GIBS Business School

Students at GIBS, which is considered the "Trampoline Board of International Businesses", are generally put into various occupations across a multitude of different worldwide industries that include Information Technology (IT) & IT Enabled Services (ITES), Banking Financial Services Insurance (BFSI), Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Retail Trade, E-commerce, Consulting, and Manufacturing. In addition to those categories, many common functions include positions in marketing and sales executives; business analysts; human resources executives; finance associates; and operations groups as well. The GIBS Business School Placement Cell has a vital role in preparing students for these varied employment opportunities through continuous training via programs such as Cultural Professional Development Programs (Finishing Schools), which provide training on communication skills; aptitude; and personal preparation for job searches. They also conduct mock interviews with participants, facilitate group discussions, build resumes with the participants, and host industry interaction sessions to assist graduates in finding employment after graduation. Through utilizing placements along with providing hands-on practical exposure to activities through the use of thoroughly organized schedules are two ways that the GIBS Business School Placement Cell can ensure that graduates will meet the expectations of their employers in today's demanding work settings.

Students at GIBS School of Business can find a solid number of opportunities to study and practice entrepreneurship through experiential and hands-on courses and projects.

Opportunities for Entrepreneurship

• Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship School (IRE School)
  The IRE School offers a unique curriculum for students interested in learning more about generating startup ideas, business planning and developing their own innovation, through workshops and practicum.
• Post Graduate Program of Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (PGPIRE)
  The PGPIRE Program focuses on helping students develop an entrepreneurial mindset by working on developing new business ideas and getting them to prototypes.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Labs
  Students have the opportunity to work with faculty and alumni on developing real startup and business models.
• Live Business Activity on Campus (Campuz Biz)
  Students get to run and operate an actual business on campus, where they will handle pricing, customers, sales, and profits.
• IRE Talks and Guest Speakers
  Students may meet and interact with other entrepreneurs and industry experts to receive advice, inspiration and make contacts/networking.
• IRE Conference and Competitions
  Events held where students can pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for awards and exposure to companies and investors.
• Incubation and Innovation Support through IRE
  We assist students make the transition from an idea to a prototype to a startup through Innovation Cells and mentoring. 

The assessment methods at GIBS Business School are different from the typical assessment methods of writing tests. Instead, the institute uses practical and continuous evaluation techniques for measuring students' actual abilities and readiness to work in the industry.

Assessment Methods Other Than Written Tests

• Students completing 'live' projects and internships will be assessed on their actual work with a company and how they performed in that work.
• Students will have to give presentations and participate in seminars to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively, their level of confidence, and how well they understand the subject matter.
• Students will have to analyze actual business cases and will be graded on how they solved the problem in the case.
• Students will complete group projects and team-building assignments where they will be assessed on their teamwork and leadership abilities.
• The CPMP is a continual evaluation of students' soft skills, such as communication, personality, and professionalism.
• Through role playing and simulating different business situations, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their decision-making skills.
• Classroom participation and activities will include classroom discussions, quizzes, and other interaction-based methods of evaluation.
• Students will complete written assignments and research projects as a means of assessing their ability to learn from their analytical and research experience.

These methods of evaluating are used in most business schools today to assess students' practical skills, ability to work with others, and their ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations, rather than just through theoretical means.

The GIBS IRE programme is specifically designed for start-up activity and combines the use of a practical, hands on development from concept to implementation as opposed to just theory.

•  Action-oriented learning model – students will create real ideas, prototypes, and business plans, rather than just studying what a start-up is.
•  Structure to support start-up development through a dedicated IRE Lab system which includes an Innovation Lab, Research Lab, and Entrepreneurship Lab.
•  Opportunity to participate in a programming schedule that is exclusively focused on start-ups every week (including Fridays).
•  Requirement to have a working prototype and an actual business model to graduate, promoting practicality.
•  Industry mentors and exposure to entrepreneurs, industry experts, and founders of start-ups, producing practical learning experiences.
• Financial incentives to register a start-up, as well as awards, to promote developing and launching a real start-up.
•  Opportunity to participate in national hackathons and competitions to showcase ideas to actual investors in the form of business plan competitions.
•  Opportunity to present to a jury, investors, and experts at the IRE Conference, providing exposure and opportunities for feedback.
•  Development of critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem solving skills, which are the foundations for developing a successful start-up.

The PGDM and MBA programs at GIBS Business School Bangalore have many options for students wishing to specialize in business areas.

For example, in the PGDM program, students may select from amongst a choice of dual specializations within the following areas:

• Marketing Management
• Finance Management
•  Human Resource Management
•  Operations & Supply Chain Management
•  International Business
•  Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics
•  Digital Marketing
•  IT
•  Agri Business Management
•  Healthcare Management
•  Fintech Management
•  Product Management

For the MBA program, students may choose from the following specializations:

•   Marketing Management
   
• Finance Management
   
• HR Management
   
• Banking, Finance & Insurance Services (BFIS)
   
• Business Analytics
   
• Healthcare Management
   
• Startups & SMEs Management
   
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management