Centre for Sustainability
Centre for Sustainability
Advancing research and education in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
dimensions of business.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. Meghna Verma
Associate Professor & Head — Centre for Sustainability, Marketing & IB
ESG research published in ABDC and SJR-ranked
journals
Sustainability reporting frameworks and GRI
standards training
Government-funded research on sustainable
mobility (DULT, Govt. of Karnataka)
Student projects on circular economy, CSR and
responsible consumption
Indo-Dutch Research Project "Kumbh Mela
Experiment" — cited by NITI Aayog
Key Highlights
ESG Research
Sustainability Reporting (GRI)
Green Business Practices
Responsible Consumption
Sustainable Mobility
NITI Aayog Recognition
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Centre for Leadership and Capacity Building
Centre for Leadership and Capacity Building
Strategic initiative dedicated to cultivating next-generation leaders at the
intersection of academia and industry through mentorship, learning & development.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. V Padmaja
Professor & Head — Centre for Leadership and Capacity Building, OB & HR
Strengthen RIM–Industry collaboration in
leadership development
Empower student leadership through
experiential learning
Enhance faculty pedagogical innovation and
research
Develop customised MDPs for industry
professionals
Build capacity in social entrepreneurship and
diversity & inclusion
Key Highlights
Leadership Training
Executive MDPs
Distinguished Talk Series
Career Conferences
Corporate Workshops
Social Entrepreneurship
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Centre for Case Development
Centre for Case Development
Developing and curating real-world management case studies for classroom use,
research, and submission to international case repositories.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. Anita R Singh
Associate Professor, Head-Centre for Case Development
Prof. Arul Jyothi M
Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing and International Business
Original case studies from Indian and global
business contexts
Academic partnership with Emerald Publishing
for peer-reviewed case publication
Integration of cases into PGDM curriculum
across all specialisations
Annual case writing and teaching workshops
for faculty
Key Highlights
Case Development
Emerald Publishing Partnership
Case Teaching FDPs
Case Competition
International Repository
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Ramaiah-BCIC Centre for Excellence
Ramaiah-BCIC Centre for Excellence
Fostering entrepreneurial thinking and supporting student startups through the
Industry Institute Interaction Cell in collaboration with BCIC.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. Triveni P
Professor, Finance & BFSI — Faculty Coordinator, BCIC
Sector-specific seminars connecting students
with industry practitioners and policymakers
Structured incubation for student and alumni
startups
Access to investor networks and funding
opportunities
Mentorship from seasoned industry
entrepreneurs and business leaders
Key Highlights
Startup Incubation
Industry Seminars
Funding Guidance
Mentorship Sessions
Demo Days
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Indian Knowledge Systems
Centre for IKS
Integrating India's ancient wisdom — from Kautilya's Arthashastra to Vedic
economics — with contemporary management education and research.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. Triveni P
Professor, Finance & BFSI, Head Centre for IKS
Research on Indian knowledge systems and
their applications in modern management
Curriculum integration of IKS concepts across
PGDM specialisations
Guest sessions by IKS scholars, Sanskrit
experts and practitioners
Case studies drawing from Arthashastra,
Panchatantra and ancient Indian management wisdom
Key Highlights
Arthashastra & Management
Vedic Economics
Indian Philosophy in Business
Research & Publications
IKS Curriculum
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Entrepreneurship Education
Centre for Entrepreneurship
Nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset and supporting student ventures from
ideation to launch through structured mentorship and live projects.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Prof. Yashaswini Murthy B
Assistant Professor — Faculty Coordinator, Centre for Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship development programmes and
startup bootcamps
Live startup projects and annual business
plan competitions
Mentorship by successful entrepreneurs, VCs
and angel investors
Collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre and
IIC for startup support
Key Highlights
Startup Bootcamps
Business Plan Competition
Founder Talks
Startup Mentorship
Pitch Sessions
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Research & Consultancy
Centre for Research & Consultancy
Driving high-impact research, Scopus-indexed publications and expert consulting
services for industry and society.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. Meghna Verma
Associate Professor & Head — Centre for Sustainability, Marketing & IB
25+ Scopus-indexed publications; h-index: 10
(Head of R&D)
Government and industry-funded research
projects
Management consultancy and market research
for corporates, NGOs and government
MDPs, training programmes and strategic
advisory for organisations
Key Highlights
Scopus Publications
Funded Research
Management Consulting
MDPs & Training
Market Research
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Industry Partnerships
Centre for Corporate Relations
Building and sustaining strong industry partnerships for placements, internships
and live projects — 150+ corporate partners across India.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. Jeevitha R
Associate Professor & Head — Academics
150+ active corporate partners across
banking, FMCG, consulting and technology sectors
Top 6 B-School placement ranking — Times of
India 2024–25
Best Campus Award — Acuity Knowledge Partners
2024
Pre-placement training, mock interviews and
corporate readiness programmes
Key Highlights
100% Placement Record
150+ Corporate Partners
Internship Drives
Industry Mentorship
Live Projects
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Alumni Engagement
Centre for Alumni Relations
Fostering lifelong connections between MSRIM and its growing community of 2500+
alumni across 20+ countries worldwide.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Dr. Jeevitha R
Associate Professor & Head — Academics
2500+ alumni across 20+ countries in
leadership roles globally
Annual and regional alumni reunions and
networking events
Alumni mentorship programme connecting
seniors with current students
Alumni guest lectures, industry panel
discussions and career guidance sessions
Key Highlights
2500+ Alumni Worldwide
Alumni Meets
Mentorship Programme
Alumni Portal
Alumni Lectures
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Institute Innovation Council
Institute Innovation Council
A hub for student-driven innovation, IP creation, and technology-led
entrepreneurship under MoE's IIC framework.
Dr. Geetha Rajaram
Professor and Dean, MSRIM
Prof. Yashaswini Murthy B
Assistant Professor & OB & Human Resources
Prof. Arul Jyothi M
Senior Assistant Professor
& Marketing & International Business
Dr. Ekta Yadav
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance and BFSI
10+ patents filed by faculty and students in
AI, HR and business management
IIC-aligned innovation programmes and
hackathons
Technology-led product development and
prototyping workshops
Collaboration with MoE Innovation Cell and
Atal Incubation Centre
Key Highlights
10+ Patents Filed
Innovation Challenges
IIC Activities
Hackathons
IP Filing Support
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