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About CASSM

About the Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Science and Management

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Science and Management (CASSM) connects students with the academia, industry, and policymakers, offering learners an opportunity to work on real-time projects with government and private organizations, learn from renowned global faculty, and engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations. The CASSM aims to nurture learners into thought leaders by fostering critical thinking and encouraging continuous learning and growth through experiential learning opportunities.

The courses offered at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Science and Management are meticulously designed to equip students with essential employability skills that cater to diverse industries, ensuring promising career prospects. Emphasizing multidisciplinary learning, our curriculum seamlessly integrates social sciences, research, technology, and management, fostering a holistic understanding of real-world challenges and opportunities. With a strong emphasis on research and thought leadership, our programs equips students with the skills to critically analyze complex business issues, contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and become influential thought leaders and change agents in their respective domains. The programs nurture future leaders who possess not only specialized expertise but also the ability to connect and collaborate across disciplines, thereby making a positive difference in the world while advancing their own professional journey.

Vision

To be recognized as a transformative multidisciplinary educational and research institute that addresses contemporary societal challenges, nurtures exceptional talent, and fosters a sustainable and inclusive future.

Experienced Faculty from India and Abroad

Faculty Member
Prof. Pramod Kumar

Chairperson, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh Ph.D. Pol. Science, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Prof. H.S. Shergill

Director (Research), Institute for Development and Communication, Emeritus Prof. of Economics, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Ph.D. Economics, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Prof. B.S. Ghuman

Professor Emeritus, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh; and Former VC, Punjabi University Patiala. Ph.D. Economics, GNDU, Amritsar.

Faculty Member
Prof. S.L. Sharma

Professor Emeritus, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh

Faculty Member
Prof. Jaskiran Mathur

Director, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh; and former Director, Professional Studies Programme, St. Francis College, New York, USA.

Faculty Member
Prof. Dipankar Gupta

Professor Emeritus, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh and Professor of Sociology (Retd.), Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Faculty Member
Prof. Meenakshi Malhotra

Director, MBA Programe at Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh; and Former Professor of Management, UBS, Panjab University Chd. Ph.D Management, Panjab University.

Faculty Member
Prof. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry

Professor of Visual Communications, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh; and Emeritus Professor of Indian Theatre, Panjab University.

Faculty Member
Prof. Bhupendra Yadav

Professor of History, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru and former Professor of History at Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh.

Faculty Member
Prof. J.S. Bedi

Professor of Economics, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh Ph.D. Economics, JNU, New Delhi

Faculty Member
Dr. Varinder Sharma

Director, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph.D. Economics, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Dr. Richa Walia

Associate Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph.D. Sociology Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Prof. S.K. Sinha

Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh; and Former Sr. Director (Public Finance) and Principal Economist, India Ratings and Research. Ph.D. Economics, JNU, New Delhi

Faculty Member
Dr. Chandan Awasthi

Deputy Director, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh

Faculty Member
Prof. Asha Sethi

Director(Research), Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph. D. Education, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Dr. Anuradha Sekhri

Associate Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph. D. Education, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Harsh Chopra

Associate Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh

Faculty Member
Dr. Ravinder Paul

Associate Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh

Faculty Member
Dr. Shuchi Kapuria

Director (Research), Gender Studies Unit, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph.D. Economics, JNU, New Delhi

Faculty Member
Dr. Amit Kumar

Assistant Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph.D. Gender Studies, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Dr. Manvi Khurana

Assistant Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph.D. Economics, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Akshat Patni

Visiting Faculty, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh [MSC in Environment Management and Master of Business Administration, University of San Francisco]

Faculty Member
Kamil Singh

Associate Professor, Institute for Development and Communication. Master of Business Administration, University of Cambridge.

Faculty Member
Dr. S.Y. Quraishi

Visiting Faculty, Institute for Development and Communication; and Former Chief Election Commissioner of India

Faculty Member
Prof. Kjell-Åke Nordquist

Visiting Faculty, Peace and Governance Centre, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh

Faculty Member
Prof. Steve Taylor

Visiting Faculty, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh; and Professor of Sociology and Research Director, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences, North umbria University, United Kingdom

Faculty Member
Siraj Hussain

Visiting Faculty, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh; and Former Secretary Agriculture, IAS (Retd.), Govt. of India

Faculty Member
Dr. Nadia Singh

Visiting Faculty, Institute for Development and Communication; and Lecturer, Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK. Ph.D. Oxford Brookes University

Faculty Member
Dr. Manmeet Bali Nag

Professor, Management Studies, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. PhD Strategic Management Jammu University

Faculty Member
Jitesh Bansal

Associate Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. MBA, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Ravneet Kaur

Assistant Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. MCA, Chandigarh University, Gharuan.

Faculty Member
Dr. Japneet Kaur

Associate Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh . Ph.D. Accounting and Finance, Panjab University, Chd.

Faculty Member
Dr. Srishti Chauhan

Assistant Professor, Institute for Development and Communication, Chandigarh. Ph.D. Educational Studies, JNU, New Delhi.