About Me:
My name is Mohit Singh Thagunna, and I am from Nepal. Having been born and raised in the rural areas of the country, I have a deep connection to these communities. This connection fuels my passion for researching and documenting various aspects of rural life, including their practices, economy, socio-cultural dimensions, marginalization, indigenous skills, micro-businesses, and their sustainability. This passion ultimately inspired me to pursue a PhD in sustainable micro-entrepreneurship and green microfinance.
Research Interests:
Rural micro-entrepreneurship, sustainability, microfinance, Entrepreneurship as Practice
Education:
PhD, 2023, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
MPhil, 2017-2020, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
MBA-Finance, 2012, Pokhara University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Supervisors:
Senior Supervisor: Nadeera Ranabahu
Co-supervisor: Christian Walsh
Publications:
Thagunna, M. S. (2021). Working capital management and financial performance: Evidence from non-financial firms listed in Nepal Stock Exchange Limited. Delhi Business Review, 22(2), 21-30.
Chand, A. B., Thagunna, M. S., Shah, B. V., Bom, A. K., & Prasai, D. P. (2022). Cost Analysis of Diagnosis and Treatment of Tobacco-Related Cancer. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 20(56), 720-725
Conference Presentations:
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Practices and Green Microfinance: A case of Nepal ; New Zealand South Asia Centre Annual Symposium: South Asian Marginalities, Thursday 7 December 2023; University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Practices and Green Microfinance: A case of Nepal - Literature Review 25th New Zealand Asian Studies Society International Conference; 29 November – 1 December 2023; University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Mohit Singh Thagunna, Working capital management and financial performance: Evidence from non-financial firms listed in Nepal Stock Exchange Limited; XXII Annual International E-Conference held on January 9-10, 2021 on the theme “Five Trillion $ Economy: The Way Ahead”.
Awards and Honours:
UC Doctoral Award (2023)
MPhil Fellowship (2018)
Why did you choose UC?
Due to its strong reputation in Nepal, particularly within my network, and the specialized expertise of my supervisor in my area of research interest, I was inspired to pursue a PhD at UC Business School.
Best things about study at UC:
Student support system and adequate academic resources
