RV INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

“Think Big and Achieve Big” - a motto that Dr. Purushottam Bung firmly believes in as Director of RV Institute of Management, located in the CBD of Bangalore. He strives to make his mark in management education, aiming to be recognized as a renowned academic leader - a researcher, consultant, and teacher. But his unwavering desire for entrepreneurship led him to venture into the business world in the past.

With a wealth of experience gained from his entrepreneurial pursuits, Dr. Bung soon discovered his passion and a keen interest in academics. From there, he decided to pursue a career in Academics. Today, Dr. Bung boasts a remarkable 31+ year experience in academia and industry.

Dr. Bung’s ultimate goal is to create his own unique identity in the world of management education. He is a true trailblazer who is not afraid to take risks and make bold decisions to achieve his aspirations. With his unwavering determination, dedication to his craft, and passion for teaching, Dr. Bung has become a shining example for all aspiring business school Professors and Academic leaders.

As the Director of RVIM, Dr. Bung shoulders various crucial roles and responsibilities, from admissions and placements to strengthening alumni relations, research, consultancy, collaborations, and overall grooming of the students. Under his leadership, RVIM has been re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade. Now, he is focused on achieving international accreditations, which involves a lot of hard work and dedication. RVIM’s recent achievement of the “DIAMOND” rating from QS-I Gauge, an international accreditation agency, is a testament to its relentless efforts towards excellence. All of this RVIM could achieve because of unwavering support by the management.

Talking about his vision, Dr. Bung emphasized the need for RVIM to continuously evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the industry and society. He envisions making RVIM an Institution par excellence and gaining a series of international accreditations.