Professor & Head

Academic Scores:

Professional Ethics in Engineering                               214.4779
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS                                               217.5061
Financial Management                                                    81
Banking & Financial Services Management               173.0823
Banking & Financial Services Management               173.3578

Area of Specialization:

• MBA- Finance

Research Interests:

• Empowerment of women through SHG
• Comparative study of Financial Performance of LIC and ICICI Prudential
• Comparative study of ERP Solutions in Business system
• Study on service quality in cellular mobile telecommunication
• Study on consumer Perception towards Private Label Brand
• Study on role of Technology in reducing work load of Tamil Nadu Police Personnel
• Customer Satisfaction and service quality of Private and Public Banks with Reference to Home Loans
• Study on Online advertisement usage practices with reference to consumer durable goods
• Work place issues in automotive industries among temporary workers in Chennai

Selected Publications:

Journal Publications:

• Uma Rani.P, “Impact of globalization on tourism sector” Indian Tourism industry in 21 century Sonali publications, 2009, ISBN 9788184111996, pp 66- 84
• Uma Rani.P, “Retention and Impact of economic crisis in global business scenario, 2009, ISBN 9788190773386, pp 434-440
• Uma Rani.P, “Organizational changes leads to success” in Innovations & organizational changes, 2010, ISBN 9380627270, pp 269-273
• Uma Rani.P, “Financial crisis & its impact on insurance sector” in Trends & progress in financial sector, 2011, ISBN 938069717, pp153- 158
• Uma Rani.P “Skill matrix” in JM International journal of HR Review, June 2011, ISSN 2230-9233, Vol-1, Issue-3
• Uma Rani.P “Risk analysis of equity funds of Insurance company ltd” in JM International journal of Research, July, 2011, ISSN 2229-4569
• Uma Rani.P, “A case study on challenges faced by Satyam computers ltd” in Corporate Management, issues and challenges, 2012, ISBN 9788183713467, pp 71-74
• Uma Rani. P “Study on consumer retention with reference to Reliance trends, Chennai” vol 1, Feb, 2014, ISBN 978-93-80686-967
• Uma Rani. P. “Micro credit- a tool for entrepreneurship development through self help groups” in International journal of Finance, Dec, 2011, Volume II- ISSN 2249-8672
• Uma Rani. P “Consumerism in health care industry” International journal of Consumerism”, volume 2, Dec 2012, ISSN-2250-1010
• Uma Rani. P.“Microfinance and Inclusive Growth of India” in Pinnacle, Issue Jan, 2012
• Uma Rani.P ‘Entrepreneurship development through human resource management practices” in International journal of research in computer application & Management, volume–II, Aug 2012, ISSN-2231- 1009
• Uma Rani.P “Portrayal of Modern Management Principles in Hinduism” in International journal of organizational behaviour and management perspective, Vol-1,Oct.2012, ISSN 2279-0950
• Uma Rani.P “Advancement in technology and sustainable growth of self-help groups” in International journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Vol-1,Oct.2012, ISSN 2279-0918
• Uma Rani.P “A comparative analysis of system quality of ERP system in different organizations” in International journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Vol-1,Oct.2012, ISSN 2279-0918
• Uma Rani.P “Environmental friendly through Green Banking” in International journal Applied services and marketing perspective, Vol-1,Oct.2012, ISSN 2279-0977
• Uma Rani.P “Private labels of big bazaar –a success story” in International journal Applied services and marketing perspective, Vol-1,Oct.2012, ISSN 2279-0977
• Uma Rani.P “ Funding pattern of textile companies in India with special reference to Tamil Nadu” in Finance India, VOL XXVI NO.2, June 2012, ISSN 0970 – 3772
• Uma Rani.P “A Case study on growth of investment in Life Insurance in India” in Trans Asian Journal Of Marketing & Management Research (TAJMMR), Vol.2 Issue 7, July 2013, ISSN 2279 – 0667
• Uma Rani.P. “Social marketing practices with reference to Aravind eye hospitals” in South Asian Academic research journals (SAARJ), vol2, Issue 5, Sep 2013, ISSN 2319-1422
• Uma Rani.P. “ A competitive advantage of analyzing the impact of Lean and Agile supply chain” in International journal of Logistics and Supply chain management, vol2, Issue 3, Sep 2013, ISSN 2319-9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Teaching members perception and attitude towards article writing in Journal at Chennai” vol 2, Issue 3, Sep 2013, ISSN 2279- 0977
• Uma Rani.P. “ Study on assessment of social media violence on youth” ” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Analysis of social medias a motivational tool ” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “A study on cyber bullying” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Techniques to fascinate film fraternity” vol 2, Issue 4, Dec 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Job satisfaction and organizational commitment among engineering college employees” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Social media a promotional mix for development of SHG women” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Social media and mobile usage among teen agers” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Impact of social media in employee engagement” vol 2, Issue 4, Dec 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani. P. “Impact of social media on development of small women entrepreneurs in kancheepuram district” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Effectiveness of advertising through social media” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “Permanent problems of temporary workers in automobile industry” vol 2, Issue 4, 2013, ISSN 2319- 9032
• Uma Rani.P. “ A Study on Astray linkage between service and service design in Banking sector”volume1, Sep 2013, ISSN 2231 5063
• Uma Rani.P “A study on cohesiveness among the employees in Celebrity fashions ltd”, vol 3, Sep, 2013, ISSN 2249-8672
• Uma Rani, P. “Social marketing practices with reference to Aravind eye hospitals”, South Asian Academic research journals (SAARJ), 2013,vol 2, Issue 5, PP 225-231
• Uma Rani.P “A study on financial inclusion in state bank of India Anna nagar branch”, vol1, 2014, SSN Journal of Finance
• Uma Rani.P, “”A Study on role of women buying behavior towards antique gold jewelry in Chennai city” Mc Stanford journal of management, Aug, 2014, ISSN 2321-1652, vol1
• Uma Rani, P.“Teaching members perception and attitude towards article writing in Journal at Chennai”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ,2013,vol 2, Issue 3, pp 132-139
• Uma Rani, P. “Analysis of social medias a motivational tool ” in Pezzottaite Journal, 2013,Vol 2, Issue 4, pp 1342-1349
• Uma Rani, P. “A Case study on growth of investment in Life Insurance in India” Trans Asian Journal Of Marketing & Management Research (TAJMMR), Vol.2, Issue 7, 2013, pp 454- 461
• Uma Rani, P “A study on impact of e-payments in Indian banking sector “, Asian journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015, Vol 4, pp 2341- 2349
• Uma Rani, P. “ A case study on Telemedicine practices implemented with respect to Apollo Hospitals”, International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences (IJAES), Vol. 10 No.1 (2015) © Research India Publications, 2015, pp 23-28
• Uma Rani, P. “A Study on Education loan Defaulters in India" ,International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Research India Publication, 2015, Volume 2, Issue 2(I) , pp 765-772
• Uma Rani, P. “Effectiveness of Workers Welfare Measures" , journal Pezzottaite, Jammu & Kashmir, India, 2015, vol 2, No.3, pp 344-352
• Uma Rani, P. “Consumer buying behaviour towards Coca- Cola beverage in Chennai” , International journal of Management and social development, 2015, pp 341-348
• Uma Rani, P. “E waste – an emerging threat to the environment & Health”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Research India Publications, 2015,Vol 4, pp 1446-1453
• Uma Rani, P. “A Study on E Waste disposal” in EM International, 2015, vol 2, pp 434-441
• Uma Rani, P. “A Study on Occupational Health and Stress Issues among IT Professionals” , EM International, 2015,Vol 2, pp 643-650
• Uma Rani, P. “A study on Impact of E-payments in Indian Banking Sector”, Asian journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2016,Vol. 2, pp. 123-130
• Uma Rani, P. “Study on the Perception of Bank Employees on E-banking with Reference to Chennai City” , Pezzottaite journal, 2016, Vol 3, pp 87 – 95
• Uma Rani, P. “Reconnecting the relationship between Service Quality and Customer Retention with respect to Select Private Sector Banks in Chennai city” , Asian journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2016,Vol. 6, No. 5, pp.1003-1017
• Uma Rani, P. “Probing the Impact of Workplace Issues on Job Performance of Temporary Workers in Automobile Industries, Chennai - using Structural Equation Modeling Approach” , Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2016,Vol. 6, No. 11, pp. 1083-1097
• Uma Rani, P. “Role of Indian Government for enhancing resilience of Agriculture from Disaster”, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Perspectives, 2016, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 2864 - 2870
• Uma Rani, P. “Study on Positives and negatives in shopping at Super market in 2015” , International Journal of Retailing and Rural business perspectives, 2016, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp 2444-2445
• Uma Rani, P. Social media & Tourism in disaster situation”, International Journal of Trade and global business, 2016,Vol 5, No-4, ISSN 2319-9059, pp 2976-2980
• Uma Rani, P. “ Investigating the Impact of Online Advertising on Consumer Attitude towards Purchasing Electronic Gadgets – An Empirical Study using SEM Approach” , Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities ,2016,Vol. 6, No. 11, pp. 1070-1082
• Uma Rani, P. “Role of Indian Government for enhancing resilience of Agriculture from Disaster”, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Perspectives, 2016, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 2864 – 2870
• Uma Rani, P. “Disaster planning & management by Spencer plaza”, International Journal of Retailing and Rural business perspectives, 2016,Vol. 5, No:4, pp 2451-2456

International Conference:

01. .Uma Rani.P, “impact of quality management” – International seminar on Quality management & sustenance at Kumararani Meena muthiah college, Jan 3, 2007

02. .Uma Rani.P, “Challenges of entrepreneurship” – International symposium on Global business opportunities at Loyola college, Feb 15-16, 2007

03. .Uma Rani.P, “Micro finance empowerment” – International conference on Micro finance a tool to eradicate poverty at Pondicherry University, Jan 23-25, 2008

04. .Uma Rani.P, “Retention strategy” – International conference on Impact of economic crisis in global business scenario at Sri Sai Ram institute of management studies, Sep 24-25, 2009

05. .Uma Rani.P, “Issues in global research” – International conference in Issues in global research & Economics at Kulalumpur conducted by GABER, Dec 26-28, 2009

06. Uma Rani.P, “Growth of Investment in Life Insurance sector in India” - International conference in ASDBBS at Las Vegas, USA, Feb 24-27, 2011

07. Uma Rani.P, “Human capital in Building Competency” - International conference in Sairam Institute of Management, Chennai, Sep, 2011

08, Uma Rani.P, “synchronizing management theories and business practices” organized by Annamalai University on July 27th & 28th, 2012

09. Uma Rani.P, “Advancement of Technology and sustainable growth in the global economy” organized by Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engg.& Tech and presents a paper on “Green Banking “on 12th Oct.2012.

10. Uma Rani.P,” Innovative practices adopted at Aravind Eye hospitals” organized by VIT, Vellore on 19 & 20th April, 2013

11. Uma Rani.P, attended International conference on “Total cost Management” organized by CII at Hotel Hilton on 6th &7th Dec 2012

12, Uma Rani.P, attended International conference on” Social Marketing &Business strategy

-2013- Aravind hospitals” on Aug 8-9, 2013 by IBS, Hyderabad

13, Attended International conference on “Social marketing” at IBS, Hyderabad on 8th& 9th Aug, 2013

14Attended International conference on Social media and presented a paper on “Cyber bullying” at KVCET on 19th Dec 2013

15,Attended International conference on Business excellence and presented a paper on” Impact of gender discrimination on organizational commitment of female employees” at Sastha Institute of engineering on 23rd Jan 2014

16, Uma Rani.P., attended international conference on “Emerging paradigms in management research” at Mother Teresa University in 27& 28, Feb, 2014

17, Uma Rani.P, attended international conference on “ Analysing customer satisfaction towards quality of service at Lanson Toyota at Sree Sastha institute of engineering and technology, 23, Jan, 2014

National Conference:

01. Uma Rani.P, “Empowerment of women Entrepreneurs”- UGC Sponsored National seminar on career women of Today at MOP.Vaishnav college for Women, Feb 20, 2004

02. Uma Rani.P, “Informal market in service units” – National conference on Informal market at Scientific Research Association for Economics & Finance, March 25, 2006

03. Uma Rani.P, “Transpiring Emanations in management precepts & practices”- National symposium on Transpiring Emanations in management at Dr.MGR Janaki College for Women, Sep 13& 14, 2007

04. Uma Rani.P, “Future prospects of retailing” – National seminar on Retailing in India at Kumararani Meena Muthiah college, Feb 6, 2008

05. Uma Rani.P,”New generation shopping centers”- UGC National seminar on Challenges in retail marketing at University of Madras, Feb 18, 2008

06. Uma Rani.P, “New horizons in retailing” – National seminar on New paradigms in business models at IBS, Chennai, Feb 22 & 23, 2008

07. Uma Rani.P, “Strategies for recruitment & retention” – National symposium on Emerging dimensions of strategic human resource management at Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering, Mar 6, 2008

08. Uma Rani.P,” Competency mapping” – National seminar on Human resource management at Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering, April 2, 2008

09. Uma Rani.P,” Lay off in global recession” – National conference on Global meltdown India vs Rest of the world at Madha Engineering College, Chennai, April 7, 2009

10. Uma Rani.P, “Role of bank managers” – National conference on Role of professional managers in the current economic resurgence in India at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Feb 25, 2010

11.Uma Rani.P, “Emerging Dimensions of Human Resource”- National Conference on Emerging Dimensions of Human Resource & Marketing practices conducted at Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sep, 2009

12. Uma Rani.P,” A study on employees stress management with special reference to Bull berg company” – National conference on Corporate – Management, governance, issues & challenges at Saveetha Engineering College, April 28, 2010

13. Uma Rani.P,” A case study on management governance with respect to Satyam computers ltd” - National conference on Corporate – Management, governance, issues & challenges at Saveetha Engineering College, April 28, 2010

14. Uma Rani.P, “ Recent trends in food processing” – National seminar by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Ministry of food processing industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, March 6& 7, 2010

15, Uma Rani.P,” organizational changes leads to success”- National Seminar on Innovations & Organizational changes at Velammal Engineering College, July 9, 2010

16. Uma Rani.P,”Financial crisis its impact on Insurance sector”- National conference on Trends & progress in the financial sector at Madras Christian College, Sep 24-27, 2010

17, Uma Rani.P,” Financial Inclusion, Issues, Opportunities and Challenges of Indian Commercial Banks” – State level seminar at Aditanar college, Trichendur, Sep 24-25, 2011

18, Attended 1 day conference on “Changes in Corporate Laws” organized by Bharathidasan Government women’s college, jointly with ICSI, Pondicherry and presented a paper on “Changes in corporate Governance laws” on 4th Nov 2012

19, Attended 1 day conference on “ Innovation for sustainable growth of business” organized by Veltech Multitech Engineering college, DOMS, on 28Sep, 2013

20, Uma Rani.P, “ A study on role of retail management in retail industry” – National conference at St Xaviers Catholic college of engineering, Nagercoil, 7 Mar, 2014

Working Papers:

Work in Progress:

“Reconnoiter Impact of National agriculture market” –Symbiosis international conference on Government initiatives for transforming India- Dec, 2017

Academic Experience:

• Professor &HOD in Corporate secretaryship Dept, AKKDR Women’s College, Rajapalayam, from 1991 to 2002 April
• Professor & HOD in Commerce Dept, Jaya College, Chennai from 2002 June to 2004 May
• Professor in Commerce Dept, GSS Jain College, Chennai from 2004 June to 2007 Dec
• Professor in MBA Dept, SEC from 2007 Dec to 2012
• Dean in MBA Dept, KVCET from 2012 to 2014 June
• Professor in MBA Dept, Dr.MGR University from 2014 to 2015
• Professor & HOD in MBA Dept, SEC from 2015 till date

Guideship Details

Guided Ph.D for 18 Scholars

Currently guiding for 10 Scholars

Professional Development Activities:

• Applied for funding to conduct symposium on “Make in India a call to boost manufacturing” in Nov, 2017 to SERB
• Applied for conducting ED Awareness Programme to Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Gujarat
• Applied for students project proposal to TNSCST

1, Organized Entrepreneur Awareness program for two days in 2011

2, Organized Outreach program in nearby villages for awareness on health in 2011

3, Organized an International conference on “Advancement of technology and sustainable growth in the global economy on Oct 12th 2012

4, Organized Soft-Skills Training Program of Campus Connect sponsored by Infosys ltd for three years 2009-2012 for Engineering students at SEC

5, Organized International conference on Dec 16th & 17th , 2016 at SEC

6, Organized workshop on Research Methodology for faculties on Dec 15th, 2016 at SEC

7, Organized HR Conclave for students on 6th Oct, 2016 at SEC

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Attended

01. Attended 21 days Refresher course conducted by Dept of Corporate secretary ship at Alagappa University, 2002

02. Attended one day Faculty Orientation program conducted by CII and Madras University

03. Participated in Faculty Orientation program organized by NEN at Anna University

04. Participated Faculty Development program conducted by NEN at SRM University for 5 days

05. Participated actively in Soft Skill Development Workshop organized by Infosys ltd at Infosys campus for 3 days

06. Participated with enthusiasm 15 days Faculty Development Program on Entrepreneurship, conducted by PSG- STEP, Coimbatore

07. Participated in Business Plan workshop at LIBA for 1 day on Feb 2011

08. Actively participated in one day work shop on Capital and Derivatives market at St Peter’s Engineering College conducted by NSE

09. Participated in one day FDP on “Global education strategy for business & technology” at Sairam Institute of Management studies on 24/7/2011

10, Attended one day seminar on “New growth avenues to reach the masses organized by FICCI on 25/09/2012 at Hotel residency Towers, Chennai

11, Attended FDP on “Trends in management education” organized by MMA at SRM University on 4/06/2012 – Chief .guest Prof Ravichandran, IIM, Indore

12, Attended FDP on “Next generation supply chain – challenges and opportunities” organized by CII at hotel Le Royal Meridian on 12 & 13th June 2012
13, Participated one day FDP on “Case study analysis” at KVCET, Chennai on Aug11, 2012

14 Participated three days workshop on “Innovative creativity among entrepreneurs” organized by Asia Pacific Innovative network (APIN) at Bangalore, Hotel ITC Gardenia on Aug 8-10, 2012

15, Attended UGC sponsored one day workshop on “Corporate Governance” organized by Institute of Company secretaries of India on 1 Sep, 2012

16, Attended one day seminar on “New growth avenues to reach the masses organized by FICCI on 25/09/2012 at Hotel residency Towers, Chennai

17, Attended one day program organized by FICCI in collaboration with Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India and GIZ on Industry Sensitization programme on Mediation in Consumer Disputes on 2nd Nov at Hotel Residency Towers, Chennai

18, Attended two days workshop on “Application of SPSS &AMOS in business research” organized by St Peters College of Eng & Technology, Avadi on 13&14th Dec, 2012

19,Attended EDI, AAVIN awareness program on Aavin schemes on 9th Feb 2013 at Anna Institute of Management, Greenways road, Chennai.

Achievements and Awards:

1. I have been appreciated and recognised by the President, Chancellor of Saveetha University, and awarded the Best Teacher award in 2008
2. I have been honoured with the Best paper award in the international conference at Kolalumpur in 2009
3. I have been recognised as supervisor for Ph.D scholars by Anna University, Mother Teresa university, JNT (Hydrabad), Dravidian, Saveetha , Bharathiar and MSU
4. Recognized by Infosys ltd as their campus connect soft skill program Anchor in 2009
5. Appreciated as an active member by NEN
6. Accepted as Mentor for entrepreneurship guidance by BYST
7. A member in Quality circle at KVCET
8. Honoured to be the chief guest and session judge in International conferences in reputed colleges in Chennai and Hyderabad
9. Delivered a lecture on Management development Programme on Team building for the employees in Ultratech cement ltd in 2012
10. Delivered a talk on Management development Programme on “Motivation an d stress management” in Vishwak solutions ltd in 2013
11. Delivered a guest lecture in Supervisor development program in ICF on “Emotional Intelligence” in 2014
12. She has been endorsed with Outstanding Educator and Scholar Award by the reputed National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in recognizing her academic and research contribution on 6th Teachers’ Day, 2015
13. She received Best Performer Award on Teacher’s day by Dr.MGR.University, Chennai, 2015

She received the coveted Life Time Achievement Award for her astounding services to Academics in upbringing Teaching, Research & Development on women’s day by NFED, 2016