Business Analytics

GIBS Business School to evaluate students in all areas, not only through examination and classroom marks, but also through overall personality development, industry preparedness, and practical skills.

There are multiple ways to evaluate students outside of academics:

1. Continuous Internal Evaluation

• Case study evaluation
• Presentation/seminar evaluation
• Group discussion (GD) evaluation
• Role play/simulation evaluation
• Assignment/live project evaluation

This demonstrates communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills.

2. Live Projects & Internships

Evaluation includes:

• Real-time problem solving
• Project Report
• Industry Mentor feedback
• Practical implementation skills

This demonstrates the extent to which students can put theory into practice in a real-life business environment.

3. Participation in Events & Clubs

Evaluation of students includes participation in:

• Management Festival
• Business Plan Competition
• Entrepreneurship Related Activity
• Leadership roles in Student Committees

This demonstrates leadership, initiative, and confidence.

4. Industry Preparedness & Soft Skills

Two areas of focus for GIBS:

• Communication skills
• Presentation Ability
• Professional Image
• Attitude and Discipline

The focus of this evaluation is that student performance in exams does not necessarily relate to their level of industry preparedness.

5. 360 Degree Development Approach

Feedback from:

• Faculty Members
• Industry Mentors
• Trainers
• Sometimes Peer Evaluation

Comprehensive look at the overall development of students.

From the beginning of their first year, GIBS Business School provides students with structured placement training so that they will be ready to work when they finish school. There are finishing school modules where students will participate in aptitude training, communication skills, and personality development. Students take part in group discussions, presentations, and practice for interviews to gain confidence and improve their interview performance.

The school conducts workshops on writing a resume, etiquette in a corporate setting, and counselling to help students understand job expectations from potential employers. Continuous guest lectures and leaders are responsible for providing students with information concerning the job placement environment they will be facing once they graduate.

Throughout their program, students will participate in internships and other ways of obtaining practical experience. The continuous and structured development of students at GIBS Business School will prepare them with the skills, confidence, and professionalism necessary to execute any level of job.

Through its combination of skills development, practical sessions, and continuous mentoring, GIBS Business School builds the confidence and professionalism of its students. Students receive communication training, personality development, aptitude programs, and corporate etiquette workshops that prepare them for presentations, body language, and how to behave in the workplace as part of their academic study.

When students participate in group discussions, practice interviews, and deliver presentations on a regular basis, they will develop confidence and have less fear of public speaking. Group activities, clubs, events, and leadership roles expose students to teamwork, decision-making, and being accountable for their actions.

The combination of internships, live projects, and exposure to professionals working in different industries will prepare students for the corporate environment and to understand what is expected of them as professionals. All of this will provide students with confidence and a positive, professional attitude.

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 develops students for new roles in the fields of digital marketing, analytics, fintech, and consulting through constantly evolving curriculum and implementing industry driven learning strategies. The programme encompasses professional courses, certification programs, and experiential modules that focus on new age industries (i.e., Digital Marketing Tools, Business Analytics Software, Fintech Concepts, & Consulting Frameworks).

Students receive practical experience by completing live projects, internships, case studies, and/or assignments, as well as participating in workshops, guest lectures, and mentorship from industry leaders which gives them current information regarding the most up-to-date industry trends/tools/technologies.

In combination with skill development programs, aptitude training, and the preparation for placement, GIBS prepares graduates to take on specialised roles within rapidly growing sectors. Therefore, with current curriculum, practical experience, and strong industry collaboration will produce graduates that will have the skill set needed to succeed in these emerging career opportunities.

The GIBS Business School has a structured ecosystem in place to support students interested in entrepreneurship (i.e. innovation, mentoring, and practical experience with a startup). The programme is called the Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship Program (IRE) and involves studentsʼ working with faculty and industry mentors on their entrepreneurial business ideas/research projects/startup ideas.

Students in IRE have the ability to attend workshops on entrepreneurship, attend mentorship sessions for startups, participate in business plan competitions, and network with successful entrepreneurs & investors (i.e. GIBS creates an environment to help students connect with other entrepreneurs and learn from them).

In addition, GIBS encourages students to participate in live projects, internships at startups, and incubation-style activities so they can test their ideas.

By supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in this manner, GIBS helps students develop problem-solving skills, leadership skills, and gain experience launching and managing a business before they even graduate.

GIBS Business School combines academic knowledge with hands-on experience by providing many opportunities for practical application inside the classroom and in a work environment. Students learn about fundamental management theories using a variety of instructional methods, such as lecture, case study analysis, and written assignments. The institute also complements core management theories with opportunities for students to gain experience within an organisation through internships, live projects, field trips, and guest speakers from the corporate sector. Student experiences include finishing school modules that serve as career development tools, mentorship sessions, and IRE activities that enable students to gain first-hand exposure to common business problems. By providing both theoretical and practical learning experiences, GIBS prepares students to comprehend and apply their academic studies effectively when working in the corporate world.