Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) is a management institute under the aegis of the University of Mumbai. It was named after the then-governor of Bombay, Lord Sydenham of Combe in 1913. Brief history. SIMSREE's parent institute, Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics is one of the most renowned commerce colleges in India. Established in October 1913, Sydenham College, commenced its journey as the first college of commerce in Asia. It was named after the then-governor of Bombay, Lord Sydenham of Combe, who was  an early proponent in the spread of commerce-based vocational courses in India. Thus, Sydenham College became the oldest degree-awarding institution in commerce. SIMSREE was established in 1983. K. S. Aiyar acted as first honorary principal of the college. It was only in 1941, twenty-eight years after the establishment of Sydenham College, that any other institutes started offering courses in the subject. Programmes. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) The specialisation of Ph.D can be done in management related subjects like Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Operations.