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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 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.

Through its systematic method of substantial mentorship, hands-on experiences, and ongoing learning, GIBS enables students to have long-term clarity in their careers. Students participate in an individual counselling with developmental assessments and assessments of personality from the start through mentoring programmes, enabling students to develop self-awareness of their strengths, preferences, and competencies for different career choices.

Additionally, students are exposed to different employment roles and sectors via GIBS' provision of actual internships, live company projects, visits to companies, and guest speakers. As students gain hands-on working exposure to different jobs within companies, this exposure enables them to explore a variety of employment options before deciding on one.

The skill sets that students will need for their respective career paths are developed through regular training sessions focused on communication skills, aptitude development, leadership skills, and resume writing.

With the ongoing guidance, support and feedback of faculty mentors, industry professionals and the placement cell, GIBS assists students with identifying specific career aspirations and developing a plan for achieving those aspirations.

If you plan to join GIBS, make sure you take advantage of all the opportunities available through the institute outside of academics. GIBS is a very practical learning institution, so you should take part in live projects, internships, industry visits, and guest lectures to gain experience outside of the classroom. Also, participate in clubs and events; this will help you develop leadership skills, teamwork skills, and communication skills — all of which are just as important as what you learn in the classroom.

In addition, be sure to start preparing for placement from day one. Work on building your aptitude, communication, and presentation skills and develop an impressive resume through completion of certifications and projects. Stay consistent in your efforts, be open to constructive criticism from mentors/faculty, and take advantage of the networking opportunities that come your way through contacts with people in the industry.

Students who are actively involved in campus life, participate in extracurricular activities and focus on developing their skills will typically achieve the best results from their time at GIBS.

GIBS Business School's student community is known for being diverse, open-minded and cooperative. Many students are drawn from many various states, languages and cultures. This diversity provides learners with the opportunity to get new perspectives and create an environment for cross-cultural collaboration, engaging students working together and learning.

The school also creates an inclusive atmosphere by forming mixed groups during cultural programs and through social action activities (i.e., clubs). All of these programs allow students to connect on a personal level by expressing who they are as individuals.

Culturally, students at GIBS are encouraged to participate in leagues, community service, manage sport orientation and other cultural events, which create a sense of belonging and allow students to build strong connections and maintain open lines of communication with one another. The casp of the surrounding area is multicultural, where individuals come from various ethnicities, speak different languages and have a variety of religious beliefs.

Regardless of the campus' diversity concerning the numerous regions of India represented, external reviewers have noted that there remains potential to enhance aspects such as; the number of international students pursuing an education at GIBS; or adding more women into the male-dominated industry.

In summary, GIBS is an accepting environment where individuals work together as part of a diverse community while participating in clubs and group functions. Therefore, students learn to develop their individual educational/transitional professional skills as well as their social skills while attending GIBS.

Upon completion of GIBS, graduates' career options will be extensive (e.g., Banking & Financial Services; IT & Tech; FMCG; Retail; Consultancy; eCommerce; Health/Medical; Education).

The majority of companies will offer positions such as Marketing Executive; Business Development Executive; HR Executive/Recruiter; Financial Analyst; Relationship Manager; Operations Executive; or Management Trainee.

Graduates will enter the job market with the specializations of their choice (e.g., Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, etc.). The positions typically available are entry-level managerial and client contact, thus providing graduates with significant room for advancement in their chosen field.

With the appropriate amount of on-the-job training experience and internship involvement, in addition to the placement assistance provided by GIBS, graduates will have an excellent foundation upon which to launch their careers within professional-level corporate settings.