As the Head of the Institute, I play a pivotal role in providing academic, strategic, and administrative leadership to the institute, as in maintaining the academic standards, driving curriculum innovation, and ensuring alignment with AICTE norms and industry expectations. Along with leading the strategic planning and growth of the institute, fostering national and international collaborations, and enhancing institutional visibility and reputation. Further, oversee faculty development, and performance management and recruitment, while promoting a culture of research, publications, and academic excellence. Also, in ensuring full regulatory compliance with AICTE and accreditation bodies such as NBA is a key responsibility, along with maintaining proper documentation and preparing for periodic audits. Moreover, manage student-related functions including admissions, academic delivery, placements, and overall student welfare, ensuring a holistic learning environment. Additionally, supervise financial and administrative operations, ensuring transparency, resource optimization, and infrastructure development. Besides, strengthening industry linkages, organizing guest lectures, and facilitating internships and placements are integral to their role. In addition, ensuring effective governance by coordinating with the Governing Body and internal committees, maintaining ethical standards, participative leadership, and institutional accountability.
He holds a Master's and a PhD (OB-HR) in Management AND a Bachelors, Masters, MPhil and a PhD in Mental Health/Behavioural Science, along with other advanced certifications in ISO, Technical Writing, Entrepreneurship and related areas.
Gururaj has lead PhD and FPM programs, including Curriculum Development, its enhancement as per the needs of the academia and the industry. He is active in mentoring and guiding Doctoral students through their respective Research Areas, Thesis development and progression.
He has built, implemented and monitored Total Quality Management systems and processes across multiple Higher Educational Institutions.
He has conducted large-scale funded research projects. He has supported and mentored faculty in writing, submitting and defending competitive Research, Training and related proposals for funding agencies.
He teaches subjects such as Psychometric assessment, Psychotherapeutic interventions, Behavioural, Cognitive, Positive & Social Psychology to Postgraduate and Doctoral students of Clinical - Industrial Psychology.
He conducts Psycho-diagnostic assessments and Psychotherapeutic interventions with various types of mental and physical illnesses, across Individual, marital, familial and group formats.
He is active involved in Social Responsibilities activities and programs in areas such as Education and Health.
Previous affiliation
• University of Mysore, Mysuru
• National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
• JSS Medical College, Mysore
• Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
• Institute of Health Management Research, Bengaluru
• Acharya Institutes, Bengaluru
Areas of Interest in Management
• Organizational Design & Development
• Learning and Development
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Business Ethics / Corporate Governance
• Strategic Human Resources Management
Areas of Interest in Mental Health
• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive & Behavioural Psychology
• Psychological Testing
• Psychotherapeutics
• Positive & Social Psychology
Practice based Areas of Interest
• Organizational Survey and Reporting
• L & D based interventions for small and large groups and teams
• DEI based interventions
• Hospital Management & Health Care Administration
• Psychometric assessment and Psychotherapy (and counselling too)
• Behavioural, Cognitive & Social Psychology
• 1st Rank to University of Mysore, four Gold Medals, cash prizes (Bachelor's Degree).
• 2nd rank to University of Mysore, Gold Medal (Master's Degree).
• 4th rank, NIMHANS, (Master of Philosophy Degree).
• Obtained National Merit Scholarship for Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
• Obtained Research Fellowship for MPhil (NIMHANS) and PhD (Univ of Mysore).
• UGC JRF (2000); SLET (2000).
• Both the PhD's were highly commended.
As a Professor, Head of Academics, and Head of Research at NsoM, my role involves academic excellence, research advancement, faculty and student development, and institutional growth, and my responsibilities span across teaching learning process, research and publication, administration of Institutional issues, and industry engagement.
As a Senior Faculty and Head of Academics, my role involves Academic Leadership and Curriculum Development, Faculty Development and Mentorship, Student Mentorship and Development.
As the Head of Research and Publication, my role involves driving research work in terms of publications, case studies and related publications, including external agency funded projects, grants and related issues.
Industry collaboration and support to student training, in order to ensure good and quality placements. Including Institutional growth and strategic initiatives, like Quality Management systems and related compliance issues.
• Dimensions of blended teaching learning process in Higher Educational Institutions:
Development of knowledge, skill sets, attitudes and its implications for the Industry in
Karnataka State. The Duration is for 1 Year (2023).
• Formative Research to ascertain Feasibility, Acceptability, Barriers, and Enablers to
develop an effective delivery model for improving adoption and coverage of Eight
contact antenatal care in Primary Health care system in India. (as Co-Investigator).
The duration is for three years (2020-2024).
• Assessment of Job Satisfaction among JSW Employees (as Co-I). The duration was
for 6 months (Nov 2015 - March 2016). Funded by JSW, Ballari.
• Grading of ESI Hospitals (as Co-I). The duration was for 5 months (2009). Funded by
Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
• Increase in Female Birth Registration in Gulbarga District - An Exploration of the
Reasons and Impact of this Trend (as P-I). The duration was for 5 months (July -
December 2008). Funded by Plan India, New Delhi.
• Situation Analysis of Staffing, Roles, Responsibilities and Infrastructure regarding
Birth Registration in Seven districts of Karnataka State (as P - I). The duration was
for 5 months (January - August 2008). Funded by Plan India, New Delhi.
• Implementation of Universal Birth Registration in 8 Districts of Karnataka state (as P-
I). The duration was for 3 years (July 2006 to June 2009). Funded by Plan India and
Govt of Karnataka.
• Study of Manpower planning and Attrition among St Johns Employees (as Co-I). The
duration was for 5 months. (Sept 2007 to Jan 2008). Funded by St Johns National
Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
• Baseline evaluation of quality of care in secondary level hospitals in TN (as Co-I).
The duration was for 1 year (Nov 2006 to Oct 2007). Funded by TNHSP, Govt of TN
& The World Bank.
• Evaluation of St Johns Medical College Hospital (as Co-I). The duration was for 10
months (March - December 2006). Funded by St Johns National Academy of Health
Sciences, Bangalore.
• Rehabilitation of Mine workers in Sanguem, Goa (as Co-I). The duration was for One
year (2005-06). Funded by Goa Mineral Foundation.
• Assessment of Subjective wellbeing of Executives and Workers and its implications
(as Co-I). The duration was for One year (2001-02). Funded by Rane Madras Limited,
Mysore / Chennai
• A needs assessment study of adolescence education in Mysore District (as
Consultant). The duration was for One year (1999-2000). Funded by NCERT,
Government of India, New Delhi.
Training conducted - Faculty Development Program / Management Development Program
• Faculty Training Program on "Research Methodology and Data Analysis". Duration
was for 6 days, i.e., 26 th July to 31 st July 2022.
• Faculty Development Program on "Revised NAAC Framework". Duration was for 6
days, i.e., 21 st to 26 th September 2020.
• Knowledge and Skills Development for a Faculty. Duration is 6 days (2016- till date).
• Total Quality Management for Faculty and Staff members. Duration is 2 days.
(Trainer). (2012- till date).
• Quality Documentation Practices for Faculty and Staff members. Duration is for 2
days (Trainer) (2012 till date).
• Office Etiquettes for Faculty and Staff of Educational Institutions. Duration is for 2
days. (Co-Trainer). Self-Financed Program, (2012 - till date).
• Office Etiquettes for Administration and Technical Staff of Educational Institutions.
Duration is for 2 days. (Co-Trainer). Self-Financed Program, (2012 - till date).
• How to enhance patient satisfaction. Duration is for two days. (Co-Trainer). Self-
Financed Program, (2007-13).
• Assessment of Hospitals and Health Care Institution. (Co-Trainer). Funded by
TNHSP, Govt of TN and World Bank (2007-13).
• Training in Recording and Documentation for Staff in Health Care Institutions. (Co-
Trainer). Funded by Plan India. (2008-09).
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gururaj-b-urs/
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), autonomous body of RBI, GOI, HOD-Sir MVIT
Management and Organizational Behaviour, Business Research Methods, HR Analytics, Entrepreneurship Development , Strategic Management, Strategic Leadership, Learning and Development
NBA Coordinator, Student Welfare Officer
Management and Organizational Behaviour, Business Research Methods, HR Analytics, Entrepreneurship Development, Strategic Management, Strategic Leadership, Learning and Development, Recruitment and Selection, Managerial Skills for Corporate Excellence, OD, Change management.
EDITORIAL BOARD
CONFERENCE ATTENDED
Dr. Chikkegowda K G has had a diverse and distinguished career in academia and management. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor & Controller of Examinations at NITTE Education Trust School of Management, a position he has held since June 2025.
Dr. Chikkegowda's teaching journey began at the Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, where he was an Assistant Professor from August 2019 to August 2021. Before that, he served as an Assistant Professor at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, from August 2012 to August 2019.
His leadership experience includes a role as Principal - MDRS at KREIS, Government of Karnataka, in early 2012, where he worked from February to August 2012.
Dr. Chikkegowda also served as Assistant Professor & Academic Coordinator at IBMR-IBS, Bengaluru, from September 2011 to February 2012, and earlier at Shushruti Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru, in the same capacity from August 2008 to September 2011.
His professional career began as an Assistant Manager at Just Dial Company Limited, Bangalore, where he worked from July 2007 to December 2008. Throughout his career, Dr. Chikkegowda has demonstrated exceptional expertise in management education, academic administration, and leadership.
Ph.D.- Finance, UGC-NET, MBA
Dr. Chikkegowda K G has had a diverse and distinguished career in academia and management. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor & Deputy Controller of Examinations at NITTE Education Trust School of Management, a position he has held since December 2024. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Professor and Deputy Controller of Examinations at the same institution from September 2021 to November 2024. Dr. Chikkegowda’s teaching journey began at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, where he was an Assistant Professor from August 2019 to August 2021.
Before that, he served as an Assistant Professor at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, from August 2012 to August 2019.
Dr. Chikkegowda also seved as Assistant Professor & Academic Coordinator at IBMR-IBS, Bengaluru from September 2011 to February 2012, and earlier at Shushruti Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru, in the same capacity from August 2008 to September 2011.
His professional career began as an Assistant Manager at Just Dial Company Limited, Bangalore, where he worked from July 2007 to December 2008. Throughout his career, Dr. Chikkegowda has demonstrated exceptional expertise in management education, academic administration, and leadership.
Microfinance, Entrepreneurship and innovation, Business Statistics, Technology in management. Business Analytics
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2.Faculty Guide- Global Case Study Challeneg-2020- International Learning Project to developing solutions for case studies enhancing virtual inter cultural cooperation and digital leadership skills
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Date: 2020
1. Bangalore Management Association ( BMA)
2. IEEE
Conferences Organised
1.Coordinator- National conference on "Data Driven Decision Making: Transforming Management Practices for the future" at Nitte Education trust School of Management , Bangalore
Date: 25th May 2024
2.Coordinator- National conference on "Sustainable Engineering and Management" at the Oxford Engineering College Campus, Bangalore
Date: 24th & 25th May 2018
3.Coordinator- National conference on "Sustainable Engineering and Management" at the Oxford Engineering College Campus, Bangalore
Date: 26th & 27th May 2017
4.Coordinator- international conference on "Innovation in Marketing, E-Commerce, Information Technology and Banking" Conducted by in the Oxford Engineering College Campus, Bangalore in association with University of Guadalajara, Mexico, on 7 April 2016.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Conducted/ Organised
1. Coordinated- Faculty Development program on" Carbon Accounting- Reporting, Standards, Guidelines & Frameworks- An Initiative towards a more Sustainable business Environment" organised at NITTE Education Trust School of Management, Bengaluru
Duration: 21st January 2023
2. Faculty Development Program (FDP) focused on ""Research Methodology"" at Cambridge Institute of Technology.
Date: 2020
3. Faculty Development Program (FDP) on ""Simulation in Management Education"" at Cambridge Institute of Technology.
Date: 2019
4. Coordinator- for the FDP conducted by The Oxford College of Engineering on "Corporate-Academia Gap"
Date: 24th, January 2015.
5. Coordinated- the FDP conducted by The Oxford College of Engineering on "IFRS & IND-AS"
Date: 21st November 2015.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Attended
1,Five day FDP on " Transforming Pathways: Strategies for Managing Gen-Z " Held at New Horizon College, Marathahalli, Bengaluru.
Date: 18th to 22nd Feb,2025
2. Three Days FDP on " 21st Century Management Education: Tools & Skills for Success" organised at Department of Management studies, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
Date:28th to 30th November 2022
3. One day FDP on "Emerging Exponential Technologies" Organised at RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date: 25th November 2021
4. One day FDP on "Contemporary Tools and Techniques for Teachers and Researchers in Higher Education: Experience of using virtual classrooms" organised at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date:9th May 2020.
5. One day FDP on "Research Methodology" organised at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date:15th February 2020.
6. Five day FDP on "Innovative Andragogy and Heutagogical tool for Millennial Engagement"at Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management in association with VTU & Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date:28th January to 1st February 2020.
7. One day FDP on " Simulation in Management " organised at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date:18th Decemebr2019.
8 Five day FDP on "TLP & NLP" organised at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date:22nd to 26th July 2019.
9. Two day workshop on " Leadership Enhancement Skills" organised at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date:29th & 30th January 2019.
10. Five day FDP on " Teaching Learning Pedagogy" organised at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date:18th to 20th , 25th & 28th July 2018.
11. One day FDP on "World class New Product Design Manufacturing" organised at Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Date: 1st to 13th January 2018.
12.One day workshop on "Know your Intellectual Property Rights- Patent
Awareness Workshop" Sponsored by DST-TIFAC, Government of India in Association with KSCST, Bengaluru and VTU, Belagavi organised at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Date: 28th & 29th December 2017.
13. One day MDP on "GST-Goods and Services Tax" organised at The Oxford
College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Date: 10th November 2017
14. Two-day FDP on "Enhancing the Quality of Techers- Transformational
Teaching" organised at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Date: 2nd & 3rd August 2017
15. One day FDP on "Skill Development - Corporate Academia Gap" organised at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Date: 24th January 2015.
16. One day FDP on" Pedagogical Tools for Effective Teaching in Management Education" at Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru.
Date: 16th January,2009.
MDPs:
He was a part of a team that organized a Management Development Program (MDP) titled ""GST - Awareness, Training, and Migration. The program took place on November 9th, 2017, at The Oxford College of Engineering in Bengaluru.
Research Publications
1. "Ethical Implications of Technology in sustainable management"
DOI: https://doie.org/10.10399/APER.2025406384
ABDC Indexed Journal- ISSN: 1000-6052, Asian and Pacific Economic Review, , Vol. 18, No. 1, 2025. Pg-76-89.
2. "Social empowerment of women entrepreneurs a crux of microfinance - special reference to microloans for business at Kolar".
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13955228
Scopus index journal (Q2)- ISSN (Online):493-2137 E-Publication: Online Open Access, Vol: 57 Issue: 10:2024
3. "Impact of Microfinance on Socio Economic Empowerment of Women Members of SHGs : An analysis of Kolar District"
DOI: DOI 10.5281/zenodo.10586825
Scopus index journal(Q2)- ISSN 1533-9211- Vol.18|07A127_G53SW- July 29,2023.
4. "Role of microfinance on economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs - special reference to women who availed microloans for bakery business at Kolar District",
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10202659
Scopus index journal (Q3)- ISSN: 1671-5497E-Publication: Online Open Access, Vol: 42 Issue: 11-2023
5. "The Impact of Microfinance on Socio- Economic Empowerment of Rural Women and Improving the Standard of Living in Karnataka." UGC Recognised/ UGC Approved Journal, ISSN: ISSN:2321-9653, Volume 11 Issue V May 2023.
6. "Leverages on profitability and value of an organization- with special reference to KOMUL, Kolar.
UGC Approved Journal-No.63975. ISSN: 2349-5162, Volume-6,
Issue- 5, Date: May 2019
7. Presented and discussed a paper titled "Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds with Special Reference to Equity Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS)"during a National Conference held at The Oxford College of Engineering.
ISSN:2321-2241.
Research Paper Presented
1. Integrating Dharma in Accounting Ethics: A Value Based Approach to Financial Integrity" (To be presented) at "National Conference on Harnessing the timeless wisdom of IKS- Bridging modernity for regeneration" organised by New Horizon college of Engineering, Bengaluru - ISBN: 978-93-92151-36-1
Date: 17th April,2025
2. Presented paper on" Optimizing Financial Management Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth" in the international conference on Innovative Horizons- Uniting Management, Accounting, Sustainability and Technology. Held at St. Joseph`s University, Bengaluru.
Date: 21st and 22nd March 2025.
3. Presented a paper on "An Empirical study on analysis of the impact of microfinance in empowering of rural women and improving the standard of living in Karnataka" in the international conference on- Sustainable Development in Search of New Development Model- ICSDNDM organised by Sanskrithi School of Business
Date: 26th & 27th March 2022
4. Presented a paper on " Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds with Special Reference to Equity Linked Saving Schemes (ElSS)" in the national conference on- NCSEM-18' organized at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, (ISSN:2321-2241)
Date: 24th and 25th May 2018
5. Presented a paper on " study on effectiveness of training and development " in the national conference on- NCSEM-18' organized at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, (ISSN:2321-2241)
Date: 24th and 25th May 2018
6. Presented a paper on " A Study on Employee Welfare at R S Hospitals, Bengaluru " in the national conference on- NCSEM-18' organized at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, (ISSN:2321-2241)
Date: 24th and 25th May 2018
7. Presented a paper on " A Study of Employee Stress Management at Papoye Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru " in the national conference on- NCSEM-18' organized at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, (ISSN:2321-2241)
Date: 24th and 25th May 2018
8. Presented a paper on " A study on leverages and its impact on the profitability at Arvind Limted, Bengaluru " in the national conference on- NCSEM-18' organized at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, (ISSN:2321-2241)
Date: 24th and 25th May 2018
9. Presented a paper on "Strategies of Corporate Governance" in the national conference on- Turn around strategies of Management in the Current Scenario- Post recession organised at Al-Ameen Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru
Date: 3rd December 2010
10. Presented a paper on "Changing Scenario in Technology" in the national conference on- Driving India Towards a Super Economy Status- 'Strategies for the next Decade' organised at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Date: 22 October 2010
11. Presented a paper on "Changing Scenario in Technology" in the national conference on- Driving India Towards a Super Economy Status- 'Strategies for the next Decade' organised at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Date: 22 October 2010
BOOK AUTHORED Contributed a chapter to a book on Women Entrepreneurs in India, showcasing expertise in the field.
Resource Person
1.Panel Member & Session Chair - Two-Day National Conference at Dr. NSAM First Grade College, Bengaluru.
Date: 6th & 7th March,2025
2.Resource Person- "Basics of Financial Management" - for Civil Engineering Students at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date: 27th June 2020
3. Resource Person- Fin-Excel using Advanced M S Excel in financial Management at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Date: 12th June 2020
4. Expert session chair- Two day National conference on" Sustainable Engineering and Management NCSEM-17" held at Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
Duration: 26 & 27th May 2017
5. Organized a webinar focused on "Fin Excel" at RJS College of Management in Bengaluru during the year 2020. This event was hosted in collaboration with Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
6. Served as a resource person for a Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the topic "Application of MS Excel in Office Administration." The FDP was conducted specifically for the non-teaching staff of CiTech in the year 2020 at Cambridge Institute of Technology in Bengaluru-68.
7. Served as a resource person for a webinar on "Basics of Financial Management" for Civil Engineering students of CiTech, Bengaluru on 27th June,2020.
8.Taught Advanced excel as a subject of PGDM Course at NSOM, Bengaluru-64. Over 200 students have been trained for corporate requirement.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chikkegowda-k-g-35528889/
Mr Ganesh B has a keen interest in the areas of Finance, Technical Analysis, Candlestick patterns, Fundamental Analysis and Derivatives markets. He is associated with NSOM as an Assistant Professor. He has 15 years of teaching and 3 years of Corporate experience. He was previously associated with prestigious institutes like Jain University, Oxford College of Engineering etc. He has vast experience in trading and investing in the Stock market and has handled sessions for Students, Freshers and Experienced investors.
Jain University, Oxford College of Engineering, T.John Institute of Management and Science, AMC Group of Institutions.
Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Candlesticks, Derivatives.
100% results for MBA Bangalore University Students . 2 Students secured 100/100 in Tax Management subject in Bangalore University
IQAC Coordinator, Website Coordinator, Chairperson of Grievance Redressal Committee, Chairperson of Anti-Ragging Committee.
Accounting for managers, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Derivatives, Tax management, Financial management, Project Appraisal & Finance, International Financial Management.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganesh-b-944296212/
He is working with NSOM since 2021, he has played a pivotal role in steering the department's strategic growth, academic excellence, and industry engagement. Under his leadership, the department has seen notable advancements in curriculum development, faculty coordination, and academic planning.
With over 13+ years of rich experience in the corporate and academic sectors, Mr. Balakrishanachar brings a well-rounded perspective to business education. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Finance and General Management at the postgraduate level. He is actively involved in student training and placement initiatives, corporate outreach, and organising industry visits to bridge the gap between academia and the business world.
In addition to his academic responsibilities, he serves as a student mentor and counsellor and key contributor to departmental policy formulation and implementation. He also leads various departmental initiatives and coordinates faculty meetings to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
Mr. Balakrishanachar's commitment to excellence in education and his focus on student success continue to strengthen the department's mission of developing future-ready management professionals.
MBA, M.Com, (PhD)
13+ Years (Teaching and Corporate)
Finance and General Management
Key Academic Responsibilities:
* Conduct annual curriculum review and revision, incorporating feedback from all stakeholders including faculty, industry experts, alumni, and students.
* Organize orientation sessions to familiarize incoming students with the PGDM program structure, expectations, and resources.
* Allocate courses and subjects to faculty members in alignment with their expertise and institutional requirements.
* Prepare and disseminate comprehensive timetables for both first-year and second-year PGDM programs.
* Design and deliver courses in accordance with AICTE guidelines, ensuring alignment with current industry practices and emerging trends.
* Develop original case studies and relevant teaching materials; support faculty in creating and refining their own instructional resources.
* Assign and monitor student projects, internships, and dissertations to ensure timely progress and quality outcomes.
* Propose and implement new elective courses based on industry demand and academic advancements.
* Provide career and research mentorship to students, guiding them on academic and professional pathways.
* Facilitate faculty participation in development programs, workshops, and other capacity-building initiatives.
* Supervise the conduct of regular classes and internal assessments throughout the academic semester.
* Organize departmental meetings and ensure proper documentation of proceedings and decisions.
* Maintain systematic filing and documentation of all academic activities, reports, and records.
* Undertake any additional responsibilities relevant to the academic and teaching-learning processes.
Attended workshop on SAP FICO, ITR and GSTR Filing.
Chikkegowda K J & Balakrishnachar M S (October 2024), Social empowerment ofrnWomen entrepreneurs a crux of Microfinance- Special reference to microloans forrnBusiness at Kolar, Scopus- Journal of Tianjin University Science and Technology.rnISSN 493-2137, Vol 63, Issue 10:2024, DOI 10.5281.
Balakrishnachar M S & Dr. P Sudarkodi (2025), A study on Investor's attitude andrnrationality in choosing their investment avenue in Bengaluru District, MadhyarnBharti - Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 86, No.1, January - June: 2025, ISSNrn0974-0066
Balakrishnachar M S & Dr. P Sudarkodi (2025), Performance persistence and RiskrnEvaluation of large cap and Mid Cap Mutual funds in the Indian Market - Referencernto selected Mututal fund schemes, International Journal of cultural studies andrnSocial Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue - 01, No. 01, January - June 2025, ISSN 2347-4777
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balakrishnachar-m-s-3054841a/
Mr. Praveen Daniel is a seasoned professional with a distinguished career spanning both the education and corporate sectors. His influence extends into academia, where he has served as a visiting professor at several prestigious institutions, including St. Joseph's College, Christ University, Symbiosis Pune, RV College, and SDM Mysuru. His deep industry knowledge and strategic acumen have been instrumental in mentoring and shaping future business leaders.
A veteran Senior Human Resources professional, Mr. Daniel played a pioneering role as the first HR Head at BigBasket and went on to lead HR functions for organizations such as YouMart and Honestbee. His leadership in building and scaling HR capabilities in high-growth environments has been widely recognised across the industry.
In addition to his academic and corporate achievements, Mr. Daniel is an accomplished entrepreneur. He has successfully founded and managed multiple start-ups in Bengaluru, demonstrating his commitment to innovation, enterprise, and cross-sector leadership. An avid mountaineer, he brings the same spirit of perseverance and exploration to both his professional and personal pursuits.
Currently, Mr. Daniel is a core faculty member at NSOM, where he continues to inspire and guide students, leveraging his diverse and rich professional journey.
PGDHRM, CHRMP(Certified HR Professional), BCOM
He has been a pivotal figure in the corporate sector, beginning his journey with Bigbasket as their first HR professional. Over the years, he has led the Human Resources function for prominent organizations in the retail and HR assessment space, including Bigbasket, Youmart, Honestbee, and Eduquity. With over 23 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in Human Resources and Learning & Development.
Human Resources, Organisation Behaviour, Strategic Management.
Founding HR of BigBasket, Honestbee India.
Heading Human Resources and Training
NHRD, NHRWA
Human Resources, General Management, Strategic Management and SCM
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveendaniel/
Dr. Raghavendra brings a wealth of experience in Agribusiness Management, Marketing Management, and Supply Chain Management. He has held key research and project roles, including Senior Research Fellow in a National Institute of Agricultural Marketing-funded project and Project Assistant in a Karnataka Agricultural Price Commission-funded initiative at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
His industry-relevant contributions span across multiple high-impact projects. He was involved in the sustainability verification project for coffee growers at Enveritas and led components of a social-ecological systems research initiative within the rural-urban interface, funded by Georg-August University Göttingen, Germany. During his postgraduate studies, he completed a Summer Placement Internship at NABARD, gaining practical exposure to the financial mechanisms supporting the agricultural sector.
Currently, Dr. Raghavendra is actively engaged in academia at the NITTE School of Management, where he fosters student learning, applied research, and innovation in agribusiness and rural development.
Agribusiness Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain and Digital Marketing,
Research Co-ordinator
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-raghavendra-p-k-79a645b1/
Prof. Guru Prasad K J is an assistant professor also a motivational speaker and a trainer. Prof. Guru Prasad has conducted more then 60+ workshops on leadership, confidence building, ethics manipulating hard skills into soft skills.
He has also been a global career advisor for an oversees education consultant company. He has also been awarded as best teacher from INCS in 2020.
He is activity training the public and corporate relations across Karnataka.
Placement Assisted for more than 700+ students and successfully placed 585 students across India.
M.Com, MBA, (PhD)
1 year of industry experience with over 10+ years ofrnteaching and training experience.
Having insights on Business Analytics Data Mining, passionate on Personality Development training, Corporate Etiquettes, Mindfulness Coach, Certified counselor from Microsoft
Awarded as Best Teacher from INSC in (2020), peer journal reviewer For INSC Bangalore. He is now associated with Nitte school of management as assistant professor and placement Head.
Marketing management, Human resource management, Business law, project management, Marketing research analytics, Auditing, Managerial Communication, International Business environment, Life skills, Organizational behaviour, Investment management, Financial management, Portfolio management, Soft skills, Business ethics.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guru-prasad-k-j-3964626b/
Dr. Ashima Sharma is an emerging academic professional with a PhD in Business Management from a prestigious state university in Himachal Pradesh. Her academic credentials also include an MBA with specializations in Marketing and Human Resources. Additionally, she possesses nearly a year of corporate experience with a prominent print media company in North India. Dr. Sharma is deeply passionate about teaching and is consistently motivated by a desire to expand her knowledge and skills.
CXO Award
SPoC for Student Mentorship Program, Students Clubs and Student Newsletter, ICC Student Coordinator, Grievance Cell Coordinator
Human Resources ( Talent Acquisition , Organization Change and Development )
SPSS Master Workshop, Research Method Online workshop
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/ashimas095/
Dr. Udhayan N - A Distinguished Scholar in Agribusiness Management
We are proud to introduce Dr. Udhayan N, an accomplished academic and researcher in Agribusiness Management, whose expertise spans market dynamics, value chain analysis, and agricultural trade. He holds a Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, where he earned a Gold Medal for his outstanding academic performance. He also holds an MBA (Agribusiness) from Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU).
Dr. Udhayan is well-versed in agricultural market analysis, value chain assessment, business development, and policy research. His proficiency extends to data analysis tools such as SPSS, MINITAB, LINGO, and E-Views. His strong public speaking, career counselling, and motivational skills make him an asset to academia and industry alike.
His research contributions are remarkable, with numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals. His doctoral research focused on Market Dynamics, Value Chain, and Export of Wheat from India, providing valuable insights into the country's wheat sector, trade patterns, and price forecasting. He has also studied the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme in fertiliser marketing, highlighting its impact on farmers and retailers.
His dedication to agricultural research, education, and policy development continues to contribute significantly to India's agribusiness sector. We congratulate him on his achievements and look forward to his future contributions.
B.Sc. (Agri)., M.B.A., Ph. D. (Agribusiness Management)
Dr. Udhayan has 1+ Years of teaching experience at Jaya Agricultural College, Tamil Nadu (affiliated with TNAU). He has taught key subjects such as:
• Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics
• Agricultural Marketing, Trade & Prices
• Entrepreneurship & Business Development
• Agricultural Finance & Cooperation
Beyond teaching, he has actively contributed as a Boys Hostel Warden, Entrepreneurship Cell Coordinator, Study Tour Coordinator, and Ward Counsellor.
Heading Research and consultancy
1. Udhayan, N., Naik, A. D., Naik, B. K., & Dolli, N. K. S. (2023). Trends in area, production and productivity of Wheat in India with special reference to Karnataka.
2. Udhayan, N., Naik, A. D., & Hiremath, G. M. (2023). Market Arrivals and Price Behavior of Wheat in Major Markets of India. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 41(10), 378-386.
3. Udhayan, N., Naik, A. D., Naik, B. K., & Dolli, N. K. S. (2023). Export of wheat from India: Destinations and competitiveness.
4. Udhayan, N., & Hiremath, A. N. G. (2023). Forecasting of wheat prices in the major markets of India.
5. Udhayan, N., & Navyasree, N. M. G. P. (2023). Constraint analysis of direct benefit transfer scheme in Namakkal District.
6. Udhayan, N., Naik, A. D., & Hiremath, G. M. (2023). Market Integration among Major Wheat Markets in India. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 41(10), 317-324.
7. Udhayan, N., Naik, A. D., & Hiremath, G. M. (2023). Value Chain Analysis of Wheat in North Karnataka, India. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(20), 974-979.
8. Udhayan, N., Naik, A. D., & Hiremath, G. M. (2023). An Economic Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in North-Karnataka, India. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci, 35(20), 939-945.
LinkedIn Profile: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-udhayan-n-89b517ba/
B.E(CSE), PGDM, M.Sc-SCM EM Normondie France
business analyst
Mr. Girinarayan G is a senior HR professional in the areas of leadership, HRM, and Organisation Development. Presently, he works as Senior Partner - Your HR Buddy, OD Consultant, and HR Advisor - CEO HR Consultancy, Fellow - NIPM, and Past Chairman, Karnataka Chapter. He worked for reputed organizations and MNCs such as Siemens, Mercedes Benz, Tata Group, GE India, Terex Corporation, etc. He is a recognized teacher, trainer, and coach. He enlightens our students in HRM areas.
Mr Atul Sharma worked for Bosch group, Cummins Group, DCM Shriram and such other reputed organizations in senior level HR positions. He teaches HRM and TQM at the Institute.
MBA, PGD- IR&PM, LLB, EGMP- IIM Bengaluru
Mr. Kenchappa M S joined NSOM in August 2022 as a Librarian, where he has been actively involved in Library administration. He has very rich experience in library administration in various colleges. He performs various key roles like, organising, managing, and providing access to information resources in a library also responsible for selecting and acquiring books, journals, databases, and other materials for the library.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pradeep-mm-0646b1220/
System Administrator with over 10 years of experience in managing and maintaining IT infrastructure in a college environment. Specialising in Windows Server services, including Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, WSUS, and Group Policy management. Skilled in deploying and managing Endpoint Security solutions, data backup systems, and firewall configurations. Proficient in network administration, including switch configuration, network performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. Known for ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient IT operations that support academic and administrative functions.
Mr Guru Shekar joined NSOM in April 2019 as an Executive Assistant, where he has been actively involved in a wide range of administrative responsibilities. His key duties include preparing Minutes of Meetings, drafting fund request letters for management approval, issuing Bonafide Certificates and Bank Loan Letters for students, and creating official circulars and notices. In addition, he supports various day-to-day administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations within the institution.
Niveditha A is a dedicated and result-oriented admission counsellor with arnpostgraduate degree in Human Resources and Marketing. She specializes in guidingrnprospective students through the admission process with professionalism, clarity, andrntimely assistance.
As a consistent top performer and strong team player, she contributes effectively tornachieving institutional goals. Her strong communication skills, attention to detail, andrnstudent-first approach help create a positive and supportive admission experience.
MBA – Human Resources & Marketing
Ms. Kashmi MP works at Nitte School of Management as an administrative assistant and front desk executive. She monitors the daily operations of the front office, making sure that administrative support is seamless and effective across departments.
Ms. Kashmi upholds the institution's hospitality as the initial point of contact for all guests. She is essential to providing outstanding customer service, accurate information, and smooth communication within the organisation
At Nitte School of Management, Mr. Raghavendra LM has been employed as an Executive Assistant in the Examination Department. He is responsible for overseeing administrative duties associated with exams, such as creating exam materials, organising exam dates, and keeping precise records of student evaluations. He received his M.com from Mysore University.
Raghavendra V plays a key role in the Placement Department where he is responsible for maintaining the student database, sharing job descriptions with the Students, and managing student profiles. He also analyse the student data, communicate recruiter information to the Students effectively and maintain essential reports such as MIS, EOD, and MOM.