Thiagarajar School of Management

Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) is a premier business school located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1962 by the visionary industrialist and philanthropist, Kalaithanthai Thiru Karumuttu Thiagarajar Chettiar. TSM offers various programs in the fields of management, information technology, and commerce. TSM is affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University and Alagappa University and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). TSM is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and has been granted the status of equivalence to MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)¹.

TSM is known for its academic excellence, industry relevance, and social responsibility. TSM has been consistently ranked among the top business schools in India by various agencies and publications. Some of the recent rankings are:

- Ranked 96th for MBA by NIRF 2020²
- Ranked 6th among private B-schools in South Zone by Business Today 2019³
- Ranked 7th among private B-schools in South Zone by The Week 2019⁴

TSM has a state-of-the-art campus with modern facilities and infrastructure. The campus is spread over 17 acres of land and has a built-up area of over 2 lakh sq.ft. The campus has a fully equipped library, computer center, finance lab, marketing lab, operations lab, auditorium, seminar halls, conference rooms, hostel, mess, gym, sports complex, and recreational facilities.

TSM has a dedicated and experienced faculty team who are experts in their respective fields. The faculty members are involved in teaching, research, consultancy, training, and mentoring activities. TSM also invites eminent academicians, practitioners, and industry leaders as guest faculty and speakers to enrich the learning experience of the students.

TSM follows a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that is updated regularly to meet the changing needs of the business world. The curriculum is designed to impart both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to the students. The pedagogy includes case studies, simulations, projects, presentations, quizzes, assignments, workshops, seminars, industry visits, internships, and live projects.

TSM offers the following courses:

- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM): A two-year full-time program with specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Retail Management.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA): A two-year full-time program with specializations in Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Systems Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Airline and Airport Management.
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA): A three-year full-time program that covers various aspects of computer science and applications.
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com): A three-year full-time program that covers the core subjects of commerce such as accounting, finance, taxation, etc.