School of Management · IIT Mandi
The Institute
About SOM
The School of Management (SOM) at IIT Mandi emphasises applied interdisciplinary research and strives to impart knowledge for a sustainable global impact. Faculty expertise spans operations and financial management, marketing, consumer behaviour, human resources, strategy, economics, data science, artificial intelligence, cryptography, and more. The school fosters cutting-edge research with practical implications for industry and society.
Academic programmes of SOM aim to cultivate leaders who shape data-driven organisations influencing daily life. The flagship MBA programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence stands out, offering students interactions with industry leaders, diverse knowledge acquisition, and insights into the latest industry trends. The Ph.D. programme encourages research in evolving business landscapes, including digital innovation, information technology, e-commerce, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Cross-learning opportunities are abundant, with students participating in national and international events, competitions, seminars, and boot camps.
Meet our Chairperson
Prof. Anjan Kumar Swain
Chairperson, School of Management, IIT Mandi
Prof. Anjan Kumar Swain holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield, UK, and an M.Sc. in Electronics Systems and Communication Engineering from REC Rourkela. He brings nearly two decades of academic leadership from within the IIM system, having served as Professor at IIM Kozhikode for thirteen years (2010–2023), where he also led executive education programmes.
His research spans computer science and information systems, with published work in evolutionary computation, robotic manipulator control, multi-criteria decision analysis, and consumer behaviour. He teaches Machine Learning for Business, Neural Networks Fundamentals for Business, and Deep Learning for Business.
Prof. Swain played a pivotal role as a mentoring professor during the formative years of IIM Amritsar. Since 2023, he serves as Professor and Chairperson at the School of Management, IIT Mandi, guiding the School's growth at the intersection of management and emerging technology.