What Really Matters in IIM? Marketing Professor Breaks the Myths | #mbatamil #iimtrichy

🎙️ MBA Peachu Podcast ft. Prof. Suresh Paul Antony Associate Professor – Marketing | Founding Chairperson – IIM Tiruchirappalli 🔗 Guest LinkedIn:   / sureshpaul   FREE 1-on-1 Mentorship Session 👉 Fill the form here: https://forms.gle/RwptFHL3P9K1RuTi8 Join MBA TAMIL Community! Instagram -   / mba_tamil   YouTube -    / @mbatamil   Website - https://mbatamil.in/ FREE CAT RESOURCES: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... MY INSTAGRAM -   / sivag_vlogs   My LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gg-sivapr... My Mail ID - sivagvlog@gmail.com Watch our MBA Peachu Podcast -    • Tamil MBA Podcast - MBA Paechu   Gallup Strength Finder - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengt... 📌 About This Episode In this special episode of the MBA Peachu Podcast, I host Prof. Suresh Paul Antony, one of the key academic leaders behind the foundation and growth of IIM Tiruchirappalli. From choosing to pursue an MBA in 1983 to shaping MBA education for modern times, Prof. Antony shares rare insights on: How IIM Trichy was built from the ground up The purpose behind the Chennai campus and Executive MBA programs What students misunderstand about grades, arrears, placements, and professors How to truly use IIM resources beyond classrooms The role of marketing in real life, career decisions, and leadership The impact of AI on future managerial roles How students can identify passion, plan careers, and think long term This conversation is a masterclass for MBA aspirants, current B-school students, and young professionals who want to understand management education from a professor who has seen it evolve across four decades. About the Guest – Prof. Suresh Paul Antony Prof. Antony is an Associate Professor of Marketing at IIM Tiruchirappalli and a Fellow (PhD) from IIM Lucknow. He has played a pivotal role in: Institution building during the formative years of IIM Trichy Establishing the Chennai Campus and Working Executive MBA programs Serving as PGP Chairperson and contributing to curriculum and academic systems Teaching marketing strategy, brand management, and services marketing across programs Training executives, conducting simulations, and engaging with industry as an Independent Director His journey combines academia, industry exposure, institution leadership, and deep student mentorship. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:03 – Why MBA in 1983? 05:25 – MBA during the 1980s 10:15 – IIM Trichy Foundation 13:25 – IIM Trichy Chennai Campus 16:49 – Working Executive MBA Programs 29:16 – Grading System in IIM 31:12 – Arrears / Slow Track in IIM 37:04 – IIM Lucknow PhD Experience 44:00 – How Students Should Effectively Use IIM Resources 53:35 – Business Simulation in IIM 58:05 – Guest Speakers in IIM 1:00:46 – How Students Should Handle Placements 1:02:32 – Fear of Asking Questions 1:05:34 – Marketing in Real Life 1:10:50 – Advice on Placement 1:13:25 – Peer Learnings 1:17:50 – Key Life Lessons 1:24:17 – IIM Interview Panel Expectations 1:31:38 – Titan Classical Music Case Study 1:36:40 – Real Time Industry Exposure 1:40:29 – Independent Director Role 1:44:00 – Motivation Behind My Journey 1:47:00 – How to Follow a Timetable 1:52:41 – Benefits of Executive MBA 1:53:15 – Theory vs Practical Learning 1:55:30 – Future of IIMs 1:58:40 – Impact of AI in a Managerial Role 2:02:46 – Connecting the Dots 2:03:58 – How I Identified My Passion 2:12:20 – How to Identify Passion 2:13:36 – Job Switching After MBA 2:19:17 – One Marketing Concept Everyone Uses Daily 2:20:57 – One Quality Admired in Best Students 2:21:53 – One Misconception Students Have About Professors 2:23:40 – One Resource Every Marketing Student Should Read 2:27:34 – End 🧠 Key Takeaways Evolution of MBA education from the 1980s to today Institution building at IIM Trichy Practical use of IIM ecosystem for growth Placements, grading, peer learning, and career clarity Marketing thinking as a life skill Long-term career design, passion, and AI’s role in management #mbapeachu #iimtrichy #mbaindia #marketing #bschoollife #mbajourney #managementeducation #placements #careerguidance #aiinmanagement #leadership #iimlife #mbapodcast #marketingstrategy #executivemba