Bangalore

The teaching approach at GIBS Business School is a hybrid of hands-on and academic learning, utilizing many ways to apply and experience theoretical concepts within businesses. The faculty at GIBS integrates real-world business practices with educational content through use of; case studies, live projects, internships, site visits, and regular visits from industry guest speakers. 

GIBS also incorporates; finishing-school modules/tools, communication/aptitude training sessions, and leadership workshops into their instructional curriculum, all of which are often underutilised in competitive B-schools. GIBS provides a comprehensive learning environment, as every instructor has both academic credentials, and valued industry experience. 

The overall delivery of the academic programme at GIBS is very interactive, tactical, and industry-focused; therefore, students will graduate with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will equip them to perform in today's work places.

GIBS Business School is unique compared to other B-schools because it blends firm discipline, an industry-oriented focus and holistic development. The students on-campus have a very professional environment that promotes corporate grooming and includes guest sessions on a regular basis, continuous skill development in addition to their academic enhancement. The student experience at GIBS is enhanced by the use of experiential learning through participation in live projects, internship opportunities, club participation, and leadership training as opposed to more conventionally-based lecture-type experiences associated with other schools.

The supportive and multicultural nature of the GIBS environment encourages students to collaborate with others in many areas through participation in numerous events and activities such as social activities, festivals and management activities. The presence of structured mentoring programs, finishing school modules and ongoing corporate involvement leads to an environment that fosters a more career-orientated and practice-driven culture, which helps the students of GIBS to have a successful personal and professional future.

Through its organized corporate engagement structure for the PGDM program, GIBS Business School provides students with the opportunity to participate in regular internships and live-projects. The corporate relations and placement teams at GIBS are instrumental in forging new partnerships with a large variety of companies across sectors. The corporate relations and placement teams maintain strong business relationships with all of these organisations through regular engagement and relationship-building activities including guest lectures, corporate meetings, and networking opportunities between current students and alumni.

Internships and live-projects are integrated into the PGDM curriculum; therefore, they are mandatory aspects of the PGDM programme. The corporate relations and placement teams will work with organisations to deploy projects that align with the specialisation of the students, such as finance, marketing, human resources, analytics & operations. This systematic approach to continuous provision of practical experience, enables students to apply theoretical business knowledge from the classroom to real-world scenarios throughout their PGDM studies.

GIBS Business School offers a structured learning approach for students from non-business or non-management academic backgrounds to succeed in the PGDM course through its support systems. Support systems include foundation or bridge courses in principles of accounting, economics, statistics, and basic business principles, allowing them to build core competencies. 

The PGDM curriculum is designed as progressive learning with core subjects that provide practical, hands-on applications of concepts through the case method, use of examples, and interactive approaches. Faculty members also provide supplementary academic support, ie. offering additional support under circumstances that require additional assistance (referred to as "? ). 

As well, communication skills training, aptitude workshops, and group projects support students from a diverse range of academic backgrounds in transitioning confidently into the business world and adapting to working in teams. Students have access to a variety of support structures that will assist them to succeed in the PGDM, regardless of their previous academic experience or qualifications.

GIBS Business School has designed a training method that focuses on placement and prepares students to be successful in both interviewing and in meeting the expectations of corporations. The training begins with a series of finishing-school modules that include; aptitude training, communication skills, group discussions, and mock interviews, all of which will help students feel confident and prepared for a successful interview experience.

Other forms of support for students in the preparation process include resume-building workshops, personality development sessions, and corporate etiquette training which all help students effectively present themselves to potential employers during the recruitment process. Students also have the opportunity to attend guest lectures, leadership talks, and interact with industry professionals. By interacting with professionals, students gain an understanding of the expectations an employer will have and what behaviour an employee should demonstrate in the workplace.

Through internships, live projects and mentoring from industry experts, students will also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and practical exposure so they are well prepared for an interview and, ultimately, a successful career path. This ongoing preparation of students will give them the confidence, skills and professionalism that will be necessary for them to be successful in the interview process as well as in their future corporate careers.