Curriculum-Vitae

Dr. Rana Singh

Current Job Profile:

Managing the various activities of Institutional Research Unit in the capacity of Assistant Director focused at Quality Assurance (Institutional Effectiveness), Quality Enhancement, Curriculum Development.

Developing Curriculum for Introduction of New Programs.

Institutional Research and Planning, Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation, Teaching, Regulatory Compliance, New Program Development, Data Analysis, Internal Audit, Research, Strategic Planning, Implementation and Control, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Review, Alignment of Programs to NQA, Program Audit, Curriculum Audit, Policy Development, Review of Manuals, Catalog and Handbooks, Faculty Development, Ranking and Training

Previous Job Profile:

Teaching, Training, Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance and Enhancement and Strategic Planning and Implementation.

Developed Curriculum for Masters Program in Sales and Marketing to be launched in association with University of Leeds, UK. Quality Assurance of the Programs.

Developed and worked on Introduction of Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance Program.

Managing MBA, BBA and B Sc Hospitality Management Courses having Student and Faculty Exchange programmes withUniversity of South Carolina, USA (Ranked among Top 50 Universities in USA) Auro University, Surat, India.

Worked on Curriculum and Course Development for the MBA, BBA and BSc-Hospitality Programs.

Managing the MBA Programme of Coventry University-UK (Listed among top 200 Universities of the World), Post Graduate Programme in Management, MBA-Asia, MBA-Annamalai University, MBA-IGNOU, Media Programme in association with Whistling Woods International and University of London International Programmes at New Delhi Campus.

Managing the Post Graduate Programmes in Management including PGDM, PGDM (IB) and PGCM (Retail Management) (Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India).

Worked on curriculum development for PGDM, PGDM (Marketing Management), PGDM (International Business), and PGCM (Retail Management)

MBA (Finance) Gold Medalist

L.N. Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change

(An Autonomous Institute established by Govt. of Bihar and Ministry of HRD, Government of India –Approved by All India Council of Technical Education(AICTE), Ministry of HRD, Government of India and Affiliated to Magadh University (Approved by UGC, Ministry of HRD, Government of India)

Ph.D. in Management
B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar

Mob: 00971-567613851 /0091-8800049885

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Career Objective: To excel par excellence in the areas of academics, research, consultancy, corporate training, institution building and social service.

Software and IT skills:Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Coraldraw 11, Adobe Photoshop, MacromediaDream weaver MX, MS-Office, Internet Technologies, web-related content planning, editingand development, Domain name Registration, Hosting, Mail Server Configuration, Web content editing and hosting, Search engine Optimization, Web Promotion,Internet Payment Gateways integration for online purchase and payment etc.

Domain Areas of Expertise:

Finance and Accounting: Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Healthcare Financial Management, Healthcare Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Project Management, Equity Research, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, International Finance, Derivatives, Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring, Treasury and Forex Management, Banking Theory, Banking Laws, Technology Enabled Finance, Insurance, Health Insurance.

Educational Qualifications:

Ph. D. in Management

(Registered-2000, Thesis submitted-2006, Awarded-Jan. 2007)

Thesis on “Working Capital Management in Steel Authority of India Limited: A Critical Study”under the supervision of Professor (Dr.) Ram Sagar Singh fromDepartment of Management, B. R. A. Bihar University, Bihar

MBA(Finance)(Gold Medalist)(1997-99)

L. N. Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change, An Autonomous Institute Approved by AICTE and funded by Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India & Affiliated to Magadh University, Recognised by UGC, Govt. of India. (

Graduation:
B. A. (Hons.) English, Economics and History –Magadh University, Patna 1993-96

Educational Qualification

Degree InstituteUniversityDiv%age Year
Ph. D.in Mgt. Faculty of Management B.R.A. University, Bihar 2007MBA (Gold Medalist) L.N. Mishra InstituteMagadhI73.3 1999
(Finance)

B.A. (Hons.) A.N. CollegeMagadh I62.5 1996
(Hist., Eco., Eng.)

I.Sc. A.N. CollegeMagadhI70.9 1993

Matric R.M.R. SeminaryBSEBI77.0 1991

Awards:

Attended and Received the First Prize for leading the winning team during"Learning Forum" on "Managing Sustained Organizational Development Through Learning"organized by Tata Interactive Systems on 12th September 2013 at Ball Room, Burj-Al-Arab, Dubai. The event was organized by Saurabh Mittal, Managing Director of Tata Interactive, Germany. ThePrize was given by Mr. R. Yuvakumar, Head-Mashreq Learning Systems, Mashreq Bank, UAE. (2013)

Received 2nd Prize in the Research Paper Presentation in National Seminar on Corporate Governance at Greater Noida on 6th and 7th March 2010. (2010)

Received “SHTR Excellence Award” for Outstanding Performance in establishing International University for Human Transformation at Raipur given by the Chairman and the President of the Governing Body and delivered by Professor C P Rao, USA in presence of Professor P N Singh (Former State Minister for Finance, Govt. of Bihar) at India International Centre, New Delhi in 2005.

University Gold Medal in MBA and Throughout First Class Academic Career in the University(1999).

Prior work Experience:

1.Senior Faculty Member and Trainer- Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies

Worked on Curriculum Development and Introduction of BSc. in Banking and Finance (BSBF) program after accreditation from CAA.

Taught MIS, Banking, and allied courses

Provided training to Bankers in various training programs.

2. Professor and Assistant Dean -Planning and Development -Auro University,

Taught courses at Under Graduate and Post Graduate Levels in MBA, BBA and BSc.(Hospitality) Programs.

Looked after the Planning and Development of the entire campus; Focused on developing curriculum and modules for the MBA, BBA and BSc.(Hospitality) Programs.

Taught MIS, Data Analysis in Business, Management Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets, Statistics, Quantitative Techniques.

Coordinated the management of all academic modules on the LMS of the University (SAKAI)

3. Professor and Associate Dean, CentumU Institute of Management and Creative Studies, (An initiative of Centum Learning Ltd.-A Bharti-Airtel Associate Company) (July 2010-March 2011)

Managed the Post Graduate Programme in Management, MBA-Asia in Association with Coventry University, UK and with Pearson as Knowledge Partner, MBA-Annamalai University, MBA-IGNOU, Media Programme in association with Whistling Woods International and University of London International Programmes at New Delhi Campus

Taught Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Accounting for Managers, Skill Lab-Accounting, Skill Lab-Leadership, Skill Lab-IT to Post Graduate Students of MBA and PGPM programme

Managed BOCE activities as its Vice-President-BOCE-Board of On Campus Experience –BOCE Activities included industrial visits, Guest Lectures, other academic and non-academic events to enhance the overall managerial skills and corporate exposure of the students.

4. Professor, and Head PGP, Accurate Business School, Greater Noida (August 2009-July 2010)

Head-Post Graduate Programmes Cell

Teaching PGDM, courses at Post Graduate Level duly Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. Papers Taught–Management Accounting, Financial Management,

Worked on regulatory compliances of AICTE Approved course.

Worked on establishing and successfully introducing MBA course (Approved by AICTE and Affiliated to GGS Indraprastha University and assisted the Deputy Director on various issues pertaining to planning, implementation and developed the website.

Supervision and guidance of summer internship project

5. Associate Professor, and Head PGP, Accurate Institute of Management & Technology, Greater Noida (July 2007-August 2009)( )

Head-Post Graduate Programmes Cell

Convened the Faculty Council Meetings and focused on planning, implementation and control of academics.

Taught various courses in PGDBM, PGDM, PGDM (IB) and PGDM (MM) Programs at Post Graduate Level duly Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

Courses Taught –Management Accounting, Financial Management, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, International Finance, Quantitative Techniques, Strategic Financial Management, Strategic Cost Management, Financial Management in Retailing

Worked on regulatory compliances of various AICTE Approved courses.

Worked on increasing the intake of PGDM (2 years’ full time) from 60 to 120 seats after seeking approval for increase in intake from AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India

Implemented and managed the mail server for the entire campus

Implemented Learning Management Solutions–Claroline.net available as an open source software and administered the LMS and trained the faculty members on using LMS to facilitate learning beyond class-room.

Introduced PGDM (Marketing Management) after seeking approval and submission of compliance report to AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India (2008)

Introduced PGDM(International Business) after seeking approval and submission of compliance report to AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India (2008)

Introduced PGCM (Retail Management)-Post Graduate certificate in Management in 2007 on a turnkey basis duly approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India (2007)

Supervision and guidance of summer internship projects

Worked on establishing and successfully introducing PGDM course in AICTE approved business school “Accurate Business School” and worked on planning, construction, submission of Detailed Project Report, AICTE Inspection, regulatory compliance, recruitment, academic administration, compliance reports, web management, constitution of illustrious international academic advisory board, mail server administration, admissions, etc. on a turnkey basis.(2009)

6. Society for Human Transformation and Research (2002-2010)

(On leave and lien from July 2007-July 2010)

Assistant Professor, Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, Delhiand OSD to President and Chairman –Governing Body. (2005 onwards). ( )

Organized various international seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Delivered Lectures to BBA, Students, Papers Taught –Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, International Finance, Strategic Management.

MBA Programme Coordinator-2004 onwards

Delivered Lectures to MBA Students, Papers taught -Management, Financial Management and other Management Courses.

Head-SHTR Consulting Group

OSD to President and Chairman

Member-Editorial Board –Delhi Business Review

Editor –Delhi Business Review

Worked on establishing “International University for Human Transformation” (IUHT) at Raipur, Chattisgarh including land allotment, construction, submission of Detailed Project Report, recruitment, academic administration, compliance reports, ISO certification, regulatory compliances, web management, branding, marketing, admissions, academic administration, etc. on a turnkey basis. (2004-05).

Lecturer, Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, Delhi and OSD to President and Chairman–Governing Body. (July 2002-2005)

Delivering Lectures to BBA and BBA (CAM) i.e. Computer aided Management Students, Papers Taught –Management Accounting, Financial Management, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, International Finance, Strategic Management.

MBA Programme Coordinator-2004 onwards

Head-SHTR Consulting Group

OSD to President and Chairman

Supervision and guidance of summer internship projects

Worked on establishing AICTE approved business school to run PGDBM course in “Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research” including land allotment, construction, submission of Detailed Project Report, affiliation, recruitment, academic administration, compliance reports, ISO certification, Accreditation, regulatory compliances, web management, software implementation, etc. on a turnkey basis. (2003)

7. Lecturer, Delhi Productivity Council, LPC of National Productivity Council, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (Jan.2000-June 2002) (

Delivered Lectures to the PGDBM-2 Years Full Time, PGDBM-3 Years Part-Time (Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India), MBA (2 Years Full Time) & MBA (3 Years Part Time) (Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India and Affiliated to GGS Indraprastha University). Papers Taught –Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, International Finance, Strategic Management, Organizational Development and Change

Contributing to the training programmes as resource person conducted by Delhi Productivity Council in various public sector undertakings

Contributing to the summer internship and final placement of the students.

Contributing to the Research Journal “Productivity”

Supervision and guidance of summer internship projects

8. Lecturer, School of Management Sciences, Varanasi (Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India) (1999-2000) ( )

Delivered lectures to the PGDBM (2 Years Full TimeApproved by All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of HRD, and Government of India) and BBA (3 Years Full Time Affiliated to VBS Purvanchal University), students on Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management and Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, Business Communication

Member-Newsletter committee, Programme Management Committee

9. Research Trainee, National Council of Applied Economic Research (India's oldest and largest independent, non-profit, economic policy research institute-Established 1956)

I. P. Estate, New Delhi (May-June 1999)

Conducted Summer Internship Project on the topic “Comparative Yield Analysis of Corporate Debt Securities and Government Securities” –An Asian Development Bank project under the guidance of Ms. Ila Pattnaik and Ms. Deepa Vasudevan.

Research

Various Institutional Research Projects of the University
Guiding Doctoral Research of Ms. Shivani Sardana from UP Technical University (2014)
  • Guiding Doctoral Research of Ms. Amita Arora from USA (2014)
Guided Doctoral Research of Ms. Kavita Saini from Sharda University (2011)
Guided Doctoral Research of Ms. Kavita Pilania from Sharda University (2011)
Guided Doctoral Research of Ms. Sandhya Rai from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (2010-13). Thesis Awarded.
Guided Doctoral Research of Ms. Rashmi Singh from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (2010)
Guided Doctoral research of Ms. Vineeta Rastogi on the topic “Organizational Transformation” from Department of Commerce and Business, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi (2009) Thesis Awarded.
Completed Doctoral Research on the topic “Working Capital Management of Steel Authority of India –A Critical Study”.(2006)
  • Conducted research on price movement of Securities in Mumbai Stock Exchange-Both Fundamental and Technical Analysis (2000)
  • Conducted Research as summer internship at NCAER –“Comparative Yield Analysis of Corporate debt securities and Govt. Securities”. (1999)
Research papers & publications
  • Authored a Book on CSR Case Studies (2016)
  • Published a book on Treasury Management Published by Vikas Publishers. (2013)
  • Executive Editor-CSR & Competitiveness
  • Ex.-Editor / Member Editorial Board of Delhi Business Review-An International Journal listed in Cabell’s Directory of USA.(Till 2007)
  • Associate Editor / Member Editorial Board of Corporate Chattisgarh (2007-2012)
  • Co-Founder and Editor of India’s dedicated portal on CSR.
  • Presented a Research Paper “Globalization in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities in the XII International Seminar at New Delhi organized at NAAS, on 4th-5th January 2011.
  • Published the article in Hindi –MBA-Career Opportunity –published in Bhaskar Lakshya (Published by Publishers of India’s No. 1 published of Hindi Daily Dainik Bhaskar) in April 2010.
  • Insurance: Master Stroke Investment, e-Book by Sharda Publications (2009)
  • Various articles published in 2009 in Canadian Daily “Indiaabroad.com”
  • Presented a Research Paper and won 2nd Prize in on the title “Corporate Governance in India: Changing Dimensions” in the National Seminar on “Corporate Governance: A tool to Burst Financial Bubbles” organized by ITS Institute and won Cash Prize. The Research Paper has been published in the form of an edited book entitled “Proceeding of National Seminar on “Corporate Governance: A tool to Burst Financial Bubbles” organized by ITS Institute of Management on 6th and 7th March 2010
  • Research Paper Published on the topic “Media, Society and Market: Dimensions and Impact on the Financial Sector” in “Accurate Business Review” V1N1 issue, 2009.
  • Research Paper on “Economic Growth through Agriculture: Call for a Paradigm Shift from Crop Productivity to Farmer’s Income” co-authored with Dr. P.N. Singh (Professor in Management and former State Minister for Finance), Government of Bihar and Mrityunjay Kumar Singh which was published as a chapter in one of the books entitled “Growth and Diversification of Agriculture” edited by Anil Kumar Thakur and K B Padmadeo,Deep and Deep,and published by Vedam Books. 2008,xxii,556 p,tables,ISBN: 81-8450-068-4,Rs. 1,750.00
  • Presented a Paper “Media, Society and Market: Dimensions and Impact on the Financial Sector” in National Seminar at Government Chattisgarh College (Affiliated to Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur) in national seminar sponsored by University Grants Commission, India on 27th and 28th February 2006.
  • Submitted a paper on “Restructuring for sustainability in the competitive environment” in the national conference organized by Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra which was published in the Journal “Productivity” of Delhi Productivity Council.
  • Presented paper at the National Seminar on Marketing Strategy sponsored by All India Council of Technical Education at PatnaTheme-“Marketing of Financial Services 2000”
  • Acted as a referee to an article on “Holding period returns”, an article published in the International Journal of Economics and Finance. 2000
  • Authoring an e-book on “Establishing Higher and Technical Institutions for excellence in Education” (2016)
  • Authoring a book on “Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management” (2016)
  • How to organize successful Press Conference, Published Book by G-Nine Publications (2006)

Consulting

- Seeta Portfolio, Lucknow –Renamed as Wealth Mantra

(2007-2011)

Provided Management Consulting to Mr. Sanjeev Aggarwal, Managing Director on various issues pertaining Equity Research, Analytics, Trend Analysis and Brand Management. The company was renamed as Wealth Mantra.

- Mars Colonizers, Raipur

(2007-2011)

Provided Management Consulting to Mr. Amit Ahuja, Managing Director on various issues pertaining to Real Estate Research, Market Analysis and Web Management, Promotion and Internet Marketing.

-Global Juris Consults

(2007-2011)

Provided Management Consulting to Global Juris Consults

-Founder of various websites and portals with integration of online payment gateways (2002-2007) as Head of SHTR consulting Group

-Headed IT consulting team and incubated various IT Ventures.

-Provided Consulting to various technical institutions in promoting Management, Engineering, Dental, Education, Law, Medical College and Private University.

Seminars /Conferences /Workshops/Summits