Dr. Roopam Kothari

Designation: 
Associate Professor
Address: 
IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur, Gurukul Marg, SFS, Mansarovar, Jaipur
Email: 
roopam.kothari@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 

Degree

Institution

Year

Ph.D.

Faculty of management Studies, Rajasthan University, jaipur

2012

NET

UGC-NET-Management

2012

PG

M.Com, Department of business Administration, Rajasthan University, Jaipur

2009

UG

B.Com, JDB Girls College(Ajmer University), Kota

2000

Any other qualification

Cost & Management Accountant,  ICAI

2001

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Treasury and Forex Management from ICFAI University Hyderabad

2003

 

Career Profile: 

Designation

Duration

Organization

Senior Assistant Professor

March 2010- till date

Department of International Business and

Human Resource Management

The IIS University Jaipur

Assistant Professor

2004 - March 2010

ICFAI National College, Jaipur

Regional Academic Coordinator
(On Deputation)

Feb.2006- May 2006

ICFAI National College, Regional Office Jaipur

Guest Faculty

2003-2004

Modi Institute of Management and Technologies, Kota 

Faculty member

2003-2005

Kota Chapter of Cost and Works Accountant

Senior Accounts Manager

2003-2004

 Kovid Finance Pvt. Limited

 

Administrative Assignments: 

IIS (Deemed to be University) :

  • University Nodal Officer for the National Survey on Higher Education conducted by UGC.
  • University Nodal Officer- AIU Web Portal
  • University Nodal Officer- Deemed University Web Portal
  • Member - IIS University Journal of Commerce and Management
  • Member - IQAC
  • Member – Staff Development Programme Committee
  • Member – Examination Cell ( 2010-11)

ICFAI National College:

  • Worked as Regional Academic Coordinator( 4 months ie Feb.2006- May 2006) on deputation at ICFAI National College Regional Office, Jaipur
  • Supervisor of Exams (2007-2010)
  • Operation work out coordinator (2008-2009)
  • Placement guide • Summer internship guide
Areas of Interest / Specialization: 
  • Financial Management
  • Risk Management
  • Cost Management
Subjects Taught: 

At PG Level ( since 2003):

  • Security Analysis, Portfolio Management, Strategic Financial Management, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Credit Management, Derivatives, Management Accounting & Control System and Financial Accounting.
  • International Business and Finance, Research Methodology

At UG Level (Since 2010)

  • Cost Accounting
  • Advanced International Finance
  • Operations Research
  • Predictive Analytics with R
Research Guidance: 
 

Name of candidate

Name of the Institution

Faculty

Date of Registration

Status

Title

Year in which Ph.D. Thesis submitted/ Awarded

Kamal Pathak

The IIS              University, Jaipur

Commerce & Management

DRC Scheduled on 12 May 2015

Completed Course work

Impact of Financial Health on the Quality of Education

-

Shilpi Gorawat

The IIS University, Jaipur

Commerce & Management

14 june, 2014

Ongoing

An Empirical Study of factors Influencing Attitude and Online Buying Behaviour of Customers in Rajasthan”

Ongoing

 

Supervision of PG thesis

  • Dissertation Guide for students pursuing MBA-HRM & IB Courses.
  • Management Thesis Guide for MBA Programme at ICFAI National College. Guided More than 50 Management Theses.

 

Publications Profile: 

  1.   Books/Monographs/Chapters in Books (Authored/Edited)

  • Kothari Roopam(2012),"International Finance & Forex Management", Global Business Management Module(MP-404), Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, Unit 9, Pg. 126-140, ISBN: 13/978-81-8496-350-2.
  • Kothari Roopam(2012),"Global Strategic Management", Global Business Management Module(MP-404), Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, Unit 8, Pg. 117-125, ISBN: 13/978-81-8496-350-2.
  • Kothari Roopam(2011),“Inventory Management: Models and Systems” Operations Management Module (MP-204), Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, Unit 7, Pg. 59-77, ISBN:13/978-81-8496-287-1

     2.   Research papers published in Refereed/Peer Reviewed National Journals

    • Kothari Roopam and Kothari Rajesh, “Testing the Reactive and Persistent Asymmetric Volatility Behavior of Selected “Category A” Stocks in Indian Stock Markets”, International Journal of Applied Financial Management Perspectives, Vol 3, No 3 (2014): July - September; ISSN: 2279-0896 (PRINT), ISSN: 2279-090X (ONLINE); IF-2012: 2.844, IF-2013: 5.049, pp.1209-1217
    • Saxena Shilpi & Kothari Roopam, “Big Billion Day: Winning or Losing Strategy?”, Pacific Business Review International, Vol 7, Issue 7 (2015): January; ISSN: 0974-438X, Impact Factor (2014) = 1.064, pp. 95-97
    • Sharma Avani & Kothari Roopam, “ Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study between Public Sector Banks and Private Sector Banks of Rajasthan Region”, IISU Journal of Commerce & Management, Vol 3(1), 2014, ISSN 2320-4907, pp. 76-90
    • Kothari Rajesh and Kothari Roopam, “Testing the Calendar Anomalies in Indian Stock Market: An Econometric Approach”, Pragyaa- Journal of Management , Vol. 3, Isuue 1&2, Jan-Dec 2012, pp.5-21
    • Kothari Roopam and Sharma Narendra, “ Testing The Beta Stability of Banking Sector Over Various Phases in Indian Stock Market” The Management Accountant, vol. 45, No. 7, July 2010, pp. 591- 595
    • Kothari Rajesh and Kothari Roopam, "RIL-RPL Merger: Announcement effect on shareholders return" Pacific Business Review, Volume -3 ,Issue:2, Jan-March 2010,pp.1-9
    • Kothari Roopam and Sharma Narendra,“Banks’ Stocks performance during 2007-2008: Some Evidences.” Icfai Journal of Bank Management, Vol. VIII, No. 3&4, Sep-Nov 2009 issue, pp.90-128.

     3.   Participation as Paper/Poster Presenter

          Paper Presentations:

    • Kothari Rajesh & Kothari Roopam, “Understanding the Asymmetric Stock Beta Behavior through Quantile Regression Analysis”, RDA's16th International Conference on
      “Contemporary Issues & Innovations In Global Business, Management, Economics, Tourism and Information  & Communication Technology”May 30th & 31st, 2015, JAIPUR (INDIA)
    • Kothari Roopam, " Examining the Causal Relationship Between the Foreign Institutional Investment and Stock Market Returns", 2nd National Conference on Management and IT, ISIM & The IIS University, 19-20 April, 2012.
    • Kothari Roopam, “Generation Y and Stock Market Volatility.”, HR Conclave 2011: Generation Y Employees, The IIS University, 23-24 September 2011
    • Kothari Roopam and Sharma Narendra, “Short Run Under(Over) Pricing of Banking Sector in Indian Stock Market”, International Conference organized by Punjab Management and Commerce Association in collaboration with Punjabi University , Patiala (October 26, 2008)

     4.   Other publications (Edited works, Book reviews, Festschrift volumes, etc.)

           Newspaper Articles:

    • Kothari Roopam, “Get Ready….” , Education Times- Jaipur, Times of India, 20 December 2010.
    • Kothari Roopam,“ Grey Markets – To Stay Here…” , DNA Money Section of DNA Jaipur, 8 July 2008
    • Kothari Roopam, “Gold is Golden Investment for Jaipurites”, DNA Money Section of DNA Jaipur, 1 July 2008.
    Conference Organization: 

     1.   Organization of a Conference

    • Course Co-Director- ICSSR Sponsored 2 Week Capacity Building Programme on Research Methodology for Young Faculty in Social Sciences, Organized by CRIT, The IIS University, Jaipur, 20 May 2015 to 3 June 2015.
    • Organizing Secretary- ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Women Empowerment & Inclusive Growth, Organized by CRIT, The IIS University, Jaipur, 14-15 March, 2015.
    • Workshop Coordinator- 8 Days National Workshop on Research Methodology and Analysis Using IBM SPSS, Organized by CRIT, The IIS University, Jaipur, 2 July 2014 to 9 July 2014.
    • Co-Convener, 2 Day National Workshop on Plagiarism and scientific writing, Organized by CRIT, The IIS University, Jaipur, 7-8 November, 2014.
    • Course Coordinator- ICSSR Sponsored 10 Days Course on Research Methodology, Organized by CRIT, The IIS University, Jaipur, 10 September 2013 to 19 September, 2013.
    • Member – Organizing Committee HR Conclave 2010 and 2011
    • Member – STOX Conference 2011

         

     2.  Conference,/Workshop/ Seminar Attended

    • Participated in Seminar on CAT Course, Organised by ICAI and Directorate of College Education, Jaipur on 16 July 2015
    • Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Team Efficacy & Positive Work Culture” organized by The IIS University, Jaipur on 10-12 July, 2013.
    • Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “ Coaching, Mentoring and Effectiveness at the Work Place” organized by The IIS University, Jaipur on 10-11 July, 2012.
    • Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “ Emotional Intelligence” organized by The IIS University, Jaipur on 16 , August 2011.
    • Attended National Workshop on Research Methodology with use of Eviews and Stata organized by Special Assistance Programme (SAP), DSA-III, Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan during 23rdMarch -26th March 2012.
    • Attended 7 day workshop on “Applied Econometrics and Time Series Analysis” Organized by The Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan from 20 February to 26 February, 2011.
    • Attended “National Seminar on Microfinance” organized by Jaipuria Institute of Management in association with NABARD on 8th March, 2010
    • Participated in Faculty Development Workshop (FDW) for Security Analysis” at INC HQ, Hyderabad in August 2007(one week program).
    • Attended interactive workshop on “ Team Work ” at ICFAI , Jaipur , in July 2005
    • Participated in the FDW on “Delivery of Quality Education” organized by ICFAI University at Noida in July 2004
    Research Projects: 

    Project Title

     Funding Agency

    Major/ Minor/ University/ Student project

    Amount Sanctioned

    Start Date

    End Date

    Status

    Role

    Examination of Cause & Effect Relationship Between Foreign Institutional Investment and Stock Market Return

    TIISU

    Student Project

    5000

    20 August 2014

    15 August, 2015

    Completed

    Supervisor

    Identifying the factors influencing consumer purchase decision in Jaipur City( A Study of Consumer Durable Goods)

    TIISU

    Student Project

    5000

    20 August 2014

    15 August, 2015

    Completed

    Supervisor

    Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance: A Comparative Study of Senior Secondary Students of Public & Private Sector Schools of jaipur City)

    TIISU

    Student Project

    5000

    20 August 2014

    15 August, 2015

    Completed

    Supervisor

    News Content v/s Views of Reader: Examining Whether News content in daily newspaper affects the views of Reader or Not?

    TIISU

    Student Project

    5000

    20 August 2014

    15 August, 2015

    Completed

    Supervisor

    Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study

    between Public Sector Banks and Private Sector

    Banks of Rajasthan Region

     

    TIISU

    Student Project

    5000

    August 2013

    March, 2014

    Completed

    Supervisor

     

    Awards and Distinctions: 
    • Awarded Gold Medal for scoring highest marks  in M.Com (Business Administration) from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 2009
    • First Prize in Oral presentation, “Generation Y and Stock Market Volatility.”, HR Conclave 2011: Generation Y Employees, The IIS University, 23-24 September 2011
    Association With Professional Bodies: 
    • Professional individual member of All India Management Association( AIMA)
    • Associate member of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountant of India (ICWAI).
    • Active member of Jaipur Chapter of Cost and Works Accountant
    Other Activities: 

    Invited Speeches and Invitations as Resource Person for FDPs/ Workshops/ Seminars:

    • Delivered 2 sessions on “Basic and Advanced Option Strategies” in a Faculty Development Programme on ‘Demystifying Derivatives’, Organized by MNIT, Jaipur on 8th October, 2013.
    • Attended workshop and delivered a session on “Basics of Finance” at ICFAI regional head office, Gurgaon (Nov.2004)

    Editorial Appointments/ Reviewer

    • Coordinator- The IISU Journal of Commerce & Management, 2011 onwards.
    • Member-Editorial Board of Commerce & Economics,  Academic Journals Online (Indexing at ASI (Advance Sciences Index) at Germany Indexing at Copernicus International at Poland)
    Consultancy Areas: 

    Cost and Management Accounting

    Investment Risk Analysis