2015 | SDMIMD

MDP on Inferential Statistics Using Excel

Data analysis using statistical tools is being seen as a major component in research studies and most of the statistical tools can be comfortably adopted via Microsoft excel. An appropriate training program will help researchers in analysing the data comfortably. With this objective in mind, Dr. S. Lakshminarayana, conducted a MDP on ‘Inferential Statistics Using Excel’ on May 23, 2015 at SDMIMD. The program attracted research scholars from academia and corporate world. The participants were trained on using the tools on excel templates, which were specially designed for the purpose. They were taught on the selection of appropriate statistical tools using cases and were encouraged to independently think on analysing the research data.

2-Day Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Statistical Analysis


	‘Academic research is all about having an end purpose in mind. It is possible to do statistical analysis on any data, and with the advent of sophisticated software, we get a variety of quantitative and graphical output. However, the use and relevance of this depends on what is sought to be studied and the suitability of the input data for this’ said Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, in his inaugural address at the 2-Day Workshop on ‘Questionnaire Design & Statistical Analysis’ held on May 18 &19, 2015 at SDMIMD, Mysore.
The workshop attracted researchers and academicians from institutions across Karnataka and neighbouring states. The participants were exposed to tools available on Open Access or Free environment on Internet for research activities. Hands-on sessions made the participants to work with the real data sets and understand statistical analysis. Dr. Sunil M.V., Program Coordinator, highlighted the importance of data analytics in a structured manner, in a manner that is at once relevant and easy to understand. Dr. R. Jagadeesh, Dean Academics, SDMIMD, Mysore, delivered the valedictory address and distributed the certificates to the participants. The resource persons for the workshop were Faculty of SDMIMD -Dr. Maruthi R. Suresh, Dr. S.N. Lakshminarayana, and Prof. Mohamed Minhaj.

Training for Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals Scale Team

A training program focused on Marketing Strategies, Managing Competition, Sales Management and Profitability, Interpersonal Skill and Marketing Skills was conducted during May 13 to 15, 2016 at SDMIMD campus. The training program designed by SDMIMD faculty members Dr. H. Gayathri and Dr. M. R. Suresh for the sales team of SDM Ayurveda Pharmacy College, Kuthpady, Udupi.

MDP on Finance for Non-Finance Professionals


	The 3-day program on Finance for Non-Finance Professionals was held on April 23-25, 2015. The program equipped professionals representing the Non-Finance background, with the essential tools and concepts in Finance. The program was framed with an overall objective of developing Financial Intelligence among the participants to aid effective decision making. The program employed an innovative pedagogy comprising of Case studies, Role plays, and Excel demonstrations with an aid to inculcate an overall appreciation for Finance.
The 3-day program comprised of modules covering Introduction to Financial Reporting, Cost Management for Decision Making, Principles of Corporate Finance, and Introduction to Corporate Valuation. This executive program was developed by SDMIMD faculty members keeping with the requirements of the corporate organizations. The program witnessed participation representing diverse organizations that included Glowtronics Ltd., Carborundum Universal, Apollo Hospitals Mysore, Klueber Lubricants, Supreem Pharmaceuticals, Meritors HVS India, Software Paradigms India (SPI), Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, and PES College of Engineering. Earlier, the program was inaugurated by the Director, SDMIMD, Dr. N. R. Parasuraman. Dr. R. Jagadeesh, Dean Academics, SDMIMD delivered the valedictory address and distributed the certificates to the participants. Program Coordinators Dr. Ullas Rao and Dr. Sunil M. V. were present.

Workshop on HR for Non-HR Professionals


	A two day workshop on ‘HR for Non-HR Professionals’ was organized at the Institute during April 9 & 10, 2015. The workshop was designed to address the participants on HR and management issues in day-to-day work-life situations. Inaugurating the workshop, the Director of SDMIMD, Dr. N.R. Parasuraman stressed on need of leadership skills, team management capabilities and strategic approach to problem solving & decision making, as essential qualities to manage the manpower in the work-life situation.
The faculty facilitators for the workshop, Dr. Nilanjan Sengupta and Dr. Mousumi Sengupta emphasized, “While at work, we involve in interactions with people, across all levels, irrespective of the nature of our work. It involves functions, ranging from leading and motivating staff to appraising their performance. Therefore, we need to appreciate the behavioural issues, arising on a day-to-day basis. These issues are being addressed in the workshop through experience sharing & discussion, role play, simulations, & case studies”. Professionals engaged in administrative roles, academicians, academic administrators, professionals in managerial roles across different sectors and levels participated in the workshop. At the end of the program, Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Director of the institute delivered the valedictory address and distributed certificates to the participants. Dr. Sunil M.V. Coordinator of the program was present. Newsclip : Star of Mysore

SDMites visit to University of Dubai

Students from SDMIMD spent a week of classes and interaction at the University of Dubai in the first week of April, 2015. SDMIMD entered into a special tie-up with the highly accredited University of Dubai for a short study cum corporate exposure orientation for select students. The students are the top performers in the First year program and have been sent to Dubai with the Institute bearing all their expenses for travel, stay and study. The present arrangement with University of Dubai was based on a discussion with the latter on specific academic and corporate inputs that the students could be exposed to.

The trip concluded in the first week of April and was rated very high by the students. The Chief Academic Officer of the University of Dubai has this to say of SDMIMD students: “Your students are gems and are of very good quality.”

News Clips : Star of Mysore | The Hindu

International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Social Science Research

SDMIMD, Mysore and J.A. Alpha Business Research & Publishers Pvt. Ltd, Chennai jointly organized the International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Social Science Research during April 3 to 5, 2015 at Chennai. Prof. Antony Paulraj, University of Southern Denmark, inaugurated the Symposium and delivered the Keynote Address. Prof. N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, delivered the Invited Talk during the inaugural session of the conference.

The symposium attracted several research papers from academicians on the theme across the globe. The workshop on the conference theme, panel discussion and the excursion to tourist spots in Chennai were the part of the symposium.

Dr. Elango Regaswamy, Professor-Finance, British University in Dubai delivered the special talk and moderated the workshop.

Two of the faculty from SDMIMD - Dr. G. Srilakshminarayana and Dr. B. Venkatraja presented papers on "On Importance of Normality Assumption in Using a T-Test: One Sample and Two Sample Cases" and "Does Export-led Growth Strategy Sustain? An Aggregate Demand Dimension: China’s Experience; India’s Lessons" respectively, in the symposium and these were well received.

20th Annual Convocation

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On Friday, March 27, 2015 the Twentieth Annual Convocation for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) for batch 2013-15 was held. Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala and Chairman of the Institute presided over the convocation and awarded Certificates of Merit to the 2013- 2015 batch students. Shri R.Seshasayee, Executive Vice Chairman, Hinduja Group, India was the Chief Guest on the occasion and delivered the Convocation Address. He conferred the gold medals to the students who exceled in various specializations – Marketing, Finance, Human Resources Management, Operations and Systems. Read More >

Students extended financial support

The students of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) extended monetary support to Ashakirana Charitable Trust to treat the needy patients, and Sneha Kirana Spastic Society for meeting the needs of learning materials for the special children. The students of SDMIMD as a part of their Socially Relevant Project have identified some of the charitable trusts, organizations and NGO’s to extend support to meet the needs of these organizations.The student coordinator Mr. Tariq Bin Reyaz said ‘we believe it is very important for the students to be involved in the local community and to extend their support to charities and organisations in the region’. Dr. V.H.T. Swamy, Medical Officer, Ashakirana Hospital received the cheque of Rs. 45,000 from the student community and the Director of Sneha Kirana Spastic Society Mr. James received over a cheque of Rs. 44,000. The Deputy Director of SDMIMD Dr. H. Gayathri, faculty member Prof. N.R. Govinda Sharma and the Administrative Officer Shri. C.V. Sridhar joined the student community in this outreach program.