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Department of International Business

Genesis

Alagappa University initially offered Master of International Business Administration in the year 1995-1996 a pioneer in South India offering academic programs in the emerging discipline, International Business, in tune with the Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) policy drive of the Government of India. Later, on 1st June 2016, the start of the academic year 2016-17, a new era in the genesis of the Department of International Business just got begun through the bifurcation of the Department of International Business and Commerce into two Departments viz., Department of Commerce and Department of International Business.

MBA (International Business) and Research program of the Department with one of the finest curriculum, bench-marked and ever-kept contemporary by certain uniquely novel curriculum-design. models, created outstanding graduates with attributes of strong Knowledge advances, widespread Skill acumen and right attitudinal agility leading to entrepreneurial pursuits in emerging business fields, executive positions in reputed business houses including great MNCs and educational avocations in notable institutions of higher learning, besides covetable ranks in the Government jobs.

The research outcome of the Department got exhibited in the particularly relevant and emerging fields of research like software industry, Export domain, global investment contours, bourse paradigms and the like leading to recognition by intellect culminating in the form of awards to four of the faculty members by external agencies including Government, Educational. Non-Governmental and Knowledge-society institutions.

The Contribution of the Department to the administrative ascendance of the University is unique with its faculty members' spectacular services holding positions of Controller of Examinations, Special Officer (Recruitment and Placement), Co-ordinator Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), besides memberships in Senate and Standing Committee on Academic Affairs.

This Profile pertaining to the formatted Department of International Business gives data/information pertaining to faculty members, programs and activities of the Department of International Business.

Vision:

To create a reservoir of competent human resources most needed by the globalized world of business, trained in global investment, trade, technology, marketing, legal framework, etc for Junior and Mid-level executive positions.

Mission:

To make the students employable in the field of International Trade
To enrich the knowledge of the students by providing latest curriculum related to International Business
To train the students with entrepreneurial skills and to make them future entrepreneurs.
To foster research in International Business and promote research culture in the department.
To envisage the students to be socially responsible in dealing with their stakeholders.

Core Competencies

The trend-setter instinct in most domains of learning, research and out-reach activities is one of the core competencies.
Eloquent curriculum design-delivery with competence-centric intervention strategies is another core Competence.
The distinctive co-curricular expositions, novelty and methodological culture in Research/Project are other fortes of the Department.

Hallmarks

Committed and Capable Members of Faculty.
24 X 7 Learning Pledge / Net-Connectivity.
Alumni in top-class MNCs.
Learners given maximum exposure thro’ innovative and need based pedagogical thrusts.
Induced learning with ‘Internet of TEA’, DEEP/QUICK and other cells/clubs at the Department level.
Support to University Administration.
Utmost Support to the DDE right from the latter’s inception with design & launch of new programs, course materials.
Student support through Alumni network in Internship, Subsequent absorption into employment.
Pro-community and Stakeholder-oriented extension activities roping in NGOs as well as may be needed.
Interactions with Alumni as and when they visit the campus to expose the students to the world of international business and opportunities and challenges thereon.
Net-working with overseas faculty members for exchange of ideas on curriculum, teaching, learning, research and out-reach activities.
Commitment to the “Gandhian” philosophy of ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’.

Faculty

Dr. A. Muthusamy

Professor and Head

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Dr. S. Prasad

Associate Professor

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Dr. K. Chitradevi

Assistant Professor

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Dr. S. Gopalsamy

Assistant Professor

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Programmes Offered

Sl. No.	Programme Level	Name of the Programmes
1	MBA	International Business
2	M. Phil	International Business (Full-Time)
3	Ph.D	International Business International Business (Full-Time & part-Time)

M.B.A

Eligibility

A Pass in any Degree 10+2+3 pattern

Selection Procedure

Entrance Examination
Group Discussion
Personal Interview

Value Added Courses
(in PG Programme)

652VA01 - OCEAN FREIGHT MANAGEMENT - VAC

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652VA02 - DELIVERY MANAGEMENT - VAC

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Fee Structure

S. No	Programmes	Tuition fee including Guest Lecture fee	Computer Lab Fee	Special Fee	Other Fees	Special Lecture and Industrial Visit/Camp	Alumni Fee	First Year Total Fee	Second Year Total Fee
1.	M.B.A (International Business)	8000	1000	2000	1000	1000	500	13500	12200
2.	M.Phil (International Business)	4000	-	2000	1000	-	-	7000	-

Facilities

Common Facility for school of management

Computer Lab

Lecturer Hall

Library

Research

Strong commitment to quality, in-depth, emergent and focused research culture is exhibited.

M.Phil and Ph.D Programs are offered. The Department is particular that the research topics must be truly international by geo-coverage or issue-explored or institution-involved.
The research outcome of the Department got exhibited in the particularly relevant and emerging fields of research like ICT industry, EX-IM domain, Global Investment (FDI/FPI/FII/NRII) contours, Bourse Paradigms and the like.
The research culture has led to recognition by intellect culminating in the form of awards to 4 long-time faculty members by external agencies including the State Government & Educational, Non-Governmental and Knowledge-society institutions.
Publications of the Faculty are in peer reviewed business studies journals, reputed business magazines, business newspapers of high caliber like the ET, BL, EF, etc.
Publications in Conference Proceedings are increasing now.

Alumni

Balakrishna Shankar,B.E., MIBA,

Student of MIBA Program 1995-97,

Branch Director,

20:20 MSL, Chennai.

I am Balakrishna Shankar, B.E., MIBA, a student of MIBA Program 1995-97, the First Batch of MIBA. I have done my Bachelors In Engineering from Annamalai University. Presently, I am working as Branch Director of 20:20 MSL, Chennai. 20:20 MSL, is part of the Publicis Groupe and is Asia’s largest Communication Industry. In 1995, when I received my admission letter, I was overwhelmed by the fact that we were the first batch of students to the newly started course on International Business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shankarbalakrishna

With economy opening up to the global market, we were quite exited about the offers that we would get once we complete the course.

We had great inspiration in Dr. M.A. Arulandam, professor who was focused on discipline, Dr. M. Selvam, whom we always feared; we used to call him as Prof of Numbers (I am still a long way from accountancy and numbers). Prof. TR.Gurumoothy, the WTO expert and Prof. P. Natarajan, (now in Pondichery Central University) inspired us to be a good presenter. They were also instrumental in making us read the newspaper daily. Other than the updated course content that we had which was similar to Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, we had lot of industry experts addressing us and the industrial tour arranged by the college, gave us the required exposure.

As President of MIBA student wing, I also had opportunity to organize multiple seminars, which helped us to emerge as a complete professional. I would like to thank the university and all my professors for making us what we are today; I would also like to mention that almost 90 % of our batch students are all well settled in their career and we are competing with the IIFT students in the market.

P. Jeyanth Thomas,

( 96 - 98 MBA International Business ),

General Manager,

Chakiat Agencies Pvt Ltd, Tuticorin.

When I, P. Jeyanth Thomas, think about ALU, the first thing that comes to my mind is the dedicated professors & lecturers. They were our guardians, taking special care for each one of us. The curriculum was well designed which matched perfectly to the Industry’s needs. The next thing I appreciate at ALU is the infrastructure, especially for sports and games. We had a wonderful time playing various games which actually moulded us to be good team players in the corporate world too. We cherished the two years at hostel too. We were given enough space and freedom which helped us to develop from adolescent stage to young adults ready to face challenges in life.

MBA (International Business) at Alagappa University was a God given opportunity for me to develop life skills which later paved the way for entering and establishing a fulfilling career in Shipping Industry. I appreciate ALU for being in touch with us even after passing out through Alumni programs. ALU also gave me an opportunity to be in the Board of Studies which I count as a great honour which I do not deserve. May the choice blessing of Lord Jesus Christ be upon all our professors, lecturers, staff (both teaching and non-teaching) and their family.

Ramkumar Mariappan,

Master of International Business Administration 1998-2000 Batch

Program Manager,

Tech Mahindra, Bangalore

The older I get, the more I realize that our stay at Alagappa University was a critical factor to hop on to industry role with ease as a whole and to make sure that over the coming years we become a positive contributor to the society. Alagappa University has been an important part of my life and part of my identity.

My learning on international trade and logistics business came from comradeship with our faculty team. I am impressed by the spirit, openness and drive for excellence from all members. They often challenge us but also be there as a coach. Our faculty team directly and indirectly inspire everyone to grow as a person and as a professional and always willing to go that extra mile not because they must or have to but because they really want to. I am proud and happy to be part of Alagappa University alumni. I wish everyone all the best for the future.

Dr V RAJASHEKER, M Sc, MBA, M.Phil,

Manager - Material Department,

Gallium Arsenide Enabling Technology Centr, (A unit of SITAR- DRDO),
P.O. Vignyana Kancha,
Hyderabad-500069, Telangana

It gives me a great pleasure to say with pride that I am an alumnus of Department of International Business & Commerce Alagappa Institute of Management Alagappa University Karaikudi Tamil Nadu completed my Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the Faculty of Management. Alagappa University is a wonderful temple of knowledge with its motto “Excellence in Action” serving since 1985. Department of International Business of Alagappa University has highly qualified faculties, updated course curriculum, well equipped library, which is not only imparting knowledge on foreign markets but also on Organisations with global footprints.

The university and its various departments offer a fantastic academic environment, seminars, inter disciplinary initiations for overall development of students. I felt extremely lucky to be in an environment that allowed me to conduct research on the topic that interest me the most.My advice to prospective students - Throw yourself at every opportunity that comes your way. If it gets too much, you can always scale back, but those opportunities can make all the difference between getting what you want and having to settle for second best. Once again, I am deeply grateful to all my Gurus, Professors and University staff.

Kamalakannan Rajagopal

Senior Data Engineer,

CTS, USA
2002-2004 Batch

Student Council

S. No	Name of the Student	Class/Year	Position
1.	Nithish. S	II Year	President
2.	Jayasakthi. S	I Year	Vice President
3.	Ameer Khan. N	II Year	Secretary
4.	Yamuna devi	I Year	Joint - Secretary
5.	Vilasini. M	Ph.D (Scholar)	E C Member
6.	Nancy Rose. P	Ph.D (Scholar)	E C Member
7.	Meenakshi. S	II Year	E C Member
8.	Kanmani. N	II Year	E C Member
9.	Dharani. S	II Year	E C Member
10.	Srinivasan. S	II Year	E C Member
11.	Jeganathan. S	II Year	E C Member
12.	Swetha. R.C	I Year	E C Member
13.	Atchaya. P	I Year	E C Member
14.	Sasi Prabha. M	I Year	E C Member
15.	Divya. P	I Year	E C Member
16.	Sharmila. V	I Year	E C Member

Cells & Clubs

Literary & Debate Club
Cultural Club
Fitness Club
Carrier Guidance & Placement Cell

Name of the Club: Literary & Debate Club

Name of the Faculty Coordinator: Dr. A. Muthusamy (Professor & Head)

Name of the Scholar Coordinator: Ms. N. Jasima Yaasmin (Research Scholar)

ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUB

S. No.	Date	Activity	No. of Participants
1.	04.11.2023	Quiz competition on foreign trade	118
2.	27.11.2023	Debate on impact of Covid-19 in foreign trade	121
3.	15.12.2023	Discussion on foreign trade policy	126

Name of the Club: Cultural Club

Name of the Faculty Coordinator: Dr. S. Prasad (Associate Professor)

Name of the Scholar Coordinator: Ms. K. Kalidasu (Research Scholar)

ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUB

S. No.	Date	Activity	No. of Participants
1.	18.10.2023	Skit	12
2.	22.11.2023	Elocution	12
3.	20.02.2023	Mime	13

Name of the Club: Fitness Club

Name of the Faculty Coordinator: Dr. K. Chitradevi (Assistant Professor)

Name of the Scholar Coordinator: Ms. A. Nelson (Research Scholar)

ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUB

S. No.	Date	Activity	No. of Participants
1.	11.10.2023	Fitness Camp	90
2.	17.11.2023	Yoga & Meditation (Awareness program)	65
3.	16.12.2023	Athletic Event	89

Name of the Club: Career Guidance & Placement Cell

Name of the Faculty Coordinator: Dr. S. Gopalsamy (Assistant Professor)

Name of the Scholar Coordinator: Ms. Vilasini (Research Scholar)

ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUB

S. No.	Date	Activity	No. of Participants
1.	16.10.2023	Carrier opportunities seminar	115
2.	24.11.2023	How to Crack Interview -Workshop	118
3.	21.12.2023	Preparation for competitive exams awareness camp	112

Placement

The students are placed in reputed companies such as MNCs, Export-Import, Shipping, and Logistics Companies in India and Abroad.

e-shipment-Chennai	V-United-Chennai	Smart Marine Services. Chennai
Chakiat Shipping Agencies- Tuticorin	SACCON Lines India Pvt, Ltd- Chennai	Sena Easy Logistics-Coimbatore
Dahnay Logistics-Chennai,	JAY PEE Logistics-Tuticorin	Promise Shipping Line Pvt,Ltd-Chennai
FREYER International Logistics Pvt,Ltd-Bangalore	POTA Global Logistics Pvt,Ltd-Chennai,	FLYJAC Logistics ltd, Chennai

Magazines / Newsletters

The Department of International Business provides opportunity to students to enrich their knowledge in economy, business, EXIM, science and technology by making them to prepare monthly magazines under the guidance of department faculty acting as chief editor and the magazine is created by team of students who has thirst of knowing the business environment and economy. The monthly magazine is circulated to other students for their better understanding of whereabouts happening across the globe. In addition to providing scope for reading business line and economic times newspaper in the classroom. The students are encouraged and motivated to create the student magazines which helps to improve their IQ on Business and Economy.

We want to be lettered in ‘letter and spirit’.

A ‘Student Magazine’, has got a glowing sprout since Jan 2016.

Cutely communicative! Student Eruditeness in full Exhibit.

Even its name, ‘Business Acuities’, is an ‘Enigmatic Puzzle’ expressing its ‘sharpness/keenness of intellect. But Internet demystifies ‘Things, Everything, Anything- That is ‘Internet of TEA’.

A Faculty Journal, Management Dynamics/Spectrum is jointly brought out since 2009-10. It is peer reviewed. Bi-annual. It’s scholastic. It’s smaller in size! Contents are Contributive.