FACULTY PROFILE 20-21
Dr. Varsha Agarwal Assistant Professor, Course Facilitator, Coordinator – ‘Research & Consultancy Cell’ & ‘Students Research & Development Cell’ Specialization: Finance & Marketing Email: [email protected]
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Qualification Career Summary PhD - Christ University Dr. Varsha Agarwal is an Assistant Professor, Coordinator of ‘Research & Consultancy Cell M Phil -Christ University (GYANIDHI)’ and ‘Students Research & Development Cell (VIDHYANIDHI)’ at Center for Management Studies, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). She has been teaching Management Courses MBA - ICFAI Business for last 8 years having a rich research experience with more than 52 papers published in various School, Gurgaon prestigious Journals including Emerald Group, Sage Publications and other Scopus-Indexed Journals BE -Rajasthan University and several Research Papers presented at various prestigious institutions as; IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode & IIM Indore. She also holds an expertise on Data Analysis: SPSS (Advanced Level), AMOS, Structural Equation Modelling (Advanced Level) & R Programming (Basic Certified Trainer for Level). She has conducted many International & National Level FDPs, Webinars & Panel Discussions Data Analysis - Harvard and also been invited as Resource Person for Workshops & FDPs on Data Analysis and Research for University & John faculty members and students by reputed institutions such as; Christ University, Jain University, Hopkins University Amity University & CMR University, to name a few. In her current capacity, she is also the Managing Editor of ‘Catalyst’ - CMS In-house Research Journal. She has also been selected as Delegate for world’s renowned HPAIR Harvard Conference 2021. Work Experience – 8 years
Industry Experience: Research Interest 1 Year Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Consumer Behavior, Service Quality & Academics Experience: Data Analysis 7 Years x 2017-Present Research Publications Assistant Professor - Center for 54 Papers including UGC Care Journals , Scopus Indexed & World Renowned Premium Management Studies, Journals with Scopus Listing: Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Impact Scopus S.N Title of Paper Journal Name ISSN NO. Year Factor Indexed x 2016 – 2017 Impact of COVID – 19 Assistant Professor – International on the Mental Health CMR Institute of Journal of Human among Children in Management Studies, Rights in 1 China with Specific 1.3 2056-4902 Yes 2020 Bangalore Healthcare Reference to (Emerald Group of Emotional and Publishing) x 2015 -2016 Behavioral Disorders Assistant Professor - Kristu Jayanti International College, Bangalore Standards of Human Journal of Human Rights to Palliative Rights in 2 1.3 2056-4902 Yes 2020 x 2011 – 2013 Care: Gaps and Healthcare Lecturer - Poddar Trends (Emerald Group of International College, Publishing) Jaipur COVID – 19: Current International 3 Pandemic and Its Journal of 0.41 2207-6360 Yes 2020 Societal Impact Advanced Science
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in and Technology x 2009 – 2010 Implementing Quality Relationship Healthcare Strategies Journal of Health Manager - Indiabulls 4 for Improving Service Management (Sage 0.38 0972-0634 Yes 2017 Securities Limited, Delivery at Private Journals) Mumbai Hospitals in India
Other UGC Listed & Peer Reviewed Journal Publications: Courses Facilitated & Taught Impact Scopus S.N Title of Paper Journal Name ISSN NO. Year x International Factor Indexed Finance A Study on Growth of PalArch’s Journal x Security Analysis & Mobile Banking in of Archaeology of 1 0.11 1567-214X No 2020 Portfolio India during COVID- Egypt/Egyptology Management 19 /17/6 9461 - 9485 x Business Economics x Management A Survey Research on the Impact of COVID- Accounting 2 Gorteria Journal 5.3 0017-2294 No 2020 x Quantitative 19 on the Insurance Techniques Sector in India x Advanced International Journal of Accounting Cryptocurrency: A Research in x Marketing 3 New Investment 7.429 2321-9653 No 2020 Applied Science & Management Alternative Engineering Technology/8/XI Member on Committees Influence of Covid-19 GIS Science 4 6.1 1869-9391 No 2020 / Editorial Boards on Education Journal/7/11 x Coordinator: CMS Make on Earth with GIS Science Research Cell 5 6.1 1869-9391 No 2020 x Reviewer for New Finance Journal/7/11 Emerald Group for Artificial Intelligence Publishing and Machine Learning GIS Science 6 6.1 1869-9391 No 2020 x Reviewer for Taylor in Portfolio Journal/7/11 & Francis Group of Management Publishing International x Managing Editor for Devaluation of Indian Journal of Catalyst (CMS In- 7 Rupee against other Advances in 7.429 2395-5252 No 2020 house Journal) Currencies Engineering and Management/2/9 Professional Post COVID – 19: International Memberships 8 Boon or Bane to The Journal of Current 7.766 0975-833X No 2020 Banking Industry Research/12/10 x IMRA-IIM B International x IJ-RULA Foreign Exchange Journal of Creative x IRDP Group of 9 Reserves, A Mirror to 7.97 2320-2882 No 2020 Research Journals India’s Economy Thoughts International A Study on Currency Journal of Creative 10 Values and Monetary 7.97 2320-2882 No 2020 Research System Thoughts Sustainable International Financing: A Study on Journal of Creative 11 effect and 7.97 2320-2882 No 2020 Research Development of Green Thoughts Bonds in Asia
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in The Impact of Knowledge Management on Productivity 12 0.30 1868-8519 No 2020 Employees Management Productivity: The Case of Lebanon A Study on International Demographic Analysis 13 Journal of Science 7.583 2319-7064 No 2020 of Online Travel and Research Shopping International Foreign Exchange Journal of Creative 14 Reserves, A Mirror to 7.97 2320-2882 No 2020 Research India’s Economy Thoughts/8/9 Role of International Personalization in Research Journal 15 Online Travel 7.529 2395-0056 No 2020 of Engineering and Shopping: A Technology/7/9 Systematic Review A Study on the Impact 16 of GST on Foreign Aegaeum Journal 6.1 0776- 3808 No 2020 Trade Switching Behaviour Journal of Xi’an of Mobile Phone Users University of 1006- 17 3.7 No 2020 in India: An Empirical Architecture & 7930 Study Technology Development of Research Design in Context of Healthcare Journal of Xidian 1001- 18 Quality and Patient 5.4 No 2020 University 2400 Satisfaction at Private Hospitals in Karnataka A Study on Practice International 19 and Impact of BEPS Journal of Current 7.76 0975-833X No 2019 and Its Action Plan Research International Alternative Journal of Recent Investments - The 20 Advances in 6.19 2350-0743 No 2019 Game of (UN) - Multidisciplinary Knowns Research International A Study on Journal of Recent 21 Application of Advances in 6.19 2350-0743 No 2019 Quantitative Finance Multidisciplinary Research Study on Price International 22 Fluctuation of Crude Journal of Current 7.76 0975-833X No 2019 Oil Research International A Study on Investors’ Journal of 23 5.75 2349-5138 No 2019 Protection and SEBI Research and Analytical Reviews International A Study on Challenges Journal of 24 Faced by SMEs in Engineering 5.46 2349-2058 No 2019 India Research and Management A Study on China – US International 25 4.92 2454-132X No 2019 Trade war Journal of Advance
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology International The Effect of Block- Journal of Advance chain and 26 Research, Ideas 4.92 2454 -132X No 2019 Cryptocurrency on and Innovations in the Financial Industry Technology Healthcare Quality and Patient International Satisfaction at Private Journal of Advance 2394 - 7780 27 Hospitals in 3.11 No 2019 and Innovative Karnataka: A Research Research Design Development Study International Impact of Journal of 28 Privatization on 5.75 2349-5138 No 2019 Research and Telecom Industry Analytical Reviews A Study on the International Problems Faced Journal of Advance, 29 in the Financial 4.92 2454-132X No 2018 Sector of Rural Research, Ideas India and Innovations in technology Risk Reduction International 30 of Systematic Journal of Current 7.76 0975-833X No 2018 Investment Plans Research A Study on the International Importance of Journal of Advance 31 Green Research, Ideas 4.92 2454-132X No 2018 Accounting and Innovations in Technology Comparative Study on International 32 Cryptocurrency Journal of Current 7.76 0975-833X No 2018 and Fiat Research Currency The Advent of Private International Equity in India & its Journal of 33 7.01 2230-9926 No 2018 Impact on Valuation Development Landscape Research International A Study on Electronic Journal of Recent 34 Money – Advances in 6.19 2350-0743 No 2018 Cryptocurrency Multidisciplinary Research A Study on Consumer International Perception towards Journal of 35 7.01 2230-9926 No 2018 Marketing by FMCG Development Companies Research A Study on Fluctuating INR and IOSR – Journal of 36 USD Currency Business 3.52 2278-487X No 2018 Patterns Management
U.S. Sanctions on International Journal of 37 Iran and its Impact 0.54 2347-1697 No 2018 on India Informative & Futuristic
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in Research A Study on IPSAJ Customer International 2321 – 38 6.37 No 2018 Perception towards Journal of 645X Brand Nokia Management A Study on Crypto International Journal of 39 currencies and its 5.75 2349-5138 No 2018 Issues Research and Analytical Reviews A Study on Islamic International Journal of 40 Finance and 5.75 2349-5138 No 2018 Banking Research and Analytical Reviews Critical Analysis on International Inclusion of 41 Journal of 8.19 0976-6502 No 2017 Healthcare Quality Management Dimensions International Effectiveness and Journal of Perception of 4P’s on 42 Multidisciplinary 5.72 2349-4182 No 2016 Green Products in Research and FMCG Development A Study on Feasibility Galaxy: of Multi-Level International 43 Marketing Model for 1.08 2278-9529 No 2015 Multidisciplinary Ready to Cook/Eat Research Journal Food Products International A Study on the Use of Journal of Personalized Features 44 Management 0.67 2249-7196 No 2015 in Online Travel Research & Shopping Websites Review A Study Of International Demographic Factors Journal of 45 Influence on Research in 0.915 0976-2183 No 2015 Consumers’ Impulse Commerce & Purchase Behavior Management A Study on Impact of Excel International Personality Traits on Journal of 46 Consumers’ Impulsive Multidisciplinary 7.38 2249- 8834 No 2015 Buying Behaviour Management Studies The Role of Social The IUP Journal of Media in 47 Entrepreneurship 5.6 0973-2659 No 2015 Entrepreneurship Development Education Pacific Business Visual Merchandizing: 48 Review 6.56 0974 438X No 2014 Soul of Retailing International I Love Brand’- A Study M.S. Ramaiah on attitude of 49 Management 5.1 0975-7988 No 2014 Millennials towards Review Selection of Brands E-Shopping: An Journal of 50 Extended Technology Research in 3.35 2292-9355 No 2014 Innovation Marketing
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in Books / Chapters
S.N. Title of Book Publisher ISBN Year Personalizing Online 1 Eureka Publishers 978-81-945153-7-1 2020 Shopping 2 Corporate Governance Eureka Publishers 978 -8194515319 2020
Activities Activities Organized:
S.N Activity Title Year 1 Education Expedition Sustainability Goals 2020 2 International Management Day International Exhibition 2017-20 Created and Conceptualized CMS Catalyst – Journal of Business 3 2019-20 In-house Journal Management Initiated Student Research 4 SRDC 2018-20 Development Cell - VIDHYANIDHI Started Online Webinar Series 5 Webinar Series 2020 ‘GYANIDHI’ Started Research Presentations for 6 Research Activity 2018-20 Faculty
FDPs Conducted as Resource Person:
Institution Full Name & S.N Activity Title Year Address The Super Power of Goal Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trust, 1 Webinar 2020 Setting ABHAV Foundation Polity, Research and Center for Management Studies, 2 Symposium Upscaling Students’ 2020 Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Effectiveness educate Consulting and MIM 3 Workshop Advanced SPSS 2020 Cosmos Data Analysis Using SPSS, Center for Management Studies, 4 FDP 2020 AMOS & R Jain (Deemed-to-be University) International Research Center for Management Studies, 5 Conclave 2020 Conclave Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Art of Writing Articles and School of Commerce, Jain 6 Webinar Publishing in H – Indexed 2020 (Deemed-to-be University) Journals Effective Research Paper 7 Webinar World Virtual Conferences 2020 Writing Effective Research Paper T. John Institute of Management 8 Webinar 2020 Writing Studies, Bangalore The Art of Writing a 9 Webinar Amity University, Lucknow 2020 Strong Research Paper How to Find, Verify and 10 Webinar Publish in Scopus Indexed Amity University, Lucknow 2020 Journals Center for Management Studies, Inquest of Research – SPSS 11 FDP Jain (Deemed-to-be University) 2020 and AMOS
Creating New Knowledge Center for Management Studies, 12 FDP – A Blend of Research and Jain (Deemed-to-be University) 2020 Data Analysis
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in Center for Management Studies, Future of Analytics and 13 Workshop Jain (Deemed-to-be University) 2019 Career Prospects in India
Center for Management Studies, IBM SPSS Basic and 14 FDP Jain (Deemed-to-be University) 2018 Intermediate Level
IBM SPSS Basic and 15 FDP CMR IMS, Bangalore 2017 Intermediate Level 16 Workshop IBM SPSS Basic Level Christ University 2015
Online Programs Organized as Coordinator:
S.N Activity Title Year Creating New Knowledge: A Blend of Research and Data 1 FDP 2020 Analysis 2 Conclave International Research Conclave 2020 3 FDP FDP on Data Analysis Using SPSS, AMOS & R 2020 Indian Economy during Unprecedented Times and Way 4 Webinar 2020 Forward 5 Symposium Polity, Research and Upscaling Students’ Effectiveness 2020 Rudiments of Finance: Teaching and Research 6 FDP 2020 Perspective 7 Webinar Impact of COVID on Entrepreneurship 2020 8 Webinar Gender Implications of COVID - 19 Pandemic 2020 9 Webinar A Sustainable Response to COVID - 19 - The New Normal 2020 Moving Forward through the Challenges Posed by 10 Webinar 2020 COVID-19 in the Manufacturing Sector 11 Webinar Goal Setting That can Never Fail 2020 12 Webinar Microbiologists' Eyeview on Covid-19 2020 International 13 COVID19 Crisis: The Global Economy Reshaping 2020 Panel Discussion 14 Webinar Mindfulness for Educators 2020 Managing your Finances and Investment during COVID 15 Webinar 2020 Time 16 Webinar Impact of COVID-19 on the Indian Stock Markets 2020 Teaching- An Amalgamation of Negotiation, Performance 17 Webinar 2020 and Struggle for Acceptance 18 Webinar Juggling in the midst of New Normal 2020 19 Webinar IQAC Webinar with NAAC Experts 2020 Leading The Way Forward in the Unprecedented Times: International 20 With Special Reference to the Global Markets and 2020 Panel Discussion Economy English Language Teaching: Course Planning Tools, for 21 Workshop 2020 Hybrid Classroom Teaching, and Learning
Recognition / Awards Research Awards: x Bharat Vikas Ratan Award by IRDP Group of Journals in 2020. x Best Researcher Award in Green Accounting from IJ RULA in 2018. x Best Paper Award for paper titled “‘I Love Brand’- A Study on attitude of Millennials towards selection of brands” in National Conference organized by M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management in 2014. x Best paper Award for paper titled “A Study on Consumer’s Purchase Intentions towards Online Shopping” in Conference organized by Christ University in 2013.
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in Student Recognition & Awards:
x MBA Summer Internship Project graded A in 2008. x Achieved Ruby Medal, highest level of medal in SAP (Stipendiary Assignment Program) at ICFAI Business School, Gurgaon and qualified 10th SAP Achievers Conference in Ooty in January 2008, being the only student to get this medal amongst all ICFAI Business Schools in India. x Achieved Gold Certificate from ICFAI Gurgaon for organizing the Annual Festival “Blitzkrieg” in 2008. x Secured 91% marks in Mathematics, Secondary Examination in 2000.
Seminars/ Conferences Attended Workshops / FDPs/ Conferences Attended:
S.N. Name of the Workshop/FDP Institute Full Name & Location Year International Conference on Entrepreneurship – 2017 Center for Management Studies, Jain 1 ‘Entrepreneurship in High – 2017 (Deemed-to-be University) Potential Economies in the Digital Era’ Structural Equation Modelling: Institute of Management Technology, 2 2016 Basics and Advances Hyderabad Conference on Business Challenges 3 Christ University 2015 and Strategies Faculty Development Program on 4 Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore 2015 Applied Multivariate Analysis Structural Equation Modelling: Institute of Management Technology, 5 2015 Basics and Advances Hyderabad
17 International and National Conferences Presented:
Institute Full S.N. Title of Conference Title of Paper Presented Year Name & Location IIMA – World Bank Research Conference on Issues in India’s Corporate 1 Financial Distress, IIM Ahmedabad Debt Market 2019 Bankruptcy and Corporate Microstructure Finance Consumers Online 2019 IIM Indore NASMEI Shopping Behavior in Summer Marketing – IS India: An Empirical Study 2 Conference “Smart IIM Indore 2019 Consumers Online Marketing in the Digital Shopping Behavior in Age” India: An Empirical Study International Conference A Study on Effect of 3 on Global Health & Medical IIM Kozhikode Advertising on Increased 2019 Tourism Medical Tourism in India Center for Healthcare Quality and National Conference on Management Patient Satisfaction at 4 ‘Emerging Trends in Studies, Jain Private Hospitals in 2019 Business and Finance’ (Deemed-to-be Karnataka: A Research University) Design Development Study Role of Healthcare Quality International Conference in Improving Patient 5 on Advances in Healthcare IIM Ahmedabad 2017 Satisfaction at Private Management Services Hospitals in India
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in International Conference on “Sustaining a A study on Globalization of Competitive Edge on the Indian Healthcare Sector: 6 Christ University 2017 Changing Global Scenario – Strategies for Competitive Challenges, Practices and Advantage Innovations” 2015 IMRA-IIMB Implementing Quality International Conference: Health Care Strategies for 7 Inclusive Growth & Profits IIM Bangalore Improving Service Delivery 2015 with Purpose: New at Private Hospitals in Management Paradigm India 2015 IMRA-IIMB Role of Service Quality to International Conference: meet the Patient 8 Inclusive Growth & Profits IIM Bangalore 2015 Expectations in Private with Purpose: New Hospitals in India Management Paradigm Application of SERVQUAL International Conference St. Peter’s College, Model in Measuring 9 on Innovations in Business Kolenchery, 2015 Patient Satisfaction in and Finance Ernakulum, Kerala Health Care ICIER - IIMB International Conference on Use of Social Media in Entrepreneurship 10 IIM Bangalore Entrepreneurship 2015 Education and Training: Education in India Design Delivery and Effectiveness Impact on the Use of 6th IIMA Conference on Personalized Features in 11 Marketing in Emerging IIM Ahmedabad 2015 Online Travel Shopping Economies Websites A Study on Impact of Conference on Emerging Visual Merchandizing on 12 Christ University 2014 Trends in Business 2014 Store Image & Consumer Behavior M. S. Ramaiah ‘I Love Brand’- A Study on National Conference on Institute of Attitude of Millennials 13 Business Innovation and 2014 Management, towards Selection of Competitive Strategies Bangalore Brands National Conference on Flipkart: A Case Study on Case Studies A Colloquium 14 Christ University Flipkart’s Growing 2014 on the Development of Emergence in India Teaching Cases COGNOSCO National Conference BIZEX A Study of Demographic on Business Excellence Factor Influence on 15 Christ University 2014 through Information Consumers’ Impulse Systems Purchase Behavior A study on Consumer’s Conference on Emerging 16 Christ University Purchase Intentions 2013 Trends in Business 2013 towards Online Shopping International Conference Effectiveness and on Outcome Based 17 PESIT, Bangalore Perception of 4Ps on Green 2013 Competitive Strategies: Products in FMCG Issues & Challenges
Online Certifications 24 Certifications (Online)
Online Certificates in Data Analysis:
Center for Management Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), No. 133, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore – 560027 | www.cms.ac.in S. N. COURSE UNIVERSITY YEAR 1 PH125.1x: Data Science: R Basics Harvard University 2020 2 Managing Data Analysis Johns Hopkins University 2020 3 Data Science in Real Life Johns Hopkins University 2020 4 The Data Scientist's Toolbox Johns Hopkins University 2020 Statistics for Researchers: Understanding 5 University of Virginia 2020 Mediation, Moderation and Beyond! 6 Getting Started with Google Sheets Google Cloud 2020 7 Data Science Math Skills Duke University 2020 8 Getting and Cleaning Data Johns Hopkins University 2020 9 Exploratory Data Analysis Johns Hopkins University 2020 10 R Programming Johns Hopkins University 2020 11 Qualitative Research Methods Johns Hopkins University 2020
Online Certificates in Finance:
S. N. COURSE UNIVERSITY YEAR 1 Financial Markets Yale University 2020 2 Introduction to Financial Markets ISB, Hyderabad 2020 3 Finance for Everyone: Decisions McMaster University 2020 4 Behavioral Finance Duke University 2020 5 Finance for Everyone: Markets McMaster University 2020
6 Finance for Everyone: Value McMaster University 2020
7 Business English: Finance and Economics Arizona State University 2020 8 Finance for Everyone: Debt McMaster University 2020
Online Certificates in Marketing:
S. N. COURSE UNIVERSITY YEAR 1 Marketing Mix Fundamentals IE Business School 2020 2 Market Research and Consumer Behavior IE Business School 2020
Other Online Courses:
S. N. COURSE UNIVERSITY YEAR 1 Influencing People University of Michigan 2020 2 Analysis of Business Problems IESE Business School 2020 3 English Grammar and Essay Writing University of California, Berkeley 2020
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