Department of Management Studies (DoMS)


Indian Institute of Technology Madras


DoMS seeks to be recognised as India's best-in-class business school in emerging knowledge domains of management, with expanding global reach through effective engagement with academia, industry, government, and other relevant stakeholders.

MBA Admission 2025 - 4th waitlist result has been announced      MS and PhD Selected Candidates list July 2025

DoMS Research Highlights

Shaping practice, policy, and academia through impactful insights at DoMS

Social media: Fueling small talks in B2B

Industrial Marketing Management

Social media: Fueling small talks in B2B sales conversations for performance gains (2025)

Dr. Vaibhav Chawla

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Knowledge-based Context-aware Group Recommender System

Decision Support Systems

Knowledge-based Context-aware Group Recommender System for Point of Interest recommendation (2025).

Dr. Nargis Pervin

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Abundance Versus Scarcity

Journal of Operations Management

Abundance Versus Scarcity: An Experimental Study of Financially Constrained Newsvendors (2025)

Dr. B. Vipin

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Location in IS research

Information Systems Journal

Does location matter in IS research? A developing country perspective from India (2024)

Dr. Saji K Mathew

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Digital platforms

Decision Support Systems

Domain-independent real-time service provisioning in digital platforms: Featuring bundling and customer time-preference (2023)

Dr. R.P Sundarraj

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Programs at DoMS

Shaping future ready leaders through research, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning

MBA

A dynamic, two-year program that blends academic rigor with industry relevance to shape future business leaders

Executive MBA (EMBA)

Designed for working professionals, this program enhances strategic thinking and leadership capabilities

MS and PhD

Research-intensive programs aimed at generating new knowledge in management and allied fields

PGPEX-VLM Program

Jointly offered with IIM Calcutta and IIT Kanpur, this program develops visionary leaders for the manufacturing sector


Interdisciplinary Dual Degree (IDDD) Programs

Offers Tech MBA and MS (Quantitative Finance) to IITM BTech students—specialized options in tech and finance management

Management Development Programs (MDP)

Focused executive education modules that build targeted management skills

News

ONE Innovation platform to the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, at the inaugural session of Shaksham
Prof. Thillai Rajan leading the centre ‘CREST’, and the incubated startup YNOS, showcased the ONE Innovation platform to the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, at the inaugural session of Shaksham — the sub-regional conference of ICAI in Sambalpur.
28/04/2025

Showcased the ONE Innovation platform to the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, at the inaugural session of Shaksham

28/04/2025

IIT Madras has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Agri Business and Food Processing Export Corporation (TNAPEx)
IIT Madras has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Agri Business and Food Processing Export Corporation (TNAPEx) to drive innovation, capacity building, and MSME development in the state’s agri-food ecosystem. The initiative will be led by the Department of Management Studies (DoMS), IIT Madras, with faculty members Prof. Arshinder Kaur, Prof. G. Arun Kumar, and Prof. Vaibhav Chawla steering efforts in policy, entrepreneurship, and market access, respectively.
25/02/2025

IIT Madras has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Agri Business and Food Processing Export Corporation (TNAPEx).

25/02/2025

Indian Bank and IIT Madras conduct Innovision Hackathon 2025

08/05/2025

International Women's Day 2025 Celebration at DoMS, IITM
Indian Bank and IIT Madras conduct Innovision Hackathon 2025
08/05/2025

DoMS Hosts Third Batch of Nurturing Future Leadership Program (NFLP)

28/04/2025

DoMS Hosts Third Batch of Nurturing Future Leadership Program (NFLP)
DoMS Hosts Third Batch of Nurturing Future Leadership Program (NFLP).
28/04/2025

International Women's Day 2025 Celebration at DoMS, IITM

08/03/2025

International Women's Day 2025 Celebration at DoMS, IITM
International Women's Day 2025 Celebration at DoMS, IITM
15/02/2025

IIT Madras is setting up the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness at DoMS, IIT Madras

25/02/2025

Nagoya University Delegation Visits
IIT Madras is setting up the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness at DoMS, IIT Madras in partnership with the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness.
25/02/2025

DoMS Research Symposium 2025

25/02/2025

DoMS Research Symposium 2025
DoMS Research Symposium 2025.
25/02/2025

EFSI Endowment Lecture: Mr. Unnikrishnan AR, MD of Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. on India's Path to 2047

15/02/2025

MILS & Placement Cell host Dr. Mohit S
EFSI Endowment Lecture: Mr. Unnikrishnan AR, MD of Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. on India's Path to 2047
15/02/2025

Nagoya University Delegation Visits DoMS for PGPEX-VLM Workshop Discussions

05/02/2025

Nagoya
Nagoya University Delegation Visits DoMS for PGPEX-VLM Workshop Discussions
05/02/2025

PGPEX-VLM Class of 2025 Industrial Visit to Japan

20/04/2025

PGPEX-VLM Class of 2025 Industrial Visit to Japan
PGPEX-VLM Class of 2025 Industrial Visit to Japan
20/04/2025

Announcements

27/06/2025

MBA admission 2025 4th waitlist result has been announced.

23/05/2025

MS and PhD Selected Candidates List July 2025

11/03/2025

Case Quest - A Management Case Study Writing Competition

Faculty Spotlight


Awards

Prof. Rajendran for being ranked 8th at IITM in AD Scientific Index 2025.
The “Rajan Varadarajan Outstanding Research Award 2024” for the Department of Management Studies.
The “Teaching Excellence Award 2024” for the Department of Management Studies.

Books

Book

2025


The Symphony of Innovation - Start-ups, Ecosystem, Collaborations and Risk Capital


Prof. Thillai Rajan A

Book

2024


Game Theory with Applications in Operations Management


Prof R K Amit

Book

2023


Research Handbook on Information Systems and the Environment


Prof Saji K Mathew

Book

2018


Quantitative Models In Operations And Supply Chain Management


Prof G Srinivasan

Book

2017


Operations Research : Principles and Applications


Prof G Srinivasan

Students Achievements

Mr. Abhimanyu

Congratulations to Mr. Abhimanyu for being recognized as the Runner-Up for Best Doctoral Student Paper at the Global Sales Science Institute (GSSI) Conference 2025 at IIM Shillong, for his insightful paper titled "Stress in High-Stakes Selling: A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Salespeople's Experiences, Stressors, and Coping Mechanisms."

Organized by Indian Institute of Management, Shillong.

Ms. Sneh Singhania

Congratulations to Ms. Sneh Singhania for winning the Best Paper Award at the CERE 2025 conference held at IIM Indore for her outstanding paper titled "The Word of Machine: From Solicited to Unsolicited Recommendations," selected as the best among over 75 submissions

Organized by Indian Institute of Management, Indore.

Aadira N.

Congratulations to Aadira N., the winner of Kaizen December '24!

Organized by the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak.

Shankara Vigneshwaran Bhavya Dhingra Sheshan Hegde

Huge congratulations to Shankara Vigneshwaran, Bhavya Dhingra and Sheshan Hegde for being the Semi-Finalists of the TVS CREDIT E.P.I.C 6.0 Strategy Challenge!

Organized by TVS Credit Services Ltd.

Anand Pandey Aryan Gaikwad

Congratulations to the brilliant team from DoMS - Navket Jha, Anand Pandey and Aryan Gaikwad on securing 1st Runners Up position at the prestigious HP Power Lab competition!

Organized by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Prasheel Bagde

Congratulations to our first year MBA student & finalist Prasheel Bagde of "Chanakya Mastermind: Management Student of the Year" competition!

Organized by Madras Management Association.

Shankara Vigneshwaran Bhavya Dhingra Sheshan Hegde

Congratulations to our brilliant students Shankara Vigneshwaran, Bhavya Dhingra and Sheshan Hegde for their outstanding performance in the Colgate Transcend - Supply Chain Track competition! 🏆

Organised by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.

Nirmal Joseph V Ukken

Congratulations to Nirmal Joseph V Ukken for securing the 2nd Runner Up position in the Zero Sum Game competition!

Organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

Recruiters’ Testimonial

The quality of the students is overall great. We had difficulty choosing a few among many bright students.

Students have been really good in terms of their skills and potential. IIT Madras is surely one of the campuses that we would like to visit because of the students' caliber.

Top Notch!! Pretty happy with the quality of the students and our expectations were met.

Great experience with Students and the Process was Smooth. Looking forward to next year. Keep it up.

Students are much matured and well behaved and the placement process is a very transparent and streamlined one. Keep up the momentum as always.

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International Collaborations

DoMS has built global partnerships with top universities and institutions, giving students valuable international exposure and opportunities.

THD
Curtin
Mannheim
Passau
University of Applied Sciences
RWTH
Innsbruck
British
EBS
SUT Melbourne
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Sports

From elite competitions to recreational activities, our sports facilities foster teamwork, leadership and physical well-being for the complete management education experience.

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Library

Our comprehensive knowledge hub houses a vast collection of management literature, research journals, and digital resources to support academic excellence.

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Research Park

A vibrant ecosystem where academia meets industry, creating opportunities for collaborative research, innovation, and real-world problem solving.

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Center for Innovation

The Sudha Shankar Block houses cutting-edge facilities designed to nurture entrepreneurial thinking and breakthrough innovations.

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DoMS Research Centres

State-of-the-art research facilities equipped with advanced analytics tools and software for pioneering management research and experimentation.

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Life at DoMS

At DoMS, life is a blend of hard work, fun, and unforgettable experiences. From early mornings with serene sunrises to lively nights filled with dance and celebrations, every moment is full of learning and joy. Our vibrant campus, surrounded by nature and wildlife, fosters both academic rigor and personal growth. Whether it’s through group assignments, engaging club activities, or late-night discussions, we offer a holistic environment that shapes future business leaders.

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Discover the dynamic blend of campus life, academic achievements, and student experiences at DoMS

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Ceremony 2025

Academic Events

Research Conference

EFSI Endowment Lecture: Mr. Unnikrishnan AR, MD of Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd

Lecture series

Research Conference

Quantitative Finance batch

Academic Events

Student Collaboration

Nagoya University Delegation Visits

Campus Visit

Cultural Festival

Nurturing Future Leadership Program (NFLP) at DoMS

Management Development Program

Alumni Meet

PGPEX-VLM Class of 2025 Industrial Visit to Japan

Industrial Visit

Team Building

International Women’s Day 2025 Celebration

Events

Campus Library

MBA Invitational Lecture: Dr. Mohit S, Associate Director – HR and ODS at Synergy Consulting

Lecture series