Dr. GANGADHARA RAO  U M.Com,MBA, Ph.D, SET, NET

Assistant Professor ( C ), Management

mba.ugr@rguktn.ac.in

  • MBA (Finance and Marketing)
  • M.Com. (Banking)
  • Ph.D. (Commerce and Management)
  • UGC-NET & AP-SET (Commerce)
  • UGC-NET & AP-SET (Management)
  • Working as an Assistant Professor in RGUKT, Nuzvid, from 02-03-2024 to till date.
  • Worked as an Asst. Professor in Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, from 16-09-2019 to 01-03-2024.
  • Worked as an Assisstant Professor in Ramachandra College of Engineering, Eluru, from 25-06-2012 to 14-09-2019.
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor in Sujatha Institute of Management Studies, Nallajerla, from 01-06-2009 to 24-06-2012.
  • Worked as an Assistant Professor in AKRG PG COLLEGE, Nallajerla, from 01-06-2008 to 31-05-2009.
  • MBA: Accounting for Managers - Managerial Economics - Financial Management - Marketing Management - Business Research Methodology - Financial Risk Management - Managing Banks and Financial Institutions - Financial Derivatives - Services Marketing - Advertising and Brand Management.
  • B.Tech.: Management Science - Managerial Economics & Financial Analysis - Career Development Course - Indian Constitution.
  • 5. Participated in the 2-Day Rural Immersion Training Program on Swachhatha Action Plan and Community Engagement held from 6-12-2019 to 7-12-2019, which was organized by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Lingayas Institute of Management and Technology, Madalavaarigudem, Andhra Pradesh.
  • 6. Participated in the One-day Faculty Development Program on Awareness of Publication Ethics and Anti-Plagiarism Tools for Thesis Writing organized by the Department of Management Studies on 07-03-2020 at Ramachandra College of Engineering, Vatlure (V), Eluru.
  • 3. Participated in a three-day faculty development program on Challenges and Trends in Management Education organized by the Department of Business Administration at Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, from 28-07-2017 to 30-07-2017.
  • 4. Participated in the Five-day Faculty Development Programme conducted from 7-11-2017 to 11-11-2017 in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Ramachandra College of Engineering, Eluru.
  • 1. Participated in the Faculty Development Program organized by IBS-ICFAI Business School held at Vijayawada on 24-07-2015.
  • 2. Participated in the Two-day Faculty Development Programme conducted from 7-07-2017 to 8-07-2017 in the Department of Business and Management Studies, Gudlavalleru Engineering College.
  • 7. Participated in FDP on Scientific Research Article Writing and Publishing organized by AE Consultancy Services & EMG Group-SMM Trust on 21-04-2020.
  • 8. Participated in the Online National Faculty Development Program for Engendering the Next Generation Educators organized by Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 23-04-2020 to 28-04-2020.
  • 9. Participated in the International Level One Week Faculty Development Program on Case Study Analysis in Teaching organized by St. Teresas Degree College for Women, Chamarajpet, Bengaluru, from 27-04-2020 to 02-05-2020.
  • 10. Participated in the National Level Five-Day Online Faculty Development Program on CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING IN POST COVID-19 organized by the University College of Education, Adikavi Nannaya University, from 11-05-2020 to 15-05-2020.
  • 11. Online Three Days Faculty Development Program on Economic Downturn and Phenomenal Progress organized by the Department of Business Administration, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, from 14-05-2020 to 16-05-2020.
  • 12. Participated in the National Level Faculty Development Program on Tools for Online Classroom Post Covid-19 organized by PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science and Computer Society of India Vijayawada, from 18-05-2020 to 20-05-2020.
  • 13. Participated in One Day Online National Level FDP on STRATEGIES TO REVIVE THE ECONOMY FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE POST COVID-19 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell & Department of Commerce and Management, BNM Degree College, Bangalore on 21-05-2020.
  • 14. MDP on "Empowering MSMEs during Crisis Time" organized by RV Institute of Management, from 20-05-2020 to 23-05-2020.
  • 15. Faculty Development Program on "Effective Learning and Teaching Methods of Business Practices" organized by Kalasalingam Business School, Tamil Nadu, from 19-05-2020 to 25-05-2020.
  • 16. Participated in the Faculty Learning Program on Post-Covid World: Skills and Strategies for Faculty organized by Business Standard on 25-05-2020.
  • 17. Participated in the Faculty Development Program on Capacity Building Program for Teachers During and Post Covid-19 organized by the Department of Management Studies, GIET, Rajahmundry, from 28-05-2020 to 29-05-2020.
  • 18. Participated in the Online Faculty Development Program on "Impact of Covid-19 on Commodity Sector" organized by the Department of Management Studies, Anantha Laksmi Institute of Technology and Sciences, Anantapur, from 28-05-2020 to 30-05-2020.
  • 19. Participated in Three-Day National Level online FDP on New Challenges in Business Management - A Strategic Approach, organized by the Department of Business Administration, Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, from 08-06-2020 to 10-06-2020.
  • 20. Participated in Ten-Days Online Skills Development Program on Social Media Digital Marketing Sponsored by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Project titled Skill Development Program on Digital Marketing, organized by the School of Commerce, Bharathiar University, held from 02-09-2020 to 12-09-2020 at 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
  • 21. Participated in AICTE-ISTE approved Orientation/Refresher Program on "Research Methodology: Tools and Techniques" organized by DNR College of Engineering and Technology, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, from 01-12-2020 to 07-12-2020.
  • 22. Participated in the One Week Online FDP on ICT Tools for Effective Teaching-Learning organized by the Department of Commerce, Telangana University, Nizamabad, from 26-04-2021 to 02-05-2021.
  • 23. Participated in One-Week Online Faculty Development Program on Advancements in IoT, Cyber Security, and Drone Technology, Organized by dept. of EEE and CSE, Lokamanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, from 07-06-2021 to 12-06-2021
  • 24. Participated in Five-day FDP on Innovation, Incubation, Start-ups, and Research Challenges in India organized by St. Mary's Centenary Degree College, Secunderabad, from 29-06-2021 TO 03-07-2021.
  • 25. Participated in the National Level FDP on Investor Awareness on Stock Market, organized by the Dept. of B.Com. (Financial Markets) & Department of B.Com. (Banking & Insurance) in association with IQAC, Thakur College of Science and Commerce (Autonomous), from 05-07-2021 to 11-07-2021.
  • 26. Participated in a 10-day National-level FDP on Pedagogy of Teaching and Tools on E-Content Development for Effective Teaching organized by IQAC, Christopher Arts and Science College (Women), from 05-07-2021 to 14-07-2021.
  • 27. Participated in the One-Week Online Faculty Development Program on "Transforming Teachers for a Sustainable Post-Covid-19 World," organized by the Institute of Information Technology & Management (IITM), from 16-08-2021 to 20-08-2021.
  • 28. Participated in One-week FDP on Research Methodology in Social Sciences organized by the Department of Commerce & IQAC, Sir C R Reddy (Aided & Autonomous) College, Eluru from 27-09-2021 to 02-10-2021.
  • 29. Participated in One - Week Online FDP on New Paradigms of Management Education in the Next Normal, organized by the Department of Management Studies in association with IQAC, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, from 7-2-2022 to 12-2-2022.
  • 30. Participated in the Faculty Development Program entitled, How to Buy and Sell Shares in Stock Exchanges Organized by Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Annai Fathima College of Arts & Science, Madurai on 02-02-2022.
  • 31. Participated in the six-day MDP on Innovation, Digitalization, and Change Management organized by the Department of Management Studies, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, from 21-03-2022 to 26-03-2022.
  • 32. Participated in the Ten-day virtual Faculty Development Program on Advanced Research Methodology, organized by the Department of Commerce, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 09-05-2022 to 20-05-2022.
  • 33. Participated in the National One Week FDP on "ICT Tools for Effective Teaching and Learning" organized by Amar Sewa Mandal's Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur-440024, Maharastra, from 23-05-2022 to 28-05-2022.
  • 34. Participated in a Ten-Day Faculty Development Program on "Advanced Research Methodology," sponsored by ICSSR organized by the Department of Business Management, RBVRR Women's College, Hyderabad, from 30-05-2022 to 09-06-2022.
  • 35. Participated in an International Virtual Faculty Development Program on Research and Writing organized by Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India & Cape Comorin Trust, India, 26-06-2022 to 30-06-2022.
  • 36. Participated in One-week Faculty Development Program on Research Methodology and Data Analysis in Business Management organized by the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Krishna University, from 25-08-2022 to 01-09-2022.
  • 37. Participated in a Five-Day Online Faculty Development Program on Cognitive Skills, Design, and Critical Thinking organized by the National Institute of Technology, Mizoram, from 19-09-2022 to 23-09-2022.
  • 38. Participated in One-Week STTP on Emerging Trends in Research Methodology (Online Mode) organized by REST Society for Research International (RSRI), Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India, from 03-10-2022 to 07-10-2022.
  • 39. Participated in a 7-Day International Level Online Faculty Development Program titled Pathway to Modern Accounting Era organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Department of Accountancy of the college in collaboration with the Western India Regional Council of ICAI, from 14-03-2023 to 21-03-2023.
  • 40. Participated in a Five-Day National Level Virtual FDP on ''Skills Reengineering in Business Management'' organized by the Department of Master of Business Administration, Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, from 23-05-2023 to 27-05-2023.
  • 41. Participated in a Five-Day Online Faculty Development Program on Universal Human Values organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, from 13-07-2023 to 18-07-2023.
  • 42. Participated in the NPTEL-AICTE 4-Week Faculty Development Program on Business Analytics & Data Mining Modeling Using R - Part II from July to August 2023.
  • 43. Participated in the NPTEL-AICTE 4-Week Faculty Development Program on Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs (Part 1: Internal Operation) from August to September 2023.
  • 44. Participated in an International Faculty Development Program on Applications of Business Analytics, organized by the Department of Management Studies, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, in collaboration with ExcelR Edtech Pvt. Ltd., from 9-10-2023 to 13-10-2023.
  • 45. Participated in an Eight-Day National (Online) Faculty Development Program on Case-Based Learning, Teaching, Writing, and Publication organized by the Department of Management Studies, VFSTR Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi, Guntur District, AP, India-522213, from 25-09-2023 to 2-10-2023.
  • 46. Participated in an International Faculty Development Program on Research Writing, Proposal Writing, and Research Grants organized by Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with the Office of Internationalization, Mindanao State University-Sulu, Philippines, in association with Cape Comorin Trust, India, from 23-02-2024 to 29-02-2024.
  • 47. Participated in and completed the five-day online FDP on the theme Research Methods and Research Designs organized by the School of Management, Karunya Institute of Technology and Science, Coimbatore, from 24-06-2024 to 28-06-2024.
  • 48. Participated in FDP on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) under Malaviya Mission-Teacher Training Program (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by JNV University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 03-07-2024 to 10-07-2024.
  • 49. Participated in One-week Online Management Development Program on Leadership Development and Research Excellence organized by the Department of Management Studies, Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women (A), Bhimavaram, from 22-07-2024 to 27-07-2024.
  • 50. Participated in the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on Manufacturing Innovation and Organizational Excellence at PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science PG Studies, from 02-12-2024 to 07-12-2024.
  • 51. Participated in the Faculty Development Program on AI Tools and Techniques for Research organized by the Department of Business Administration & IQAC, Andhra Loyola College, from 9-12-2024 to 13-12-2024.
  • 52. Participated in the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on "Alignment of Corporate and National Objectives: CSR's View of Vikasit Bharath" at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, from 09-12-2024 to 14-12-2024.
  • 53. Participation in the Five Days Online Faculty Development Program on "Navigating the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution: A Guide to Business Transformation and Innovation" organized by the Department of Management Studies at Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India, from 17-02-2025 to 21-02-2025.
  • 54. Participation in the Five Days Online Faculty Updation Program on "Cybersecurity in Financial Services (Hybrid Mode), under ISEA Phase-III, a Project Sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MietY), Government of India, from 17-03-2025 to 21-03-2025, organized by JNTUK, Kakinada & LBRCE (A), Mylavaram (Spoke Institute). Thematic area in Fintech (Blockchain).
  • 55. Participated in the Faculty Development Program on AI in Business and Management organized by the Department of Management Science, Sasi Institute of Technology & Engineering, Tadepalligudem, in collaboration with MIT-VISHWA PRAYAG UNIVERSITY, School of Business, Solapur, from 17-03-25 to 22-03-25.
  • 56. Participated in a One-Day Online Faculty Development Program on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) organized by the Department of Business Administration in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), PVPSIT, held on 28-04-2025.
  • 57. Participated in the NPTEL-AICTE 12-Week Faculty Development Program on Business Analytics for Management Decision from January to April 2025.
  • Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
  • Qualified in UGC-NET (Assistant Professorship) in the Commerce stream, H.T. No. AP1705201878, Ref. No.: 190520513788, in December 2019.
  • Qualified in UGC-NET (Lectureship) in the Management stream, H.T. No. 42170600, Ref. No.: 21710/(NET-DEC.2012), in December 2012.
  • Qualified in UGC-NET (Lectureship) in the Management stream, H.T. No. 42170507, Ref. No.: 16373/(NET-JUNE.2013), in June 2013.
  • Qualified in the NPTEL Online Certification course titled "Business Analytics & Modeling Using R-Part II," H.T. No.: NPTEL23MG103S34250328, during July-August 2023.
  • Qualified in the NPTEL Online Certification course titled "Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs (Part I_Internal Operation)," H.T. No.: NPTEL23MG103S34250328, during August-September 2023.
  • Qualified in AP-SET (Assistant Professorship) in the Management stream, H.T. No. 021906035, Ref. No.: APSLET/2514/2017, in July 2017.
  • Qualified in AP-SET (Assistant Professorship) in the Commerce stream, H.T. No. 020405231, Ref. No.: APSLET/3369/2016, in December 2016.
  • Ratified as an Assistant Professor by JNTU Kakinada on 06-06-2016.
  • Got a silver medal in the NPTEL Online Certification course "Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs" (Part 1 : Internal Operation) from August to September 2023. Roll No.: NPTEL23MG126S749802255.
  • Qualified in the NPTEL Online Certification course titled "Business Analytics For Management Decision," H.T. No.: NPTEL25MG10S1044900128, during January-April 2025.
  • 1. Volunteer (ID: 202319564) in Vidyanjali - Higher Education, which is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
  • 2. Having a Professor Membership (ID: PROF-18889190) in the Institute for Engineering Research and Publication (IFERP).
  • 3. International Association of Engineers (IAENG) with Membership Number 192138 from 06-07-2017.
  • 4. International Association of Academic Plus Corporate Society (IAAPCS) with Membership Number 20IND460001A384.
  • 5. The Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors (IRED) with membership status Fellow Member (UAAMP), Membership Number SM101000601832 from 12-08-2019.
  • Got DST-NIMAT Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp Project 2018-19 organized at Ramachandra College of Engineering, Eluru, from 23-01-2019 to 25-01-2019.

Journals

  1. Published a paper in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology on the topic of Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainable Development Goals: A Synergistic Relationship in India in March-2025, Vol 10, Issue 3 pp. 280-284, ISSN 2456-2165, Impact Factor: 8.01, DOI: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25mar504
  2. Published a paper in International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews on the topic The Role of Current and Emerging Ethical Issues in Marketing Services in April 2022, Vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 2374-2377, ISSN 2582-7421.
  3. Published a paper in International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science (Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal) on the topic Challenges and Strategies of Services Marketing in a Globalized Business Environment, Volume: 04/Issue: 08/April-2022, pp. 1665-1671, e-ISSN: 2582-5208, Impact Factor: 6.752.
  4. Published a paper in International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science (Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal) on the topic Challenges and Strategies of Services Marketing in a Globalized Business Environment, Volume: 04/Issue: 08/April-2022, pp. 1665-1671, e-ISSN: 2582-5208, Impact Factor: 6.752.
  5. Published a paper in the International Research Journal of Education and Technology on the topic of Role of Microfinance in Women Empowerment, Volume 04, Issue 04, Apr. 2022, pp. 155-162, ISSN 2581-7795.
  6. Published a paper in Journal of Applied Science and Computations (JASC) on the topic of A Review on Omni Channel Retailing in the Modern Era in May 2019, Volume VI, Issue 5, ISSN No: 1076-5131.
  7. Published a paper in GEC International Journal of Innovation Technology and Management on the topic of A Study on Investors Attitude towards Mutual Funds in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, in August 2017, Volume IV, Issue II, pp. 52-56, Impact Factor: 2.174, and ISSN 2394-594X.
  8. Published a paper in GCE International Journal of Innovation Technology and Management on the topic of A Study on Online Shopping Behavior in the Digital Era in August 2017, Volume-III, with an Impact Factor of 2.174, Volume-III, Issue-II, ISSN-2394-594X.

Conferences

  1. Presented the paper titled The Empowerment of Women with Self-Help Groups: Evidence from East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh, India at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Business Practices and Innovative Models (ICSBIPM 2025). Organized by the School of Business and Management at CHRIST (Deemed to be University, Delhi NCR, India) during April 2324, 2025.
  2. Presented a paper entitled "Bridging the Gap: Assessing the Impact of Financial Inclusion Initiatives on Economic Growth in India" in a Two-day International seminar on 4th and 5th March 2025, ISBN:978-93-342-3306-3, pp 121-127, organized by the Department of MBA, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
  3. Presented a paper entitled "Role of self-help groups for women empowerment in India: An empirical review of select self-help groups (SHGs) in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh" in International E-Conference Adam Smith Contemporary Relevance on 24th May 2024, ISBN:978-81-971225-8-3, pp 177-194, organized by Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women, Chennai.
  4. Presented a paper entitled Impact of Sustainable Development on Coming Generations at the International Conference on Challenges and Strategies for Global Sustainable and Green Economic Development (CSGSGED), organized by the Department of Management Studies, Adikai Nannaya University, in collaboration with Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia, from 26-07-2017 to 28-07-2017.
  5. Presented a paper titled Consequences of Job Stress in the Workplace at the National Conference organized by Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, on 20-12-2016.
  6. Presented a paper titled Talent Management in the Competitive Environment at the National Conference organized by Aditya Global Business School held at Surampalem on 19-03-2016.
  • Serving as a reviewer of International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, ISSN 2349-6002, UGC Approved Journal No. 47859, 8.01 Impact Factor.