Dr. Prasanna Sivanandam is the Dean at the Saveetha School of Management, Chennai. She has completed her MBA, and Ph.D and has been working at various capacity’s in different B schools and Engineering Colleges. With over 26 years of experiance which includes organizing workshops on Stress Management, Time Management, Assertiveness, Parenting for employees connected with various companies such as Cognizant Technologies, Wipro,and Ford, etc. Her books named “Principles of Management; Managing men” captures knowledge about concepts of management and HR. She has also presented various papers at National and International Conferences and was awarded as “Outstanding Research Scholar” from National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development. She has also received Excellence Award for Dean from GMRF, and Best Leader award this year from Nehru Yuva Kendra Government of India for sports. 

Saveetha School of Management

What are roles and responsibilities?

“To raise education quality and encourage each student for their career”

My duty is to enrich good outcomes in the campus environment. I always give the best education quality among students. We accept meritorious students irrespective of their backgrounds.

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“To up-skill the latest trends in education and my passion for teaching”

I have been associated with the education sector about 26 years after completing my Ph.D. Some main factors connecting me with the education sector are teaching passion and latest trends in education. My belief is teaching through fun and innovation. We increase connectivity with students through various sessions in classrooms. 

What is your leadership philosophy?

“To work with compassion, commitment and a creative mind is best for a leader”

I always follow a participative leadership style and make sure to provide a conducive environment on campus. My philosophy of leadership is to work with compassion, commitment and a creative mind. We give full autonomy for faculties to formulate innovative methods in classes. 

How do you strategize the key plans for marketing and administration of campus?

“Facilitate training activities, and placements for all pupils on campus”

Our campus is famous for placement records each year. We provide training activities and smooth placements inside campus. Most of the students get placed in both national and international companies. Some of the companies include Infosys, India Cements, BNP Paribas, Accenture, HDFC, IBM, HCL, Royal Bank of Scotland, L&T, Wipro, Yes bank, SIMS, Just dial, ICICI, Billroth, Byju’s, etc. Pupils are hired with lucrative packages on various MNCs. 

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How does the curriculum of Saveetha School of Management ensure best industrial practice?

“Provide open discussions, projects, internships, and industrial visits for students”

Our education system on campus contains development of skills and attributes of students. We give surveys, projects, internships, and industrial visits for them. Students get the chance to participate in open discussions and hands-on experience about practical applications. Apart from classroom instruction, we believe to produce employable graduates from our campus. 

How does your campus welcome students of different economic backgrounds?

“Follow understanding, acceptance of differing beliefs and customs on campus”

We choose the methods of adaptability, versatility and flexibility. Education affects both academic and social experiences of a student. It gives positive vibes to pupils and they are able to work with different cultures, races or ethnicities. We follow understanding, acceptance of differing beliefs and customs on campus. 

What is the top priority of campus for the next few years?

“To increase the success rate of pupils and embrace technological advancements on campus”

We try to fuel passion for lifelong learning and improve technological advancements on campus. One of our priorities is to build partnerships and widen coordination. Another one is to increase students' success rate and provide quality education on campus. 

What was your vision for the Saveetha School of Management, Chennai?

“Make students ready to face any management problems and work for their betterment”

Our campus standard focuses on betterment of students is the primary vision. We impart case study methods that are beneficial for facing any management problems by students. Most of our students get placed in reputed organizations and they get some experience through the MBA program. 

What do you see as Saveetha School of Management, Chennai's greatest strengths?

“Excellent faculty team and talented pupils on campus are our greatest strengths”

One of our greatest strengths is the dedicated faculty team and students. Campus curriculum is a combination of theoretical and industry practices. We give real-time case studies, live projects, and other pedagogical practices for pupils. Several industry visits, workshops and guest lectures make them ready as per latest trends. All these mold the students to achieve their dream job. 

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Any suggestions do you like to give for the current youth?

“Grow and learn in a constructive manner using the latest technology”

An individual reaches great heights through persistence. Make use of the latest technology to grow and learn in a constructive manner. Keep up positive vibes in the places that you are going.