Professional Overview
Prof. Dr. Kosga Yagapparaj is an accomplished academician, research supervisor, consultant, and trainer with extensive experience in higher education and school administration. He specializes in Performance Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources, with a secondary interest in Accounting and Finance. Over his career, he has held senior leadership roles in both India and Malaysia, focusing on academic quality assurance, curriculum development, and research mentorship at the MBA, DBA, and PhD levels.
Key Leadership and Experience
- Professor, Putra International College/Trine University: Currently leading teaching and research in Finance, Accounting, and HR since November 2017.
- Business School Coordinator, Olympia College: Coordinated six branch schools and served as an MBA supervisor in Malaysia.
- Program Leader, Limkokwing University: Managed MBA and PhD programs and acted as a research guide.
- Head of Department (Commerce), Loyola College: Planned and managed the Department of Commerce in Chhattisgarh, India.
- School Principal: Served as Principal for 12 years across St. Thomas High School and De Nobili High School in Jharkhand, India, overseeing both administration and teaching.
Core Expertise
- Academic Research: Extensive experience as an external examiner for PhD candidates across multiple Indian universities, including the University of Madras and Alagappa University.
- Management & Finance: Expert in teaching complex subjects such as Strategic Management, International Financial Management, and Managerial Accounting.
- Curriculum Development: Served on the core committee for curriculum framing in Jharkhand, India, for subjects including English, Commerce, and Accountancy.
- Training & Development: Conducts professional training for managers and educators on topics like Change Management, Leadership, and Teaching Pedagogy.
Awards and Qualification
- Chanakya Award-2022: Awarded by the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) India.
- Expert Reviewer Award: Issued by the Academic Exchange Information Centre (AEIC), China, in 2021.
- National Paryawaran Award (2010): Recognized for motivating staff and students toward environmental awareness in India.
- Best Teacher Award (2010): Awarded by Dainik Jagaran for significant contributions to education.
Education
- Ph.D. in Commerce (Performance Management): Kamaraj University, Madurai (2012).
- M.Phil. in Commerce (International Trade): Alagappa University (2006).
- M.Com. (Management & Business): Annamalai University (2004).
- B.Ed. (Teaching Pedagogy): Loyola College of Education (2008).
- B.Phil. (Philosophy) & B.Com. (Finance, Law & Tax): University of Madras (1995 & 1992).