Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – 16 April 2025

IBSUniversity is pleased to announce the publication of two academic books by senior faculty members from both the School of Business and Management and the School of Accounting and Finance. Their work and professionalism add tremendous value to IBSUniversity’s academic resources.

Mr. S. Manikandan, a lecturer with two decades of teaching experience in countries such as the Maldives, Ethiopia, and the Sultanate of Oman, has co-authored a book titled “Business Environment.”

The book is now available at the Peter Drucker Library on campus. Mr. Manikandan is known for his accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship knowledge, and has contributed to student projects and research in these fields. He has published in Scopus-indexed journals and was previously involved in student-led business projects while working in Oman.

Dr. R. Durga Prasad, Acting Head of the School of Business Management and Adjunct Lecturer at Southern Cross University, Australia, has written a book titled “Principles of Human Resource Management.” With over 16 years of teaching and research experience in India, Ethiopia, and Papua New Guinea, Dr. Prasad specializes in Human Resource Management, Marketing, and General Management. He has published 27 research papers, holds four patents, and has been invited to speak at various national and international events. He also brings experience in organizing academic conferences and training programs.

Both lecturers have made commendable contributions through their academic publications, which are expected to reinforce the university’s course materials and offer students additional resources for learning.

Both titles are now available at the IBSUniversity Library and will be included in the recommended reading lists for relevant courses.

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Located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, IBSUniversity offers top-tier education in business, accounting, IT, and more. The university values quality teaching, student growth, and academic research.

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