Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)
Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) is a premier institute honing world class leaders and entrepreneurs. Established in 1993, SCMHRD’s MBA program is one of the most prestigious programs in India. It is the first B-School in Pune and one amongst the B-Schools in India and only 5% B-Schools in the world to have been accorded the prestigious AACSB Accreditation.
SCMHRD specializes in producing quality talent in the fields of HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Infrastructure Development and Management and Business Analytics. The institute believes that wholesome knowledge can be gained through experience and practical learning. Hence the intense academic curriculum is designed such that it prepares students to deliver their best. Apart from academic excellence, the institute also focuses on equipping the students with the latest technical competencies used in the corporate world. It also provides opportunities to develop their leadership and entrepreneurship skills through various student activities and institute initiatives. SCMHRD is a member of CII, NHRD, and SHRM.
SCMHRD has earned a trusted name in the industry for delivering competency-based talent thereby enhancing quality at the workplace. This is evident from SCMHRD’s track record of placing its students in most sought-after companies across sectors every year. Our unique learning approach combined with the focus on holistic development gives an edge to SCMHRD students and prepares them for the challenging life ahead.
Director's Message
Prof. Dr. Netra Ganesh Neelam is the Director of Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD). Dr. Netra Neelam has more than 2 decades of experience in the field of higher education. She has done her PhD in HR along with Masters in Commerce, M.Phil. and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. She is also a recognized Ph.D. research guide at Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Dr. Netra Neelam is passionate about the field of psychometry and is certified in internationally recognized psychometric instruments like MBTI®, FIRO-B®, Strong Interest Inventory® and Belbin®. She is also a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach Practitioner along with being certified in NLP, Hypnosis & Coaching. She is actively involved in Management Development and Faculty Development Programmes.
She is a member of the Asia Pacific Advisory Council (APAC) and Indian Business School Directors Leadership Group (IBSDLG) at Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). She was invited to take part as a guest researcher in the DAAD-sponsored Centre for Modern Indian Studies at the University of Cologne (Germany) and published various papers in National and International Journals indexed in Scopus and ABDC journal lists. Her research interests are in the area of organizational culture, commitment, learning strategy, collaborative learning, enhancing team effectiveness etc.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is based on the principles of the Vedic thought of “World as One Family” and Dr. Netra Neelam firmly believes in contributing toward this principle through various activities and initiatives at SCMHRD.
Dr. Netra Neelam Director - SCMHRD, Pune
Programmes offered by SCMHRD
M.B.A.
Course DetailsM.B.A. (Infrastructure Development and Management)
Course DetailsM.B.A. (Business Analytics)
Course DetailsM.B.A. (Executive)
Course DetailsPh.D.
Course Details
Research
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offers research programs under UGC guidelines across various faculties. The Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI), established in 2009, promotes research excellence.
Teaching Faculty
Empowering Educators, Empowering Change
Symbiosis has some of the most talented and dedicated thought leaders in the country who come from the best institutions around the world. Not only are they academically and professionally amongst the best, but have high standards of moral and ethical values, so that they can be true role models.
Faculty from recognized universities.
Most hold doctoral degrees.
Committed to research and development.
Testimonials
An epitome of finesse in Organizational Design and HR Business Partnering, Ms. Ankita Behl is an esteemed alumna of SCMHRD who has a wide range of experience across industries including Automobile, Retail and Energy.
Ankita Behl
Senior HR Business Partner - SCMHRD, Pune
Dr. Divleen Jeji, an esteemed alumna of SCMHRD, is a distinguished healthcare professional with extensive experience in healthcare technology & innovation.
Dr. Divleen Jeji
Program Manager - SCMHRD, Pune
With over a decade of experience in the Human Resource domain, Ms. Geetha Ranganathan is an esteemed alumna of SCMHRD. She has hands-on experience across the Healthcare and FMCG sectors in India and South East Asia.
Geetha Ranganathan
Senior HR Manager - Workday, APAC - SCMHRD, Pune
Mr. Bibin Poovathany is an esteemed alumnus of SCMHRD who has over eleven years of HR experience across multiple sectors, including IT, FMCG, Aviation, and Healthcare. He graduated from SCMHRD with a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources specialization in 2012.
Bibin Poovathany
Senior Talent and Organization Partner - SCMHRD, Pune
A pioneer in the field of Digital transformations, Ms. Ramya Natrajan is a distinguished alumna of SCMHRD. With a background in Computer Science Engineering, she previously worked at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd. before pursuing her MBA.
Ramya Natrajan
Product Engineer Manager - SCMHRD, Pune
Mr. Subodh Varkhede is a highly accomplished business professional with over fifteen years of experience in the manufacturing and automobile sector. He is recognized as a distinguished alumnus of SCMHRD.
Mr. Subodh Varkhede
Coach - Product and Customer - SCMHRD, Pune
Shashank Golani, a seasoned marketing professional with over 18 years of experience, is a distinguished alumnus of SCMHRD. During his professional Journey, he has worked in diverse industries such as Food & Beverages, Automobile, Telecommunication, and Consumer Durables.
Shashank Golani
Associate Director - Marketing - SCMHRD, Pune
A versatile Human Resource professional with more than a dozen years of experience in handling various HR roles, Ms. Sahar Khan is a renowned alumna of SCMHRD. She has worked across various industries including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Fashion & Retail, Automobile, and NBFC.
Sahar Khan
Senior Manager Human Resources - SCMHRD, Pune
A distinguished Human Resource professional with over 18 years of experience in handling the entire gamut of HR activities, Ms. Ritu Sinha is a renowned alumna of SCMHRD. She is widely recognized and appreciated for her work on Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
Ritu Singh
Head of Human Resources - SCMHRD, Pune
A versatile Human Resource leader with successful stints across two FMCG majors in India, Mr. Sadasiva Bhaskar Shyamsundar is a distinguished alumnus of SCMHRD.
Sadasiva Bhaskar
Global Automation and New Services Development Lead - HR Business Services - SCMHRD, Pune
our esteemed alumna of the 2007 batch, Ms. Sudha Krishnamurthy has been awarded 'HR-40-under-40' award by BW Businessworld at BW People Future Masters 2023.
Sudha Krishnamurthy
HRBP Manager India Software Centres - SCMHRD, Pune
Initiatives of SIU
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is committed to bring about sustainable and meaningful change in the society through its Health Promoting, Social and Quality Initiatives.
