Dr. Suresh Babu KN

Associate Professor
  • M Com(Finance), M Com(Marketing), PGDFM, Ph.D
  • Courses Taught : Corporate Accounting, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Indian Banking System, Auditing and Assurance, Retail Management.
  • Area of Expertise : Banking and Finance
  • Academic Experience - 25 Years

Contact Details

email : sureshbabu@sdmcujire.in

Research Details

  • Ph D –Award for the Doctoral Thesis “A study on Non- Performing Asset Management in Urban Cooperative Bank Select Public and Private Sector Banks with special reference to Coastal Karnataka” by the University of Bharathiar, 2020
  • Project on “Non performing Asset Management in Co- operative Societies with special reference to BPCARD” under UGC grant Rs. 80,000 during the period 2012 –2014.

Publications

  • Suresh Babu KN. A study on investors’ perception towards mutual funds with reference to DK District, Karnataka. Int J Econ Bus Rev. 2023;11(2):80–85. ISSN: 2349-0187.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Movement of NPA in public sector banks. Int J Res Anal Rev. 2023;10(1):795–801. ISSN: 2348-1269.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Impact of natural disasters on common man: a case study of Coorg District. Int J Econ. 2018;8(2):14–19. ISSN: 2319-961X.
  • Suresh Babu KN. A study on green banking: an initiative for sustainable development with special reference to Belthangady Taluk, DK District. Int J Exclusive Manag Res. 2018;8(1):217–222. ISSN: 2249-8672.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Trend and magnitude of NPA in co-operative banks. Int J Res Commerce Econ Manag. 2017;7(1):61–65. ISSN: 2231-4245.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Non-performing asset management in co-operative societies with special reference to BPCARD. J Commerce Bus Manag. 2016;2(3):202–207. ISSN: 2229-4783.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Management of non-performing assets in selected co-operative banks with special reference to DK District, Karnataka, India. Int J Commerce Bus Manag (IJCBM). 2016;5(1):40–44. ISSN: 2319-2828.
  • Suresh Babu KN. The role of self-help groups in economic empowerment of rural women: a case study of Belthangady Taluk with reference to SKDRDP. Explor Prakash Publ. 2014;4(2.1):250–256. ISSN: 2229-4783.
  • Suresh Babu KN. International financial reporting standards in India: challenges. Himalaya Publ. 2013;1:—. ISBN: 978-93-81195-25-3.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Comparative study on customer perception towards supermarkets and Kirana shops with special reference to Ujire. Himalaya Publ. 2013;1:242–246. ISBN: 978-93-5051-833.
  • Suresh Babu KN. IFRS implementation in India: issues and challenges. United Publ. 2013;1:61–68. ISBN: 978-93-81195-64-2.

Paper presented in International Conference/seminars

  • Suresh Babu KN. Comparative study on performance evaluation of hybrid mutual funds. Presented at: International Conference on AI-Driven Global Trends in Commerce; organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Commerce, Mangalore University; May 29–30, 2025.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Risk management in MSMEs using agile practices: a regional analysis of DK District, Karnataka. Presented at: International Conference on Sustainable Business Management Practices in VUCA World; organized by the Department of Commerce and International Business, Central University of Kerala; March 14, 2025.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Self-efficacy: does it really matter for adapting to Banking 5.0 working environment? – A case of Indian banking sector. Presented at: International Conference on Embracing Digital Transformation in Business for Sustainable Growth; organized by the Department of Commerce (UG), Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru; January 29–30, 2024.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Problems and challenges faced by micro, small and medium scale industries. Presented at: International Conference on Trends in Management and Technology; organized by Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru; October 12–13, 2023.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Green banking: an initiative for sustainable development. Presented at: International Seminar on Green Banking: Perceptions and Practices; organized by the Department of Commerce, University College, Hampankatta, Mangalore; February 1–3, 2017.
  • Suresh Babu KN. IFRS: issues and challenges. Presented at: International Seminar on Ethics, Governance and International Financial Reporting Standards; organized by the Department of Commerce and Management, SDM College, Ujire; February 24–25, 2012.
  • Suresh Babu KN. Excellence in rural marketing. Presented at: International Conference on Excellence in Management Practice; organized by the Department of Management Studies, Kristu Jayanti College of Management and Technology; April 15–16, 2011.

Paper presented in National Conference/seminars

  • Presented a paper titled “Impact of Natural Disasters on Common Man – A Case Study of Coorg District” in a two-day National Seminar on Revisiting Strategies of Growth and Sustainable Development with Focus on Rebuilding Kerala, sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, organized by the Department of Economics, Government College, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Kerala, held on 21st and 22nd November 2018.
  • Presented a paper titled “A Study on Green Banking – An Initiative for Sustainable Development with Special Reference to Belthangady Taluk” in a one-day National Conference on Innovation, Sustainability and Change: Emerging Challenges in Entrepreneurship, organized by Vivekananda Institute of Management, Bangalore, held on 13th April 2018.
  • Presented a paper titled “A Study on Management of Non-Performing Assets of Select Public and Private Sector Banks with Special Reference to Coastal Karnataka” in a two-day National Seminar on Sustainable Development: Role of Business Education and Research, organized by the Department of Studies in Commerce, University of Mysore, held on 20th and 21st March 2018.
  • Presented a paper titled “A Study on Green Banking – An Initiative for Sustainable Development with Special Reference to Belthangady Taluk” in a one-day National Seminar on Indian Banking in the Era of Globalization and Information Technology, organized by Milagres College, Kallianpur, Udupi, held in 2018.
  • Presented a paper titled “Management of Non-Performing Assets in Urban Co-operative Banks – A Current Scenario” in a one-day University Level Conference on Innovations in Banking for Future Growth, organized by the Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Commerce, held on 24th October 2016.
  • Attended a two-day NAAC Sponsored National Seminar held at Srinivas Institute of Management Studies, Mangalore, on 25th and 26th March 2016.
  • Presented a paper titled “Economic Empowerment of Rural Poor – A Case Study with Special Reference to SKDRDP” in a UGC Sponsored One-day National Conference on Micro Finance with Special Reference to Business Correspondent Model in Financial Inclusion and Empowering the Vulnerable, held on 23rd March 2016 at the Department of Economics, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, in collaboration with Mangalore University Economics Association and RUDSETI.
  • Presented a paper titled “Faculty Role in Imparting Higher Education” in a one-day National Conference on A Great Place to Work, organized by SDM Post Graduate Centre for Management Studies & Research, Mangalore, held on 19th February 2016.
  • Presented a paper titled “Non-Performing Assets – Indian Scenario” in a UGC Sponsored Two-day National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Banking with Special Reference to Advent of Technology and Financial Inclusion, held on 13th and 14th August 2015 at SVS College, Bantwal.
  • Presented a paper titled “Management of Non-Performing Assets of Co-operative Banks” in a one-day National Conference on Issues and Challenges of Banking Sector, organized by NITK, Surathkal, held on 20th February 2015.
  • Presented a paper titled “Work Life Balance of Married Women School Teachers” in a National Level Seminar on SAMBRAMA, organized by the Department of MSW, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held on 5th and 6th February 2015.
  • Presented a paper titled “Role of Financial Institutions in the Development of MSMEs” in a UGC Sponsored Two-day National Conference on Issues and Prospects of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, organized by Sri Dhavala College, Moodbidri, in association with the District Industries Centre, Mangalore, held on 28th and 29th January 2015.
  • Presented a paper titled “Financial Inclusion – A Study on Rural BPL Households with Special Reference to Belthangady Taluk” in a Two-day National Conference on Financial Inclusion in India: Potential and Gaps, organized by the Institute of Economic Research, JSS Institutions, Vidyagiri, Dharwad, in association with ICSSR, New Delhi, held on 30th and 31st October 2014.
  • Presented a paper titled “A Study on Contemporary Issues on Rural Online Marketing” in a Two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Global Interface of Technology and Business, organized by the 10th Convention of Federation of Teachers’ Councils of Commerce and Management in Karnataka, held on 7th and 8th March 2014.
  • Presented a paper titled “Transfer Training in MFIs – A Conceptual Framework” in a Two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Human Resource Identification and Development of Skill Sets in the Current Scenario, organized by the PG Department of Commerce, Deva Matha College, held on 15th and 16th February 2014.
  • Presented a paper titled “Role of SHG in Economic Empowerment of Rural Women – A Case Study of Belthangady Taluk with Special Reference to SKDRDP” in a Two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Financial Inclusion and Rural Development – Challenges and Opportunities, organized by the PG Department of Commerce, Deva Matha College, held on 4th and 5th February 2014.
  • Presented a paper titled “Convergence of IFRS in India – Its Challenges and Opportunities” in a Two-day National Seminar on Indian Accounting Standards: Relevance, Issues and Challenges in the Changing Business Scenario, organized by Sri Mahaveera College, held on 16th and 17th August 2013.
  • Presented a paper titled “IFRS Implementation in India – Opportunities and Challenges” in a Two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on International Financial Reporting Standards and Extensible Business Reporting Language, organized by SVS College, Bantwal, held on 7th and 8th February 2013.
  • Presented a paper titled “Comparative Study on Customers’ Perception towards Super Markets and Kirana Shops with Special Reference to Ujire” in a One-day National Seminar on Retail Sector in India – Opportunities and Challenges, organized by the Department of Studies and Research in Commerce, Tumkur University, in association with the Centre for E-Commerce and Communication and the Centre for Project Management, held on 25th August 2012
  • Presented a paper titled “Challenges and Opportunities in Retail Industry” in a Two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Indian Retail Industry – Challenges and Opportunities, organized by Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, held on 15th and 16th September 2011.
  • Presented a paper titled “Management of Non-Performing Assets” in a Two-day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Impact of Global Meltdown on Indian Banking Sector – Challenges and Opportunities, organized by the PG Department of Commerce, Deva Matha College, held on 29th February and 1st March 2011.

Chairperson/ Co-chairperson

  • Participated as Chairperson during a paper presentation session in the National Seminar organized by PG Studies and Research in Social Work, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held on 12th April 2024.
  • Participated as Technical Session Chairperson in a one-day National Seminar, organized by the Department of Commerce and International Business, Central University of Kerala, held on 1st March 2024.
  • Participated as Co-Chairperson during a paper presentation session in the National Seminar organized by PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held on 12th April 2023.
  • Participated as Chairperson during a paper presentation session in a Two-day National Seminar on Revisiting Strategies of Growth and Sustainable Development with Focus on Rebuilding Kerala, sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, organized by the Department of Economics, Government College, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Kerala, held on 21st and 22nd November 2018.
  • Participated as Chairperson during a paper presentation session in a Two-day National Conference on Financial Inclusion in India: Potential and Gaps, organized by the Institute of Economic Research, JSS Institutions, Vidyagiri, Dharwad, in association with ICSSR, New Delhi, held on 30th and 31st October 2014.

Webinar Attended

  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Impact of Covid-19 in Higher Education”, organized by the Department of Commerce & Management in association with IQAC, Cauvery College, Virajpet, held on 18th August 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Success Talk Series”, organized by the Post Graduate Department of Public Administration, Anna Adarsh College for Women, Anna Nagar, Chennai, held on 25th July 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Neuroscience for Economists”, organized by the Department of Economics and Cooperation, Sri Dhavala College, Moodbidri, held on 23rd July 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Effective Teaching Strategies for Higher Education: Post Covid-19”, organized by the Department of Commerce, KLE Society’s Lingaraj College, Belagavi (Autonomous), held on 18th July 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Growth Mindset – A Blueprint for a Better Self”, organized by Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri, held on 10th July 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Startups to Uplift in India”, organized by the Department of Commerce, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, held on 30th June 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “MSME (Micro-Small-Medium Enterprise)”, organized by the Department of B.Com, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, held on 1st June 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Opportunities and Challenges in the MSME Sector: Post Covid Era”, organized by the Department of Commerce, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, held on 25th May 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day International Level Webinar entitled “Financial Sector: The New Normal in the Post-Covid Scenario”, organized by the Post Graduate Department of Commerce, GPM Government College, Manjeshwaram, held on 28th May 2020.
  • Participated in a one-day National Level Webinar entitled “Lockdown not Knockdown – Rejig your Mental Health & Well-being during Uncertain Times”, organized by the Department of Business Economics, S.I.W.S. N.R. Swamy College of Commerce & Economics and Smt. Thirumalai College of Science, held on 26th May 2020.

Participation in seminars/workshops/conferences/conventions

  • Attended a one-day workshop on “Innovate and Protect: Patents, Trademarks and Publishing Rights”, organized by the Research and Development Cell, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held on 18th June 2025.
  • Attended a five-day Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology, organized by the Research Development Cell in association with the Departments of PG Psychology and Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held from 20th to 24th August 2024.
  • Attended a one-day National Level Faculty Development Programme on “Engage to Educate: The Experiential Learning Pedagogy”, organized by the Department of B.Voc in Retail and Supply Chain Management, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held on 18th April 2024.
  • Attended a one-day workshop on Research Writing, organized by the Research Development Cell, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held on 19th October 2023.
  •  Attended a one-day Conference on New Education Policy, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, held on 29th July 2019.
  • Participated in FEEL Teacher Learning and Development Intervention, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, conducted by College for Leadership and HRD, Mangaluru, from 7th to 9th June 2019, at PG Centre, SDM College Ujire
  • Attended a one-day workshop on Research Writing in Social Science, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire in association with Mangalore University Economic Association, held on 3rd November 2018.
  • Attended a two-day workshop on SPSS in Research, organized by Bharathiyar University, held on 6th and 7th March 2015.
  • Attended a two-day State Level Workshop on Methodologies in Research Article Writing, organized by SDM Research Centre (Affiliated to Tumkur University), held on 25th and 26th January 2013.
  • Attended a seven-day Faculty Development Programme, conducted by SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore, held from 10th to 16th May 2012.

Membership and Position of Responsibility:

  • Recognized as Research Guide by department of Commerce, Mangalore University.
  • BoS Member – Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Commerce, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) , Mangalore
  • BoS Member – Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Commerce, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) , Mangalore
  • B.o.S Member – Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire.
  • BoE Member of Department of Commerce, Mangalore University,
  • BoE Member- Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Commerce, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore.
  • BoE Member- Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Commerce, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore
  • BoE Member- Department of MBA, Sahyadri College (Aotonomous) Mangalore
  • B.o.E Member- Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire.
  • Chairperson of NAAC Criterion –IV for NAAC Accreditation of fourth cycle of SDM College Ujre during the period from 2018 to 2022.