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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.

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.

The GIBS Business School employs an organized approach to secure jobs for students. The school has placement activities that start early throughout the programme and continue until graduates are placed by connecting students with companies through an established and well-defined placement cell.

The placement staff provides ongoing assistance through finishing school training modules, resume writing sessions, aptitude testing, interview preparation and mock interviewing programs, which give students the tools necessary to secure employment.

The placement office also has strong relationships with employers from many industries and hosts numerous recruiting/placement related events on campus, including pre-placement discussions, campus interviews and job fairs, as well as internships and industry interaction.

The placement office has a placement coordinator and a support team of faculty and student representatives, who serve as the bridge between employers and students, facilitating the transfer of information and scheduling interviews.

Students typically go through two major placement phases. During the first phase, when a student receives an offer, the student leaves the placement process, thereby giving other students an opportunity to secure.

The second major phase of placement allows students to apply for higher-paying or "dream" company positions. By allowing students to apply to other positions, they ultimately have many opportunities to accept more than one offer.

The GIBS Business School placement cell has a focus on continuous skill development through well-defined processes, partnerships with employers, and organized staffing events to ensure students have the necessary skills to successfully secure positions through the placement office.

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.

The GIBS Placement Cell aims to create a placement process that encourages transparency, structure and student orientation. Each student in the programme has knowledge of the eligibility criteria, important dates, recruitment guidelines and expectations, from the very beginning. Student has a clear pathway with clearly identified sections of the placement process, including resume preparation, mock interviews, group discussions and company shortlisting; therefore, they know what to prepare for and when. The Placement Team keeps you constantly updated on upcoming drives, participating companies and the profiles for the company's roles and gathers your feedback to improve the placement process. The student is notified in advance of the shortlisting and interviewing schedule; therefore, student has the necessary resources during the entire process from pre-placement to final offer negotiation. The placement process provides the structure, transparency, and sufficiency of the student will to enable and ultimately increase the student's opportunity to secure a good job.

GIBS continuously keeps its courses relevant to the current industry landscape by frequently updating the syllabus and adding real-world application (e.g., case studies, live work) to prepare students for successful careers in the global economy. Each course incorporates input from various professionals who have successful careers in their respective fields, and incorporates live projects, case studies, industry mentoring, and value-added credentials into the curriculum to address the needs of an ever-changing business environment. The curriculum is evaluated and updated periodically to account for trends associated with Industrial Revolution 4.0, while also including emerging disciplines like Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Fintech, resulting in students obtaining skillsets that both match the business landscape as it is today, as well as where it will be tomorrow. The inclusion of dual specializations, practical training modules, and interaction with industry practitioners enables students to adapt to the changing market and make themselves marketable across multiple industries.

Clubs are an important aspect of the leadership development process and give students real experiences where they can plan, organize and independently manage activities. GIBS offers a variety of different types of clubs (academic, cultural, marketing, finance, human resource management (HRM) and entrepreneurship) that provide students with the opportunity to develop responsibility by conducting events, coordinating with teammates, and managing budgets, and working with industry guests within their community. Through this hands-on experience, students also build decision-making capabilities, develop teamwork, and improve their communication and problem-solving skills as well as their time management skills. As students engage with their peers through leading initiatives and working on diverse teams, they will gain confidence and practical leadership experience that will prepare them for a career in a management position within the corporate world.

The most frequent job offers to GIBS students are for positions in the following main managerial areas of marketing, finance, human resources (HR), operations and business analytics. While there are differences in roles offered by different companies in each sector, most of them include entry level management and executive positions. 

Some Examples of Job offers at GIBS:

Marketing & Sales: 

Business Development Executives 

Sales Executives 

Marketing Executives 

Digital Marketing Executives 

Finance: 

Financial Analysts 

Relationship Managers 

Investment / Corporate Finance Associates 

Human Resources: 

HR Executives 

Talent Acquisition Associates 

HR Operations Executives 

Operations & Supply Chain: 

Operations Executives 

Logistics/Supply Chain Coordinators 

Information Technology & Consulting: 

Business Analysts 

Associate Consultants 

Client Service Representatives 

Overall, most students of GIBS find work in marketing/sales (i.e., Business Development, Sales or Marketing positions) or Business Development (i.e., Business Development) roles, while an additional number of students find work in finance, human resources, & operations. In addition, the companies that hiring the most GIBS graduates are typically in IT (information technology), Banking (finance services), FMCG's (fast moving consumer goods), Manufacturing (manufactured products), e-commerce companies, or Consulting firms and therefore, offer a very diverse amount of job opportunities and job titles available to GIBS graduates.