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The MBA program at IFIM Institutions is a two-year, full-time postgraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in management education, complemented by exposure to contemporary business practices and industry-oriented learning. The program aims to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application to enhance students’ understanding of complex managerial and organizational contexts. ...
Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for the MBA program.
Best Emerging B-School (Pvt.) by IIRF 2026
Among Top Private MBA Institutes in BANGALORE (Outlook–ICARE) Ranking 2026
Personality Enhancement program (PEP)
PEP is designed to guide students to identify personality shortcomings, deepen self-realization, and develop positive belief systems. Curriculum includes Life style and Life skill components.
Research Incubation (RI)
'Research Incubation' Program aims to equip students with critical thinking, problem-solving and research-oriented thinking skills which will enable them to thrive and innovate in the present fast-changing business environment.
Social Immersion program (SIP)
SIP combines on-ground learning with a social cause. Students work closely with NGO’s across India to promote Anti-Pollution Drive, Help Age India, CRY, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Youth for Seva.
Industry Internship program (IIP)
IIP is a experiential project that provides opportunities for students with reputed brands that enables them to deep dive into the ground reality of business.
Corporate Mentoring (CM)
CM prepares the students for professional careers and the development of their workplace skills. It also helps the students to develop a vision and mission for their personal and career Growth.
Prof. Arunkumar holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, sponsored through an RBI doctoral fellowship. In addition to his M.Phil (Central University Pondicherry) and UGC-NET qualifications, he completed his Certificate course in Management from Asian Institute of Management, Manila and completed Certificate Course in MSME credit from Israel. He is also certified in Financial Risk Management by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), London. In addition, he participated over 200 advanced training programs globally, focusing on finance, banking, policy, leadership and administration.
Prof. Arunkumar’s professional journey began as a faculty of Economics and Commerce, followed by roles as a Research Fellow and Deputy Director at the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS), Bengaluru. His career in industry spans across senior leadership roles, including Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Economist at Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and key executive positions such as Deputy General Manager and General Manager in the credit and risk management areas. Prof. Arunkumar later functioned as the Chief Risk Officer of a commercial bank in India and international banks abroad. He has also led cross-functional teams, supervised large-scale projects, and introduced policies and processes that enhanced operational efficiency.
In academics, experienced in managing undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs across University and Autonomous business school, with particular focus on enhancing skill-oriented curricula and experiential learning. During this period, developed programs that integrate both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, ensuring students are well-prepared for the business world. He has been teaching subjects related to banking, finance, risk management, development policy and economics. While in Industry, Prof. Arunkumar had been a regular visiting faculty in various training academies and centres of banking and finance.
Prof. Arunkumar’s research covers areas such as access to credit, technology, policy for small enterprises, microfinance, development banking, sustainable finance including sustainable development, and digital financial inclusion. His contributions to academia are reflected in his working papers, journal articles, book chapters, and books. He is also a regular commentator on financial and economic matters in mainstream newspapers.
The recent co-edited book titled: “Institutions and Public Policy for India’s Sustainable Development” was released in January 2025, which was published by Routledge/Taylor and Francis, London.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-v-arunkumar-8b424613/
Dr. Moovendhan has over 25 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, consulting, and academia. Prior to his academic career, he worked with reputed research and consulting organizations such as CRISIL, CMIE and Datamonitor Plc. Also served as a faculty member at VIT Vellore.
Dr. Moovendhan has published over 20 research articles in SCOPUS-indexed journals published by leading international publishers. His research has appeared in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Business Research (JBR), the Journal of Strategic Marketing, and the Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) and granted a patent in Fintech. He primarily teaches Strategic Management and Analytics courses. He is well versed with Outcome based education (OBE) and accreditation process of AACSB and NBA.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OywFLWcAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2813-7717
Researcher ID: webofscience.com/wos/author/rid/C-6475-2019
Scopus Author ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57193743909
Dr.N.Ramu holds Ph.D in Psychographics from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. His research interests are psychographics, consumer behaviour, internet consumer behaviour, women consumer behaviour, advertising, and structural equation modeling (SEM). His papers appeared in International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, International Journal of Business Excellence, Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Perspectives, International Journal of Applied Services Marketing Perspectives and International Journal of Management and Social Sciences and published book chapters. He is a peer reviewer of various Scopus Indexed International and National Journals.
Dr Vidhya Pillai is an academician, author, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience at Post graduate level institutes affiliated to University of Calicut, Mumbai, and Bangalore. She is a commerce graduate, with PG in MBA, PGDCA, M.Phil. and Ph. D in Management. Dr. Vidhya is an approved faculty member of university of Mumbai and throughout her career, she has served several positions and has been at the forefront of heading various committees & end-to-end processes of the institutions she has worked. She worked with Seasonal Kerala as Marketing coordinator and public relations officer for a short span of time and shifted to academics to pursue her interest in teaching.
Dr Vidhya is a continuous learner and has presented more than 20 papers and published research papers in various journals. She has also undertaken small projects for Govt. of Kerala Her core subjects of teaching are Marketing, Retail, Services, CSR, and Marketing Applications with career stints in leading business schools like Nehru School of Management, TIMSR, CMR, Alliance and Jain University. She is a confident, optimistic, and self-disciplined person. Currently she is associated with IFIM college as Associate Professor in the Department of Management.
