Communication Studies

GIBS Business School provides students with significant opportunities for international exposure through its Global Immersion Programme, collaborations with foreign universities, and international educational processing. Such opportunities enable students to better learn the world of international business and gain experience for developing their careers in global business.

Some notable opportunities for the international exposure include:

• Global Immersion Programme: Students may embark on optional international study trips to Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai, which include factory visits, university tours, workshops, guest lecturers, and cultural activities experience. 
• International Collaborations: GIBS collaborates educationally with several foreign universities like Lincoln University Malaysia, Lincoln College (USA), Nottingham University (UK), Putra Business School (Malaysia), and Stevenson University (USA) and offers its students opportunities for international education.
• International Teaching Faculty and Assignments: Students benefit by the guest lectures performed by foreign professors, global experts in the industry, and get international assignments that make them acquainted with the international business trends and various cultures.
• Global Networking: Students obtain experience of gaining acquaintances and understanding international markets via international conferences, collaborative projects and interactions with expert professionals. 

GIBS Business School Bangalore has a very strong and reliable placement record — consistently achieving nearly 100% placements for MBA and BBA students.

 Placement Highlights (2025)

• Placement Rate: 100% (final placements + internships).
• the highest Package: ₹20 LPA.
• Average Package: ₹8.2 LPA.
• Recruiters: 220+ companies for final placements, 90+ for internships.
• Top Sectors: Market Research, Edutech, Manufacturing, BFSI.
• Notable Recruiters: Northern Trust, L&T Technology Services, Apollo Tyres, Bajaj Finserv, Policy Bazaar, MedPlus, Gallagher, Commonwealth Bank.

 Yearly Placement Numbers

• Students Placed: Nearly all eligible students every year.
• Companies Visiting: 260+ annually.
• Internships: 90+ companies offer summer internships.
• Leadership Roles: 50+ leadership positions offered.
• International Opportunities: 12+ international placement partners.

 Key Takeaways

• The placement cell is proactive, with 400+ hours of practical training to make students “industry-ready.”
• Average students also benefit, as bulk recruiters in BFSI, IT services, and consulting hire widely.
• ROI is strong: With fees around ₹7–8 Lacs and average packages ~₹8 LPA, the return on investment is favorable.

GIBS Business School uses a student-centric structure to encourage and assist students in choosing their specializations. The initial portion of the programme provides students with core content from the major managerial faculty members of Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Analytics to allow them to gauge their strengths/interests before electing a specialization.

Students will receive personalized one-on-one advisory sessions from faculty members and career counselors to assist in the evaluation of skill sets, career aspirations, and how each of the competency-based management areas relates to specific market demand before selecting their specialization. Students will also have access to practical knowledge of the respective management competencies through various industry-related experiences, including guest speakers, industry interaction events, and internship placement.

The organisation will also provide students with information on industry trends and specific role-related requirements, enabling them to select respective competencies with long-term career growth and opportunity potential.

Here's how graduates of the M.A. in Marketing & Communication from IILM University, Gurugram typically progress into the professional world:

Graduates seamlessly transition into the media and communication industry, stepping into roles like journalists, content creators, social media specialists, corporate communicators, and digital strategists. Many join print, broadcast, and emerging new media platforms, while others take up roles in advertising, public relations, brand management, or media research. A notable number also pursue careers in academia or take an entrepreneurial path by initiating their own media ventures. This blend of creative, corporate, and research-oriented avenues ensures that graduates are well-positioned to contribute as versatile professionals and thought leaders in the evolving media landscape.