Dr. P Sivakumar is the Director of I Business Institute. He has done Ph.D, M.Phil and MS in Applied Econometrics. His major areas of interest are Managerial Economics, Research Methodology, Business Forecasting, Econometrics and Predictive Analytics. He is a very dynamic person and has a strong academic background with 19 years of experience in the field of management education. He is awarded a doctorate in the year 2005 for his research work. He has presented more than 20 research papers and had published 22 papers in various national and international conferences in India and Abroad. He has developed three Graduate courses jointly with a faculty from a foreign university. He is associated with World Fair Trade Organization, Fair Trade Forum-India and various grassroots organizations focusing on CSR activities across India.

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What is your leadership philosophy? 

“To make everyone feel equally connected with us”

My philosophy of leadership is totally based on values. I always encourage everyone in my team to work in a common direction to achieve the desired goals. We appreciate people who are associated with us and contribute to our success through their hard work, dedication and loyalty by rewarding them with different kinds of awards.

How does the curriculum of your college is aligned with the best practices of the industry?

“We have an advisory board and industry experts panel to help us make and update it”

We have included the industry experts as part of the curriculum designing, to get their inputs on what they are expecting from us and our students. Apart from this, visiting professors are appointed from the firms and organizations. A Corporate Advisory Board is set up by us to represent our side with our industry partners and to help shape and contribute to the growth of the Institute. Lastly, it is compulsory for students to complete 29 certification courses during the course work apart from the regular courses, to bridge the gap between academics and industry. 

How your institute is more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

“Through giving equal respect, opportunities and environment to them”

Students from more than 24 states with different economic backgrounds and different religions are part of us. And all of them are provided equal opportunities to take part in numerous curricular and non-curricular activities. Through culturally diverse social interactions, our students have the opportunity to learn from their peers who hail from different backgrounds and places, which ultimately leads to increased efficiency. This diversity also helps them to communicate more effectively. 

What are your roles and responsibilities?

“I need to be in sync with everyone, be it my staff, students or industry partners”

My main accountability being the Director is to regulate and enhance the academic activities and functioning of the Institute. I also have to make sure that we are developing a strong association with industry, research and consultancy organizations to bring better placement and internship opportunities for our students. I ensure that the teaching methods are implemented as per the curriculum. Lastly, maintaining cordial relations with the staff, students and parents are of utmost importance for me.

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What do you think should be the Institution’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“To bring best for college, be it faculties or opportunities”

Our Institute is totally focused on a student-centric learning environment. Hence I believe that more focus needs to be given on students and opportunities we can bring in for them for their overall development. We should make sure to bring highly qualified and experienced faculty to our institution so that they can deliver the best to our students. Last but not the least, we should focus more on research, consultancy and FDP/MDP programs.

How your vision has evolved over the years?

“To make this institute as one of the tops in the whole country”

When I came to I Business Institute, my vision was to groom our students into top future leaders and to make this institute as one of the top management institutes across the whole country. Over the past four years, it has evolved with the support of everyone and students are achieving new heights.

What makes your college unique in comparison to others?

“We give 100% placement guarantee”

Our main mantra is to give 100% placement and summer opportunities to our students. We have well-experienced faculty members with us who are from well-reputed Universities and institutes and are masters of their corresponding subjects.

What do you see as the greatest strengths of your college?

“Our relationship with our staff and our infrastructure”

Our strengths are driven by multiple factors and most important are as follows:

  • I Business Institute has well experienced, dedicated and energetic teaching and non-teaching staff.
  • We have an excellent and well-maintained infrastructure along with smart classrooms for students.
  • We are very much transparent and simple with our whole staff.

What are some of the biggest challenges you see for higher education in general?

“Lack of vision and ideas for research projects”

See, in today’s time, it is very crucial to meet the expectation of students and maintain the institute’s reputation. The students do not compromise on performance and only choose the best for them. There are different kinds of issues with respect to higher education but the most important one is inadequate focus on research and development.

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How do you establish a healthy relation and environment in your institute?

“By giving everyone equal chance to speak and be heard”

As we all know that a cordial environment is one of the important factors in any sector. Similarly, we are focused on ensuring a healthy environment between faculties, students and other staff members. Hence, we follow the practice of positive and open communication, mutual trust and respect is given to everyone despite their position and background, in short, we treat everyone equally here. 

Any suggestions which you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Don’t imitate others and learn time management”

I would like to advise my students and aspiring youth that think before you act. Be humble. Learn how to many your time effectively and do not be a follower, don’t chase others' dreams, create a path for yourself and with your hard work and dedication, success will automatically come into your bucket.