Upcoming Events

Winter School on Agentic Systems and the Transformation of Work & Symposium on Agentic AI

Winter School on Agentic Systems and the Transformation of Work
January 28 – February 7, 2026 | SDMIMD, Mysuru

SDMIMD, Mysuru, will host a Winter School on Agentic Systems and the Transformation of Work, focusing on how agentic AI systems are reshaping organizations, decision-making, and the future of work. The programme brings together global experts from academia and industry to offer deep insights, practical perspectives, and forward-looking discussions on emerging AI-driven work models.

Resource Persons

  • Dr. Lee Schlenker, Business Analytics Institute, France

  • Dr. Christian Hitz, Zurich University of Applied Sciences

  • Mr. Davy Cielen, Maiton Consulting Group, London

  • Mr. Thierry Schaltegger, Zurich University of Applied Sciences

  • Dr. M Minhaj, SDMIMD, India

Symposium on Agentic AI
30 January 2026 | SDMIMD, Mysuru

As part of the Winter School, SDMIMD will also organize a Symposium on Agentic AI, bringing together thought leaders from industry and academia to deliberate on the evolving role of agentic AI in business and society.

Keynote Address

  • Dr. Lee Schlenker, Principal Consultant, Business Analytics Institute, France

Panel Discussion

  • Mr. Davy Cielen, Maiton Consulting Group, London

  • Mr. Srinivas Varadarajan, CEO, Vigyanlabs, Mysuru

  • Dr. Navin Patel, Associate VP & Head – AI Academy, Infosys, Mysuru; Convener, IT Panel, CII Mysuru

  • Dr Prasad SN (Lt Col), Director, SDMIMD, Mysuru

  • Dr. M Minhaj, Dean – Academics, SDMIMD, Mysuru

RDP on Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling in Social Science Research

Objectives
The Research Development Program (RDP) on Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling is designed to enhance participants’ capabilities by strengthening their understanding of fundamental research principles and developing relevant analytical skills essential in today’s data-driven world. 
 
Coverage
Linear Regression and Multivariate Regression
Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) 
Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)
First Order and Second Order Structural Equation Modeling 
Multi-Group Analysis 
Mediation and Moderation Analyses 
Covariance Based SEM & PLS SEM 
 
Program Highlights
Comprehensive Analysis & Training: This training comprehensively covers data analysis with the estimation of different models. 
 
Hands-on Training: Gain valuable experience through hands-on and practical sessions to learn how to apply real-world data and scenarios. 
 
Customization: The learnings can be tailored to your research interest or area of work.  
 
Expert Resource Persons: Sessions are delivered by expert resource persons who are seasoned researchers. Interact directly with the instructors for individualized guidance.  
 
Networking Opportunities: Get an opportunity to network with a large number of researchers and academicians leading to new thoughts, ideas and collaborations. 
 
Skill Development: The program is designed to help participants to upskill their technical, statistical and analytical skills of research to build capabilities to take up high quality research.  

Pedagogy
Conceptual Delivery: Expert Resource Persons will discuss the basic concepts, assumptions and methods through lecturing to understand the basics of factor analysis and SEM and their applications to your chosen area. 
 
Statistical Tools Used Analysis: Analyse data using effective and user-friendly open-access statistical tool. Get introduced to the live and hands-on usage of the tool. 
 
Demonstrations: The Resource Persons demonstrate different estimation methods to be used depending on the nature of data sets, how to analyze after checking the assumptions and diagnostics. 
 
Practical Learning: Learn with hands-on exercises anchored by Resource Persons.  
 
Data-Driven Case Studies: Data from real-world cases are employed to explore the nature of relationships and suggest the way forward.  

Who can attend?
Faculty, Research Scholars & others interested in academic research. 
 
The program is specially designed to apply for research in social science domains such as management, economics, commerce, sociology, development studies, political science, social works, anthropology, law etc. 

Resource Persons
The resource persons of the program are highly acclaimed academic researchers with a large number of publications in highly rated journals indexed in Scopus, ABDC and Web of Science. They have rich experience in running many research workshops/trainings with a focus on application to real-world scenarios. 

Dr. Venkatraja B
Associate Professor - Economics
View Profile

Dr. Srilakshminarayana.G
Associate Professor - Quantitative Methods
View Profile

Dr. M. Sriram
Associate Professor - Finance
View Profile

Registration Fees 

Faculty: INR 3000/-
Research Scholar: INR 2000/-

The registration fees include a kit, working lunch and tea.  

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OR 
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TA, DA and accommodation are not provided.  Outstation participants have to make their own travel and accommodation. However, we assist you with a list recommended list of hotels. Hotel details are available in the given link.

Click here for Accommodation Information

Participation Certificate will be issued.

Photo Gallery – Glimpses of Previous RDPs
 

Photo Gallery of RDP March 2023 | Photo Gallery of RDP July 2023 | Photo Gallery of RDP September 2023

Contacts

Dr. B.Venkatraja
RDP Convenor 
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru
Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile: 9480342652

Prof. Venkatesh Goudar
RDP Coordinator & Research Associate
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru
Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile : 9606575156

RDP on Crafting Impactful Research Papers

RDP Brochure
Program Overview
The Research Development (RDP) on “Crafting Impactful Research Papers: Mastering the Art of Publishing in Highly Indexed Journals” is a complete package of strategic ways of research writing and publication in highly indexed journals. The program is designed to enhance the capability of the participants with knowledge of the fundamental skills of research writing and publishing. This is another program of the RDP series. 
 
Intended Learning Objectives
* To disseminate the fundamental nuances of research paper writing
* To understand the journal’s expectations from a research paper
* To build the capacity of the participants to write a good-quality research paper
 
Topical Coverage
* Visualisation of Research Problem
* Understanding the Research Types
* Appropriate Research Design
* Structuring the Paper
* Preparation of Manuscript
* Meeting Editors and Reviewers Expectations
* Ethics in Research
* Journal Selection
 
Program Highlights
Comprehensive Analysis & Training: This training comprehensively covers the different strategic aspects of paper writing and publication. 
 
Customization: The learnings can be tailored to your research interest or area of work. 
 
Expert Resource Person: Sessions are delivered by an expert resource person who is a seasoned researcher. Interact directly with the instructor for individualized guidance. 
 
Networking Opportunities: Get an opportunity to network with a large number of researchers and academicians from diversified background leading to new thoughts, ideas, and collaborations.
 
Skill Development: The program is designed to help participants to upskill their general and technical skills of research to build capabilities to take up high-quality impactful research. 

Pedagogy
Lectures & Conceptual Delivery: Expert Resource Person will discuss the basic concepts, assumptions and methods through lecturing to understand the basics of basics of effective research writing. 
 
Demonstrations: The sessions will deploy the demonstration method during the sessions. 
 
Debates and Discussion: The different modes of research and their effectiveness and ways of publication will be analyzed through a participatory pedagogical approach. 
Case Studies: Real-world cases are employed to explore the ideal and otherwise of the writing and publications. 

Target Participants
Faculty, Research Scholars & Others Interested in Academic Research in Social Science. 
 
The program is specially designed to apply for research in social science domains such as management, economics, commerce, sociology, development studies, political science, social works, anthropology etc.

Brief Profile of the Resource Person: Dr. B.Venkatraja

Dr.Venkatraja, with 20 years of academic and research experience, is working as an Associate Professor of Economics at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) Mysore. Presently, he is the Chairperson of the SDM Research Centre for Management Studies and serves as Editor in Chief of the SDMIMD Journal of Management.  Currently, he is a member of the editorial board and review board of several reputed journals. He has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals that are indexed and listed by the Australian Business School Deans’ Council (ABDC) Scopus & Web of Science. He has presented several papers at international conferences. His paper titled “Impact of Central Explicit Subsidies on Fiscal Deficit in India: An Empirical Study” won the Best Paper Award in the Fifth International Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Social Sciences organised by J.A. Alpha Business Research, Dubai in 2017. He has also worked on Applied Research projects funded by SDMIMD and Major Projects to Government and Corporate Bodies such as ANSSIRD & PR (Ministry of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka) and Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce, BCIC leading to policy suggestions. View Profile

Registration Fees - INR 1500 per participant 
The registration fees include a kit, working lunch and tea.  

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION 

TA, DA and accommodation are not provided.  Outstation participants have to make their own travel and accommodation. However, we assist you with a list recommended list of hotels. Hotel details are available in the given link.

Click here for Accommodation Information

Participation Certificate will be issued.

Photo Gallery – Glimpses of Previous RDPs

Photo Gallery of RDP February 2025 | Photo Gallery of RDP August 2024 | Photo Gallery of RDP March 2023

Photo Gallery of RDP July 2023 | Photo Gallery of RDP September 2023

Contacts

Dr. B.Venkatraja
Chairperson- SDM Research Centre for Management Studies
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru
Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile: 9480342652

Prof. Venkatesh Goudar
RDP Coordinator & Research Associate
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru
Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile : 9606575156

30th Annual Convocation

Our institute donned a festive look on Saturday, April 5, 2025, as it celebrated the 30th Annual Convocation. Students from the PGDM 2023–25 batch were awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) by our esteemed Chairman, Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade. Seven students were honored with six gold medals for their outstanding performance in Academics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Systems, Operations, and Overall Excellence. The medals were presented by the Chief Guest, Shri Natarajan Srinivasan, Chief Executive Officer of TVS Automobile Solutions.

Convocation Video

Symposium on Business Operations and Services

The SDM Institute for Management Development is organizing a symposium on Business Operations and Services, with a special emphasis on Industry 4.0 and automation. This event provides a unique platform for industry experts, practitioners, and academics to converge and share their experiences on the transformative impact of technology on business operations and services. The symposium aims to explore the evolving business landscape, where the convergence of physical and digital systems is creating new opportunities and challenges.

Program Schedule

Research Development Program (RDP) - February 14-15, 2025

OBJECTIVES
The Research Development (RDP) on “Time Series Data Analysis in Social Science Research” is designed to enhance the capability of the participants with knowledge of the fundamental nuances of research and relevant research skills that are primary in this data-driven world. 
 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Comprehensive Analysis & Training:This training comprehensively covers data analysis with the estimation of different time series models.

Hands-on Training:Gain valuable experience in hands-on and practical sessions to learn how to apply real-world data and scenarios.

Customization:The learnings can be tailored to your research interest or area of work. 

Expert Resource Persons:Sessions are delivered by expert resource persons who are seasoned researchers. Interact directly with the instructors for individualized guidance. 

Networking Opportunities:Get an opportunity to network with a large number of researchers and academicians leading to new thoughts, ideas and collaborations.

Skill Development:The program is designed to help participants to upskill their technical, statistical and analytical skills of research to build capabilities to take up high quality research. 

PEDAGOGY

Conceptual Delivery:Expert Resource Persons will discuss the basic concepts, assumptions and methods through lecturing to understand the basics of time series analysis and its applications to your chosen area.

Statistical Tools Used Analysis:Analyse data using effective open-access statistical and econometric tools. Get introduced live and hands-on to the usage of the tool.

Demonstrations:The Resource Persons demonstrate different forecasting methods to be used depending on the nature of data sets, how to analyze after checking the assumptions and diagnostics.

Practical Learning:Learn with hands-on exercises anchored by the Resource Persons. 

Data-Driven Case Studies: Data from real-world cases are employed to explore the issues of cause-effect relationships and suggest the way forward. 

COVERAGE
  • Fundamentals of time series data
  • Building forecasting models
  • Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) 
  • Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) 
  • Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (ARCH)
  • Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH)
  • Cointegration analysis
  • Vector Autoregression (VAR) 
  • Vector Error Correction Model (VECM)
  • Granger Causality 
  • Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) 

RESOURCE PERSONS
The resource persons of the program are highly acclaimed academic researchers with a large number of publications in highly rated journals indexed in Scopus, ABDC and Web of Science. They have rich experience of running many research workshops/trainings with focus on application to the real world scenarios. 

Dr. B.Venkatraja
Associate Professor of Economics, SDMIMD, Mysore
Dr. M. Sriram
Associate Professor of Finance, SDMIMD, Mysore
Dr. Srilakshminarayana.G
Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods, SDMIMD, Mysore
   
Dr. S Vasumathy Hariharan
Professor - Finance, SDMIMD, Mysore
    

WHO CAN ATTEND?

Faculty, Research Scholars & others interested in academic research. 
The program is specially designed to apply for research in social science domains such as management, economics, commerce, sociology, development studies, political science, social works, anthropology, law etc. 
 
PROGRAM FEES -
Faculty: INR 2500/-
Research Scholar: INR 2000/-

The registration fees include kit, working lunch and tea. 

TA, DA and accommodation are not provided. Outstation participants have to make their own travel and accommodation. However, we assist you with a list of suggested hotels.

Click here for Accommodation Information

Photo Gallery of RDP August 2024 | Photo Gallery of RDP March 2024 | Photo Gallery of RDP March 2023 | Photo Gallery of RDP July 2023

Click here for registration | RDP Brochure

PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Option I: Online payment: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/
 
Option II: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore using the following account number:
 
The Federal Bank Ltd
Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram
Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development
SB A/C: 16890100038823
IFSC Code: FDRL0001689

Option III: Payment may be made in the form of DD drawn in favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore.

CONTACT
Dr. B.Venkatraja
Chairperson- SDM Research Centre for Management Studies
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru
Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile: 9480342652
Mr. Venkatesh Goudar
RDP Convener 
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru
Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile: 9606575156
Mr. Mudduraj Urs
RDP Coordinator 
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru

Workshop on Digital Marketing and AI in Marketing - November 29, 2024

Workshop Overview
In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses approach marketing. This One Day workshop will explore the digital marketing tools and strategies, as well as offer insights into how AI-driven tools and techniques are reshaping customer experiences, campaign optimization, and data analysis.
 
The full-day workshop will be divided into two focused sessions, each covering crucial aspects of modern marketing - 
The first half will focus on Digital Marketing, where we will explore how businesses can harness the power of online platforms to reach, engage, and convert customers. From SEO and content marketing to social media strategies and data analytics, this session will provide a holistic view of the digital landscape and actionable insights for marketers.
The second half will shift focus to AI in Marketing, where participants will explore AI’s transformative role in automating processes, enhancing customer segmentation, and optimizing marketing strategies. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will learn how AI-driven tools can improve efficiency, predict customer behavior, and provide actionable insights to boost marketing effectiveness.
 
Who can attend?
* Academicians in Marketing: Those looking to deepen their understanding of modern marketing trends and technologies for teaching or research.
* Marketing Professionals: Individuals seeking to upgrade their skills, learn new strategies, and integrate AI tools into their marketing campaigns.
* Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Those who want to drive business growth by leveraging digital marketing and AI-driven strategies for customer acquisition and retention.
* Students: Especially MBA and marketing students aiming to stay ahead of the curve by understanding key digital and AI marketing concepts.
* Consultants and Agencies: Marketing consultants or agencies looking to offer cutting-edge solutions to their clients by combining digital marketing with AI innovations.
 
Program Schedule:
 
Time Details
9:30 am – 9:45 am Registration
9:45 am – 10:00 am Inauguration
10:00 am to 11:15 am Session 1: Introduction to Digital Marketing: Understanding the scope and importance of digital platforms in today’s marketing landscape & Key Components & Metrics
11:45 am to 1:00 pm Session 2: Hands On learning of Digital Marketing Techniques
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Session 3: Introduction to AI in Marketing and Key Applications
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm Session 4: Leveraging AI for Predictive Analytics and Customer Insights
4:45 pm to 5:00 pm Valedictory and Certificate Distribution
 

Brief Profile of the Resource Persons:

Dr. Keerthan Raj is an Associate Professor in Marketing at SDMIMD and is an accomplished educationist and administrator with 23 years’ split as a twofold experience - in leading major multinational banks and academia, having handled leadership roles as Dean for Academics, Research and Administration. She is an alumnus of IIM Indore, also having completed an Executive Programme in Digital Marketing from IIM Indore.
Dr. S. Saibaba, with over 23 years of industry and academic experience, specializes in AI-driven marketing, marketing analytics (R & Python), and marketing metrics. He is an experienced educator and trainer, focusing on data-driven decision-making, innovation, and design thinking. Proficient in tools like Excel, SPSS, and Tableau, Dr. Saibaba has contributed extensively to teaching, research, and professional development in marketing.

Registration Fees - INR 2000 per participant:
The registration fees include a kit, working lunch and tea.  

TA, DA and accommodation are not provided.  Outstation participants have to make their own travel and accommodation. However, we assist you with a list recommended list of hotels. Hotel details are available in the given link.

Click here for Accommodation Information

Click here for Registration

Payment Procedure:
Option I: Online payment: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/
 
Option II: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore using the following account number:
 
The Federal Bank Ltd
Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram
Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development
SB A/C: 16890100038823
IFSC Code: FDRL0001689
 
Contact us:
Dr. Keerthan Raj
Associate Professor - Marketing 
SDMIMD, Mysuru
Email: keerthanraj@sdmimd.ac.in
Mobile: 9886728788
 Dr. S.Saibaba
Assistant Professor - Marketing 
SDMIMD, Mysuru
Email: saibaba@sdmimd.ac.in
Mobile: 8248051063
 Mr. Muddaraj Urs
Co-ordinator - MDP/Workshop
SDMIMD, Mysore
Email: mdp@sdmimd.ac.in
Mobile: 9740140485
 

RDP on Effective Research Paper Writing and Journal Publication

Program Overview
The Research Development (RDP) on “Effective Research Paper Writing and Journal Publication” is a complete package of strategic ways of research writing and publication in highly indexed journals. The program is designed to enhance the capability of the participants with knowledge of the fundamental skills of research writing and publishing. This is another program of the RDP series. 
 
Intended Learning Objectives
* To disseminate the fundamental nuances of research paper writing
* To understand the journal’s expectations from a research paper
* To build the capacity of the participants to write a good-quality research paper
 
Topical Coverage
* Overview of Different Types of Research
* Conceptualization of Research Theme
* Basic Structure of a Research Paper
* Preparation of a Research Paper
* Research Ethics
* Journal Selection
 
Program Highlights
Comprehensive Analysis & Training: This training comprehensively covers the different strategic aspects of paper writing and publication. 
 
Customization: The learnings can be tailored to your research interest or area of work. 
 
Expert Resource Person: Sessions are delivered by an expert resource person who is a seasoned researcher. Interact directly with the instructor for individualized guidance. 
 
Networking Opportunities: Get an opportunity to network with a large number of researchers and academicians from diversified background leading to new thoughts, ideas, and collaborations.
 
Skill Development: The program is designed to help participants to upskill their general and technical skills of research to build capabilities to take up high-quality impactful research. 

Pedagogy
Lectures & Conceptual Delivery: Expert Resource Person will discuss the basic concepts, assumptions and methods through lecturing to understand the basics of basics of effective research writing. 
 
Demonstrations: The sessions will deploy the demonstration method during the sessions. 
 
Debates and Discussion: The different modes of research and their effectiveness and ways of publication will be analyzed through a participatory pedagogical approach. 
Case Studies: Real-world cases are employed to explore the ideal and otherwise of the writing and publications. 

Target Participants
Faculty, Research Scholars & Others Interested in Academic Research in Social Science. 
 
The program is specially designed to apply for research in social science domains such as management, economics, commerce, sociology, development studies, political science, social works, anthropology etc.

Brief Profile of the Resource Person: Dr. B.Venkatraja

Dr.Venkatraja, with 20 years of academic and research experience, is working as an Associate Professor of Economics at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) Mysore. Presently, he is the Chairperson of the SDM Research Centre for Management Studies and serves as Editor in Chief of the SDMIMD Journal of Management.  Currently, he is a member of the editorial board and review board of several reputed journals. He has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals that are indexed and listed by the Australian Business School Deans’ Council (ABDC) Scopus & Web of Science. He has presented several papers at international conferences. His paper titled “Impact of Central Explicit Subsidies on Fiscal Deficit in India: An Empirical Study” won the Best Paper Award in the Fifth International Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Social Sciences organised by J.A. Alpha Business Research, Dubai in 2017. He has also worked on Applied Research projects funded by SDMIMD and Major Projects to Government and Corporate Bodies such as ANSSIRD & PR (Ministry of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka) and Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce, BCIC leading to policy suggestions. View Profile

Registration Fees - INR 1500 per participant 
The registration fees include a kit, working lunch and tea.  

TA, DA and accommodation are not provided.  Outstation participants have to make their own travel and accommodation. However, we assist you with a list recommended list of hotels. Hotel details are available in the given link.

Click here for Accommodation Information

Photo Gallery of RDP March 2023 | Photo Gallery of RDP July 2023 | Photo Gallery of RDP September 2023

Click here for registration | RDP Brochure

Payment Procedure
Option I: Online payment: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/
 
Option II: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore using the following account number:
 
The Federal Bank Ltd
Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram
Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development
SB A/C: 16890100038823
IFSC Code: FDRL0001689
 
Contact
Dr. B.Venkatraja
Chairperson- SDM Research Centre for Management Studies
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru
Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile: 9480342652

A Workshop on Disruptive Technologies 2024

About the Workshop
Disruptive Technologies or innovations have significantly altered the way business operate today and in the future. It changes the way businesses operate, customers consume products and services and the radical shift it brings into the overall ecosystem. Disruptive technologies obliviates the existing systems or habits with far superior and advanced technologies. It has attributes that are recognizably superior which can Simplify, Automate and  paradigm shift technology-business interactions. Some of the disruptive technologies have become Mainstream and we are seeing it impacting businesses and also common person in day to day life.

In this workshop we will understand the functioning, applicability and benefits of some of the top Disruptive Technologies – IoT, 5G, 3D Printing, AR/VR/MR, Generative AI, Edge Computing, Cloud and Headless Commerce

Resource Person
Girish Gopalarao is an Associate Professor of General Management and Systems who researches and teaches strategic management and technology topics. He has over 25+ years of experience in the IT industry working with some of the Fortune 50 companies helping them in their IT transformational journey and adoption of New Age Technologies.

Who can attend?
Academicians, Researchers, Working Professionals, and Individuals with interest in Technology Landscape, Modern Innovations, Futuristic Operating Models and its applicability in today’s business. 

Program Schedule

Time Details
9:30 am – 9:45 am Registration
9:45 am – 10:00 am Inauguration
10:00 am to 11:15 am Session 1: 5G and IoT – Driving Connected Intelligent Systems
11:15 am to 11:45 am Tea / Group Photo Session
11:45 am to 1:00 pm Session 2: AR/VR/MR and Generative Ai – Simplifying Workplace and business 
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Session 3: Edge Computing and Headless Commerce – Catering to the Next Gen Consumers 
3:15 pm to 3:30 pm  Tea Break 
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm Session 4: 3D Printing and Cloud Computing – Consumerizing Complex Technologies
4:45 pm to 5:00 pm Valedictory and Certificate Distribution

Click here for Registration

The  Program Fees - Rs. 2000 per participant. 
The fee is inclusive of Lunch & Snacks and Certification. Please Note: 25% group discount for 3 or more participants from the same organisation/institution and 25% discount for SDMIMD alumni.

Payment Procedure
Option I: Online payment: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/
 
Option II: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore using the following account number:
 
The Federal Bank Ltd
Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram
Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development
SB A/C: 16890100038823
IFSC Code: FDRL0001689
Option III: Payment may be made in the form of DD drawn in favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore.
Quick Contact:
Mr. G. Muddaraj Urs
FDP Coordinator, SDMIMD
Mobile: 9740140485

Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Innovative Teaching Methods - May 31, 2024

The pedagogy of the teaching-learning environment has experienced significant changes over time, keeping the ever-changing business scenario. Today, imparting knowledge with the help of creativity and innovative tools, facilitated by behavioural and technological interventions, has become the order of the day. On one hand, these innovative instructional strategies facilitate more enjoyable learning environments and on the other, the trainers and faculty members get the opportunity to create a more hands-on learning environment in the class. This FDP aims to bring insight into certain innovative teaching methods, by using hands-on experiences, which faculty members may incorporate during their sessions, irrespective of the subjects they are handling.  

-----> Objectives of the FDP

  1. To introduce the design and customization of teaching approaches suiting student needs.
  2. To present new and innovative ways of engaging students in the classroom.
  3. To identify and apply new technology that will improve the ability of class projects, assignments and to presentation of ideas.
  4. To share the use of new teaching strategies to make classes more lively, interactive, and interesting.

-----> Topic Coverage / Outline

  • The program is intended to provide faculty with an idea about the case method of teaching. It also equips participants with how to handle the case discussion session and enhances its effectiveness.
  • Designing role play and group activities will be introduced so that teachers and students can make the best out of this teaching methodology.
  • Hands-on sessions on the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in preparation for class projects, assignments and presentations will be covered as part of the technology adoption.
  • Introducing the conceptual framework to design a course for making the students socially responsible, socially relevant and socially inclusive. With a case study of ‘Social Enterprise Research’.

-----> Pedagogy

Lecture method, case discussion, activity-based and hands-on session

-----> Participants Expected Profile

Faculty Members from Undergraduate and Postgraduate Institutions

-----> Resource Persons

Dr. Mousumi Sengupta, a seasoned academic, holds a PhD from IIT Kharagpur and a Master's in HRM from Thames Valley University. She is an Ex-Chairperson of SDM RCMS at SDMIMD, with over 20 years of experience in OB and HRM. Dr. Mousumi has authored books, won awards, and mentored at various esteemed institutions globally. She is a registered PhD guide at University of Mysore, with a track record of presenting papers and training for public and private sector companies. Dr. Mousumi was honored as the Best Professor in Human Resources Management by the Asia Pacific HRM Congress in 2022.

Dr. Sunil M.V., specializing in Systems and General Management, former Head of Academic Administration and former Co-ordinator for SDM Research Centre for Management Studies (SDM RCMS). He is a Certified professional from American Library Association (ALA) and IIM Bangalore. Dr. Sunil's intellectual contributions extend beyond the classroom. He has authored papers featured in reputable journals, conferences, book chapters & online course materials, further enriching academic discourse.

-----> Click here for Registration

-----> Program Fees - Rs. 1500/-

The fee is inclusive of Lunch & Snacks and Certification.
Please Note: 25% group discount for 3 or more participants from the same organisation/institution and 25% discount for SDMIMD alumni.

-----> Payment Procedure
Option I: Online payment: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/
 
Option II: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore using the following account number:
 
The Federal Bank Ltd
Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram
Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development
SB A/C: 16890100038823
IFSC Code: FDRL0001689

Option III: Payment may be made in the form of DD drawn in favour of “Director, SDM Institute for Management Development”, payable at Mysore.

-----> Quick Contact:
 
Mr. G. Muddaraj Urs
FDP Coordinator, SDMIMD
Mobile: 9740140485
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