GIBS Business School

Yes, GIBS Business School offers a 2-year full-time PGDM in Finance Management. The programme is AICTE-approved and designed to provide in-depth knowledge in financial management, investment analysis, and related areas, along with mandatory internships for practical exposure.

Admission is based on scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT. The PGDM programme supports career roles such as financial analyst, investment banker, risk manager, and wealth manager, with strong industry connections and placement support. The yearly fee is approximately INR 4,45,000, and the course includes opportunities for global immersion and value-added programs enhancing employability.

GIBS also provides a more structured ecosystem for exposure: PGDM/MBA-equivalent programme with dual specialisation, IRE School (innovation–research–entrepreneurship), value-added certifications, finishing school, and global immersion options, which together add more practical learning than a typical classroom-only MBA. IBMR Bangalore also offers MBA with industry tie-ups and placement support, but the available data on salaries, recruiter base, and add-on programs is relatively limited and usually appears a notch below what GIBS highlights for its flagship PGDM/MBA track.​

In short, if fees and location are similar and you want better placements plus stronger corporate exposure, GIBS is usually the safer and better bet; IBMR can be considered if it offers you a much lower fee, a preferred specialization, or a specific scholarship that improves your return on investment.​

GIBS supports internships and industry exposure through mandatory internships, strong corporate tie-ups, and regular industry interactions like live projects and industrial visits. A dedicated placement and corporate school trains students with soft skills, mock interviews, and resume building, helping many convert internships into final placements across multiple sectors.v

Industry exposure is further enhanced by regular guest lectures, panel discussions, and corporate summits featuring top CEOs and professionals from companies like Flipkart, KPMG, and ITC. These initiatives ensure students gain networking opportunities, professional insights, and practical skills, contributing to a 100% placement rate with an average package of INR 7.4 LPA in 2024. Sector-wise placements and internships span finance, IT, retail, and more, bridging the gap between academia and industry demands.

GIBS provides a myriad of support services with the view to assist students through academic, personal, and professional guidance throughout their journey. The institute thus provides one-on-one mentoring where each student is assigned to faculty or industry mentors for academic support, career clarity, and personal development. Counselling services on campus help students to cope with stress, maintain emotional well-being, and effectively balance academics with personal life. There is also a dedicated Career Guidance & Placement Cell at GIBS offering continuing assistance through resume building, mock interviews, aptitude training, soft-skills development, sessions by industry experts, and internship assistance. Such student support is further carried out through the Finishing School, IRE School, and various clubs to inculcate confidence, leadership abilities, and professional readiness among the students. In all, the campus provides a comprehensive support system based on holistic growth, employability, and student well-being.