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LOYOLA CAMPUSE,
LOYOLA CAMPUS, CHENNAI
CHENNAI
● A Jesuit Institution
● Established in 1979
● Administered under the aegis of Loyola College Society, Chennai
● Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
PGDM
BULLETIN 2017-19
● Recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
● Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
● 100% Placement since inception
● International Linkages
● Extensive Interface with the Industry
● Competent faculty
● Excellent infrastructure
● Associate member of XLRI Entrance Test (XAT)
Contents
Welcome.
The Rector Welcomes 02 Right from its inception in 1979, LIBA has been successful in creating a niche for itself among the B-Schools in India as an
From the Director’s Desk 03 institution of choice for affordable and quality management education, respected well by the corporate sector. LIBA believes
The Institute 04 in management education as a transformative tool for promoting academic excellence and professional ethics.
The Programme 05 Richly imbued with the ennobling values of the Society of Jesus, soaked in the upward spiralling educational tradition for nearly
half a millennium, and dedicated to form men and women for others, LIBA is marching steadily towards the ideal of building a
Course Plan 06
just, humane and sustainable world.
Placements 07 The academic and social life at LIBA is secure, comfor ting and inspiring, thanks to its location within the Loyola College campus
International Collaboration 08 known for its eco-friendly academic ambience with multiple institutions, lush-green gardens, expansive playgrounds, and
International Research Initiatives 09 youthful exuberance.
Other Programmes 09 LIBA will help you to dream big, expand your horizons, shape your character, and realize your innate talents and creativity so
Management Development Centre 10 as to enable you to excel in the corporate world and succeed in personal life.
Centres of Excellence 11 We look forward to having you soon with us at LIBA .
The LIBA Experience 12
Beyond the Curriculum 13
Academic Clubs 14
Mother Teresa Award 16
Conferences 17 Fr. A. M. Francis Jayapathy S.J.
Programmes Conducted 19 Rector, Loyola College
LIBA in the News 20
Faculty Profile 21
Adjunct Facult 26
Visiting Faculty 27
Administration 27
Governing Council 28
Academic Advisory Council 29
Admission / Fee Structure 30
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Vision
The Institute To be a premier management school focusing on excellence
and ethics.
LIBA stands for excellence and ethics which are the hallmarks of Values
Jesuit business education and all its programmes and activities
embody these two elements. LIBA earnestly strives to inculcate LIBA, as a Jesuit institution, is committed to the core values
in the students the values of excellence, justice, honesty and of honesty, integrity, excellence and ser vice to society.
service to the society. Its management, while maintaining these values, will
constantly strive to uphold respect for individuals without
Welcome to Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA).
LIBA offers primarily a two-year full-time PGDM course, compromising on its core values; it will conduct itself as a
I am delighted that you have chosen to apply to LIBA’s flagship programme, the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), a
trustee of the faith and direction of Jesuit values.
stepping stone to success in your life and career. approved by AICTE and recognized by AIU. It also offers other Its faculty is committed to the acquisition of and impar ting
LIBA, one of the premier management schools of India, is par t of the Loyola College Society, managed by Jesuits well known for programmes: Part-time PGDM (AICTE approved), Ph.D. (affiliated of the best and latest knowledge and skills in management
their outstanding contribution to education. Jesuit led institutions have a worldwide presence and include several prestigious
to the University of Madras) and one-year executive diploma principles and practices, and transfer them to the students.
institutions in India – Loyola College, Chennai, St Xavier’s, Mumbai, St Xavier’s, Kolkata, XLRI, Jamshedpur and XIM, Bhubaneswar.
programmes. Management Development Centre offers various While dealing with the students fairly and justly, the faculty
In fact, in India they pioneered management education. LIBA is proud of its heritage and tradition.
will inculcate in the minds of the students the spirit of
Excellence and Ethics, two impor tant hallmarks of Jesuit education are significant elements of LIBA’s DNA. We are here to develop customised programmes (short-term and long-term) with a
inquir y, innovation and scientific knowledge.
competent and committed leaders with skills to excel in the market place, leaders who are ethical, principled and socially focus on skill development. Its students are expected to be committed to learn, in a
conscious, leaders with a global perspective and an entrepreneurial spirit. We strive towards the holistic formation of men and
spirit of inquir y and humbleness, the latest managerial
women – growth in all areas of human endeavour – intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual. With our highly qualified faculty, through
LIBA focuses on the holistic formation of students in all quotients, knowledge, develop highest levels of professional skills
mentoring and personal attention, LIBA focuses on the care of each individual which is another hallmark of Jesuit education.
viz., intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual. The Institution along with an attitude of positive thinking, leading to Magis
Our academic programme is comparable to the best programmes of the world, constantly monitoring the global economic
(excellence in ever ything), high ethical values and ser vice
scenario and the industrial environment and offering courses needed for the future global business leaders. This year we have works with an undeterred zeal to offer its students the best of
to society.
introduced a new specialization in ‘Business Analytics’. education, blending classroom and experiential learning.
We are proud of our excellent placement record, 100% from its inception in 1995. Placement is not the only goal of business
education, we also believe in fostering an environment that develops professional identities that integrate knowledge with ethics
and social consciousness.
LIBA provides numerous oppor tunities to develop your leadership skills. Frequent interaction with industrial leaders, outbound
programmes, rural exposure, corporate internships, and industr y-academia conferences open up many oppor tunities for the
overall growth of the students.
I assure you, that you will have a wonderful experience at LIBA as our former students vouch for. I welcome you to LIBA once again.
God Bless you. I wish you a brilliant future.
RUN BY JESUITS
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Course Plan Sales and Distribution Management
Services Marketing
Pricing Optimisation and Revenue
Management
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In today’s fast changing world where globalization and privatization are part of
International everyday lingua franca, LIBA strives to expose and prepare its students for
Placements
the global arena.� In that context, LIBA has many international
Hyundai Real Estate Ramco this school has secured a rank of 34 among global MBA programmes. The Washington Centre for Internships and Academic
From its inception, LIBA maintained its reputation by Mahindra & Mahindra Wipro Seminars, USA
Akshaya
consistently achieving 100% placement for the students. Tata Motors Manufacturing KEDGE Business School, France The Washington Centre for Internships and Academic Seminars is an
IMRB
The list of visiting companies included both previous BFSI This school was formed by merging two business schools: BEM in independent non-profit organization serving hundreds of colleges and
JLL Avery Dennison
recruiters as well as new ones attracted to LIBA by its Blue star Bordeaux and Euromed in Marseille. It is the largest business school in universities in the United States and other countries by providing
Arcesium selected students with challenging opportunities to work and learn in
FMCG France, and is ranked among the top business schools in the world. It
reputation of providing high-quality, reliable talent. Axis Bank MRF
Washington D.C. and earn academic credit.
Capital First Murugappa Group has triple accreditations EQUIS, AMBA, and the AACSB. It has two
Aachi
Crisil Asian Paints Posseidon campuses – one in Bordeaux and another in Marseille. In 2016, the
Fidelity Investments Vedanta Financial Times ranked this school at 53 among global MBA Universitas Sanata Dharma, Indonesia
Unilever Limited
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International Other Management
Research Initiatives Programmes Development Centre
In addition to its International Collaborations and Exchange Doctoral Programme Through its Management Development Centre (MDC), LIBA
Programmes, LIBA also partners with premier universities offers a variety of programmes and consulting
The Doctoral Programme at LIBA, star ted in 2005 with partnerships to corporates. The aim is to make today’s
around the world in implementing various research projects. the affiliation of the University of Madras, Chennai has
Such partnerships create a true cross-cultural perspective and developed into a major instrument for research thrust in practicing managers to emerge as future leaders by
offer a global learning experience in management research to LIBA. LIBA is the only independent B-School in Chennai, providing opportunities for professional renewal on a
which has been accredited by an external university continuing basis.
faculty and research scholars. body for under taking research in management studies
leading to a Ph.D. degree.
Programme ●
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Marketing Management
Supply Chain Analytics and Management Management
● Business Analytics
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Insurance Management
Health Care Management
Development
In the academic year 2015-16, ten students from France, two
from Germany and one from Italy visited and spent a trimester
attending classes in LIBA. Likewise from LIBA, two students
Short Term Certificate Programmes Programmes
par ticipated in The FORD Motor Global Scholar s Program LIBA has a team of highly qualified and experienced These programmes, intended for the working professionals, are
conducted by the prestigious Washington Center, USA and faculty, who provide the Institute an oppor tunity to offer designed to provide timely learning inter ventions that can help
four attended classes in Univer sita Cattolica, Italy and two varied programmes towards building value to Individuals. them to up-skill themselves and progress in their career paths.
studied in Katholische Univer sitat, Germany. Three faculty These shor t term cer tificate programmes are specially These programmes are targeted at specific areas of business
from abroad also taught cour ses at LIBA. designed for working professionals who wish to enhance management with a view to focus on the par ticular learning
LIBA is in the process of expanding this collaboration and their skills in their chosen specializations. They provide needs of working professionals.
including more institutions. These programmes offer the much needed impetus to the par ticipants to delve
students an oppor tunity to attend classes in foreign deeper into their area of interest. The Faculty employs
institutions, to interact with foreign students visiting LIBA
and to attend classes taught by faculty from abroad. They
modern and innovative teaching methods to encourage
students develop a probing and methodical attitude
Consultancy
towards problem solving in addition to building the
also expose the students to new countries and new cultures.
conceptual understanding in the par ticular subject. LIBA takes up strategic and value-adding consultancy
These are shor t-term and week-end programmes held assignments on specific requests from the corporate world.
over a period of eight weeks.
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The Centres of Excellence at LIBA are created to complement Nestled in the picturesque Loyola College campus, LIBA is a world in itself.
Prof. C.K. Prahalad Centre for Emerging India Centre for Business Ethics and Corporate
Prof. C.K. Prahalad Centre for Emerging India focuses on Governance
consultancy, research and training in the areas of strategy,
innovation and entrepreneurship enhancing engagement, LIBA has established the Centre for Business Ethics and
involvement and benefits for bottom of the socio-economic
pyramid (BoP) segment. The Centre primarily works towards
Corporate Governance to promote ethics and internationally
accepted governance practices among its students, corporate Pedagogy
addressing the current gaps between idea- generation and sector and government system through research, training and
scaling-up so as to promote viable business oppor tunities. The awareness programmes. Dedicated and highly qualified members of the faculty
Centre has actively collaborated with Santa Clara University, US, encourage students to develop soft skills such as critical
Catholic University, Italy in the areas of research, social Informatics Centre - a CSR Initiative inquir y, which help in the development of higher-order
entrepreneurship courses, and connecting social entrepreneurs skills such as analytical thinking and problem solving.
Informatics Centre is a CSR Initiative of LIBA bridging the digital Modern and innovative teaching methods are employed in
across the globe. The Centre admits interns, international and
order to ensure a contemporar y outlook on business
national, from industr y, universities, management institutions, divide through IT Education, Employability and Entrepreneurial
practices.
governments and R&D centres. The Centre’s focus for this (3 E’s) skills training programmes. Its main objective is to provide
academic year shall be Entrepreneurship Education and Research cost-effective computer education and employable skill training Students are encouraged to involve themselves in
in making business contribute to socio-economic benefits for BoP, to the student community at large, especially aimed at the needy, processes of self learning to keep themselves sharp and
financial inclusion, CSR, triple bottom lines, social enterprises and marginalized and the underprivileged by making them computer up-to-date. They are also trained to face challenging and
savvy and employable. It also provides entrepreneurial and stressful situations in which they evaluate diverse facts,
innovations for sustainability. perceptions and ideas similar to those in a real-time
technology enabled skills to tiny and small scale entrepreneurs. business environment. Through their interactions with
industr y in the form of live projects and case studies,
students obtain the oppor tunity to communicate with
leaders of industr y as well as well-positioned LIBA alumni.
Such mutual interactions are of great value to the scholars
and help hone their managerial skills.
Library
The librar y, with over 31000 volumes, is one of the best
management libraries in the countr y. The spacious air
conditioned reading room is located within a
computerised and Wi-Fi enabled building and is open
seven days a week. It subscribes to many Indian and
International journals and provides access to information
Loyola Inclusive Incubation Centre in several electronic formats such as CD ROMs, online
Loyola Inclusive Incubation Centre, is an open inclusive database (EBSCO complete and J-Gate) and CMIE
innovation star tup eco-system established under the aegis of products - PROWESS and Industr y Outlook. In addition, LIBA Hostel
Prof. C.K. Prahalad Centre for Emerging India. The centre shall LIBA has inter-librar y arrangements with the British
Council Librar y and that of Madras Management
provide space, funds and mentorship to star tups. The emphasis is Association.
Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
on promoting social enterprises with par ticipation of innovators,
entrepreneurs, students, faculty and alumni. Par ticipants at
incubation centre shall ideate, iterate and identify viable solutions
Accommodation
The Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at LIBA
encourages both theoretical and practical research for promoting
(products / ser vices), experiment with inclusive business models,
find investments and explore scaling up options. Hackathons,
IT Infrastructure LIBA has excellent hostels for both men and women located
within the campus itself. They have a 24-hour internet
learning among new-generation researchers and managers, workshops, symposiums, seminars and conferences are connectivity and all the rooms are Wi-Fi enabled. Built
conducted to enrich inclusive innovation and the star t-up The campus is equipped with the latest computers and according to international standards, the hostels provide an
especially in the manufacturing and ser vice sectors. It focuses software to facilitate modern pedagogy. The Computer
eco-system. ideal ambience to make residents feel at home. The scenic
par ticularly on IT professionals, who design solutions to handle Lab has a dedicated leased line for 24-hour internet surrounding and calm and serene atmosphere of the campus
critical retail and supply network issues and challenges by connectivity and multimedia and video conferencing provide a comfor table and conducive environment for learning.
developing productive practices in engineering design and in the facilities. Both the Institute and the hostels are well LIBA also has well-furnished guest rooms for housing
manufacture and movement of goods. suppor ted by Wi-Fi and LAN facilities. international students and visiting faculty.
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Outbound Learning Programme
Conferences
students involved in serious discussion and analysis of critical issues
of current relevance to the corporate world. They also get an
opportunity to interact with prominent corporate leaders and eminent
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academicians. The conferences engage young talent to confront Mr. Pradipta Mohapatra
Chairman & Co-Founder
challenges innate to their personal development and professional Coaching Foundation India Ltd.
career. Initiated and organized by the students themselves, these
conferences constitute the most resourceful means of acquiring Insight is a national management symposium which engages the minds of young SPEAKERS AT THE SESSION
managerial experience and expertise outside the academic curricula. managers on current issues and in the “creative chaos” of today’s business world.
Distinguished leaders from the corporate sector provide rich intellectual Mr. Ashish Jhaver
Vice President, Internal Audit,
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knowledge to future managers.
RBS Bus. Svcs. Pvt. Ltd.
The tenth edition of Insight was held on 13 – 14 November 2015. The theme Prof. Amaran Jambulingam
LIBA has been organizing various programmes and was ‘Changing Lanes on the Business Expressway’. The symposium had Senior Vice President & Head (India
activities to promote business ethics and good Operations),
luminaries from reputed industries representing various sectors such as
corporate governance among its stakeholders, Global Determinants.
par ticularly the students. manufacturing, finance, information technology, consulting, and coaching - share
their exper tise and experiences. Mr. Pradipta Mohapatra, Chairman & Ms. Aarthi Sivaramakrishnan
One such programme is the annual Business Ethics Co-Founder of Coaching Foundation India Ltd. was the Chief Guest. The Head HR,
Conference (BEACON) conducted since 2007. The Beroe Inc.
tenth edition of BEACON, held on September 11, 2015 speakers urged the students to capitalize on the plethora of oppor tunities
focused on “Ethical Challenges in Financial From Left – Dr. G. Revathi, Dean-Academics, Prof. T.A. Sivasubramaniam, Former Director, presented by today’s markets and added that learning is a never ending process. Dr. J. K. Iyer
Management”. The conference was inaugurated by LIBA, Mr. V. Ponraj, Scientist G & Advisor to Late Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam, Fr. A. M. Francis
The symposium also included a Business Plan contest in which students from Chief Strategy and Analytics Officer,
Mr. V. Ponraj, Scientist G, Aeronautical Development Jayapathy SJ, Rector, Loyola College, Fr. N. Casimir Raj S.J., Founder and President, LIBA
many prestigious Business Schools par ticipated. Matrimony.com Ltd.
Agency, DRDO, Ministr y of Defence & Advisor to
Late Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam.
Mr. N. S. Muthukumaran
Executive Director,
Many eminent speakers discussed the Hansa Research Group Pvt. Ltd.
following topics:
Ms. Shobhana Ravi
Chief Information and Learning Officer
● Managing Corporate Governance in Changing Times. Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd.
● Do Good Guys Finish First?
● General Financial MIS and Ethics as a CFO. Mr. Vishal Mirpuri
Associate Director, Middle Markets,
● Ethics in Business: Myth and Reality. Standard Char tered Bank
● Insider Trading
● Forensic Accounting Dr. A. V. Vedpuriswar, Director, Learning Interventions Team, Cognizant Academy, Mr. K. Mr. Ajit Mathai
Ram Kumar, Vice President – Corporate Finance, Ashok Leyland Ltd and Mr. R. Vittal Raj, Director,
Founding Partner - Kumar & Raj & Director – Pristine Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd.
Mr. Pradipta Mohapatra Dr. J. K. Iyer
The Speakers at the event: Chairman & Co-Founder Chief Strategy and Analytics Officer
Coaching Foundation India Ltd. Matrimony.com Ltd. Mr. Venkat Subramaniam
Mr. K. P. Rangarajan Senior Vice President, Aftermarket,
President Finance & CFO Ashok Leyland Ltd.
TVS Srichakra Tyres
Mr. George Paul
Mr. V. Pattabhi Ram
Co-founder and Par tner Managing Directo,
Yoganadh & Ram Synthite Industries Ltd.
Faculty Profile whom have corporate experience. They are actively involved in
research and publications on management issues of current
over 19 years of experience in teaching, consultancy and research and has published research ar ticles
in both international and national journals in the area of Supply Chain Management. He has
completed research projects funded by AICTE, ALTIS and CII. He teaches Operations and Supply
relevance. Their pedagogic resourcefulness has attracted many
Chain Management and under takes research in the Centre for Retail and Supply Chain Management.
students from different parts of the country and also other nations.
Students of LIBA are fortunate to benefit from their expertise,
experience, mentoring and personal care, all of which, constitute the
core intellectual capital of LIBA.
Alaguperumal Ramasamy, M.Sc . (University of Madras), PGDBA (LIBA), S. Chellaiah, M.S. (Michigan Technological University, USA), Ph.D. (Purdue University, USA).
Ph.D. (National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan). Dr. Chellaiah is the Chairperson for International programme at LIBA. He has over 28 years of
Dr. Alaguperumal has a doctorate in International Relations. He has published several ar ticles in teaching, research and administrative experience. In USA, he has worked in top multinational
professional journals and has attended many national and international conferences. His primar y companies, like General Electric Company, SBC communications Inc., NASA, Paine Webber and
research interests are global food security, India-China comparative studies, East Asia Affairs and Merrill Lynch. In India, he has worked with Nissan, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank Negara, Chr ysler and
Time Warner Inc. He also has consulting and contracting experience. He has published several
international relations. He is the founder of IIIBFT, an NGO that promotes food security. He
papers in refereed international journals as well as ar ticles in reputed newspapers and magazines. He
currently teaches International Business, Mandarin and related courses.
has chaired sessions in international conferences, edited books and has been a reviewer for many
international journals. He has secured research grants from the prestigious National Science
Foundation, USA. He is an elected member of the Tau beta Pi (National Engineering Honour Society)
and Sigma Xi (International Scientific Research Society).
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M. P. Pandikumar, M.Phil. (Madurai Kamaraj University), Ph.D. (Alagappa University).
A. Indira, M.A. (University of Hyderabad), M.Tech. (IISc), Ph.D. (ISEC, Bengaluru).
Dr. M. P. Pandikumar has specialization in Finance. He has over 12 years of teaching experience in
Dr. Indira is the Co-ordinator for Research at LIBA. She has over 21 years of varied experience as
different universities and management institutions in India. He has handled teaching and training
researcher, consultant, trainer and teacher. Prior to joining LIBA, she was with XIM-Bhubaneswar.
courses in Research Methods, Financial Management, Financial Derivatives and computer-based games
She has also worked as a policy researcher and consultant in the areas of Local Self-governance
on Financial Modelling using SPSS and EXCEL. His doctoral work on life insurance got him a special
and Social Sectors. Her other main areas of research interest are Technology Diffusion and
award and recognition from the Life Insurance Corporation of India. He has research interests in
Development Issues. She has designed and conducted several management development
Behavioural Finance and Current Stock Market Trends. He has published two books and several
programmes for executives while working with the Administrative Staff College of India,
research papers.
Hyderabad. She currently teaches Economics.
Josephine N. Gemson, M.Sc. (University of Strathclyde, UK), Ph.D. (IIT, Madras). S. Rajeshwar, PGDBA (LIBA).
Dr. Josephine Gemson has around 5 years of corporate experience in international capital markets Prof. Rajeshwar is the Chairperson of Admissions and Controller of Exams at LIBA. He has over
in debt securities, derivatives and valuation of commercial mor tgage backed securities. Her research five years of experience in the IT industr y and more than 22 years of teaching experience in
interests include Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Private Equity and Strategic Investing. She has management institutions. He teaches Information Systems. He was instrumental in creating the
under taken funded research projects and has published extensively in international refereed LIBA Informatics Centre at the Institute that, at present, provides social - oriented training in
journals and presented papers in international conferences, along with chairing sessions. She is also different computer software and offers many cer tificate programmes for graduate and
a reviewer for Emerald Journals. She teaches Finance and data/ business related subjects. under-graduate students. His current areas of interest include, among other things, Data Mining,
Network Management, Knowledge Management and BIG Data.
P. C. Lakshmi Narayanan, B.L. (University of Madras), M.Com. (University of Madras), M. Ramasubramaniam, M.E. (Bharathiar University), Ph.D. (IISc., Bengaluru).
M.B.A. (University of Madras), Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University). Dr. Ramasubramaniam obtained his Doctorate in Operations Management. He has over 12 years
Dr. Lakshmi Narayanan star ted his career as a Research Analyst and Sub-broker in the stock of teaching experience in different management institutions. He has worked as an Operations
market and turned subsequently to academics with over 22 years of teaching experience. He has Research Consultant for a software firm before joining LIBA. He has published a number of
a degree in law and a Doctorate in Finance. He has a unique distinction of clearing the National research papers in national and international journals and has par ticipated in several conferences.
Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the University Grants Commission both in Commerce and His areas of research interest include Scheduling, Supply Chain Management and Operations
Management. His research interests are in the areas of Capital Markets and Company / Labour Management. He teaches Operations Management.
Laws. He has published several papers in leading national journals and magazines. He teaches
Security Analysis and Por tfolio Management, Industrial Relations and other law-related subjects.
S. Maria Wenisch, M.Sc. (Bharthidasan University), M.Phil. (Bharthidasan University), Shanthi Venkatesh, M.A. (University of Madras), Ph.D. (Anna University).
Ph.D. (Anna University). Dr. Shanthi is the Chairperson of the Centre for Ethics and Governance at LIBA. She is a gold
Dr. S. Maria Wenisch S.J. is the Dean-Administration. He got his Doctorate in Computer Science medallist in Economics from the University of Madras. She has over 7 years of corporate
from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai. He was the Head of the Depar tment of experience as a marketing professional and over 12 years of experience in teaching students
Computer Science - MCA at Loyola College, Chennai for two years before becoming a faculty of at the post-graduate level. Known for her organizational skills, she has organized several major
LIBA. He has authored and co-authored several scientific ar ticles and has been a member of events at LIBA. She has interest in areas such as marketing analytics, digital marketing,
technical and organizing committees for conferences. He is also on the editorial boards for destination branding and impulse buying behaviour.
various journals.
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D. Madhava Priya, M.B.A. (Anna University), M.Phil. (Madurai Kamaraj University),
A. Siluvairaja, MMM (Pondicherry University), M.Phil. (Madurai Kamaraj University), Ph.D. (University of Madras).
PGDPVEd (Madurai Kamaraj University), Ph.D. (Gandhigram University). Dr. Madhava Priya is a research associate at LIBA. She was awarded the Research scholarship by
Dr. Siluvairaja is the Chairperson of the Informatics Centre, a CSR Initiative of LIBA. A cer tified WFI- Ingolstadt and AUDI, Germany. She has over 5 years of corporate experience in capital
"Entrepreneurship Educator” by Stanford, IIMB and NEN, he has over eight years of experience markets in various roles and 4 years of experience in teaching. Her research interests include
in the industr y and has been with the institute for the last sixteen years. He has designed and Capital Market, Behavioural Finance and Financial Modelling. She has also delivered guest lectures
conducted several EDPs, seminars, and workshops. He has published papers, ar ticles and books. and has published papers in International and National peer reviewed journals and presented
He has developed Career Planning modules for the students. His areas of interest include papers in International and National conferences. She teaches Finance in Par t time Programmes
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Career Planning and General Management. He teaches Marketing at LIBA.
and Entrepreneurship courses at the institute.
Sridhar Ganesh, PGDM (IIM, Calcutta). A. Irudaya Veni Mary, MSW (University of Madras), M.Phil. (University of Madras), PGHRM,
Prof. Sridhar Ganesh is the Chairperson of the Management Development Centre at LIBA. Until, Ph.D. (University of Madras – awaiting viva).
recently he was the Director of HR and the Lead Director for the diversified businesses of the Mrs. Irudaya Veni Mar y is a Research Associate at LIBA. She has published papers on social
Murugappa Group. Prior to this, he worked with Cadbur y Schweppes plc, UK and was their entrepreneurship in national journals and edited books and presented papers in national and
Learning and Development Director for the EMEA region. Prof. Sridhar Ganesh has over 40 years international conferences and seminars. She was involved actively in social work for ten years and
of experience in human resource management at both operational and strategic levels. He has was engaged in research and social development activities. Her areas of interest are social work
worked extensively in the areas of Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, and social entrepreneurship.
Organisational Culture, Personal Impact and Coaching.
Dr. K.Gowrishankar
A. Xavier Raj, M.A. (University of Madras , Ph.D. (University of Madras). M.S., Ph.D.
Dr. A. Xavier Raj, is the Chairperson of C.K. Prahalad Centre for Emerging India and is the head Former Dean, LIBA
of Loyola Inclusive Incubation Centre. He has more than 20 years of project experience. His
Dr. Veerashekharappa
notable distinctions include UGC NET Research Fellowship, Senior Research Fellow (CSIR), MA, PhD.
Associate Research Fellow (French Institute), and fellowship from PBRC (Har vard). Currently, he
is a member of board of Studies, University of Madras and is an exper t member, District Vigilance Mr. John Punnoose
Committees. He has taught/conducted workshops on Culture and Management, Business MBA, M.Phil.
Sustainability, Triple Bottom lines, Ethnography, System Thinking and Sustainability, SDGs, and
Social Audit.
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Visiting Faculty
Prof. Alexandra Y. Benz, Mr. R. B. Easwaran Mr. S. Kothandaraman Mr. Sandhya Kiran Rokkam
L.L.B., M.A. , M.B.A. PGDMSM, MMM M.Com., CAIIB B.Tech.
Mr. Anthony Vishal Francis Dr. Fernando Diz, Ms. Kruta Ashwin Valecha Ms. Shantesh Jain
PGDM Ph. D. M.S.W., P.G.D.B.A. M.B.A.
Mr. A. Arun Perumal Mr. G. R. Hari Dr. Marcel Weverbergh Prof. K. Sivakumar
M.A., M.Com., PGDBA, C.A. F.C.A. Ph.D. CFA, ICWA (Ph.D.)
Mr. S. Asif Mr. M. Harihara Mahadevan Mr. Mohan Kuruvilla Mr. K. Srinivasan
B.Sc., M.Sc., PGDBA M.B.A., M.B.A. M.A., M.B.A. PGDBA, PMP, MBB
Mr. Asif Shahinsha Mr. R. M. Harindranath Mr. M. Pandiyan Mr. Subramanian Kalpathi
M.B.A M.B.A., M.C.A. A.C.A., Grad. CWA M.B.A.
Fr. N. Casimir Raj, S.J. Dr. Jebamalai Vinanchiarachi Ms. Rajalakshmi Nirmal Mr. S. V. Vijayaraghavan
M.Com., M.B.A., Ph.D. M.Phil., Ph.D., D.H.Ed. M.B.A. ACA, MBA (IIM-B),
Certified Business Valuator (ICAI) Governing
Dr. Christine Palani
M.A., M.B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. Johannes Schnieder
Ph.D.
Mr. C. Samudhra Rajakumar
M.B.A., Ph.D., F.D.P. Council
Fr. A.M. Francis Jayapathy, S.J. Mr. Jaithirth Rao Dr. R. Ramaraj
Rector, Loyola College Founder and Executive Chairman Senior Advisor,
Administration Chairman Value and Budget Housing Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Sequoia Capital India
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Advisory Committee for
Academic
Advisory Council
Mother Teresa Awards Admissions
Dr. R. Ramaraj ● Mr. N.Vittal, IAS (Retd.)
Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, Govt. of India,
Senior Advisor, Sequoia Capital India
Convener Chairman Eligibility Selection Procedure
● Mr. T. S. Krishnamurthy, IRS (Retd.) The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized Candidates who have applied to LIBA, will be shor t-listed only on
Fr. P. Christie, S.J. Former Chief Election Commissioner,Govt. of India university (AIU), with a consistent record of first class (Minimum 60% the basis of their CAT-2016 / XAT-2017 scores. Shor t-listed
marks. Candidates should have cleared all subjects in their first attempt candidates will be called for a group discussion and an inter view for
Director, LIBA ● Mr. A. X. Alexander, IPS (Retd.) itself) in Std X, XII and Graduation. Those appearing for their final year final selection.
Former Director General of Police, Govt. of Tamilnadu graduate examination may also apply provided they produce a course Group discussions and inter view will be held at Chennai,
Prof. G. Revathi completion cer tificate by August 31, 2017 New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
● Dr. R. Ramaraj
Dean – Academics, LIBA
Senior Advisor, Sequoia Capital India
Mr. Gopalratnam Kannan ● Mr. Gopal Srinivasan Admission Procedure Candidates selected for the PGDM Programme shall
submit the following documents:
MD, Timex Group India. Director, TVS Electronics Ltd 1. Register online for CAT 2016 or XAT 2017. 1. Mark sheets of the graduation course (Original)
2. Apply to LIBA by registering online at www.liba.edu by giving your
● Dr. M. J. Xavier CAT-ID / XAT-ID 2. Provisional / Degree Certificate (Original)
Dr. J. Sadakkadulla Vice-Chancellor, Karunya University 3. Two passport size colour photographs
Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India. Dr. Jayshree Suresh Payment options
● and pay the prescribed fees, not later than the date mentioned
Dr. W. S. William Dean, Hand in Hand Academy for Social Entrepreneurship, Option A: Pay Online through Credit Card / Debit Card / in the admission letter.
Kancheepuram Net Banking.
Professor, Operations Management, Option B: Get a demand draft (DD) for Rs. 1500/- ● If the candidate is awaiting results, he/she should produce items
Xavier Institute of Management. ● Mr. C. K. Ranganathan favouring “LIBA” payable at Chennai. No.1 and 2 before August 31, 2017, failing which he/she will forfeit
Chairman and Managing Director, CavinKare Option C: Pay cash Rs. 1500/- at the LIBA Admissions Office, his/her admission to the Institute and the fees paid.
Mr. B. Thiagarajan Mr. Venugopal after registering online.
● ● Fees should be paid by means of Demand Draft drawn in favour
Executive Director & President, AC & R Products Business, Director, Kasturi & Sons Limited of LIBA, payable at Chennai or online through NEFT / RTGS.
3. Take a print out of the Payment Advice Form.
Blue Star Limited. ● Mr. S. P. Kandasamy 4. Send the Payment Advice Form to: ● Fees will be payable at the beginning of each term as per the
Fee Structure given below.
Krishnamurti Foundation India The Admissions Office
Dr. S.V. Kasmir Raja
Mr. M. Mahadevan Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Dean (Research), SRM University
●
Chairman, Oriental Cuisines Pvt Ltd Loyola Campus
Chennai - 600 034.
Refundable Caution Deposits
Library Deposit Rs. 10000
(If you are paying through Demand Draft mention your LIBA-ID, Name and Retention Fee Rs. 10000
CAT-ID / XAT-ID on the reverse of the DD and send your DD along with the
Payment Advice Form) These refundable deposits will be payable along with the First Term
Fees. The same will be refunded to the student by cheque while
Advisory Board for Prof. C.K. Prahalad Demand draft sent without the Payment Advice Form will not be processed.
Mention your LIBA-ID in all future correspondence with the Institute.
he/she graduates or leaves the Institute, after verifying that there
are no outstanding dues.