Professional Overview
Sujatha Balakrishna is a seasoned academician and educational leader with nearly 17 years of experience at Nilai University. She is an expert in Business and Management, specializing in the behavioral and ethical dimensions of organizational life. A dedicated mentor, she has supervised numerous MBA and BBA project papers, with a particular focus on supporting international students.
Academic & Professional Background
- Doctoral Candidate (PhD): Currently pursuing a PhD in Management.
- Project Paper Supervisor: Extensive experience guiding over 20 postgraduate and undergraduate research projects.
- Online Module Leader: Skilled in digital pedagogy, managing online learning platforms and remote student engagement.
- Teaching Certification: Holds a Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education from Oxford Brookes University (2011).
Specializations & Areas of Expertise
- Organizational Behavior: Analyzing human dynamics within workplace structures.
- Business Ethics: Developing frameworks for ethical decision-making in corporate environments.
- Professional Development: Training students and professionals in interpersonal skills and workplace image.
- Digital Education: Proficient in AI/ChatGPT integration in education, Open Educational Resources (OER), and Online Distance Learning (ODL) content creation.
Coaching & Well-being
Beyond traditional academics, Sujatha is a Certified Happiness Coach (2023), having completed the “Science of Happiness” module designed by the Berkeley Institute of Well Being, California. She integrates positive psychology and well-being into her educational approach to enhance learner performance and organizational health.
Professional Memberships
- Member, Malaysian Institute of Management.
- Associate Member, Institute of Marketing Malaysia.
- Individual Member, Society for Business Ethics.