Mr Arjun Prakash
Assistant Prof. Stage - III
About
I am an Assistant Professor of Commerce with a strong academic, research, and administrative orientation and a passion for teaching, mentoring, and student development. My areas of expertise and academic interest include Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, Business Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Digital Business, and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). I am actively involved in curriculum development, experiential learning, industry-integrated education, academic programme coordination, and innovative teaching and assessment practices. I am pursuing doctoral research in Commerce and Management, with research interests in culture, livelihoods, sustainability, traditional knowledge systems, and socio-economic development. My research interests also extend to interdisciplinary and evidence-based studies addressing contemporary social, economic, environmental, and institutional challenges. I contribute to academic administration, seminars, workshops, faculty development programmes, student activities, research initiatives, apprenticeship and internship-embedded learning, and community-oriented programmes. I believe in creating meaningful learning experiences that connect theoretical concepts with practical applications and encourage students to develop analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, digital competencies, ethical awareness, and entrepreneurial perspectives. I am committed to continuous professional development through research, collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. My broader objective is to contribute meaningfully to higher education by integrating knowledge, technology, research, cultural heritage, and practical learning, thereby preparing students to confidently respond to the evolving demands of the professional and global environment.
| Sl.No | Qualification Level | University | Area of Specialization | Year of Completion | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KSET | MYSORE UNIVERSITY | COMMERCE | 2019 | |
| 2 | PG | MANGALORE UNIVERSITY | FINANCE | 2014 | |
| 3 | UG | MANGALORE UNIVERSITY | HUMAN RESOURCE | 2012 | |
| 4 | HSE | Western institute of Technology | Safety Manager | 2010 |
• Chair, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru.
• Teaching and academic coordination in the Department of Commerce, with a focus on Commerce, Accounting, ERP, Business Analytics, and apprenticeship-based education.
• Coordination and implementation of the B.Com Apprenticeship/Internship Embedded Degree Programme.
• Planning and coordination of academic seminars, workshops, faculty development programmes, and institutional events.
• Research supervision, academic mentoring, and support for student research and project activities.
• Coordination of institutional initiatives related to curriculum development, experiential learning, industry engagement, and NEP implementation.
• Participation in academic committees, programme coordination, evaluation, moderation, and other institutional responsibilities.
- St. Aloysius ( Deemed to be University)
- Assistant Professor
- Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Traditional Knowledge
- Livelihood Sustainability and Traditional Occupations
- Culture, Heritage and Indigenous Communities
- Commerce, Accounting and Financial Management
- Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Entrepreneurship and MSME Development
- Apprenticeship-Based and Experiential Learning
- Business Analytics and Emerging Technologies
- Sustainable Development and Social Impact
- Banking, Financial Inclusion and Agricultural Finance
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Damodar, P., Shetty, A., Dsouza, M. P., Prakash, A., & Gudi, N. (2024). Crafting careers through theory-driven interventions: A scoping review of the utility of social cognitive career theory and career maturity inventory. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2024.2308081
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Damodar, P., Shetty, A., Dsouza, M. P., Prakash, A., & Dsouza, K. J. (2024). Transformative career maturity training for rural adolescents: An exploratory approach. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2024.2398044
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Prakash, A., & co-authors. Survival Strategy of Local Electronic Repair Shops: A Study in Mangaluru City. International Journal of Logistics & Supply Chain Management Perspectives (2019).
• “Farmers’ Awareness and Utilization of Agricultural Finance: Evidence from Coastal Karnataka, India” – Conference Paper.
• “Livelihood Sustainability of Daiva Narthakas in South India: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges” – Research Paper presented at an academic/research conference.
• Research presentations on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), traditional knowledge, cultural sustainability, and the preservation of indigenous practices.
• Research presentations on apprenticeship-based education, experiential learning, NEP 2020, and industry-integrated higher education.
• Research presentations on emerging technologies, Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and their applications in Commerce and Management.
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An Automated System to Decide About the Price of Products Listed on E-Commerce Site for Efficient Financial Management.
2026 — IKS Research Centre Project
Project Title: ‘Paramparā in Practice’: Role of Traditional Communities of Tuluṇāḍu in Psychological Stress Release and Social Harmony through Ritual Practices
Funding Agency: Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandra Shekhara Shetty T
Co-Principal Investigator: Mr. Arjun Prakash
Approved Budget: ₹10,00,000
Project Year: 2026–27
Status: Approved for Funding
Indian Commerce Association (ICA) — Member, Present
Membership Number: KA619
Digital Marketing -ICT Academy -22nd Sept to 25th Sept 2026
