Padma Bhushan National Research Prof. Dr. M. V. Pylee

" Former Vice Chancellor and the Founder Director of the School of Management Studies, CUSAT

The objective of Management Institutes is to prepare young men and women to face the challenges of professional management in today’s fast changing world.

At GIM, we seek to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required off tomorrow’s managers, through the study of disciplines underlying managerial decision-making and their application in the major business problem areas. Two years of intensive training will most certainly contribute to the evolution of our students into professionally competent and socially committed managerial personnel worthy of holding responsible positions in any field of corporate endeavour. I wish all our students success."

Dr. U. C. G. Namboothiri

Chairman, SGECT

The discipline of Management can neither be equated with any other subject nor can it be taught the way other subjects are taught. The need for high calibre managers is felt throughout the world. The role of today’s managers is more daunting and demanding than ever before. The burning need of the hour is creating managers who are not only fit to survive but are also able to scale new heights. At GIM, we strive to produce top quality Management Graduates who are at ease with the emerging scenario. Our students are academically, intellectually and emotionally equipped to achieve the required level of professionalism so that they can take on the corporate challenges awaiting them.

I welcome you to the Institute tor the two year MBA programme.

Prof.(Dr.) Thomas T. Thomas

An alumnus of School of Management Studies (SMS), Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin, he took his Master of Business Administration (MBA) and subsequently his Ph.D in Management from the same University. He also has a PG Diploma in Public Relations and Journalism.

His work experience of over three decades, spans both Academics and Industry. He was a Consultant in Kerala Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organisation, Cochin at the start of his career. He then joined the Faculty Team at Center for Management Development, Trivandrum and was there for eight years. Subsequently he was Senior Manager, Market Research & Corporate Services in ASIANET Satellite Communications Ltd., Trivandrum. He also had an eight year stint abroad as Project Manager in a reputed organisation in the Middle East.

His areas of interest are Marketing, Retail Marketing, Sales-Force Development, Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise
Development. He has conducted a series of Entrepreneurship Development Programmes and Management Development Programmes for the Industries. He has participated in National and International Conferences and is also a resource person for programmes in Management and Faculty Development. He has published articles in National Journals and the press and has also prepared Course materials for a post graduate programme of IGNOU. He is currently a Research Guide for PhD. and M.Phil., with the Bharathiar University.

In 2006 he joined Guruvayurappan Institute of Management, Coimbatore and is currently the Principal. Passionately focused on developing a younger generation of competent and equipped managers for the corporate world, he relentlessly works to enhance GIM’s eminence as a Centre of Excellence in Management Education and Research.

Dr. N.C. Balakrishnan

A Mechanical Engineer with B.Sc (Engg), he is a Post Graduate in Management(PGDM) from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), Masters in Public Administration from Punjab University, Chandigarh and Ph.D in Management from M.G.University, Kottayam. A Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India), he has vast professional experience at various levels as Managing Director (CEO) of different PSUs of Kerala Govt. for about 14 years and also as an independent Management Consultant. He is associated with different Professional bodies like CII, AIMA, I.E (Ind) and  was visiting faculty at various Universities. His areas of interest are Marketing Management and General Management.

Prof. K. Muraleedharan Nair

An Electrical Engineer with a MBA (Two year full time) from CUSAT, Cochin. He has served in different positions from Project Engineer to Managing Director in various Kerala Public Sector undertakings for Thirty two years. He has passed graduateship examination in Industrial Engineering and is a Member of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering(MIIE). His wide experience in various public sector units aids him to engage lively sessions on practical Management and Case studies. Currently a Professor with GIM, he teaches Production and Operations Management, Marketing and Strategic Management. He is an active member of the Palghat Management Association and its former President for three years.

Dr. C. Ashokan

A graduate in Mathematics with MBA, M. Phil and PhD qualification in Management, he is having more than fifteen years of teaching experience and four years of industrial experience. After graduation he worked as a research assistant with ORG. Then he completed MBA and worked for three years in a Multinational Company. Because of his keen interest in academics, he qualified UGC-NET and switched to teaching. He has worked with leading Management Institutes prior to joining GIM. He has presented papers in various National and International Conferences and published articles, case studies and book reviews in leading National & International Journals. He has won the Best Paper Award in an International Conference. He was a research scholar with School of Management Studies, CUSAT (Cochin University of Science & Technology). He has also attended FDPs and ITPs conducted by IIM-K & TAPMI. He has conducted a workshop on SPSS for research scholars. He has also completed a course on Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Operations Research. His areas of interest are Quantitative Techniques, Sales Promotion and Consumer Behaviour. He is also an active member of PMA (Palghat Management Association). He has served as the Senate Member of Bharathiar University and is a member of the Board of Studies at the University. 

Dr. S. Sujatha

Dr. S. Sujatha has completed her MBA and M.Phil. from Avinashilingam University with Human Resource Management and Hospital Management as her areas of specialisation. She also holds a Doctoral Degree in Management studies from Bharathiar University which in turn has kindled in her a profound interest in research. This facilitated her to publish research articles in National and International Journals.

She has also participated and presented research papers in National and International Conferences and Seminars. Her interests in psychology lead her to gain a Masters Degree in Applied Psychology from Bharathiar University. A part of her Thesis was published as a book by Lap Lambert Publishers, Germany.

She is driven by her passion for teaching. Over 14 years of teaching and two years of industrial experience make her an effective academician in the field of management education

Prof. N.R. Narayanan

A Graduate in Commerce and MBA with Marketing and Finance as specialisation from Bharathiar University,  he has more than three years of experience in FMCG industry and fourteen years in teaching at MBA level. He has participated in various Faculty Development Programmes and Workshops organised by reputed B-Schools and also presented papers in National Level Conferences. His area of interest is Marketing Management and he is handling papers including Retail Management, Brand Management, Promotion Management, Rural Marketing and Services Marketing. He is currently pursuing his PhD programme in the area of Marketing Management under Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Prof. Vinod Urath

A Graduate in Mathematics and an MBA with specialization in Marketing and Quantitative Technique, he has seven years of experience in Consumer Durables and Electronics Industry. He has fourteen years of teaching experience and is NET Qualified. He is currently handling courses including Integrated Marketing Communication and Brand Management. He has also developed and published many Case Studies. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D in the field of Marketing under Bharathiar University. He has been the Co-ordinator of GIM Journal of Management since its inception in 2006. He has also published Articles in National and International Journals of Management. He has also presented Papers in Management Conferences conducted by different Management Institutes.

Dr. U.C. Harish

A Mechanical Engineer with MBA in Operations and System Management from GIM, Coimbatore, and Ph. D from Anna University, he has fourteen years of teaching experience and three years of Industrial experience as Project-in-charge. His areas of interest are Operations Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management and Strategic Business Management.He has qualified UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) having participated in the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in 2009.  He has also participated in various Faculty Development Programmes and Workshops at leading Management Institutes and has organized a National Level Conference. He has published articles in National Journals. He is the Management Representative overseeing the ISO 9001:2008 requirements of the Institute. He is a member of the Senate of Bharathiar University.

Prof. C. Vinotha

A graduate in Commerce and an MBA with Specialization in Finance and Marketing, she has 12 years of teaching experience and 3 years of industrial experience in a reputed NBFC. She is qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET-UGC) for Lectureship and has also an M.Phil degree to her credit. Her areas of interest are Financial Services, Cost Management, International Financial Management and Equity Research. She has organized and as well participated in various National and International Conferences. She has published articles in National and International Journals of repute. She has completed an AICTE sponsored research project as Co-Principal Investigator and is passionate in doing research of social relevance. She is currently doing her doctoral programme in the field of finance under Bharathiar University.

Prof. Krishnan Unni Nair

A Post graduate in Economics from Fergusson College, Pune & a PG Diploma in Management from Pune University, he has 23+ years of hardcore experience in Shipping & International Logistics working with some of the well known Multinationals in the Logistics industry holding senior managerial positions before shifting to academics. He is a well known in-house & professional trainer for International Logistics & Soft Skills. He is a well-versed communicator & has held independent charge for overseas Buyer/Agent communications. Apart from the above skills, his areas of interest include Personality Development.

Prof. Amala V

Ms Amala V. is a Post Graduate in Commerce from Bharathiar University and MBA with Finance and HR as specialization from Anna University.  She has more than five years of experience in teaching at MBA level. She has participated in various Faculty Development Programmes and Workshops organized by reputed Colleges and has also presented papers in International/National Level Conferences.

With keen interest in Finance and Economics, she has handled papers including Strategic Management, Engineering Economics, General management and electives in Finance area, such as Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Management of Financial Services and Institutions and Strategic Cost Management.

Prof. Prakash P

A Graduate in Engineering (B.E. – E.E.E.) and MBA with Finance & Marketing as specialisation from Anna University,  he has more than five years of experience in teaching at MBA level.  He is a NET qualified candidate in the subject of Management under U.G.C., Delhi. He has participated in various Faculty Development Programmes and Workshops organised by reputed B-Schools and also presented papers in International & National Level Conferences.

He has also published articles in reputed journals. His area of interest is Finance and Operations and he is handling papers including Financial Management, Accounting for Managers, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Financial Services, & Production Management etc. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. programme in the area of Finance (Stock Market domain) under Anna University, Chennai.

Prof. Sam Naveen A.

He has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering and a Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration specialising in Marketing and Systems.  He has over five years of teaching experience in handling MBA subjects including Management Information Systems, DBMS, E-commerce, CRM, and Advertising and Sales Promotion.  He is also a UGC certified teaching professional having cleared the National Eligibility Test for lectureship.

He has attended a number of FDPs and Workshops in his chosen areas of interest which being Digital media marketing, Data Analytics and sustainable practices.  He is currently ideating his research proposal in the “applications of technology in the field of marketing”.

Prof. M.Divyashree

An MBA with Human Resource Management and Marketing Management as her areas of specialisation, she has four years of teaching and one year of industrial experience.She has participated in various Seminars, Faculty Development Programmes and Workshops organized by reputed Colleges and has also presented papers in International/National Conferences.

She qualified in UGC- SET in the year 2012. Her research interest in human psychology has driven her to do Masters Degree in Applied Psychology from Bharathiar University.

Prof.(Dr.) Thomas T. Thomas

Management, as a science and as an art, has become very intricate and has today manifested as an integral part of our daily lives. The complexity and diversity of our businesses demand competent individuals who can shoulder the responsibilities and challenges effectively. Knowledge, technical skills, social skills and character together defines a successful Manager, whatever be the domain or field.
At Guruvayurappan Institute of Management, every year we empower a group of young people, put them on the anvil and test their mettle before sending them out into the challenging and dynamic world. Every one of them have lived up to the expectations of their employers, as Managers and Executives, fortifying markets, monitoring bottom-lines, ensuring quality bench-marks, integrating man and systems while safeguarding values all throughout.
Our two year full time integrated Management Programme (MBA) focuses on the functional management areas while at the same time provide the students all required managerial skills and competencies, to make them complete Managers.
It is my pleasure to invite you to the Campus to see how we groom our students. You will certainly ?nd it worthwhile to pursue your MBA at Guruvayurappan Institute of Management where your quest for enhancing your employability quotient is certain to be answered.

Welcome to Guruvayurappan Institute of Management, Coimbatore

Prof. J. Meena Maheswari

J. Meena Maheswari has completed her MBA from PSGR Krishnammal College of Management Studies, Coimbatore and did her M.Phil from Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

She holds 6 years of teaching experience and an intense corporate experience of  10 years.

Her business and entrepreneurial engagements gave her an opportunity to explore innovative business strategies. Her passion towards teaching and her corporate experience makes her an effective academician to impart  corporate knowledge to the budding management executives.

Prof. M.S. Ramya

Ms. Ramya has completed BE in Computer Science and Engineering and MBA with specialisation in Finance and Marketing.

Her educational philosophy is to instill lifelong learning among the students with technical skills as well as moral values. She is passionate not only for teaching, but also about the ends it serves. A rank holder in MBA from Anna University, she has presented many papers in International, National and State level Conferences. She has also published papers in International Journals.

Prof. Rajkumar Narayanan

A graduate in Computer Application and an MBA specialised in Logistics and Shipping Management from Indian Maritime University, Mr. Rajkumar Narayanan has conducted various training programmes for schools and undergraduate students on various management areas. Prior to GIM, he worked in industry as well as in a few other management schools. His core competency is in the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.