Department of Business Administration

About the Department

Department of Business Administration was bifurcated from the Department of Business Administration with Computer Applications in 2012. The Department holds a decade of remarkable excellence. Courses in the program are designed and updated in such a way that mould graduates to manage business in the Marketing, Human Resource, Banking, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain & other areas of both Manufacturing and Service industries. Our department kindles students’ aspiration for entrepreneurship and guides them to shine as successful entrepreneurs in life.

The department arranges guest lectures, workshops and seminars regularly to enrich students’ knowledge in various fields. The department organizes "MANOPOLY", state level management meet continually and invites students from 150 colleges in Tamilnadu. The department conducts an Alumni meet "Remembrance", a pleasant nostalgic occasion periodically. The department grooms students’ intellectual calibre by guiding and encouraging them to present papers in state and national level seminars, conferences etc.,

Vision

  • To be a department of Excellence in nurturing finest management thinking through high quality teaching, training and research, thereby creating innovative, futuristic, socially responsible and environmentally sensitive managers and entrepreneurs among rural youth.

Mission

  • To promote wide application of professional management principles, practices and attitudes in the management of economic and social institutions, primarily through teaching, training, research and consultancy
  • To contribute towards the development of communities of dependable, capable, caring and fair-minded people

Courses Offered

  • B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration)

    Eligibility

    A pass in +2 (Academic / Vocational Stream) conducted by the Government of Tamilnadu or any other examination accepted as Equivalent by the Syndicate of Bharathiar University.

    Duration of the course

    3 Years; Full Time

Value Added Courses

  • Corporate Skills for Executives
  • Aviation Management
  • Yoga - Art of Living
  • Career Entrance Gateway (Higher Education)
  • Green Marketing

  • The department arranges guest lecture, workshop and seminars regularly to keep the students more knowledge in various fields.
  • The department organizes "MANOPOLY", state level management meet and invites students from 150 colleges in Tamilnadu.
  • The department conducts an alumni meet "Remembrance" for enhancing the memorable occasions.
  • The department is guiding and encouraging the students to present papers in state and national level seminars, conferences etc.,
  • The Department of Business Administration Inaugurated the Department Activities of the Academic year 2026-2027 on 14.07.2026. Mrs.Deepa Sakthi Ganesh,Founder of Shas Jewellery and Payanam Founder,Erode was the chief guest
  • The Department of Business Administration had organized a Guest Lecture on "Buliding a successful Career inLogistics and Supply chain" for the third year students on 16.07.2026 Mr.K.P.Karthikeyan, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration welcomed the gathering. The resource person for the program was Mr. Hari Haran Ramalingam Managing Director Daily route Logistics. He shared his journey to success and explained how he successfully established his supply chain management business and managed its operations. The session was highly informative, and 85 students benefited from it.
  • Department of business administration in Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode and Angel Starch and Food Private Limited, Erode, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote industry-academia collaboration and provide students with opportunities for training, internships and skill development.The MoU was signed by Mr. B. R. Nandha, Joint Managing Director, Angel Starch and Food Private Limited, and Dr. H. Vasudevan, Principal, Kongu Arts and Science College, in the presence of Mr. K. P. Karthikeyan, Head, Department of Business Administration.
  • The Anti-Drug Club, in association with the Department of Business Administration, organized an “Anti-Drug Awareness Programme” by visiting the I Tech Foundation De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Center on 14st August 2026. A total of 50 students accompanied by 2 faculty members participated in this awareness initiative
  • Awareness Pledge and Rally on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26.06.2025
  • Association Inauguration for the BBA students on 11.07.2025. Mr. K.P. Karthikeyan, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration welcomed the gathering. The resource persons for the program were Mrs. Rashika Gopal and Mr. S. Selvaraj.
  • ECO CLUB, organized a thought-provoking guest lecture on the topic "Confronting Pollution Through Sustainable Solutions" for the I Year BBA students.The session was delivered by Mr. G. Vivek, MSW, a social worker, artist, and the Founder & President of Aayudham Foundation, Coimbatore.
  • Guest Lecture for III-year students on 22.07.2025 on the topic of Research Methodology.The Resource person of this guest lecture was Dr. S. Parthiban, Assistant professor and Head, Department of Management, Gobi Arts and Science College. 79 Students were benefited from this session
  • Guest lecture on “Contemporary Management Practices” on 28th July 2025 at the Silver Jubilee Hall. The resource person for the session was Mr. A. Prasanth, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Science, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
  • Guest lecture titled "Digital Marketing in the Age of AI - The Future is Now" on 29th July 2025.The keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. B.L. Sairam Subramaniam, a renowned academician and engaging orator
  • The Department of Business Administration and Institutions Innovation Council organized exhibition cum sales of student's Innovations on 07.08.2025 &08.08.2025
  • Guest Lecture for I-year students on 19.08.2025 in the topic of Mental Health and Peer Pressure.The Resource person of this guest lecture was Mrs. Gomathi Srikalyan, Founder, First-In - (Organic Baby Clothing). 68 Students benefited from this session.
  • The Department of Business Administration had organized an guest lecture on ''LEVERAGING BUSINESS THROUGH DEBT FUNDS'' for the Second year students on 15.12.2025. The session was very helpful and 81 students benefited.
  • The Department of Business Administration organized a guest lecture titled “AI Decision Making – The New Normal in Business Management” on 02.02.2026. The students gained valuable insights into AI decision-making and benefited from the session.
  • The Department of Business Administration organized a human chain against drug addiction in vijayamangalam on 04.02.2026
  • The Department of Business Administration organized a industrial visit to Shiv Mazhigizan Mills, Udumalaipettai at 19.02.2026
  • The Department of Business Administration organized a venture vista programme on 26.02.2026
  • Anti Drug Club in association with the Department of Business Administration organized Awareness Activity – Distribution of Drug Awareness Pamphlets in kunathur bus stand at 03.03.2026.
  • The Department of business administration has organized a extension activity to Atchayam Trust,Erode at 03.03.2026
  • Our Department organized Inauguration programme, Dr.Murugappan Professor & Director, School of Management Studies, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam was the resource person in the Inauguration Programme on 16.07.2024.
  • Our Department had organized Guest Lecture on "Mastering the Art of Management" for the first year students on 06.08.2024.The resource person for the program was Dr.D.Aarthi,Founder,MENTORA,Motivational speaker.
  • Our Department had organized Intra Department Function for the BBA students on 28.08.2024. Mr. K.P. Karthikeyan, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration welcomed the gathering.
  • Our Department had organized Exhibition come sales for the BBA students on 30.08.2024. Mr.K.P.Karthikeyan, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration welcomed the gathering. Dr.K.M.Kumaraguru Head and Associate Professor, Department of Commerce was the chief guest.
  • Our Department had organized Industrial visit to KG Fabrics, Sipcot on 31.08.2024 for II BBA A & B students in order to inculcate the practical knowledge to the students.
  • Anti Drug Committee in association with the Department of Business Administration organized Human Chain Activity. The NCC, NSS, YRC, RRC and Anti drug committee members and students of the Department of Business Administration participated in the human chain activity, Form a Chain, Break the Drug Addiction at Erode District Collector Office on 26.09.2024. The activity was inaugurated by the Erode Town Police Station Inspector. Around 80 students actively participated in this activity
  • he Department of Business Administration had organized Industrial Visit to SAKTHI SUGARS, Appakudal for the Second year students on 26.12.2024. The visit was very helpful and 65 students got benefited
  • The Department of Business Administration had organized an Industrial Visit to SRI KRISHNA PAPER INDUSTRIES, Mettur for the Third year students on 31.12.2024. The visit was very helpful and 81 students benefited.
  • Dr.R.Haridas, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Chikkanna Govt Arts College, Tiruppur was the resource person in the Inauguration Programme on 14.07.2023.
  • Our Department had organized Orientation on Make an Impact on 14.07.2023 for I BBA students in order to inculcate the knowledge about Consequences to the students. The resource person for the program was Dr. D. Aarthi, Motivational Speaker, Founder, Mentora, Erode.
  • Our Department had organized Orientation on Career Guidance on 17.07.2023 for I BBA students in order to guide the students regarding their career. The resource person for the program was Mr.P.Kathirvel, Human Resource Development Trainer, Erode.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Practical Applications of Tally with GST on 08.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the practical knowledge About Tally to the students. The resource person for the program was Ms. Akshaya, Software Trainer, EST Academy, Erode.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Practical Applications of Tally with GST on 22.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the practical knowledge about Tally to the students. The resource person for the program was Ms. Akshaya, Software Trainer, EST Academy, Erode.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Soft Skills- Stress Management, Decision Making, and Time and Priority on 23.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the Stress management skills to the students. The resource person for the program was Mr. Robert Lawrence, JCI Elite, Erode.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Soft Skills- Stress Management, Decision Making, and Time and Priority on 23.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the Stress management skills to the students. The resource person for the program was Jc. T. Anandraj, Provisional Zone Trainer, JCI Erode Galaxy, JCI India.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Stress Management on 23.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the Stress management skills to the students. The resource person for the program was JFM C Prathap, Zone Trainer, JCI Erode Galaxy, Erode.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Soft Skills- Building Relationship, Interviews Skills and Cyber Security on 23.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the Stress management skills to the students. The resource person for the program was Jc. R. M. ManjulaKannan, Zone Trainer, JCI Erode Metro, JCI India.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Soft Skills- Building Relationship, Interviews Skills and Cyber Security on 23.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the Stress management skills to the students. The resource person for the program was Jc. R. SubaPriya, Zone Trainer, JCI Erode Jasmine, Erode.
  • Our Department had organized Workshop on Soft Skills- Stress Management, Decision Making, and Gadgets Screen Time on 23.01.2024 for BBA students in order to inculcate the Stress management skills to the students. The resource person for the program was Jc. T.M. Prakash, JCI Erode Champion, Erode.
  • Our department Association “GERENCIA” was inaugurated on 16.08.22 by Dr. D.Aarthi, Founder, Skills for an enriched life.
  • Our department had conducted Guest Lecture on Marketing Management for II – BBA- A & B section students on 23.09.22. The resource person for the program was Dr. S.Thilaga, Assistant Professor, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
  • Our Department had organized Guest Lecture on Financial Literacy Programme for BBA Students on 15.10.2022. The resource person for the program was Ms.Ashtalakshmi Muralitharan, Partner, Bombay Stock Exchange, IQAC Coordinator, HOD of Commerce(CA), Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women, Vaniyambadi.
  • Our department had conducted Intra Collegiate Meet – MAG FEST 2K22 for our College Students on 18.10.2022.
  • Our department had conducted Guest Lecture on Consumer Behaviour for II – BBA (A&B) section students on 13.02.2023. The resource person for the program was Mr.R.Sasikumar, Faculty of Business Studies, CS Academy(CBSE), Erode.
  • Our department had conducted Guest Lecture on Insurance Principles and Practices for III – BBA (A&B) section students on 13.02.2023. The resource person for the program was Mrs.N.Savitha, Chief Agency Partner, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd., Coimbatore.
  • Our department had conducted Guest Lecture on The Pursuit of Sustainable Competitive Advantage – A Winning Strategy for III – BBA (A&B) section students on 16.02.2023. The resource person for the program was Dr.A.G.Sudha, Associate Professor, Department of Management studies, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
  • Our department had conducted Workshop on Innovative Entrepreneurship and Start-ups Opportunities for Youth for III – BBA (A&B) section students on 23.02.2023. The resource person for the program was Dr.R.Vanathi, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Business Management, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode.
  • Our department had conducted Guest lecture on “Tally With GST” for II – BBA (A&B) section students on 07.03.2023. The resource person for the program was Mr.D.Mahesh Davidkumar M.Com.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,Tally Tutor, Erode.
  • Our department had conducted Guest Lecture on Interview Skills for II – BBA (A&B) section students on 09.03.2023. The resource person for the program was Ms.S.Keerthiga Devi, Placement Trainer, KPR College of Arts Science and Research, Coimbatore.
  • Our department had conducted Guest Lecture on Psychological Behaviour in Organisation for I &II – BBA (A&B) section students on 27.03.2023. The resource person for the program was Mr.J.Thangavel Raj, Corporate Trainer, Business Consultant Management.
  • Our Department had organized Industrial visit to Milky Mist on 28.03.2023 and 29.03.2023 for II BBA A & B students in order to inculcate the practical knowledge to the students.
  • Specialization Operations and Marketing
    Email Address profkpk@yahoo.com
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    Experience Teaching: 15 Years Industrial: 3 Years
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    Publications National Journals: 1 International Journals: 3
    Awards Best Teacher Award by Rotary Club of Erode in the year 2013
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    • Photography Club - Over All Coordinator

    Specialization Finance and Marketing
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  • Best Teacher Award for the year 2008-2009 by Lions club of Erode
  • Best Teacher Award by KASC in the year of 2017-2018.
  • Specialization Finance and Marketing
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    Specialization Human Resource and Marketing
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