Colleges in Karnataka

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.

GIBS Business School promotes total personal growth through the integration of academic studies and structured skill-building programmes with practical experience. In addition to their regular Academic coursework, students participate in communication training, aptitude development, leadership Workshops, and personality development programmes to develop confidence, presentation skills, teamwork, and professional/Workplace Etiquette. Students at GIBS Business School also have the opportunity to participate in various clubs, cultural events, sporting activities, and have the chance to develop their social and interpersonal skills using the real-world confidence gained from participating in many different types of activities during their time at GIBS. Students are involved in mentorship and/ or internship opportunities, and various live project opportunities and value-added programmes to help develop them as individuals, as well as academically.