JAGSoM Appoints Dr Venkatesh Sunkad to Lead the Future of Tech-Integrated Business Education
December 20, 2024: The Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM), a premier institution in innovative business education, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Venkatesh Sunkad as its new Director, effective December 15, 2024. Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Sheth, JAGSoM has positioned itself at the forefront of innovation, offering pioneering programs such as Learning by Solving, Design Thinking, Research Incubation, and Role-Defined Career Tracks. These initiatives are designed to foster "T-shaped professionals" who possess specialized knowledge combined with interdisciplinary skills, equipping them for the demands of Industry 4.0.
Dr. Venkatesh Sunkad, a distinguished thought leader and technologist, is uniquely positioned to drive this mission forward. With an extensive career spanning leadership roles in global multinational corporations and academia, Dr. Sunkad has been at the forefront of advancements in AI, 5G innovation, and cloud-based solutions. As a former Professor and Dean of Academic and International Relations at upGrad INSOFE, he co-developed global programs on Generative AI and IoT, tailored for both engineers and senior management professionals, and has collaborated extensively with Fortune 500 companies. His expertise in bridging the gap between academia and industry aligns perfectly with JAGSoM’s commitment to emerging technologies and experiential learning.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Venkatesh Sunkad stated: “It is an honour to lead JAGSoM during this transformative era. As we embark on a new era of business education, it's imperative to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and data science into our curriculum, we can empower our students to become innovative leaders who can shape the future of business. Let's embrace this opportunity to transform our institution into a global hub for tech-savvy, future-ready business leaders who can navigate complex business challenges with a blend of traditional management principles and modern technological solutions.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sanjay Padode, Founder of JAGSoM, expressed confidence in Dr. Sunkad’s leadership, stating: “Dr. Sunkad’s extensive experience in blending technology with management education positions him as the ideal leader for JAGSoM. His appointment underscores our commitment to equipping students with future-ready skills, fostering professional excellence, and driving meaningful societal impact.”
JAGSoM Completes Industry Internship Programme Successfully
November 8, 2023: The Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) has announced that its Class of '24 has successfully completed the Industry Internship Programme placement in all seven career tracks. These 'Role-Defined Career Tracks' - Sales & Service, Martech, Fintech, Capital Market, Banking, HRM, and Business Analytics - have played an important role in preparing participants for desired careers. The 'Role Defined Career Tracks' differ from the functional specialisations available at most business schools.
The median stipend for the cohort is INR 71550, while the average stipend for the batch is INR 89350. The highest stipend of INR 250,000 represents a 12% increase over the previous year. Uthkarsh Ravindra Pai of 2022-24, the student Chair of the Placement Committee, stated, “The OLL facilitated self-discovery process, accentuated by corporate mentorship by experienced industry professionals has helped us become more well directed. Career Track term was the icing on the cake where there was a tremendous focus on problem-solving in functional domains”.
JAGSoM delays Placements Calendar to focus on Student-learning; Achieves 50% PPOs for 2023 Batch, Highest Package up at USD 103,000
March 9, 2023: An elite business school in Bangalore with AACSB accreditation, JAGSoM, is on a quest to develop young talent into professionals with great problem-solving abilities. They have undertaken numerous strategic initiatives, including the lengthy Industrial Internship Program (IIP), Request for Problems (RFP), and Research Incubation/ Innovation Incubation (RI/II), where they even postponed their placement calendar. Nonetheless, JAGSoM's strategy is currently showing promising results, and it is optimistic that this trend will continue. The growing number of Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) for the 2023 batch, which stands at over 50%, is crucial proof that JAGSoM's new placement approach is effective, even though the official placement procedure won't begin for a few days. For Placements 2023, there are a number of further noteworthy accomplishments.
• The average remuneration at JAGSoM is currently INR 17.2 lakh per year (LPA).• INR 43.0 LPA is the highest domestic compensation granted.
July 25, 2022: A four-year International Bachelor in Business Administration (IBBA) programme has been jointly launched by KEDGE Business School (France) and Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) at Vijaybhoomi University in Greater Mumbai. Graduates of this programme will receive degrees from both of these prestigious schools. KEDGE and JAGSOM created this programme specifically to deliver top-notch education in two nations at a cost that is very cheap for Indian students and to give them an immersive and professional experience in two countries.
Senior leadership team members from both schools, including Prof. Santiago Garcia, Vice President of Strategic Development of Kedge Business School, Dr Atish Chattopadhyaya, Vice Chancellor of Vijaybhoomi University, Dr A. Parsu Parasuraman, Pro-Chancellor of Vijaybhoomi University, and Prayag Raj Tripathi, South Asia Manager of Kedge Business School, attended the program's official launch on July 23 at JAGSoM, Bangalore.
Students will be able to pursue their first two years of studies at JAGSoM, Vijaybhoomi University, Greater Mumbai, and the latter at Marseille, France, through the IBBA programme, which will begin on October 1st of this year. Two internships, one each in India and overseas, combined with exposure to about nine months of work experience are possible benefits of the dual degree. The educational authorities of France and India accept both degrees. At the two highly regarded, internationally accredited, and highly ranked universities, the curriculum guarantees students a top-notch higher education and chances for overseas study.
JAGSoM Inaugurates Its 27th Batch Of The Two Year PGDM Programme
July 7, 2021: On July 1, 2021, Jagdish Sheth School of Management held an online commencement ceremony for its 27th batch of the Two-Year PGDM Programme. In August 2021, the QS-rated speciality PGDM programmes in Marketing, Finance, and Analytics will begin.
JAGSoM has a unique admissions procedure in which academics, alumni, and industry professionals evaluate applicants. The evaluation is based on a test of innovation potential followed by a Personal Interview with the panel. For the first time, the JAGSoM included a shoulder batch interaction (The students from the current batch of 2020-22). The shoulder batch has the opportunity to meet and communicate with their future juniors. The final decision at JAGSoM is based on each candidate's "value fit."
JAGSoM features a unique mix of cohorts that will play a vital role in the participants' learning experience in the class, thanks to its diversity focus. The new class of 2021-2023 is made up of 45 percent women. It has representatives from roughly 20 Indian states. The class consists of a diverse group of students with backgrounds in IT, tourism, and ITES. This unique combination of experience and fresh graduates from various academic backgrounds, bolstered by gender and geographical diversity, offers a fascinating peer learning environment.
The current batch also includes several exceptionally talented students who excel in extracurricular activities and have a penchant for cricket, taekwondo, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. In various International Olympiads, certain students have earned significant accolades and medals.
JAGSOM Reports 100% Placements for the Batch Graduating in May 2021
December 28, 2020: The sixth school to be accredited by AACSB in India, Jagdish Sheth School of Management (Formerly IFIM Business School), has successfully completed the Post Graduate Diploma Programme (PGDM) campus placements, achieving 100 per cent placements for its May 2021 graduating batch.
Over 70 companies recruited students from the campus this year which includes renowned companies such as Oracle, KPMG, Grant Thornton, Dell, HDFC, BNY Mellon, E&Y and Hexaware. Besides this, a lot of new-age companies also showed active interest which includes Numly, OSG, Arcesium, NoPaperForm, Cuemath, Jaro, MetricStream, Scaler and SmartKnower. The highest package on offer was Rs 1.6 million per annum, with an average salary of more than Rs 1 million per annum. Similarly, the average internship stipend has been Rs 33.50 thousand per month with the highest stipend being Rs 133 thousand per month.
The institute has made its debut as an accomplishment in the QS World University rankings figuring in the 51+ band in the specialised Masters in Marketing and 101+ band in Finance Masters Programme
Jagadish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM) Hosts The International Conference on Service Excellence “Convergence 2020”
December 24, 2020: The rapid growth of the service industry globally and the growing integration of technology and services have given rise to unparalleled opportunities in the services sector. The growth of online services, along with the emergence of digital-age businesses and business models, has changed the service distribution environment to address the demands of a new wave of emerging customers.
CONVERGENCE 2020 – Winning by Service Excellence: Philosophy & Practice coordinated by the Jagdish Sheth School of Management brought together academics and practitioners to create a consensus about what is needed to win this modern, ever-changing period of services.
The two-day virtual conference was held on December 18 and 19.
The Conference was chaired by Professor A Parasuraman, Emeritus Professor of Marketing and James W McLamore Chair Emeritus, University of Miami and Pro-Chancellor, Vijaybhoomi University.
The institute invited eminent leaders from across the world as the keynote speakers for the event. This includes Professor Andrea Ordanini, Professor in Marketing & Service Analytics and BNP Paribas Endowed Chair at Bocconi University, Italy and Professor K Sivakumar, Professor & Arthur Tauck Chair in International Marketing and Logistics at Lehigh University, USA who talked about the research ecosystem and the conducive environment that India has for researchers and teachers to combine and form a formidable team.
The first plenary session addressed "Service Excellence and Efficiency through Service Innovation and Technology" and examined service technologies in various areas, such as Healthcare. And, the second session deliberated on the topic – “Societal Wellbeing and Sustainability: Implications for Service Research and Practice.”
Gaia Rancati from Allegheny College, USA, and Isabella Maggioni, Associate Professor (Marketing), ESCP Business School, received the Best Paper Award for their research work 'Robot – Human Interactions in Retail Stores: A Neuromarketing Perspective'.
IFIM Renamed to Jagdish Sheth School of Management
October 21, 2020: With an idea to professionalise the governance of the B-School, Chairman of the IFIM Business School, Bangalore Sanjay Padode decided to change the name of the institution after the name of Padma Bhushan Awardee Professor Jagdish Sheth, known globally for his scholarly contributions in consumer behaviour, relationship marketing, competitive strategy and geopolitical analysis. This is one of the unusual cases where an organisation is designated to recognise a globally-renowned Indian scholar and is not concentrated on winning any award or grant. This is indeed a rare situation where, as Chairman of the Board, the Trustee/ Promoter has surrendered his role to push the B-school forward on its path to globalisation.
Professor Sheth has over 50 years of rich academic experience of teaching and research at the University of Southern California, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Columbia University, MIT and Emory University. He has been an advisor to numerous companies including Whirlpool, Motorola, AT&T, WIPRO, Aditya Birla group, E&Y, Hughes Corporation, among others and has published numerous books and award-winning articles. In repositioning the country for the future, he was an adviser to the government of Singapore. He has also been the US government's policy adviser on the future of the telecommunications sector. The Government of India, honouring his contributions, awarded him the Padma Bhushan in 2020.
IFIM Business School Becomes the Only Business School from India to Break Into QS Global Masters in Marketing & Masters in Finance Rankings 2021
September 24, 2020: IFIM Business School, Bangalore has added another feather to its cap. After being one of the first six institutes across the country to receive AACSB accreditation, the business school now makes its place in the QS Masters in Marketing ranking by breaking into the 51+ band globally for its PGDM program. Besides Masters in Marketing, the institute has also been placed in 101+ band globally in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings for its PGDM Finance Program.
The business school has now joined the league of prestigious Global Business Schools such as HEC Montreal, College of Business - the University of Texas at Arlington and Naveen Jindal School of Management - the University of Texas at Dallas in the 51+ Band of the Masters in Marketing Rankings. In addition to this, IFIM is also sharing the platform with the leading global business schools in Masters in Finance ranking such as J Mack Robinson College of Business – Georgia State University, Newcastle Business School, Rennes School of Business, College of Business – the University of Texas at Arlington and LUISS Business School in 101+ band.
IFIM Business School is the only Indian business school to secure its place in QS Masters in Marketing Rankings 2021 and QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021.
IFIM Business School Hosts 24th Annual Convocation Ceremony
June 24, 2020: Bangalore based, AACSB Accredited IFIM Business School, Bangalore hosted its 24th Annual Convocation Ceremony online amid global pandemic. Over 293 graduands across programmes such as PGDM and PGDM for Working Professionals were awarded degree in the presence of Chief Guest Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble speaker of The Lok Sabha.
Some of the highlights of the graduating batch include
- Faculty made 58 intellectual contributions in 2019
- There are currently 20 papers under review from the PGDM 18-20 Research Incubation programme, one published in the Scopus Indexed Journal
- The Pilot Index for two sectors in India has also been launched by AIM-Parasuraman centre - Banking and Ecommerce for which XLRI is the part institution partner
The following awards were presented to students:
- Deans and Director Top 10
- Programme Toppers
- SIP Award – The Best Social Immersion Project
- RI Award – The Best Research Incubation Award
- IIP Award – The Industry Internship Award
- All Rounder Award for the Best All Rounded Performance in Two-year which was presented to Pritiraj Brahma
IFIM B-School to launch Bridge Program Study Abroad Students
June 15, 2020: Considering the current pandemic situation, the IFIM Business School, Bangalore has launched a Bridge Program to fulfill the needs of students aspiring to study abroad. The five-month programme is open for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The key focus is on students:
- Looking or studying abroad
- Who are studying online through an international university due to travel ban
- Preparing for SAT or ACT, GMAT or GRE, LSAT, SAT & advanced placement
All students enrolling in the programme will have the option to study from their respective foreign universities during their stay at Bengaluru and Greater Mumbai on the campus of IFIM Business School. It provides them with a forum for networking with peers from their age groups. The IFIM Business School also offers an opportunity of taking courses from the bouquet of courses in Communications, Leadership, Business, Science, Law and Design. Students will have acess to all facilities, labs and library resources at the campus.
IFIM Deploys Software and Hardware Tools to Ensure Proctoring Efficiency
May 6, 2020: Amid the crisis situation today, educational institutions are focusing on all the possible initiatives to let the curriculum continue. With the same objective, IFIM Business School has deployed the most prominent hardware and software tools that can detect students distractions or using a mobile phone during the exam. With this initiative, the School has successfully organsied over 593 online sessions with over 93 per cent of students attendance, 39 webinars and 1,708 unique exams.
IFIM is one of the top 6 B-Schools in India to have been awarded the AACSB accreditation. IFIM is also accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS), and is ISO 9001:2008 certified.
Last date to Apply for PGDM Applications Extended to February 17
January 28, 2020: IFIM Business School has extended the last date of application for its PGDM programme to February 17. The institute offers an advanced PGDM course, designed for grooming T-shaped practitioners that are compatible with industry 4.0. The internationally recognised, personalised programme is designed to train students for tomorrow and beyond, as accepted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and certified by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACBB), National Board of Accreditation (NBA), South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The faculty is a mix of PhD scholars and industry professionals and institute has been reporting 100 per cent placements with top recruiters and unicorns globally.
IFIM Invites Application for PGDM 2020-22 Batch
December 28, 2019: Among first six colleges to have AACSB accreditation, IFIM Business School announced admissions open to PGDM programme for 2020-22 batch. Applications were invited for two-year full-time management programme that offers a diploma in specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, International Business, Data Science, HR, Analytics and Entrepreneurship, and for working professionals. The curriculum is a blend of theory and practical exposure in the form of industry visits and live projects. With 100 per cent placements registered in 2018, the institute continuously aims at preparing students for better tomorrow.
Institute Partners with Oxfordcaps-Singapore Based Startup
September 27, 2019: IFIM Business School recently partnered with Singapore based startup Oxfordcap to provide students international standard on- and off-campus accommodation. Started in 2017, the company expanded its operations in India in 2018 looking at the need of clean and comfortable accommodation for students. Oxfordcaps was recently awarded a $8-million funding by Times Internet for expansion of its operations. Oxfordcaps aims at providing technology-enabled living experience to students with all basic necessities on board. Facility is offered in three-categories-premium residencies, student residencies and oxford caps dorms priced from Rs 8,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.
IFIM Witnesses 41% Female Admission for 2019-21 Batch
August 14, 2019: Every year IFIM B-School receives applications of hundreds of students. This year the school has offered admissions to 300 students in Post Graduate Diploma in Management Program (PGDM). The school has witnessed as high as 41 per cent of women taking admission in the current batch of PGDM programme. Students across India with diverse background, different qualifications from various undergraduate programmes, and also with work experience across industry have showed active participation in the admissions process this year. The curriculum has been redefined on par with Industry 4.0 needs which is a blend of Cyber-Physical System, Internet of Things (IoT), and Internet of System.
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Placements: The median salary package offered is 10.32 LPA, the highest Salary package offered is 51.38 LPA and the average top 10 percent student salary package offered is 20.68 LPA. Average Top 25% student salary package offered is 14.32 LPA. Recruiting Companies are Amazon, Cognizant, Teach Mahindra, Zepto, Zomato, Salesforce, HDFC, Wipro, KPMG, etc. These are some details of the placements in JAGSoM.
Placements: The college placement is good. Every year, the average placement increases. This year, Nestlé, Informatica, Zscaler, and Java came to campus. Our batch has 320 students, and all get placed through the college. Most of us get good packages, approximately 11 LPA and most of them are marketing students.
Placements: Currently the placement is going on for our seniors and I have witnessed these companies so far: 1. Aditya Birla fashion 2. classic of legends 3. American Express 4. Informetric ratings 5. Oracle These were the companies that have visited so far and placements are still going on.
Placements: The market is down; placement is not good this year. The placement figures shown in the brochure are not correct. They mention the average package is 13 LPA, but in reality, the average package is 6.5 to 7 LPA. After Term 5, students are eligible for internships with Oracle, HDFC, and AU Small Finance. After completing the internship, students are eligible for placement. Still, seniors' placements are ongoing. The highest package is 12 LPA, and the top company is Deloitte.
Placements: In 2023, JAGSoM witnessed 100% placement with an average package of 13.3 Lacs. The highest package was of 43 Lacs. Many reputed companies conducted a placement drive and selected potential candidates from the pool of excellent students. JAGSoM also witnessed 100% internship for the batch of 2022-2024.
Placements: The average placement rate as of 2023 was 13.3 LPA, which is a decent return on investment from my perspective. As of 2023, 43 LPA was the highest domestic package. Our college is visited by several significant MNCs such as Oracle, Harman, KPMG, EY, and Capgemini. Every student receives internships, which are subsequently converted into PPOs. Our college has 17 committees, one of which focuses on placements. Role-defined career tracks are also provided by our college.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The percentile needed for admission would depend on the category you belong to. JAGSoM accepts various entrance examinations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course, like CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
As per the estimated XAT cutoff in 2026, a percentile of 70 would be good enough to secure a chance at admission
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Aspirants often ask if the MVBS dual-program (which combines a Bangalore City University MBA with their own PGPM) is better than a standalone AICTE-approved PGDM. While traditional PGDM programs at ISBR or IFIM (JAGSoM) are often preferred for their autonomy in curriculum and national accreditation,
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The total tuition fees for LLM is INR 4.5 lakh at IFIM College of Law. Aspirants have to pay the course fees at the time of admission to confirm their seat. Candidates can pay the fees via any of payment modes mentioned by the institute.
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IFIM College of Law applications are open. Candidates can apply for the preferred course online. Aspirants have to fill out the form on the institute's website and pay an application fees.
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Candidates can apply online at IFIM College of Law. Check below the documents required at the time of application
- Class 10 scorecard
- Class 12 scorecard
- Graduation scorecard for PG courses
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What percentile is needed for MBA course at JAGSoM?