscape course. Jacob Thomas discussed "AI for Managers," highlighting AI's evolution and impact on industries. He explained AI's role in rational decision-making, predicting trends, and streamlining processes. Jacob stressed the responsible use of AI, addressed common project failures, and emphasized the importance of a strategic mindset for future managers.
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SDMIMD has been ranked 25th among 55 Private B-Schools in India and proudly holds the 1st position with an AAAA+ rating in the South Zone - Mysore & Tumkur region in Career360 - India's Best B-Schools 2025. This achievement highlights SDMIMD's commitment to excellence in management education and holistic development.
Mrs. Deepti N. Rao, Total Rewards Leader with hands-on experience in M&A, Compensation & Benefits, HR Compliance, Business Partner HR, and Talent Acquisition, and an alumna of SDMIMD, delivered a talk on "HR Practices for Performance Excellence" on June 6, 2024. The talk was organized as part of the Business Landscape course. Deepti Rao explored how AI is transforming HR practices, emphasizing performance excellence and talent branding. She highlighted AI's role in streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and improving employee experiences through analytics and task automation. Deepti stressed the importance of continuous learning and adapting to AI advancements to stay competitive in the evolving job market.
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PhD awarded to SDMIMD Research scholars
SDMIMD is a recognized research center of the University of Mysuru and three research scholars from the center were awarded the Doctorate in a recently concluded 103rd Annual Convocation of the University of Mysore.
Rajeev Kalebar worked under the guidance of Dr. N R Parasuraman, Professor of Finance, SDMIMD and submitted a thesis titled Data Envelopment Analysis for Complementing Financial Ratios: Financial Statement Analysis of Indian Automobile Companies.
Nataraj R T successfully completed research titled Influence of Conflict Management and Leadership on Succession Planning: A study of Family Business in Karnataka under the guidance of Dr.Mousumi Sengupta, Professor of OB and HR, SDMIMD.
Vishwanantha M R received a doctorate for his research work titled Impact of E-learning on Higher Education in India: An Analytical Study under the guidance of Dr. H Gayathri, Rtd. Professor of Marketing, SDMIMD.
At SDMIMD, Mysuru, we believe education should transcend geographical boundaries. Our commitment to global learning is reflected in our robust Student Exchange Program, which opens the door to immersive international experiences.
As part of this initiative, we were delighted to host a student from EAE Business School, Spain for a 10-day academic and cultural exchange. The program featured engaging sessions on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and Microfinance — topics at the heart of today’s business conversations.
Beyond the classroom, the student had the opportunity to visit leading organizations such as ITC, Excelsoft, SKDRDP, RUDSETI, and WeMill, gaining first-hand exposure to both corporate strategies and community development models.
With 13 active global partnerships and 32 students participating in term-long international programs this year alone, SDMIMD continues to champion global readiness and cross-cultural collaboration — hallmarks of future-ready management education.
Mr. T. V. Mohan, Country Head & MD – India, ANDREAS MAIER Workholding Technology Pvt Ltd. (Subsidiary of AMF - Germany), Bengaluru spoke about the essential qualities of a leader held on July 12, 2023. He stressed on time management, communication and how to take criticisms in your stride and achieve success through continuous learning. The talk has been organized as a part of the Orientation program for PGDM 2023-25 batch.
Dr. Mousumi Sengupta, Professor - OB & HR, SDMIMD, conducted the 'Workshop on Personality Development' for the new PGDM Batch on July 11, 12 & 13, 2023. The workshop helped the young managers to understand their personality types and areas for improvement. The activity-based workshop was administered section-wise by the faculty resource. The workshop was organized as part of the Orientation Program 2023.
Twenty senior management executives from Sundaram Home Finance participated in a weeklong Management Development Program (MDP) on Leadership Development: Aspire and Strategize for Higher Achievement (ASHA) at SDMIMD, Mysore, from August 12th to 17th, 2024. The program was inaugurated by Dr. S.N. Prasad, Director of SDMIMD, and Ms. Mini Sympson, Head of HR for Emerging Business and Talent Acquisition at Sundaram Home Finance.
Following the inaugural session, Mr. Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy, Managing Director of Sundaram Home Finance, addressed the participants and actively engaged in the sessions conducted on Day 1. Over the course of five days, faculty members from SDMIMD, including Dr. Prasad SN, Dr. Kannadas S, Dr. M. Sriram, Dr. Vasumathi Hariharan, Dr. Neetu Ganapathy, Dr. L. Gandhi, Dr. Srilakshminarayana, and Dr. K. Riyaz Ahmed, delivered sessions on finance, people management, leadership, communication, and data-driven decision-making.
The program concluded on August 17th with a valedictory function that included participant feedback, certificate distribution, and an address by Mr. Ganapathi Subramanian, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Sundaram Home Finance. The participants, along with Ms. Sriranga, Program Coordinator from Sundaram Home’s HR department, expressed high appreciation for the program. The MDP was coordinated under the supervision of Dr. Nanda Kishore Shetty, Chairperson of Corporate and External Training Programs at SDMIMD, Mysore.
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Technology has enabled general public to invest in the capital market and as a result the number of demat accounts opened over the years have grown exponentially, said Dr. Abhilash Misra, CEO, National Stock Exchange Academy Limited, Mumbai, held on October 19-20, 2023.
Delivering keynote address during 11th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets organised by SDMIMD at its auditorium on Thursday he discussed about the recent developments in the capital market and also spoke on how technology was embraced by the market regulators in the regulation and functioning of capital markets and also mentioned that Technology enabled the people of the country to invest in equity markets. “Indian Financial Markets is one of the robust risk management systems to protect the interest of all the stakeholders” added Misra.
Oil prices will go up further: Lt Col Prasad S N, Ph.D, Director, SDMIMD delivering inaugural address said due to ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and Hamas and Israel the oil prices may go up further in days to. “The days of easy money are over thanks to the recession caused due to covid in the US; interest rate gone up, no easy money coming to the world. The dollar is slowly eroding and China is becoming stronger and stronger and the net export of china has gone up in the last two years” added Prasad. Dr.Sriram Mahadevan, Conference Chair, IFC 2023 gave a brief introduction about the conference theme and outlined the proceedings of the two-day conference.
As part of the conference technical sessions on ‘Corporate Finance and Governance’ and ‘Fintech and Digital lending in India’ were delivered by Abhishek Kumar Jain, General Manager, Treasury and Investors Relations, Wipro Limited, Bengaluru and Sri.Timmana Gouda, Founder, WhatsLoan, Bengaluru. The valedictory address was delivered by Sri.Rajesh Sharma, CEO, Kaynes Technology Ltd, Mysuru. The two-day conference witnessed paper presentations on the broader theme of the conference.
Mrs. Monisha Devaiah, Marketing Manager - APAC at AVIXA and an alumna of SDMIMD, delivered a talk on "Marketing in the Age of AI" on June 5, 2024. The talk was organized as part of the Business Landscape course. Monisha Devaiah's session focused on AI's transformative impact in marketing. She emphasized AI's potential to drive personalization, productivity, and growth, highlighting tools like ChatGPT and Canva. While AI offers substantial benefits, she stressed the importance of responsible use and human judgment in decision-making. Monisha urged the audience to embrace AI technology, balancing its benefits with human-centric values.
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SDMIMD’s Research Centre for Management Studies (RCMS) organized a two-day Research Development Program on “Fundamentals of Research” on September 11-12, 2023. The program was attended by 40 participants who were research scholars and teaching Faculty from organizations affiliated with South Indian states. SDMIMD Faculty members -Dr.Venkatraja B, Associate Professor of Economics, Dr.Sriram Mahadevan, Associate Professor of Finance, Dr. Srilakshminarayana Gali, Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods, and Dr.S. Saibaba were the resource persons of the program. Hands-on exercises along with lectures, discussions, and demonstrations were the key pedagogical approaches of the program. The program was well received by the participants.
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