GIBS Business School

How the Faculty–Student Ratio Affects Mentorship at GIBS (Point Wise)

• Having a balanced ratio

GIBS has an approximate student-to-professor ratio of 15:1, which helps promote faculty-student interaction.

• Greater personal attention

The smaller number of students per professor allows professors the opportunity to work with students individually.

•  Easier doubt clarification

With smaller ratios of students to faculty, it is much easier for students to communicate with faculty after classes should they have any doubt about a concept or assignment.

•  A strong mentoring system

All faculty have to mentor small groups of students, who they guide through the academic programme, internships and career planning.

•  Regular mentor-mentee meetings

Regular, structured mentor-mentee meetings provide students the opportunity to discuss their academic issues, personal challenges and professional goals.

• Career and internship mentoring

Mentors track students' progress and assist in project selection, as well as provide guidance during internships and placement.

•  Holistic development

The mentoring model encourages confidence and develops skills, which in turn leads to enhanced career development.

GIBS Bangalore offers several PGDM specializations to help students focus on their areas of interest and build their careers. Some of the main specializations include:

1. Marketing

2. Finance

3. Human Resources (HR)

4. Operations

5. Business Analytics

6. International Business etc.

Each specialisation is designed to give students both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. GIBS ensures that students get hands-on experience through things like fieldwork and industry projects. These activities allow students to apply what they've learned in real business settings.

• Fieldwork: Students often go on visits to different companies or industries. This helps them understand how businesses operate in the real world, beyond just classroom theories.

• Industry Projects: Students work on live projects with actual companies. This gives them the chance to solve real business problems, interact with industry experts, and gain valuable insights into their chosen field.

Overall, GIBS blends academic learning with practical exposure, making sure students are ready to tackle challenges in their careers.

Bangalore's GIBS (Global Institute of Business Studies) hosts numerous top recruiting companies for placing students on campus. Some of those notable companies include:

1. Amazon – Offers various roles in Operations, Marketing, and Business Development.
2. Deloitte – Offers Consulting, Audit, and Business Analyst Positions.
3. HDFC Bank – Positions available in Retail Banking, Sales and Relationship Management.
4. KPMG – Available Finance, Consulting, Risk Advisory positions
5. EY (Ernst & Young) – Available Consulting and Financial Services Positions
6. Axis Bank – Hires for Sales, Banking Operations, and Management Trainees
7. ICICI Bank – Available Positions for Finance, Operations and Customer Relationship Management
8. Kotak Mahindra Bank – Hires for Financial Services and Business Development
9. TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) – offers IT, Operations and Management roles
10. Infosys – Available Consulting, IT Services and Business Analysis Roles
11. Wipro – Hires for Technology, Operations and Management
12. Accenture – Available Consulting and Business Process Roles
13. Capgemini – Hires for IT Consulting and Management Positions
14. Flipkart – Role Available in E-Commerce, Logistics and Marketing
15. Reliance Industries – Available roles in Retail, Operations and Management
16. Aditya Birla Group – Hires for Finance, Marketing and HR Positions
17. ITC Limited – Available Roles in FMCG Sales, Marketing and Operations

The unique elements of the GIBS new campus (green space, athletic fields, and open spaces):

1) Environmental & Peaceful Campus

• Clean, green environmentally friendly campus - creates calmness and no pollution.
• Greenery and park-like areas allow adequate study, relaxation, and stress reduction.

2) Social/Open Activity Areas

• Area provides open grassy areas, benches, and social seating areas for students to gather, talk, and study in groups.
• Outdoor space includes: amphitheatres, speaker corners, and gardens for events, performances, and social activities.
• Common areas such as lounges and cafes create places to meet, gather, and network informally.

3) Expanded sports/athletic facility

• Campus features a dedicated sports complex and sports arena for both indoor and outdoor games.

Outdoor facilities include:

• Soccer field
• Cricket field
• Basketball court
• Beach volleyball courts/on site
• Other activities
• Indoor facilities include:
• Table tennis
• Chess
• CarromBadminton
• Gym & yoga/meditation areas
• Walking/jogging paths, fitness areas, and recreational areas, promote a very active lifestyle.

4) Facilities for recreational and cultural activities in the outdoors:

• Facility examples include; clubhouse, amphitheatres, cultural area, gardens, and bonfire area (s) support events & student life.

Offering multiple facilities and resources to foster Innovation, Leadership Development and Industry Exposure will help students beyond the traditional classroom experience.

1. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support

The IRE (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) programs are established by the Graduate Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) where students can participate in the creation of new business/startup ideas, researching specific industries/businesses to enhance knowledge and understanding regarding specific businesses.

Innovation labs, creativity rooms and project spaces were built to give students a place to develop their ideas and experiment with new concepts.

2. Industry Exposure Opportunities

Through guest lectures, corporate presentations, company visits, live projects, and internships, students interact with the business environment on a regular basis. These opportunities provide practical examples of the real world challenges that exist in the successful operations of various industries.

3. Leadership Development Activities.

There are numerous student clubs, management fests, cultural events, and leadership workshops on campus that develop leadership skills within students. These students have the opportunity to lead teams, organise events and enhance their communication and decision making skills.

4. Modern Academic Infrastructure

The GIBS campus is equipped with various forms of academic resources including digitally enabled classrooms, seminar halls, auditoriums, computer labs and a library. Furthermore, there is Wi-Fi throughout the GIBS campus to support research, online learning and collaboration.

5. Collaborative/Creative Spaces

Students have access to discussion room, open learning zones and recreational areas that support working in groups, sharing of ideas, and developing teamwork skills. 

In conclusion, GIBS provides various innovation programs, leadership activities and continuous interaction with the business environment.

Students frequently express how much they enjoy being part of a lively and sophisticated atmosphere on the GIBS Campus. With state-of-the-art facilities such as air-conditioned digital classrooms, Wi-Fi, innovation labs and auditoriums combined with outdoor green spaces, sports areas and relaxation areas, there is a wonderful balance between study life and student life. Many students appreciate that they can use the same facilities as Corporate Professionals while attending classes, working on group projects, attending events, and relaxing with friends. The combination of professional amenities and a vibrant campus environment helps provide a very enjoyable, comfortable and motivating experience at college on a daily basis.