UN PRME Membership

Joining Hands with United Nations PRME for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai, is proud to become a Signatory Member of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). PRME is a global initiative that brings together leading business schools and universities committed to integrating sustainability, ethics, social responsibility, and responsible leadership into management education, research, and institutional practices. Today, 850+ leading business schools worldwide are part of this prestigious UN-backed network.

UN PRME is a roadmap for teaching responsibility for management education worldwide. It offers a framework for embedding sustainability into teaching, research, and operations, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As members, institutions adhere to PRME’s Seven Principles, which include Purpose, Values, Method, Research, Partnership, Dialogue, and Organizational Practices.

From the Head of Institution – Dr. Murali Sambasivan

“Joining PRME aligns with our core values and reiterates our vision and mission of nurturing ethical, innovative, and socially responsible leaders.  We endeavour to offer universal management education, accentuating sustainable practices, theory and practice of management, entrepreneurship, and innovation.  We are thrilled to engage with this global community, learn, collaborate, and exchange our impactful initiatives.”

Benefits for Students

• Embedding sustainability, ethics, and responsible decision-making into the curriculum and experiential learning
• Enhancing employability, as recruiters increasingly value ESG awareness and purpose-driven leadership competencies
• Creating opportunities for global exposure, student projects, competitions, and collaborations aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Value for the TSM Community

• Opportunities for international research collaboration and global visibility
• A structured framework to document and showcase TSM’s social impact, outreach, and responsible practices
• Clear institutional differentiation as a values-driven, future-ready business school

Experience the journey toward responsible leadership and sustainable impact with Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai.