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Dr. Shinil Sebastian

Director
Self-Financing Courses and Institute of Management & Technology (UCCIMT)
Union Christian College (Autonomous), Aluva
Ph.D (Finance), Christ UniversityM.Phil, M.Com22+ years in academia, finance & enterprise
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Director’s Message

Welcome to the Institute of Management & Technology at Union Christian College (UCCIMT). At UC College, we believe education must be rooted in relevance, responsibility and resilience. Our MBA, MCA, BBA and BCA programmes are designed around real-world challenges and opportunities, with the principles of sustainable development, social equity and national progress at their core.

Our aim goes beyond academic excellence. We want to nurture future-ready professionals who are skilled in business and technology, and equally grounded in integrity, empathy and social consciousness. Case studies, industry projects, simulations, professional certifications and the latest digital tools prepare our students to make informed, value-driven decisions in a complex and fast-changing world.

As we shape the next generation of leaders, I invite business leaders, entrepreneurs and our alumni to join us in this mission. Your mentorship, engagement and industry insight can play a decisive role in moulding our students into impactful contributors to industry and society.

Together, let us empower our students to excel in their chosen fields and become leaders who drive change, innovation and positive impact wherever they go.

Warm regards,Dr. Shinil SebastianDirector, Self-Financing Courses & UCCIMT
Union Christian College (Autonomous), Aluva

Profile

Dr. Shinil Sebastian is an academician, administrator and entrepreneur with over 22 years of experience across higher education, financial services and enterprise. Since July 2025 he has been Director of the self-financing programmes of Union Christian College, Aluva — MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA and B.Com — and leads the Institute of Management & Technology (UCCIMT).

Academics. He holds a Ph.D in Commerce (Finance) from Christ University, Bangalore, along with M.Phil and M.Com degrees. His expertise spans outcome-based teaching, curriculum development and accreditation, with a focus on financial management and security analysis.

Leadership. As Academic Dean, Associate Professor, Head of Corporate Relations and IQAC Coordinator, he has driven academic quality and industry–academia collaboration, coordinated online courses and student training, and led accreditation initiatives.

Industry and enterprise. He headed branches of Geojit Financial Services and IDBI Capital and works as an independent financial consultant in wealth management and financial markets. He is the founder of Keralaspicesonline.com, an e-commerce platform for Kerala spices serving customers worldwide, and of Routes to Wealth, a venture for wealth management and financial literacy.

Research. He has published in journals and presented at national and international conferences; his research focuses on financial markets, investor behaviour and wealth-creation strategies.

Experience

  • Director, Self-Financing Courses — Union Christian College, AluvaJuly 2025 – present
  • Associate Professor — SCMS Cochin School of Business, KochiApril 2022 – November 2023
  • Assistant Professor — Research & PG Department of Commerce, Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous)June 2021 – November 2021
  • Academic Dean — Marian International Institute of Management, KuttikkanamJune 2020 – November 2021
  • Assistant / Associate Professor in Finance, Head – Corporate Relations and IQAC Coordinator — Marian International Institute of Management, KuttikkanamAugust 2013 – June 2020
  • Assistant Professor in Finance — Christ University, BangaloreJune 2010 – August 2013
  • Branch Manager — IDBI Capital, Bangalore2009 – 2010
  • Branch Manager — Geojit Financial Services, Bangalore2005 – 2009

Qualifications

Ph.D (Commerce – Finance)M.PhilM.ComNISM Certified

Teaching Areas

Financial ManagementSecurity Analysis & Portfolio ManagementDerivativesFinancial ServicesBanking & Financial ServicesAccounting for Management

Expertise

  • Outcome-based education and curriculum development
  • Accreditation and quality assurance (IQAC)
  • Industry–academia collaboration
  • Wealth management and financial markets
  • Entrepreneurship and digital marketing
  • Training, online courses and student development
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