ISBR Business School, one of the leading business schools in India takes pride in creating an environment wherein both students and faculty can pursue boundless knowledge; a single platform where theory and practice go hand in hand and lead to a better understanding of oneself and the world. Education at ISBR prepares you to think boldly and act confidently in any business environment. At ISBR the focus goes beyond education. ISBR aims to prepare students for life - transforming them into Leaders.
The success of ISBR as an acknowledged institution for quality learning is an outcome of the various facets that give ISBR its characteristic value - the faculty, enterprising students, expert alumni , infrastructure facilities and industry partnerships.
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While pursuing my PGDM at ISBR Business School, the two features of the program that has helped me during the pandemic are flexibility and adaptability. One of the most important lessons learnt during this journey was that everything is quite uncertain, so it is better to grab the opportunity when it shows up rather than waiting for the right time because we never know when uncertainty (Covid in this case) will hit and what changes it will bring with it.
During my MBA from ISBR Business School, the extracurricular activities helped me grow more confident and pushed me towards my aim. Being a trekker, I believe that giving up is never an option. Once you start your climb, you must believe in yourself and stay strong no matter what.
I have completed my PGDM from ISBR with a specialization in HR and Digital Analytics. A PGDM degree transforms people, which is evident for me. I feel that it was a mind-bending experience. It has enabled me to look at life from a broader perspective. ISBR has given me opportunities and training to be the best in the corporate world.
Having versatile technical experience of 4 years across various platforms and international projects, I envisioned the prospect of a quality MBA degree and further strengthened the pillars of my career. Thus, I chose ISBR Business School to pursue my postgraduate course in PGDM – Operations.
I have completed my PGDM from ISBR Business School with a major in Operations Management and a minor in Business Analytics. I would like to thank ISBR Business School for my learnings here which are teamwork, taking ownership of tasks, interpersonal skills, communication, and corporate etiquette. ISBR truly means REAL WORLD, REAL LEARNING.
ISBR is a college brimming with possibilities and challenges. I will cherish the fantastic memories I made at ISBR for the rest of my life. I also feel that I have learned various skills. Overall, ISBR has provided a fantastic learning opportunity and a lasting memory.
During my PGDM in Marketing at ISBR Business School, one essential thing that I have learned and I would like everyone to know is that no matter where you are and what the situation is, if you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve anything no matter how tough the situation is, so always look for the right route instead of a short cut, as it might take more time, but it is worth the effort at the end.
I completed PGDM in Marketing from ISBR Business School. I believe that a great college experience is an amalgamation of fun and learning. I participated in extracurricular activities and other events organized by the college. As a result, I was able to acquire the skill set for my future endeavors.
I completed his PGDM with a Major in Operations Supply Chain Management and Logistics and a Minor in Travel and Tourism. During my tenure at ISBR, I led the Media Club and committee and was part of the college magazine. I feel that studying at ISBR has created warm memories and instilled big dreams for me.
I completed my PGDM in HR and Business Analytics. I participated in various Business Conferences and Seminars and presented Research papers in HR and Analytics. The knowledge and experience gained from ISBR have helped me accomplish various life goals.
My journey in ISBR has been incredible, where I got immense industry exposure. I have actively participated in the HR club and worked alongside faculties as a student assistant, which helped me acquire leadership qualities and the appropriate skills and knowledge to handle responsibilities. My interest in HR is reflected in my work, and hence I got the job I dreamt of.
I found a lot of support in all the resources of the institute. I am thankful to ISBR for all the opportunities and learnings which made me industry-ready and fit for the corporate world.
I completed my PGDM in Marketing and International Business from ISBR Business School. ISBR has not only given me top-notch academic exposure but helped her reshape my career throughout the course. However, my experience at ISBR is not only limited to academics and the overall skill development that I will cherish for life.
I completed my PGDM from ISBR with Marketing and Analytics as a specialization. I feel that ISBR is highly industry-oriented and provides a wide gamut of knowledge. The two years spent at the institute were full of learning opportunities with the right blend of fun and academics.
At ISBR the focus goes beyond education. ISBR aims to prepare students for life - transforming them into Leaders.
Director - Executive Academics
Dr. Nila A Chotai progressive record in the academic domain with over 16 years of experience in teaching at the higher education sector. Distinguished record of publication in academic journals. Strong philosophy of teaching, and knowledge of many different methods to motivate students to develop their expertise in specific areas. A dedicated partner to institutional programs and outreach events that help promote learning and support the community. She holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Pondicherry University followed by MBA and PGDHRM as other postgraduate degrees. She was awarded a PhD in Economics from the University of Mysore in 2013.
She has worked in reputed Management Institutions and Autonomous University. Her core area of interest is in Economics & HR. She has been a core committee member in the accreditation process at management institutions for NAAC, NBA & IACBE. She has conducted sessions for German Industry Partners and Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute. She has Co-authored a book in Marketing Management. She has a rich experience in developing curriculum and planning the academic calendar. She is a Guest Editor for Scopus Journal Empirical Economics letter.
Associate Professor & HoD Operations & Supply Chain Management
Dr. Karpagam is a seasoned academician and a specialist in the area of Supply Chain Management and Analytics. Her research area spans from supply chain management to marketing with special emphasis on sustainable supply chain, humanitarian supply chain, O2O supply chain, green supply chain, FSCM, the sandwich strategy for brand equity.
She holds a Master in Business Administration from Anna University. She earned her Ph.D. during the year 2012 in Supply Chain Management from Anna University. Expert in teaching operations and Supply chain Management.
Her areas of interest include Sales & Distribution, Last Mile Delivery, Manufacturing Technologies, Operations Strategy, Production Planning & Control, Sourcing & Supply Chain Management.
Published papers in various international journals. She runs various YouTube channels for Excel, MS-Project, Tableau and Power BI.
She is also a trainer in the areas of Supply Chain Analytics and Data Visualization.
Associate Professor & HoD Marketing & International
Dr. K.S. Lakshmi has around 20 years of teaching, research and training experience. She has taught mainly marketing, advertising, and other related subjects for BBM, B. Tech. and MBA courses. Her core area of interest is in Marketing, she has also taught HR papers and Ethics and Indian Values. She has been involved in preparation of the documentation for the certification from NAAC and ISO audits. She has undertaken activities that contribute to establishing a new institution. She has been in research activities for a private research firm and has taken up summer internship programs, has organized FDPs and seminars. She was actively involved in student related activities like outreach activities, outbound training etc. and has extensively used case teaching as a pedagogy. She had presented papers in various conferences, journals and published a chapter in a book. She has attended many workshops on topics of current interest.
Head - Department of Business Analytics
Dr. Sheetal Mahendher is a MCA, MPhil in Computer Science, MBA, PhD (Management). She has over twenty four years of rich experience in Industry and Academia. She is presently the Editor-in -Chief of ISBR Management Journal. She has published articles in International and National refereed journals (ABDC, WOS, Scopus, UGC- care listed journals). She has over 20 years of research, teaching and consulting experience.
She has published and presented over 35 papers in various journals of repute and International and National Conferences. Has won the Best Paper Award for paper titled “Best Paper Award for paper titled “A study to develop Prescriptive model to recommend Optimal Sleep patterns to achieve desired Productivity levels” at National Conference by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, April 2021.
She is on the Board of subject Experts with several reputed Universities. She has conducted several workshops (FDP/MDP) on Data Analysis using R, Python, SPSS and Excel, which had participants from Industry and Academia from India and abroad. Her areas of interest are Business Analytics, Business Statistics, Operations Research and software like R, SQL, Python, Tableau, MS Excel, SPSS, Java, C, to name a few. She is certified in Advanced Business Analytics. She has prior teaching experience at Sindhi College and Mount Carmel Institute of Management apart from few Executive Program at other Institutes. She was the Managing Editor of MCIM Journal. She was member and convener of Board of Studies and Board of Examiners at MCIM and few other Institutes in Bangalore.
Assistant Professor – Human Resource
Mrs. Veena Shenoy, Assistant Professor, ISBR B School, has 12 years of rich experience in Industry and academia. She is pursuing her Phd from National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal Mangalore. Completed M.Com from Pune University with Gold medal and stood first rank in the University of Pune and also Post Graduate in Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from Alagappa University. She has presented and published more than 32 papers in national and international conferences and journals.
Co-authored Book with Dr. Chetan Bajaj and Nandini Bajaj – “Introduction to Rural Marketing. Publisher – New Age International Publisher, with ISBN NO- 97893-86070-95-1 Accolades:
1. Gold Medal from University of Pune for securing highest marks in M.Com Examination held.
2. Highly commended Paper award for paper presented at IFIM Convergence 2016 for the paper “Cloud learning in the Indian education system”
Area of Interest: Behavioural Science, Human Resources Management, Managerial Research Methods.
Assistant Professor - Economics and Analytics
He is a prominent faculty member at ISBR Business School, Bangalore, who brings a wealth of academic expertise and research acumen to the institution. Leonard Diogene's journey in the realm of education and research has been marked by a passion for exploring the intricacies of economics and a commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.
Leonard Diogene commenced his academic journey with a Master's degree in Economics from Pondicherry University, a testament to his dedication to scholarly pursuits. His academic achievements culminated in the conferment of the degree in 2019, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the field of economics.
Prior to joining ISBR Business School, Leonard Diogene served as a Research Assistant at the prestigious Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal. This experience equipped him with valuable insights into the dynamics of research, further enriching his academic portfolio.
In pursuit of enhancing his research capabilities, Leonard Diogene undertook a specialized course on Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods from the esteemed Indian Institute of Management, Indore. This additional qualification demonstrates his proactive approach to staying abreast of the latest advancements in research methodologies, enabling him to contribute meaningfully to academia.
As a dedicated educator and researcher, Assistant Professor Leonard Diogene is poised to inspire and guide students at ISBR Business School, fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity and academic excellence. His multifaceted background, encompassing both practical research experience and a solid academic foundation, positions him as a valuable asset to the academic community at ISBR Business School.
Professor - HRM & OB and Deputy Director - Research
Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani is working as Professor and leading as Dy. Director, Research at ISBR Business School Bangalore. She has 14 years of combined experience in academics, corporate and research areas. She is also acting as Editor in Chief of ISBR Management Journal. She has also acted as HR Consulting Officer in the talent acquisition and Learning & Development functions for several reputed organizations.
She published more than 35 research papers in several renowned national and international journals. She served as a track Chair, Panellist/Moderator and adjudicator at several events hosted in B-Schools across India. She also participated and presented papers and also acted as resource person in various national and international seminars, conferences, workshops and faculty & management development programs etc.
Dr. Jhansi held positions as reviewer, associate editor, BOS and BOE member in several prominent management institutions and Universities like Alliance University, Dayananda Sagar University and Jain University, IFIM etc. She trains assorted leadership, motivation and HR topics for both students and executives. She is also acting as research guide/supervisor for both Ph.D (University of Mysore) and Fellow Program in Management (FPM) scholars. Dr. Jhansi is acting as a doctoral committee member for VTU and Bangalore University scholars.
Professor & HOD - HRM and General Management
Dr. A. Narasima Venkatesh brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as the Head of HRM and General Management at ISBR Business School. Prior to joining ISBR, he served as a distinguished professor in human resource management at R.V. Institute of Management, Bangalore, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the academic and professional journeys of students.
A scholar of great repute, Dr. Venkatesh holds a Ph.D. in Management from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. His doctoral research, a testament to his dedication to advancing the field of management, has contributed significantly to the academic discourse in human resource management.
Dr. A. Narasima Venkatesh's academic journey includes the attainment of an MBA from Bharathiar University, providing him with a solid foundation in business management. This educational background, combined with his practical experience, positions him as a versatile educator and mentor.
My biggest goal while pursuing PGDM was to learn tools that would complement my leadership skills and further enhance them. ISBR Business School helped me to accomplish this and I learnt many tools that can be applied in different scenarios and positions in the professional world. These tools include everything from the fundamentals to advanced. I am able to effectively apply these leadership skills to my workplace and furthered my professional life.