Research
All faculty members of the department are actively engaged in research. The students also pursue research as part of their MBA studies during the summer break by doing a two month corporate internship work. They also undertake a project work as part of their fourth semester studies, in their chosen area of specialization. Ph.D research studies are also undertaken in Management by researchers drawn from the academia and industry and guided by faculty members of the department. Some of the publications of
International Journal Publications
- Dr. Asha Nadig , 2019, An empirical analysis of money supply, inflation and output: the case of India, Vol.5 No.3/4, International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management, pp.516 – 530, Inderscience Publishers (ABDC and SCOPUS indexed)
- Dr. Asha Nadig, Foreign Direct Investment and Macroeconomic Factors: Evidence from Indian Economy, International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management, Inderscience Publishers (ABDC and SCOPUS indexed)
- Captain Nagaraj, March 2019, “The New Paradigm-Orchestrated Structure”, International Journal of Supply Chain Management
- Captain Nagaraj, July 2019, “Bankruptcy Prediction for Steel Industry in India”, International Journal of Production, Technology and Management
- Captain Nagaraj, July 2019, “An Empirical Research on Facets Associated with Bitcoin Purchase”, International Journal of Supply Chain Management
- Dr. Anitha N 2019, SCM Practices as the Key Competitive Advantage with special reference to Amazon International Journal of Advance Science and Technology Volume 28 , No 19 (2019) SCOPUS, ELSEVIER
- Dr. Anitha N 2019 International Journal of Advance Science and Technology Volume 28 , No 19 SCOPUS, ELSEVIER Analysing the Linkedin Content and its effect on organisational success of startups
- Dr. Anupama G 2019 Consumer Preference for Adopting Online Payment Methods-The Influencing Role of Consumer Trust, Self-efficacy and Satisfaction among Urban Indian Adults in Bengaluru. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 11(07), 1436-1448. Scopus and UGC CARE JOURNAL
- Dr. Anni Arnav 2019 Analyzing the Linkedin content and its effect on organizational success of start-ups”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Vol. 28, No. 19, pp. 433-442. ELSEVIER, SCOPUS
- Dr. Anni Arnav 2019 Supply chain practices as the key competitive advantage with special reference to Amazon, Bengaluru. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol. 28, No. 19, pp. 512-520 ELSEVIER, SCOPUS,
- Dr. Padmalatha N A 2019 Information technology Deployment Model : a tool for Business Sustainability in Power generation Sector" , in TAJMMR ISSN: 2279-0668, Volume 8, Issue 8, indexed at Ulrich's Periodical Directory, Proquest
Papers presented in International Conferences
- Dr. Asha Nadig presentation at 7th PAN IIM World Management Conference on the topic "A Study on Trends in Personal Income Tax under Sec 80CCF" in Dec 2019
- Dr. Asha Nadig presented a research paper “An Empirical Study of Initial Public Offerings in the Indian Capital Market” at the Management Conclave 2019 organized by Mittal School of Business, Curtin University, Australia and Lovely Professional University in Nov 2019
- Dr. Anitha N SRM University International Conference 17-18 , 2019 Presented the Paper Titled SCM Practices as the Key Competitive advantage with special reference to Amazon
- Dr. Padmalatha N A Presented a paper titled " Information Technology deployment Model: A tool for business sustainability in Power Generation sector " at International Conference on October 4, 5th 2019 held at Christ, Deemed to be University
- Dr. Padmalatha N A presented a paper titled " Tourism - a channel for Women's empowerment" in 5th International Conference at SDMIMD during 15-16th November, 2019
- Dr. Revathy Shivashankaran - Presented a paper on "Effect of Customer Service Orientation on the Success of the Organization- An Empirical Validation using Structural Equation Modeling" in the XIII International Conference on Applied Research in Engineering and Management Sciences held at Singapore
Papers presented in National Conferences
- Dr. Anni Arnav Presented paper titled “Deciphering the Linkedin content and its influence on success of the organization” in National Conference on “Innovative Management Practices Towards Business Excellence” on 16th November, 2019 at Koshys Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore.
National publications
- Dr. Asha Nadig--HR Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions-A Case of Banks--Anubhav 2019 Cases : A Book of Selected Cases (24th edition)
- Dr. Anni Arnav Understanding the Demographic Influence on Cultural Preferences of Consumers during Purchase, Industry 4.0 and Future of Work Bloomsbury International Publications, Delhi. ISBN 978-93-89714-70-8
- Dr. Padmalatha N A- Fraud detection using Analytics, A Peer-reviewed Refereed and Indexed Multidisciplinary International Research Journal Volume VII, IssueVII: UGC Journal No: 41311
SCMS Case Centre Organizes Case Analysis on topic "Academic Freedom and Protests"
On January 31, 2025, the School of Commerce and Management Studies at Dayananda Sagar University hosted a highly engaging Case Analysis Event as part of its Case Club initiative. The session featured a thought-provoking discussion on the case authored by Prof. Muralidhara G.V., titled "Academic Freedom and Protests: Testing Time for Columbia University."
Prof. Muralidhara G.V., a seasoned academic and the Professor of Practice and Deputy Director at the SCMS Case Research Centre, led the discussion, providing deep insights into academic freedom's challenges and its intersection with social protests. The session explored the tensions that arise when universities become battlegrounds for ideological debates, focusing on balancing institutional autonomy and societal expectations.
Attendees, including students, faculty, and professionals, delved into the complexities of managing stakeholder interests while ensuring the core values of academic freedom remain intact. The event offered a unique platform to analyze real-world scenarios and derive actionable solutions, fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning.
CASE RESEARCH CENTRE INAUGURATION at SCMS DSU
The School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University Bengaluru launched the Case Research Centre on 3rd July 2024, Wednesday to mark a significant milestone in our academic journey. As per Capt. A Nagaraj Subbaro (Dean-SCMS), Case Research Centre at SCMS stands as a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation, research excellence, and industry relevance in education. With its launch, all the faculties, researchers and students, embark on a journey to cultivate a rich repository of case studies that will not only enrich learning experiences but also contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge in various fields in the business world and management education.
The event was graced by Ms Vicky Lester, CEO at the Case Centre and Dr. Subhadip Roy, Professor from IIM-Ahmedabad and both the guests had an intellectual discussion with faculties of MBA program at SCMS.
LEAP TECH CONFERENCE 2024 (22nd & 23rd March) at SCMS DSU
School of Commerce and Management Studies, Dayananda Sagar University is delighted to invite you to attend the upcoming National Conference on Leap Tech 2024 taking place on 22nd to 23rd March 2024 at DSU City innovation Campus. This premier event will bring together leaders and experts from the Industry and academia to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and explore new opportunities.
Leap Tech Conference features exceptional speakers who will deliver thought-provoking presentations and participate in Research Paper Presentations. The conference agenda covers a wide range of topics highly relevant to the research field including our Conference themes like Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Problem Solving and Technology.
As per Dean- School of Commerce and Management Studies, Leap Tech Conference 2024 offers valuable networking opportunities, allowing you to connect and collaborate with peers in addition to the insightful sessions.

LEAPTECH National Conference 2024 organized by SCMS
LEAPTECH National Conference 2024 was conducted by the School of commerce and management studies which was a resounding success, bringing together scholars, researchers, and students from diverse disciplines to exchange knowledge, ideas, and insights. Throughout the conference, thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and innovative research findings contributed significantly to the collective understanding of various fields. Convergent Wireless communications sponsored the National Conference.
The breadth and depth of research showcased at the conference highlight the intellectual vibrancy and academic excellence within our university community. From ground-breaking inputs to interdisciplinary collaborations addressing complex societal challenges, the breadth of topics covered reflects the richness and diversity of research pursuits.
The event commenced with a warm welcome address by Dean - School of Commerce and Management Studies, Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao, PhD. The conference gained immense value with the presence of esteemed guests. Dr. S Devarajan, Head of Advanced Manufacturing at TVS Motors, was the Guest of Honor and delivered a captivating keynote address. Dr. Devarajan's insights into advanced manufacturing, coupled with his expertise in leadership, provided valuable inspiration to the attendees.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Rajashekhar Malur, Cluster Head of Plant Engineering & Design at Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, delivered an impactful address. Dr. Malur's expertise in technology and his deep understanding of entrepreneurship shed light on the importance of innovation and its role in driving growth.
The conference on "Leadership, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Creativity" brought together a diverse group of participants, including MBA students, Industry and budding research scholars. Total 85 papers were presented in a 2 days national conference. The event provided a platform for these individuals to showcase their research, ideas, and innovative projects. The conference served as a platform for fruitful discussions, fostering networking opportunities, and nurturing collaborative relationships.
The Leap Tech National conference brought together industry leaders and visionaries to inspire and empower the audience. The event sparked innovative ideas, promoted collaboration, and encouraged attendees to embrace creativity as a driving force in their professional journeys.