Kirthika M
Academic
Hyderabad
Summary
Learning & Development professional with 10+ years’ experience in academic instruction, curriculum & course design, LMS administration, learner engagement, and assessment design across higher education and executive education. Basic exposure to data analysis from a Data Science PG (capstone projects); currently refreshing Python and Tableau skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Academic Associate / Academic Associate
Indian School of Business
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Led end-to-end course administration for PGP modules (finance, economics, accounting); served as the primary interface for faculty, students, vendors, and ASA teams.
- Managed course setup, schedules, assessments, grading workflows, feedback loops, and LMS tasks (onboarding, progress tracking, and support).
- Delivered learner support, maintained grading records, and coordinated cross-functional stakeholders; consistently rated highly by faculty and learners.
Faculty Associate / Research Associate
ICFAI
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed and reviewed course materials, case studies, assessments, and electronic transcripts for Finance and Accounting.
- Translated theory into practical exercises, and coordinated content rollout with faculty.
Assistant Professor
PSGR Krishnammal College For Women
06.2010 - 10.2015
- Taught and designed curriculum for Financial Management, International Business, Cost and Management Accounting, Income Tax, Retail SCM, and Organizational Behavior.
- Organized seminars, workshops, and conferences; mentored students, and served on academic committees.
- Published research on FDI and international business.
Student Counsellor
NIIT Limited
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Counseled prospective learners, managed batch scheduling and faculty allocation to enhance student engagement and ensure compliance.
Education
Post Graduate Programme - Data Science
Purdue University Online
Simplilearn (E-learning) 04.2001 -
M.Phil. in Management - Finance
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India 04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India 04.2001 -
MBA - Finance And IT
Avinashilingam University
Coimbatore, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Avinashilingam University
Coimbatore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Learning design & curriculum development
Facilitation & virtual classroom delivery
Program coordination
LMS administration
Content creation
Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; familiar with LMS platforms
Publications
- “A Study on Problems Faced by Freight Forwarders in Coimbatore Region, Tamil Nadu” — Eduved, Feb 2015
- “A Study on Trend Performance of Foreign Banks operating in India” — IRJBM, Feb 2015
- “An Analytical Study on India’s Foreign Direct Investment” — IRJBM, Nov 2013
Project & Internship
- M.Phil Thesis — India FDI & Top 5 Foreign Banks: Assessed FDI inflows and performance of leading foreign banks in India.
- MBA Project — HDFC Home Loans (Coimbatore): Surveyed customer satisfaction; recommended strategies to meet customer expectations and drive growth.
- Summer Project — Lakshmi Mills (Coimbatore): Evaluated in‑house and outbound training using the Kirkpatrick model.
- Internship — Residency Hotels (Coimbatore): Short-term industry exposure during studies.
Additional Information
- Languages: Tamil, English, Telugu
- Hobbies: Cooking, Console Games, Reading, Drawing, Crocheting and Gardening.
Timeline
Senior Academic Associate / Academic Associate
Indian School of Business
07.2018 - 07.2024
Faculty Associate / Research Associate
ICFAI
11.2016 - 06.2018
Assistant Professor
PSGR Krishnammal College For Women
06.2010 - 10.2015
Student Counsellor
NIIT Limited
08.2009 - 05.2010
Post Graduate Programme - Data Science
Purdue University Online
04.2001 -
M.Phil. in Management - Finance
Bharathiar University
04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business
Bharathiar University
04.2001 -
MBA - Finance And IT
Avinashilingam University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Avinashilingam University
04.2001 -