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The Education World B School Ranking 2022
The Education World B School Ranking 2022 has ranked SDMIMD in 22nd among 64 Top Private B Schools in India; 4th among 13 Private B Schools in Karnataka; and, 7th among 10 Private B Schools in 'Infrastructure' category.
Certificate Expertise award to Dr. Sunil M.V
Dr. Sunil M.V., Head - Academic Administration, SDMIMD, Mysore, has been awarded a 'Certificate of Expertise' in academic libraries by Knimbus - the leading digital library platform. The award is for exemplary achievements and outstanding work in the field of technology adoption in the field of library services. Dr. Akhtar Parvez, Former, Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM-I) and HoD, Central Library, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, was the guest of honor.
Management Development Programs 2022
SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) like to present the 2022 edition of Management Development Programs (MDPs). MDP 2022 is focused on changing demands in business and needs of professional executives. Over the years SDMIMD’s MDP is known for its Executive Education offering in different sectors at different levels in an organization.
Upcoming Conferences
Conference Webpage:
https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/financeconference2022
Conference Webpage:
https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/iec2022
Conference Webpage:
https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/hrconference2022
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Certificate Awarding for the 4th Batch DBE Students
The 4th batch of program Developing Business Excellence [DBE] – with a Sense of Social Responsibility, designed for the overseas students studying in India concluded on May 30, 2022. The 4th Batch of the DBE program had students representation from 9 countries. 21 students received the Program Certificate from the Chief Guest Dr. G.R. Janardhana, Director, International Center and Professor of Botany, University of Mysore, Mysuru. 
 
In his address, Dr. Janardhana urged the foreign students to use the opportunities and the expertise of the institute of repute when they are in India for enhancing their skills and knowledge gain. Further, he appreciated the effort of SDMIMD in building awareness about India and its culture with a sense of social responsibility among foreign nationals. 
 
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. S.N. Prasad, Deputy Director, SDMIMD, Mysore, called upon the participants to be aware of the international environment and developments. He said it must keep us on the path of learning curve and it should be lifelong. 
Program on ‘Essentials of Management’

The Value Add-on Program on ‘Essentials of Management’ for the Master of Commerce [M Com] students of SDM Mahila Makkala Kuta [SDM MMK] was designed and offered by SDM Institute for Management Development [SDMIMD], Mysore, from May 16 to 31, 2022. The Certificate Awarding the students who have successfully completed the program was held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, Mysore, said ‘the opportunities to update the skills for young graduates are abundant. Students must have direction and determination with a focused approach to reaching their destiny. A program like PEM will give them the direction and the determination to move ahead is within’.

Prof. Sainath Malligemadu, Principal, SDM MMK, Mysore, thanked SDMIMD faculty members who delivered the sessions and the authorities for the institute. Further, he mentioned that such add-on programs will help the students to learn beyond the prescribed syllabus and will greatly help to meet the industry requirements.

‘The 32 hours of the intensive program covering Analytics, Finance, HR, and General Management, focused on the essential skills to make the students be in the learning curve to enter the corporate world’ thus said Dr. Sunil M.V., Head – Academic Administration, SDMIMD Mysore and presented 34 students for receiving the merit certificate.

Dr. S.N. Prasad, Deputy Director, presented the vote of thanks. Faculty members and staff were present.

International Partners’ Research Symposium 2022
SDMIMD joined hands with the University of Dundee for an online Symposium on UDSB and International Partners’ Research Symposium 2022 held on May 25, 2022. The symposium attracted faculty and research scholars across the globe and discussed the theme ‘Understanding Research Impact’. Dr. Mousumi Sengupta, Professor – HR and OB, SDMIMD, Mysore, represented the organizing team from SDMIMD.
Webinar on Accounting Essentials for Managers
Dr. M. Sriram, Faculty – Finance, SDMIMD, Mysore, delivered the webinar on ‘Accounting Essentials for Managers’ to the PGDM 2022-2024 Batch on April 29, 2022. The session sensitized the students on the proper understanding of financial statements and the implications for managerial decisions. The emphasis was more on the recent developments in the preparation of financial statements. This was followed by a Q&A session.
Webinar on Role of Data Analytics in Decision Making
The webinar was aimed at exposing incoming PGDM students of Batch 2022-2024 to the importance of data analytics in decision-making. Dr. Srilakshminarayana. G, Faculty – Quantitative Techniques, SDMIMD, Mysore, introduced the components of business analytics and explained how analytics is being used in different domains. During the webinar held on May 13, 2022, the students were sensitized about the avenues for management students in the analytics domain. Dr. Srilakshminarayana. G introduced the process of collecting data, the importance of cleaning of data, selection of the right method for analysis, and failure of models due to violation of assumptions, etc. The webinar concluded with questions from the students.
Webinar on ‘Consumer Insights and its Importance’
‘In a competitive business environment, the survival and growth of any organization depends on how well they understand their customers’ thus said Dr. Jayakrishnan S., Faculty – Marketing, SDMIMD, Mysore, while discussing the concept of consumer insights and the relevance of consumer insights for companies during the Webinar organized for PGDM 2022-2024 Batch on May 27, 2022. Dr. Jayakrishnan shared the methods to gain consumer insight and its applications were also shared with the participants. The interaction between the students and the speaker was interesting.
Webinar on 'Stress and its Nature' 
An interactive webinar was organized for the PGDM 2022-2024 Batch on the topic 'Stress and its Nature' on June 4, 2022. The resource person for the session Dr. Mousumi Sengupta, Professor - OB/HR, SDMIMD, started the session with a discussion on different viewpoints about stress and its nature. The potential sources of stress, which individuals generally experience at work and in their personal lives, were discussed. Dr. Mousumi highlighted the consequences of stress (both positive and negative) and finally, discussed the individual strategies, such as time management techniques, physical exercise, and meditation.
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