About ISMACI

Building Future-Ready Professionals Through Industry-Integrated Education

ISMACI is a Section 8 not-for-profit institution working to reduce unemployability by integrating technology, management, and sector-specific practice into accessible, application-oriented learning pathways.

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About ISMACI

An institution built to close the gap between education and industry.

ISMACI is a Section 8 not-for-profit institution committed to addressing unemployability by reshaping how management education connects with modern industry needs.

Following the transformation brought by Industry 4.0, enterprises increasingly expect graduates who are comfortable with technology, sector practice, and application-oriented thinking — not just academic theory.

ISMACI integrates management learning with technology, ERP exposure, and sector-specific curriculum to deliver affordable and accessible upskilling for graduates, rural youth, and working professionals.

ISMACI curriculum

Section 8 Institution

A not-for-profit foundation focused on building accessible, industry-relevant pathways into the modern workforce.

Why ISMACI Exists

Why ISMACI Was Created

ISMACI was founded to respond to three structural gaps in the path from education to employment.

01

Industry 4.0 Skill Gap

Rapid shifts in enterprise systems, automation, and analytics have widened the distance between academic curricula and what employers expect from new hires.

02

Lack of Practical Industry Exposure

Tier-3 institutions and many graduates complete management programs without meaningful exposure to ERP environments, real business workflows, or sector-specific practice.

03

Technology Adaptability Challenges

Professionals impacted by changing technology often lack accessible pathways to upskill into modern, application-oriented management roles.

Direction & Purpose

Vision & Mission

The principles guiding everything ISMACI builds, teaches, and delivers.

Vision

Where ISMACI is heading

Reinventing future prospects from traditional and current practices for nurturing entrepreneurs and business leaders of tomorrow.

Mission

How we get there

  • Identify sectors requiring creative initiatives and sustainable leadership.

  • Develop application-oriented and sector-specific curriculum.

  • Deliver technology-centric training aligned with industry adaptability.

The ISMACI Difference

The ISMACI Integrated Advantage

Four operating principles that shape every program, classroom, and outcome at ISMACI.

01

Sector-Centric Learning

Curriculum built around specific industries, not generic specializations — so learning maps directly to real sector practice.

02

Technology + ERP Integration

Hands-on exposure to enterprise systems, analytics tools, and digital workflows that modern organisations actually run on.

03

Employability-Driven Approach

Every module is designed to reduce training time on the job and improve workplace adaptability from day one.

04

Affordable Upskilling Ecosystem

An accessible learning model for graduates, rural youth, and working professionals navigating technology-driven change.

Institutional Objectives

Objectives of ISMACI

Five focus areas that anchor ISMACI's work across education, skilling, and enterprise development.

01

Higher Education & Skill Development

Strengthening graduate-level education with practical, industry-aligned skill development pathways.

02

Upskilling Rural Youth & Professionals

Equipping rural youth and professionals affected by technology changes with relevant, future-ready capabilities.

03

Rural Entrepreneurship Promotion

Encouraging enterprise creation in underserved regions through structured guidance and applied learning.

04

Women Empowerment

Driving entrepreneurial development programs focused on enabling women-led ventures and leadership.

05

Research for Enterprise Effectiveness

Conducting applied research that informs curriculum design and improves enterprise outcomes across sectors.

Academic Governance

Board of Studies

Distinguished academicians and industry leaders guiding the academic direction, curriculum, and standards of ISMACI.

Founder Director

Dr. Abraham Varughese

Chairman

Dr. Surabhi Jha

MBA, Ph.D

HOD, Dr. NSAM First Grade College, Bangalore

Board Members

Dr. Zabiulla S.

MBA, M.Com, M.Phil, PhD

Head of the Department, Government First Grade College, Gauribidanur

Dr. G. Bala Sendhil Kumar

M.Tech (CSE), M.Sc (Psychology), MBA, MPhil, PhD, UGC Net

Professor & Head of the Department, Department of Management Studies, Sri. Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry

Dr. Neena P.C

MBA, PhD, MA (Psychology), PGD in Psychology

Associate Professor, CMS Business School (Jain Deemed to be University), Bangalore

Dr. Ashok Mamman

MBA, PhD, UGC NET, SLET

Associate Professor, Institute of Management, Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University, Bangalore

Industry + Technology Approach

Technology & Industry Integrated Learning

ISMACI delivers management education designed for the realities of modern business — where technology, sector knowledge, and operational fluency determine workplace readiness.

  • Industry-aligned curriculum co-developed with sector practitioners.

  • Direct ERP exposure across operations, analytics, and enterprise workflows.

  • Technology-centric management education for modern business environments.

  • Work-ready professionals shaped by application-focused learning.

  • Seamless integration of technology and management across every program.

Technology-integrated learning

Integrated Learning Model

Academic foundation, sector specialization, and enterprise technology — taught together, not in isolation.

Begin Your Journey

Build Your Career With Industry-Ready Education

ISMACI combines academic learning, industry exposure, and technology integration to prepare students for the future workforce.