GIBS Business School

It is important to note that when it comes to gaining admission into one of the prestigious business schools in the world, GIBS Business School is among the easiest to gain admission to as long as you have good marks and competent communication skills.

To get admission into the MBA/PGDM programs, one has to submit their entrance exam score of CAT, MAT, CMAT, or XAT, and perform well in the group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI) stages. The institution gives utmost importance to judging the confidence level, communication skills, academic history, and overall personality traits of the students in order to evaluate them for admission.

At GIBS Business School, we run numerous flagship events, seminars, management fests, guest speakers, and entrepreneurship programs, which allow our students to directly engage with top executives and business leaders.

These events offer the following benefits to our students:

•  Exposure to current business ideas and market trends
•   The opportunity to meet with CEOs, entrepreneurs, HR managers, and other speakers from the corporate world
•   Improved networking and communication skills
•   An understanding of what is expected of graduates by employers
•   The opportunity to experience internships and job placement opportunities

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in these events by:

• Participating in presentations and discussions
•  Asking questions of industry experts
•   Working together as a team in competition and workshops
•   Building confidence through engagement with professionals and public speaking

The GIBS Business School believes in the importance of experiential education, which is why these flagship events are designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the business community.

A number of students that have participated in such activities have expressed the following:

•  Gaining industry-related knowledge
•   The development of their professional presence
•   Enhanced readiness for job placement

GIBS Bangalore provides a well-developed campus and hostel facility system designed to support both study and student life in a comfortable way.

The campus is built to give students everything in one place—learning, recreation, and basic living needs—so students can focus on academics without stress.

• Separate hostels for boys and girls with 24/7 security
• Well-furnished rooms with bed, study table, cupboard, and basic facilities
• Hygienic mess food with multiple meal options daily
• Wi-Fi enabled campus and hostel connectivity
• Library with books, journals, and digital resources
• Sports facilities like indoor games, gym, and outdoor courts
• Auditorium, seminar halls, and amphitheatre for events and activities
• Medical support and emergency assistance on campus
• Clean and safe environment with CCTV monitoring
• Recreation spaces like common rooms, TV rooms, and activity areas
• Hostel life also encourages friendship, teamwork, and personality development

GIBS Business School has a simple and flexible admission process for both BBA and PGDM/MBA programs.

For BBA Admission

• Usually based on 12th marks and personal interview
• No major entrance exam pressure for most students
• Focus on communication, confidence, and overall profile

For PGDM/MBA Admission

GIBS accepts entrance exams like:

• CAT
• MAT
• CMAT
• XAT
• ATMA
• GMAT
• KMAT / State-level exams

For PG programs, selection is based on entrance exam score, graduation marks, interview performance, and overall profile.

Overall, GIBS gives students multiple opportunities to apply and keeps the admission process simple and student-friendly for both BBA and PGDM/MBA courses.

GIBS (Global Institute of Business Studies) provides students with many opportunities for International exposure. Examples of this are: Global Immersion Program (GIP), international partnerships and dual degree certifications. However, there is no current offering of the traditional semester-long international exchange programs offered by other institutions.

International Exposure Opportunities Available at GIBS

Students can experience international exposure through the following means of GIP:

•  International industrial visits;
•  International workshops and guest lectures;
•  University visits to Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai;
•  Networking with international students and professionals;
•  Exposure to international business and cultural practices;

GIBS has provided additional means of international exposure, including the following:

•   International partnerships with over 5 foreign institutions;
•  Presence of international faculty and guest speakers;
•  Global assignments and collaborative research opportunities; and
•  Dual degree or certification programs.

GIBS provides one of a kind program:

•  PGDM + PGP-IRE (Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship) Dual-Degree programme for candidates with a PGDM;

This programme will develop the following skills:

•  Developing a start-up;
•  Conducting research and developing innovative solutions to problems;• Developing the entrepreneurial mindset and skill set;

•  Learning from practice of pursuing businesses through successful pitching of business plans from the perspectives of both the entrepreneur and the investor;
•  Learning from the experience of industry professionals through experiential learning; and
• Developing global experience through project based learning.

In addition, GIBS combines the global business environment with live projects, mentoring by industry professionals, experiential learning, business simulations, and exposure to international experts.

GIBS Business School has a focus on strong industry engagement through experiential-based learning as opposed to traditional methods of classroom education There is a high emphasis on "learning by doing", where students are able to work with real business challenges, presentations, projects and entrepreneurial endeavours.

One very unique programme at GIBS is their Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship (IRE) School, which is involved in the PGDM Programs.

What is the IRE Program?

The IRE acronym stands for:

•  Innovation
•  Research
• Entrepreneurship

This programme has been designed in a way to provide practical action-based learning where students have the opportunity to develop:

•  Startup concepts
•  Research Projects
•  Business plans
•  Working Product Prototypes
•  Investor Pitch Presentations

The IRE Program has dedicated Fridays for IRE activities, workshops, mentoring sessions and interactions with industry experts.

How the Educational Approach Works:

The educational approach taken by GIBS is a combination of:

•  Classroom Education
•  Live Projects
•  Industry Interaction
•  Case Studies
•  Business Simulations
•  Internships
•  Presentations / Pitching Sessions
•  Startup and Innovation exposure and Mentorship.

Each student will be placed into a team that will work together to conduct market research, interact with entrepreneurs and build a business model using tools like Lean Canvas and Design Thinking.

Focus on Practical Learning:

The teaching methodology at GIBS is highly experiential because students work on:

• Real Business Concepts
•  Build working prototypes
•  Participate in entrepreneurial and innovative competitions
•  Present their concepts to industry professionals and investors
•  Attend Workshops and IRE Conferences alongside entrepreneurs and thought leaders from around the world

.

At GIBS, GIBS Business School considers internships and project-based work in the industry as an integral component of the educational process. All students are encouraged to partake in internships, live projects, industry assignments, and case-studies for a „real-world' exposure.

The practical experience students gain from these activities will help them:

• To experience actual problems experienced in a real business environment.
• To develop their communication and team-working capabilities.
• To gain confidence prior to placement and/or interview opportunities.
• To utilise knowledge gained in class by implementing their classroom concepts in a practical environment.
• To obtain industry experience before completing their degree programme.

Education at GIBS extends beyond text books and includes experience-based education through internships, corporate interaction, workshops, business simulation activities and industry-focused projects, preparing students to be job ready when they graduate.

GIBS provides several programs, including PGDM, MBA, BBA, and executive education programs in specialisations such as:

•  Marketing
•  Finance
•  Human Resource Management (HRM)
•  Business Analytics
•  International Business
•  Operations & Supply Chain Management
•  Entrepreneurship & Startups
    
  At GIBS, the teaching methodology is with a high emphasis on practical application and relevance to the actual business world. Students participate in several activities that facilitate the use of skills learned in class, such as:
•  Live projects/case studies
•  Internships & industrial visits
•  Business simulations/presentations
•  Entrepreneurship activities as part of the IRE program
•  Corporate mentorship/guest speaking
•  Skills development programs, such as Communication, Leadership, and Aptitude Training
• Real-time exposure through Events/Zones/Starlight Activities

GIBS works hard to ensure that all students use classroom learning in a real-world business setting, which will positively impact their self-confidence/self-esteem, communication skills, and overall placement readiness.