Advanced MCDM Techniques for Business & Social Science Research

Advanced MCDM Techniques for Business & Social Science Research

A Hands-on Workshop on AHP, ISM-MICMAC, DEMATEL, TOPSIS, VIKOR, and WINGS

Date: 1–5 September 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (IST)
Mode: Live Online

ServiceSetu Academics is pleased to announce a 5-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Advanced Multicriteria Decision Making (MCDM) Techniques for Business & Social Science Research. This intensive workshop is designed to provide participants with a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on experience in widely used MCDM techniques for solving complex research and decision-making problems.

The programme is ideal for faculty members, PhD scholars, researchers, consultants, and postgraduate students who wish to incorporate advanced decision-making methodologies into their research and publish in high-quality academic journals.

Workshop Highlights

• Comprehensive introduction to MCDM and its applications in business and social science research

• Hands-on training using SmartISM, R, and Excel

• Practical implementation of AHP, Fuzzy AHP, ISM-MICMAC, Fuzzy ISM, DEMATEL, Fuzzy DEMATEL, TOPSIS, VIKOR, and WINGS

• Guidance on selecting the most appropriate MCDM technique for different research problems

• Interpretation and reporting of results for academic publications

• Live demonstrations with real research examples

• Certificate of Participation

• Workshop recordings and study material

FDP Schedule

Day 1: Foundations of MCDM, AHP & Fuzzy AHP

• Introduction to MCDM

• Applications in Business & Social Sciences

• AHP and Fuzzy AHP

• Hands-on Practice

Day 2: ISM & MICMAC Analysis

• ISM Methodology

• SSIM and Reachability Matrix

• MICMAC Analysis

• Hands-on Using SmartISM/R/Excel

Day 3: Fuzzy ISM & DEMATEL

• Fuzzy ISM

• DEMATEL Methodology

• Cause–Effect Analysis

• Interpretation of Results

Day 4: Fuzzy DEMATEL, TOPSIS & VIKOR

• Fuzzy DEMATEL

• TOPSIS

• VIKOR

• Ranking and Decision Analysis

Day 5: WINGS & Advanced MCDM Applications

• Introduction to WINGS

• WINGS Applications

• Comparative Analysis of MCDM Techniques

• Hands-on WINGS Implementation

Resource Person

Prof. Manoj Kumar Mishra
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management, Marwadi University, India

• Published 50+ research papers

• Conducted 100+ workshops on advanced research methodologies and quantitative techniques

• Expertise in MCDM, Structural Equation Modeling, Research Methodology, and Decision Analytics

Registration Fee

Participants Will Receive

• E-Certificate of Participation

• Access to Workshop Recordings

• Study Material and Practical Resources

This FDP offers a unique opportunity to master advanced MCDM techniques through a structured, application-oriented learning approach, enabling participants to confidently apply these methods in their own research and decision-making studies. Whether you are beginning your journey with MCDM or looking to strengthen your analytical toolkit, this workshop provides practical knowledge that can be immediately applied to high-quality academic research.