Bio
Dr. Renju Chandran is an Assistant Professor in the School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems. She holds a doctoral degree in Commerce from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Her doctoral research focused on the health insurance business in the public and private sectors. She has presented papers at national as well as international conferences and published research papers in peer reviewed journals.
She started her teaching career at St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. She was working as the Head of the Department of School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, before joining Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth. Her expertise lies in insurance, finance, human resource management.
Education
- PhD in Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
- MCom in Finance, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
- MBA in Human Resource Management, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- MA in Economics, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India
- UGC NET in Commerce
- JRF, UGC NET in Management
Professional Experience (Research/Teaching)
- Assistant Professor – St. Albert’s College, (Autonomous), Ernakulam (2013 – August 2018)
- Assistant Professor – School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva (2013 – February 2022)
Interests
- Research: Finance | Human Resource Management | Marketing| Insurance
- Teaching: Human Resource Management | Finance | Managing People in Organisation
Consultancy and Training
- Resource Person at the National Webinar entitled “Recent Developments in Corporate Law: An Indian Perspective” organised by Amrita AHEAD Online, Amrita School of Arts and Science, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetam, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala on 23 January 2022.
- Resource Person at the National Webinar entitled “Ethical Issues in Banking and Insurance” organised by the Department of Vocational Studies, Carmel College, Mala, Trissur, Kerala on 20 November 2021.
Chaired a paper presentation on the topic “Revolutionary Changes in the Financial Sector” in the National Seminar conducted by Department of Vocational Studies, Carmel College, Mala, Thrissur, Kerala on 31 January 2020.
Publications
Journals
- Chandran R. and M.C.S.C., (2021), “Impact of Information Technology on Banking Sector in the Indian Economic Development”, Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (TOJQI), Volume 12, Issue 3, pp 1688 – 1704 [UGC Scopus]
- Chandran, R., M.C.S.C., (2021), “Banking on Greener Economy” – A Study on the Effect of Green Banking Products on retail Banking Customers in Kerala, Sambodhi,(Print Only), 44(01)(XXV), 83 – 90, [Impact Factor: 5.80]
- Chandran, R., (2019), “Level of customer satisfaction of private sector health Insurance in Kerala”, “International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis”, 11(11), 1658 – 1674, [Impact Factor – 6.3]
- Chandran, R., & M C, S. C. (2019). Expectations and Perceptions of Customers of Health Insurance in Public and Private Sectors in Kerala. VSRD International Journal of Business and Management Research, 9(5), 55–64. [Impact Factor: 4.791]
- Chandran, R., & M C, S. C. (2019). A study on the effect of financial literacy on personal savings of IT employees. International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanities, 10(7), 157–165. [Impact Factor: 6.231]
- M C, Sarath Chandran, Chandran, R., & Bino, J. (2019). Effect of Competency Management as a Tool of Talent Management in IT Sector in Kerala. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 6(3), 47–53. [Impact Factor: 5.87]
- M C, S. C., & Chandran, R. (2018). Effect of Financial Literacy On Personal Financial Management Of IT Employees In Kerala. International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI), 7(8), 67–74. [Impact Factor: 4.71]
- Chandran, R., & M C, S. C. (2017). A Study on Customer Satisfaction of Public and Private Sector Health Insurance Business in Kerala. International Journal of Scientific Progress And Research (IJSPR), 36(105), 158–162. [Impact Factor: 3.963]
- Chandran, R., (2014), Pros and Cons of Mobile Banking, International Journal of Scientific Research Progress, 10(4), 1 – 4
Books
- Capital Market and Investment Management – For Open Course BCom Students, Semester Five, MG University, February 2016, June 2017, June 2018, Aiswarya Publishers, Harippad, Alappuzha, Three Editions – ISBN No. 978-93-5267-184-7
- Capital Market – For BCom Students and useful for other universities, October 2016, 2017, Aiswarya Publishers, Harippad, Alappuzha, Two Editions ISBN No. 978-93-5267-727-6
- Business Ethics and Global Business Management – For MCom, MBA, MIB, BBA, BCom and all other universities, Aiswarya Publishers, Harippad, Alappuzha, June 2017. First Edition ISBN 978-93-5279-482-9
- Merchant Banking and Commercial Banking – For MCom and BCom Students. First Edition – Jan 2022, Notion Press Inc., California, USA, ISBN No. 979-88-8569-135-2
Conference Papers
- M C, S. C., & Chandran, R. (2020), “Social Work and CSR of DIC’s in Kerala – Special Focus to Malappuram District” International Virtual Conference on “Revisiting CSR in the Post Covid Era – Statutory Guidelines and Societal Concerns” [IVCCSR], Alagappa University, Karaikkudy, Tamil Nadu, 12-13 October 2020
- Chandran, R., & Bino, J., (2020), “Neuro Marketing – A Theoretical Approach” Global Scale Recession – Impact on Management Systems, Viswajothi School of Management Studies, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam, Kerala, 16-17 January 2020
- Chandran R., Thomas M.B., (2014), “Role of Primary Sector in India”, Role of Primary Co-operative Societies in Agricultural Finance, Al – Ameen College, Edathala, Ernakulam, Kerala, 24-25 August 2014
Reviewer
- South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics
Guest Lectures, Papers Presentations & Conference Attendance
- “Social Work and CSR of DIC’s in Kerala – Special Focus on Malappuram District” International Virtual Conference on “Revisiting CSR in the Post Covid Era – Statutory Guidelines and Societal Concerns” [IVCCSR] – [Conference Proceedings] – Alagappa University, Karaikkudy, TamilNadu, on 12 and 13 October 2020
- “Effect of Competency Management as a Tool of Talent Management in IT Sector in Kerala” One-day international conference on contemporary issues in business – A Global Perspective, Swami Dayananda College of Arts And Science, October 12, 2018
- “Customer satisfaction of public and private sector health insurance business in Kerala”, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Albertian International Knowledge Summit, held on 12 January 2018
- “Make In India – Fibre to Fashion”, Emerging business opportunities – global markets and the Indian Potential. Department of Commerce, School of Business Management & Legal Studies, Kerala University, 24 – 25 February 2016
- “A study on online banking services in SBI”, Emerging Trends in Indian Banking Sector, MES College, Maramplilly, 16 December 2015
- “Pros and Cons of Mobile Banking”, Recent trends and challenges in Indian Banking Sector, SNM College, Maliankara, 25 -26 September 2014
- “Role of Primary Sector in India”, Role of Primary Co-Operative societies in Agricultural Finance with special reference to Kerala, Al-Ameen College, Aluva, UGC sponsored, 21-22 August 2014
- “Impact on LPG on Public Sector General Insurance Companies in India”, International Conference On Financial Innovations, ICFI, MES ASMABI College, Kodungallur, 5 – 6 August 2014
- “A study on health insurance business in private and public sector in Kerala”, International Conference On Innovations In Banking And Finance, ICIBF, Indian Chamber Of Commerce, Angamali, 23 – 24 May 2014
- Globalisation – An Indian Perspective, Strategic Management – Challenges and Opportunities, Saintgitz College of Applied Sciences, Kottayam, March, 17 -18 2014
- “Growth of Mutual Fund Industry in India”, Emerging trends in Indian Capital Market, St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam, 20 -21 February 2014
Scholarly Activities
Workshops/Training Attended
- “Research Methodology for Social Sciences” Department of Social work, Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirapilli, 18 – 20 May 2020
- Research Methods Multivariate analysis using SPSS and AMOS, Government College, Thripunitura, 26 – 30 November 2019
- Writing and Publishing Teaching Case – Asthra 8th Edition, Amrita VishwaVidhyapeedam, Kochi, 7-8 September 2018
- Academic Retreat and Strategic Planning – To Transform and To Lead, St. Alberts College, Ernakulam, 25 – 27 May 2017
- Research Methodology, St. Alberts College, Ernakulam, 7– 8 April 2017
- Design and Development of Online Digital Libraries in Academic Libraries using D – Space Software, St. Alberts College, Ernakulam, UGC Sponsored, 28 -29 January 2016
Workshops/Training Conducted
- International Webinar on “The Future of Research in the Field of Business”, “Dr. Jai Kandampully, Professor of Service Management, Editor, Journal of Service Management, The Ohio State University USA, conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, 29 January 2021
- An interactive session with “Ms. Beena Kannan”, “Queen of Silks” conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, 10 July 2020
- International Webinar on Happiness, conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, 04 July 2020
- National Webinar on “Drug Abuse and Crime – Precautions to be Taken”, “Mr. Rishiraj Singh” – A Talk, conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, 01 July 2020
- International Webinar on “Future Launcher”, Mr. Amal T Anoop – HR Assistant, Capilano University, Canada, conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, 27 June 2020
- National Webinar on Leadership by “Kochouseph Thomas Chittilappally”, conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala on 23 June 2020
- Online workshop on “Importance of Yoga for Business Stress Relief”, conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, 21 June 2020
- National Level Online Quiz on Fundamentals of Management for Post Graduate and Undergraduate students, conducted by School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, 28 May 2020
Certifications and Membership
- Member, Board of Studies, Management Expert, Bachelor of Sports Management, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Awards and Achievements
- Won “NPTEL BELIEVER” Award from NPTEL, SWAYAM on December 2019.
- Received patent on the topic “E-Commerce Expansion Management”, Indian Patent No. 202141059228, filed December 19, 2021, published January 28, 2022