Genesis
In the year 1993, aiming at the contribution for nation's economic growth and prosperity through high quality business education, research and training that are relevant and useful to industry and economy, government and other institutions and to promote entrepreneurship Alagappa Institute of Management (AIM) was established.
AIM has received approval from University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, and Tamil Nadu Government for its MBA programme. Besides MBA programme it also offers MPhil and Ph.D degree in Management. The institute has been ranked and acclaimed as one among the top 100 business schools in India through various surveys conducted by agencies and magazines, from time to time.
AIM with fervour encourages its students to build up a great sense of solidarity tangled with vital skills and talents through the curriculum and innovative pedagogy. The students undergo a two year full time course work embraced with rigorous live projects, student-led events, quizzes and challenging assignments to sustain in any vibrant and dynamic environments.
The pedagogy in AIM is highly interactive, inimitable and is commended by industrialists and academicians. Its uniqueness rests with the methods of urging the students to apt entrepreneurship as their way of life. It envisages substantial participation and applied learning process. Teaching method includes lectures, mentoring, cases, seminars, group discussions, business games and exercises, structures and unstructured group works, field visits, individual and group projects and Comprehensive Viva (CV).
VisionFostering Training and Research in Management to develop behavioural, analytical, problem solving and decision-making capacities of the prospective professional managers.
MissionTo Pursue research in contemporary issues of business organizations and to contribute to the existing theory of knowledge.
To assist the organizations for providing consultancy services and undertaking projects to solve management problems of ethical, managerial and social issues.
HIGHLIGHTS- The faculty comprises individuals from various fields including agriculture, commerce, and psychology, each holding MBA and PhD qualifications in management.
- The faculty members are undertaking major and minor research projects in their own specialization.
- The selection process for MBA program consists of Entrance Exam, GD and Interview.
- Many students are from other universities and few of them belong to other States. There are also few foreign students.
- The latest revision of the curriculum was made during the academic year 2021-2022 incorporating new courses in the fields of Insurance, Retailing and Brand Management.
- The Institute is offering the highest number of Elective courses among the MBA Programmes offered by different departments of the university.
Faculty
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Programmes Offered
| Sl. No. | Programme Level | Name of the Programmes |
| 1 | PG | M. B. A. with specialization Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Production & Operations, Systems, Insurance and Entrepreneurship |
| 2 | M.Phil | M.Phil. (Full-Time) in Management |
| 3 | Ph.D | Ph. D. (Full-Time & Part-Time) in Management |
- A Pass in any Degree 10+2+3 pattern
- Entrance Examination
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
(in PG Programme)
AIMEM103 - EVENT MANAGEMENT
AIMIB102 - INVESTMENT BANKING
Fee Structure
| Programme | Fee p.a (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| M.B.A | 20000 |
| M.Phil | 7000 |
| Ph.D (full time) | 14500 |
| Ph.D (Part time) | 18500 |
Facilities
LIBRARY
The Institute is provided with a library common to the School of Management, it has a good collection of books and journals in management. More than 10,000 Books and volumes in different areas of management are available. It also subscribes to 40 Journals and Magazines of national & international importance.
The students of AIM also have access to the central library of the University, which has an extensive and excellent collection of books and journals in management and allied fields.
READING ROOM
Separate reading room is provided for the students. The reading room consists of good number of business magazines and newspapers.
CLASS ROOMS
AIM is housed in one of the spacious buildings in the campus. The classrooms are well equipped with all the facilities such as LCD Projector, Over Head Projectors, Audio – Video Equipments, TV, VCR and Public Address Systems.
Our students are also provided with Smart class room equipped with Interactive boards and Visualiser.
COMPUTER CENTRE
A modernized computer centre that houses 71 computers, with latest configuration to cater the needs of the students common for the School of Management. The computers are provided with the latest software and operating systems. There are 6 Laser and Inkjet printers and a scanner.
High speed Broad Band Internet connectivity is provided in the Centre with Wi-Fi connection. The entire campus of School of Management is enabled with high speed Wi-FI connection.
The computer centre remains flexible to the needs of the students and is kept active through UPS and Generator.
CONFERENCE HALL
The Institute has a good ventilated and illuminated Conference Hall with a capacity of 200 seats, fitted with full fledged public address system & LCD Projector for organizing guest lectures & meetings, seminars and conferences.
SPORTS AND EVENTAimers actively participate in different Sports and events competitions held in the University and in other places. They play in all the games like cricket, hockey, football, table tennis, volley ball, basket ball, ball badminton and all kinds of athlete events. Our students are proud to hold both men & women "Championship" titles in the inter-departmental sports continuously.
STUDENT'S PARTICIPATIONTo groom themselves as a suitable managers, Aimers, not only organise activities, they also take part in various Management Meets, Seminars, Conference & other events held in other B-Schools of the country. Prizes & medals were won by our students in various Management Meets held at different B-Schools.
INDUSTRIAL VISITSThe Institute provides opportunities to visit various industries and organizations in the State and neighbouring States. The students are also taken for a National level Industrial-cum-Educational tour for a period of 15-20 days. Few of the industries visited by the students are:
- AVT Natural Food Products Ltd, Sathyamangalam, Erode.
- Cochin Port Trust, Cochin
- Travancore Titanium Factory, Kochuveli, Thiruvananthapuram
- Ford India Ltd. Chennai
- Dalmia Cements, Ariyalur
- BHEL, Trichy
- Godrej, Chennai
Research
Research Prominence
- Research centre with Eight Research supervisors.
- Research areas: HR, Marketing, Finance, System, Production, Operations, Entrepreneurship, General Management
- Ph.D. - both Full-time & Part-time mode.
- Sponsored Projects, Doctoral research, Consultancy assignments
| S.No | Principal Investigator | Project Title | Period From To | Funding Agency |
Amount (Rs. in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. G. Ilankumaran | Domestic Technology Development, Industrial Infrastructure and sustainable Development Strategies of the Micro, Small and Medium Scaled Food Processing Industries | 1.1.2021 to 30.06.2021 | UGC Stride Component 1 | 0.6 |
| 2. | Dr. K.Chandrasekar | Rural Informatics of Sivaganga District (RUSI)– Entrepreneurship | 2018 to 2020 | RUSA 2.0 | 2.50 |
| 3. | Dr.S.Sudhamathi | Financial inclusion of rural women at sivaganga district | 2018 to 2019 | AURF | 0.20 |
| 4. | Dr.S.Rajamohan | Climate Change and its vulnerabilities of the well being of the farmers in Tamil Nadu | 2017 to 2019 | ICSSR | 7 |
| 5. | Dr.M.Ayisha Millath | Retrospective effects of Moonlighting in SME’s employees in Karaikudi | 2017 to 2018 | Alagappa university research fund | 0.25 |
| 6. | Dr. CK. Muthukumaran | Preference of Consumers towards Organic Food in Sivaganga Dist. | 2016 to 2017 | AURF- Startup Grant | 0.50 |
| 7. | Dr. K.Chandrasekar | A Study on the Technopreneurial Culture among the Engineering Students of Tamilnadu | 2014 to 2016 | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
2.00 + Two Years Salary |
| 8. | Dr.P.S.Nagarajan | A study on the aftermath of liberalization in the Rural villages of Tamil Ndau | 2013 to 2016 | ICSSR | 6.50 |
| 9. | Dr. S. Rajamohan | Managerial Effectiveness of District Rural Development Agency and its Various Schemes in Tamil Nadu | 2013 to 2015 | ISSSR | 3 |
| 10. | Dr.P.S.Nagarajan | A study on Public service advertising on health awareness among the youth in Tamil Nadu | 2013 to 2015 | ICSSR | 2.00 |
| 11. | Dr. K.Chandrasekar | Market Prospects of Food Processing Industries in Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram Districts of Tamilnadu | 2013 to 2015 | University Grants Commission (UGC) | 6.09 |
| 12. | Dr. K.Chandrasekar | Human Resource Management in Small & Medium Scale Enterprises in Tamilnadu – an Evaluative study | 2013 to 2015 | Indian Council for Social Science Research | 4.00 |
| 13. | Dr.P.S.Nagarajan | A study on Enhancing the marketing of self help group products in select districts of Tamil Nadu | 2012 to 2014 | UGC | 4.87 |
| 14. | Dr. S. Rajamohan | Analysis of Non-Performing Assets of Commercial Banks: A Strategic Management Perspective | 2011 to 2012 | ALURF | 0.2 |
| 15. | Dr. S. Rajamohan | An Analysis of Priority Sector Advances by Commercial Bank in Sivagangai District | 2011 to 2013 | UGC | 5.37 |
| 16. | Dr.S.Sudhamathi | A study on marketing opportunities and problems faced by handicraft product manufactures at Karaikudi town | 2011 to 2012 | AURF | 0.25 |
| 17. | Dr. G. Ilankumaran | Green Marketing Efforts and Consumers’ Response in Sivaganga District | 2010 to 2011 | AURF | 0.2 |
| 18. | Dr.M.Ayisha Millath | A Study On Job Burnout Of Hospital Employees In Madurai City | 2010 to 2011 | Alagappa university research fund | 0.2 |
| 19. | Dr. K.Chandrasekar | A Study on the Effectiveness of Soft Skills Training | 2010 to 2011 | Alagappa University Research Fund | 0.20 |
| 20. | Dr.S.Chandramohan | Marketing Problem and Prospectus of Health Insurance Policies in Sivagangai District | 2010 to 2011 | AURF | 0.2 |
| 21. | Dr.P.S.Nagarajan | Minor Research on the Marketing Promotions of Self Help Group Products in Kanyakumari District | 2009 to 2010 | AURF | 0.2 |
| 22. | Dr. S. Rajamohan | A study on Women’s Self Help Group in Virudhunagar District | 2003 to 2005 | ICSSR | 0.78 |
| 23. | Dr. S. Rajamohan | A Study on working of Uzhavar Santhai in Madurai District | 2001 to 2003 | UGC | 0.28 |
| 24. | Dr. S. Rajamohan | An Appraisal of Consumers Protection Measures in Viruthunagar District | 1999 to 2001 | UGC | 0.26 |
| S. No. | Principal Investigator | Project Title | Period From To | Funding Agency |
Amount (Rs.in lakhs) |
| 1 | Dr. S. Rajamohan, Dr.S.Chandramohan, Dr.C.K.Muthukumaran, Dr.G.Ilankumaran, Dr.M.Ayisha Millath, Dr.P.S.Nagarajan, Dr.K.Chandrasekar & Dr.S.Sudhamathi | Sustainability Challenges and Issues of Agriculture based business ventures in Tamilnadu | 2020 to 2022 | TBRP RUSA 2.0 | 17.6 |
| 2 | Dr. G. Ilankumaran, Dr.M.Ayisha Millath & Dr.S.Sudhamathi | Benchmarking of customer service for logistics business in Tamil Nadu | 2016 to 2018 | Alagappa University Research Fund (AURF) | 3.00 |
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation | No. of Research articles Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.S.Rajamohan | Professor | 306 |
| 2 | Dr.S.Chandramohan | Professor | 56 |
| 3 | Dr.C.K.Muthukumaran | Professor | 67 |
| 4 | Dr.G.Ilankumaran | Professor | 26 |
| 5 | Dr.M.Ayisha Millath | Associate Professor | 115 |
| 6 | Dr.P.S.Nagarajan | Associate Professor | 36 |
| 7 | Dr.K.Chandrasekar | Associate Professor | 69 |
| 8 | Dr.S.Sudhamathi | Associate Professor | 72 |
| Total | 747 | ||
Dr.S.Rajamohan, Senior Professor
Dr.M.Ayisha Millath Associate Professor
Dr.P.S.Nagarajan Associate Professor
Dr.K.Chandrasekar Associate Professor
Dr.S.Sudhamathi Associate Professor
Alumni
Peter Cyril Jones
President & CEO - TechRudder
Okemos, Michigan, USA
"As an alumnus of AIM, Alagappa University, we had great visions not only for our individual future and careers but also for the Institution. It gives me great satisfaction on having recently seen the growth of this esteemed institution from the infrastructural aspect, the passion of the committed faculty, the engagement of the alumni and the opportunity for young men and women from the vicinity to grow into world-class managers.
When you stride the corridors of the corporate, no one associates the name of the institution you got your education from. But then, only you know where you were moulded to get that bounce in your stride. I am personally proud of my alma mater."
Peter Sahaya Raj,
CEO & Managing Director,
Indygenous Fashions,
Chennai.
“Alagappa University shaped my life, career and future. It was the answer to all my hopes in life. It gave thrust to my life and career. It was the most important turning point of my life. I owe everything in my life to AIM, Alagappa University. God bless AIM, its faculty and students. I am proud to be an AIMER.”
R K Ramachandran,
Associate Director – Talent, Deloitte India, Mumbai
"People who have chosen management as an education stream and career, their B schools pays a vital role in shaping up their knowledge and as well in their career. This say is not an exception for me too. My business school, Alagappa Institute of Management paved way not just to develop my management skills but also taken extra mile to see the world outside through various effective schema of programs. The institute brought value additions in terms by bringing relevant system of education like experts and industry leaders discussions to align ourselves to the industry requirement which helped in the appropriate placements. Institute just not taught the business skills but also with wide range of activities to sharpen our analytical, presentation and behavioral skills. The fraternity are well erudite and brought industry focused business case studies and seminars in place to propel our management skills. I take this is a great privilege to be associated with this family and suggest our students friends that to make use of the infrastructure and go extra mile to explore the upcoming trend in their industry of choice and scale up well before they leap with better employability"
V S Sashikumar,
Creative Director,
Praanha Marcomm Solutions,
Anna Nagar,
Chennai 600040.
“AIM, Alagappa University taught me many things in my life apart from Management. I could say I was sculpted in AIM. Twenty years down the line, when I look back it seems I owe a lot to my Institute, my faculty and my friends who have helped me reach the place where I am today. Thank you so much AIM”
Student Council
Academic Year: 2023 - 2024
| Sl. No. | Name of the Student | Class / Year | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAI N | II YEAR | President |
| 2 | AKASH M | I YEAR | Vice – President |
| 3 | MOHAMED SATHAMUSAN S | II YEAR | Secretary |
| 4 | FARINA BEGAM M | I YEAR | Joint - Secretary |
| 5 | ADIL ELLIKAL | Ph.D scholar | E C Member |
| 6 | S SARANYA | Ph.D scholar | E C Member |
| 7 | J JENEFER | Ph.D scholar | E C Member |
| 8 | R MATHESWARAN | Ph.D scholar | E C Member |
| 9 | LAVANYA G | II YEAR | E C Member |
| 10 | MANIMALA S | II YEAR | E C Member |
| 11 | SATHEESH S | II YEAR | E C Member |
| 12 | SRINIVASAN P | II YEAR | E C Member |
| 13 | TAMILSELVAM K | II YEAR | E C Member |
| 14 | KARTHIKAISELVAN R | I YEAR | E C Member |
| 15 | MAZOOTH AZAR K | I YEAR | E C Member |
| 16 | PRASANNA M | I YEAR | E C Member |
| 17 | RADHIKA SIVA B S | I YEAR | E C Member |
| 18 | DIVYA LAKSHMI BOSE | I YEAR | E C Member |
Our institute creates a practical-oriented learning environment through various clubs and committee activities in order to create future business leaders in the corporate world.
Student Clubs:- HR Apron- HR Club of AIM
- MIA – MARKETING INTELLIGENCE OF AIM
- FINCLAIM – FINANCE CLUB OF AIM
- PEXA – Production club of AIM
- EYES – EMERGING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURIAL SOCIETY
- Bharathi – READERS CLUB OF AIM
- To Provide opportunities for members to enhance their professional skills through workshops, seminars, and industry-focused events.
- To Foster a strong network among club members, alumni, and industry professionals to facilitate career opportunities and knowledge sharing.
- To Facilitate knowledge exchange among members through seminars, discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- To Organize events and activities that expose students to various industries, helping them gain insights into different sectors and career paths.
- Conduct skill-building sessions and activities to improve specific competencies relevant to the interests and career goals of club members.
Club Activities
Placement
AIM has a dedicated Placement-cum-Training Cell, headed by a Placement Officer. The Placement Cell guides the students through their career by providing adequate training and assistance in gaining employment with the right corporates.
We are very glad to proclaim that in every academic year, on an average 96% of our students are placed on-campus or off-campus with reputed Corporate houses. The average CTC received by our students for the year 2010-2011 was Rs. 2.20 lakhs per annum and the highest offered package was the CTC of Rs. 4.80 lakhs per annum.
The Placement Cell monitors the employment opportunities and arranges campus interviews for the final year students.
Our Campus recruitment program starts in the Pre-Final semester. The On Campus recruitment program keeps continuing till the end of their final semester, and then we help our students by arranging Off-Campus Interview too.
As a result, students of AIM have benefited every year with progressively remunerative and rewarding placements in reputed organizations.
Summer InternshipThe Placement Cell also offers assistance to the students by arranging for their Summer Placement programme, at the end of their Second Semester.
The students undertake Training-cum-Project assignment with different Corporates, as a requirement of their curriculum, for a period of two months.
Training ProgramsThe Placement Cell organizes various activities and training programs in association with reputed training institutions like Mafoi Ranstad Academy Ltd., HDL Solutions, Action DnA, etc., to prepare the students for their corporate careers. The programs organized are
- Soft Skills Development Programs– to develop the communication, interpersonal, leadership, teamwork skills in the students.
- Corporate Interaction Programs– to strengthen the managerial skills of the students
- Interviews and group discussions - to familiarize students with standard selection procedures
- Campus interviews - in association with large industrial and commercial firms and corporate bodies
- HDFC Bank, Mumbai
- IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance Co. Ltd., Gurgaon
- Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) Ltd.
- Kerakoll India Pvt. Ltd.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank, Chennai
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Sundaram Finance Ltd., Chennai
- Arohana Diary Pvt. Ltd.
- Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd.
- Everonn Education Ltd., Chennai
- Reach Management Consultants
- Hyundai Motor India Ltd
- Star-Union Diachi India Ltd.,
- Navia Markets Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
- City Union Bank, Kumbakonam
- Wipro Ltd., Chennai
- Crux Technologies, Chennai
- Nphysio-Meegan Health Care Pvt. Ltd, Madurai
- Hi TECH Arai Ltd., Madurai
- Hicare Pharma, Chennai
- TVS Srichakra Ltd., Madurai
- HDFC Standard Life Insurance
- Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Ltd.
- Iwiz Hi-Tec Solution Pvt.Ltd.
- Airtel Communications Pvt. Ltd.
- Reliance Insurance Ltd
- Karvy Stock Broking Ltd and many more.
- Happy walk online retails private limited, Coimbatore.
- D2D Angaadi , Sivakasi
- AASVA Technologies private limited
Student placement details
| S.NO | YEAR | STUDENT ADMITTED | STUDENT EMPLOYED | EMPLOYMENT % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018-2019 | 58 | 42 | 72.4 |
| 2 | 2019-2020 | 59 | 46 | 77.96 |
| 3 | 2020-2021 | 59 | 44 | 74.57 |
| 4 | 2021-2022 | 51 | 47 | 92.15 |
| 5 | 2022-2023 | 72 | 54 | 75 |
| TOTAL | 299 | 232 | 77.59 | |
Academic year 2018-2019
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Academic year 2021-2022
Academic year 2022-2023
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