Loyola College, Mettala, is a minority Catholic Co-Educational Institution, Affiliated to the Periyar University, Salem.
The Department of Business Administration was established in 2017 and it offers a three-year degree program with six semesters affiliated to Periyar University in Salem. The objective of the department is to enrich Marketing knowledge of men and women from the rural background. The program helps the students in developing business and personal competence through their exposure to the real business problems, analysis of cases and industrial visits. The faculty in the BBA department demonstrates unwavering commitment to academic excellence by actively engaging in teaching, research, and student development. They go beyond traditional lectures by incorporating case studies, industry interactions, and innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student learning..
To develop the social concern of our learners, thus, making the management professionals powerful instruments to transform human society.
To equip our students with knowledge, skills and attitude through theoretical inputs, practical and hands on first hand experiences to make a difference locally and globally.
Assistant Professor & Head
He has sixteen years of academic experience and three years of industrial experience. He has done his BBA degree at Madras University, Chennai. He obtained an MBA from Anna University and M.Com. from Madras University. He completed M.Phil in Commerce from Bharathiyar University. Current academic pursuits include a Ph.D. in Management at Annamalai University. Financial accounting, corporate accounting and cost & management accounting are among his areas of expertise. He also has a strong interest in research areas, including financial and portfolio management as well as research techniques.
Assistant Professor
M.Dominic Jayakumar, SJ, is a Jesuit Priest. He obtained his undergraduate and Masters in Chemistry, Loyola College, Chennai, under University of Madras, Tamilnadu. He completed MBA, ALTIS, in Sacred Heart Catholic University of Milan, Italy. Additionally, obtained MBA degree from Pondicherry university. He obtained his doctorate defending his thesis titled "the contribution of Social entrepreneurial organisations on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)" at Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai, university of Madras. He has published 2 papers in Scopus indexed journals; 3 papers in UGC care journals; 4 book chapters. In addition, he has presented 8 papers international and 2 papers in national conferences. Besides, he has attended and completed online and offline FDPs. And he completed a number of online certification programmes.
Assistant Professor
He is an accomplished academician with vast experience in both teaching and student management. He is currently serving as the, a role in which he oversees various student-related activities, ensuring a conducive academic environment for growth and success. Additionally, he holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration (BBA), where he imparts his expertise to undergraduate students, focusing on management education. Before joining Loyola College of Arts & Science, Mr. Saravanan had significant teaching experience in various institutions. His professional journey began as a Communicative English Trainer at WICE, Jayamkondam, where he honed his skills in language teaching. Following that, he worked as a Communicative English Trainer at SIET, Ulunthupet, where he contributed to improving the language proficiency of students. Mr. Saravanan's association with AVS College of Arts and Science, Ramalingapuram, Salem, has been notable. He worked in the MBA Department, providing valuable academic contributions to the institution, and later transitioned into his role at Loyola College, Mettala. His expertise in communication, management, and student development has made him a respected figure in the academic community.
Assistant Professor
He has dynamic and result-oriented professional with over 11 years of teaching experience and 1 year in industry, specializing in Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Strategic Management. He holds a Ph.D. (Finance) from Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College, Bharathiar University (DC 1 Completed), an M.Phil in Finance from Saraswathy Thiyagaraja College (2017), an MBA in Finance & Marketing from Pavai College of Engineering (2011), and a B.Com (CA) from Selvam Arts and Science College (2009). His professional journey includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Loyola College of Arts and Science (2023-Present), Nehru Arts and Science College (2019-2023), Muthayammal Memorial College (2015-2018), RVS Technical Campus (2014-2015), and Nehru Arts and Science College (2011-2013). Additionally, he worked as an HR professional handling PF/ESI statutory compliance at Pallava Textiles Pvt. Ltd. (2018-2019).
The department has conducted its association inauguration on 13.08.2024. Dr.D.Suthamathi, Assistant Professor& Head, Department of Business Administration, Sona College of Arts and Science, Salem, delivered the guest lecturing about The Power of Ruler.
1. Sri Amoka B III BBA _ Cadet Senior Under Officer.
She successfully completed in RD Marina 2025. As participated in Governor Rally 26th January
2025 held at Chennai.
IGC RDC -2024 Flag Area Winner.
IGC RDC -2024 SW Contingent drill Runner.
2. Department Basketball Team
1. Placed as winners on Periyar University Inter College Tournament on 5th October 2024.
2. Prized - Gold on CM college trophy 2024
3. Ganapathy winner on srinithi basketball 3*3 tournament on 13th November 2024.
3. Department of Business Administration got 2nd place in 10th Annual Sport day 2024-2025.
4. I BBA Girls, Ms.Suganthi, Ms. Subhakeerhi and Ms. Layavarshini got 3rd Place in Business
Quiz in Management Meet held at A.V.S, College on March 15th 2025.
5. BBA Boys Mr. Jeeva Anand, Mr. Dhineshwaran and Mr. Ragunath got 3rd Place and
Mr.Sridharan and Mr.Deepan secured 3rd place in Business plan in Business Quiz in
Management Meet held at A .V.S, College on March 15th 2025.
6. Mr. Christopher Ronaldo secured 1st place in Best Manager event with cash prize of Rs.5,000.
Incubation Through Mettala Trade Centre
1. On 10th August 2023, The Department of Business Administration organized "Fresher's Day - 23-24". Ms. B. Sivarani, B. Sc (Agri),
Founder and CEO of Veerapandy Kalanjia Jeevidam Producer Company Limited, Salem was the resource person. She addressed the opportunities in Agricultural Entrepreneurship to all our BBA students.
In connection to Freshers day 23 - 24, we invited Mr. Esan Karthik, Founder and Managing Director of Unique Decor, Salem. He addressed the gathering about the opportunities in Event Management and motivated our BBA students to join with Unique Decor Events. More than 20 BBA students jointly working with Unique Decor as a part time jobbers, and they are withdrawing Rs. 12000 pm on an average.
2. The Department of Business Administration secured overall championship in 9th Annual Sports Meet on 30th September 2023, held at Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala. The students of Department of Business Administration were actively participated in all the events.
3. On 7th October, 2023, our BBA Students participated in Dance Competition at Bharathidasan College, Erode, and won 3rd prize.
4. Our BBA Department Staffs and Students jointly submitted their project proposal to "Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology" on 12.10.2023. Totally 5 projects has been submitted.
5. on 14th October 2023, Mr. K. Pranav of III BBA., Department of Business Administration participated in HR Conclave TANTHRA-24 on HR Transformation Driving Organisational Culture . The HR Conclave highlighting cultivating adaptable, inclusive, growth-oriented cultures through innovative HR Practices.
6. Mr. A. Vijayakumar, Assistant Professor., Department of Business Administration delivered special lecture on Achieving Problem - Solution Fit and Product Market Fit to Business Administration students of KSR College of Arts and Science for Women on 26.12.2023 through online.
7. On August 10, 2023, at Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College in Pollachi, a one-day national symposium on the "Impact of New Education Policy among Future Generation" was sponsored by ICSSR, in which our staff and students attended and gave their presentation.
Mr. B. Berchmans Asst. Prof. and Head, Mr. A. Simson, III BBA., Department of Business Administration, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, published their paper on "A Study on Challenges and Opportunities faced by Teachers while Implementing OBE". Their presentation was highly commented.
Mr. L. George, Asst. Prof. Ms. R. Jayashree, Ms. S. Janani, III BBA., Department of Business Administration, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, published their paper on "Students Perception towards E-Learning Materials". Their presentation was highly commented.
Mr. A. Vijayakumar, Asst. Prof., Mr. A. Saravanan, Asst. Prof., Mr. G. Lalith Raj, III BBA., Department of Business Administration, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, published their paper on "Student's Perception towards Outcome Based Education (OBE) with special reference to Namakkal District". Their presentation was highly commented.
8. The National Conference on "Innovation in Business, Computing and Science for Sustainable Development (NCIBCS - 24)" was held on January 5, 2024, at Kalaignar Karunanithi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. The following staff members and students attended and submitted their papers at this event.
Mr. B. Berchmans Asst. Prof. and Head, Ms. S. Janani & Mr. R. K. Manobharathi, III BBA., Department of Business Administration, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, published their paper on "Discripancy among Husband and Wife: An Empirical Study". Their presentation was highly commented and received "Best Paper Award".
Mr. L. George, Asst. Prof. Mr. G. Lalith Raj, Mr. S. Vinu Balan, III BBA., Department of Business Administration, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, published their paper on "People Perception about LGBT People with Special Reference to Salem and Namakkal District". Their presentation was highly commented.
Mr. A. Saravanan, Asst. Prof. Mr. S. Simson, Mr. P. Tena, III BBA., Department of Business Administration, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, published their paper on "Student's Perception towards Investment in Crypto Currency with reference to Tamilnadu". Their presentation was highly commented.
Mr. A. Vijayakumar, Asst. Prof. Ms. R. Jayashree, Ms. N. Deepika, III BBA., Department of Business Administration, Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, published their paper on "Investor's Perception towards Investment in IPO: An Empirical Study". Their presentation was highly commented.
It was observed that students actively participated and were confident while presenting in the International conference at Coimbatore in front faculty members, Research scholars and the students of various colleges from other region.
9. On 3rd February 2024, the Department of Business Administration staffs were conducted one day placement training to all the final year students of Loyola College of Arts and Science. Mr. B. Berchmans, Mr. L. George, Mr. A. Saravanan, and Mr. A. Vijayakumar handled the sessions.
10. On 9th February 2024, our BBA students participated in "NAAN MUDHALVAN PLACEMENT DRIVE - 2024" held at "Namakkal Kavignar Ramalingam Government Arts College for Women", Namakkal. In this placement drive Ms. S. Janani and Ms. R. Jayashree of our III BBA students got selected in "Sureti Insurance Marketing Private Limited, Coimbatore" with a package of 3LPA.
11. On 9th February 2024, our BBA students participated in "BIZCOM BAZZAR - 2024" an inter college quiz competition. In that competition our BBA students secured 3rd place.
12. On 29th February 2024, The Department of Business Administration was conducting "Treasure Hunt" to all the final year students of our college. The final year students from all Departments were actively participated.
13. On 01st March 2024, our BBA students participated in dance completion Confluenza - 2K24 at Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
Head of the Department
Department of Business Administration
Loyola College of Arts & Science.
Email: bba@loyolacollege.ac.in
Superior
Rev. Fr. M. Dominic Jayakumar, S.J.
Secretary
Rev. Dr. J. Danis Ponniah, S.J.
Principal
Dr. J. Josephine Daisy
Web Master
Rev. Dr. Maria Wenisch, S.J.