GIBS Business School

GIBS Business School has gained recognition around the world including in Bangalore, being one of the most reputable names among private management institutions, especially for students who are seeking quality education as well as practicality. Even if GIBS may not enjoy the recognition companies such as IIM Bangalore, XIME, or Christ University do, it certainly makes up for this with its industry-oriented curriculum, dual specialisation programs, entrepreneurship movements, and placement assistance.

The features at the school include 50% practical exposure, live projects, corporate mentoring, internships, Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) school, as well as the Certification in Personal Mastery Programme (CPMP) which are offered in order to ensure that both employability and leadership qualities of students meet today's expectations. What is more, the institution works with over 300 companies, boasting an average placement of around ₹8.4 LPA and even more than that for some students who received the highest package of ₹20 LPA.

At GIBS Bangalore, students get support for projects, research and entrepreneurship through the IRE (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) programme. There are workshops, activities and expert sessions where students can actually work on their own ideas and projects. 

I did my PGDM at GIBS, and I liked that we were encouraged to work on practical ideas instead of only doing regular assignments. Students get guidance to develop business ideas, research work, innovative products and business plans.

So overall, if you're interested in projects, research or starting something of your own, GIBS gives you a good platform to explore it and learn by actually doing it.

I think GIBS Bangalore stands out mainly because of the overall exposure students get, not because of just one particular thing.

I did my PGDM at GIBS, and we had a good mix of classroom learning, industry interactions, internships, live projects, events and placement preparation. The finishing-school programme was also something I found useful for improving communication and getting interview-ready. 

For me, the biggest difference was that there were opportunities to actually apply what we learned instead of only studying theory. That made the PGDM experience more practical and helped me feel more confident when I started looking for jobs.

I'd personally go with GIBS Bangalore when it comes to placement support. I did my PGDM at GIBS, and I got placed with 9.5 LPA, so I can speak from my own experience.

There was proper placement preparation, mentoring, internships and support from the placement team. The CPMP/Finishing School also helped us work on communication, personality and interview skills. GIBS officially describes its placement support as covering both on-campus and off-campus opportunities.

For me, it wasn't just about getting a degree. The overall exposure and placement preparation helped me feel much more confident while attending interviews. So between the two, GIBS would be my choice, especially if placements and career preparation are your main priorities.

One of the main strengths of the GIBS PGDM programme is its industry interface, which promotes continuous contact between the students and the professionals in the industry throughout the course rather than just during placements.

The following are some of the features of industry exposure:

• Guest Lectures & Corporate Talks: Industry professionals such as CEOs,
• CXOs, entrepreneurs, and industry experts are invited by GIBS to discuss various business issues and challenges through Leadership Talk Series, webinars, and special sessions.
• Live Projects: Students work on industry-sponsored projects, case studies, simulations, and other practical study tasks that help them implement what they learn in class.
• Industry Visits: Students get to visit companies to understand how businesses work and operate.
• Corporate Mentoring & Internships: There are internships and corporate mentoring as part of the PGDM programme, which ensures that the students are ready for the industry.
• Curriculum Integration: According to GIBS, every course offered at GIBS allows students to gain industry experience through interaction with professionals.

One of the main strengths of the GIBS PGDM programme is its industry interface, which promotes continuous contact between the students and the professionals in the industry throughout the course rather than just during placements.

The following are some of the features of industry exposure:

• Guest Lectures & Corporate Talks: Industry professionals such as CEOs,
• CXOs, entrepreneurs, and industry experts are invited by GIBS to discuss various business issues and challenges through Leadership Talk Series, webinars, and special sessions.
• Live Projects: Students work on industry-sponsored projects, case studies, simulations, and other practical study tasks that help them implement what they learn in class.
• Industry Visits: Students get to visit companies to understand how businesses work and operate.
• Corporate Mentoring & Internships: There are internships and corporate mentoring as part of the PGDM programme, which ensures that the students are ready for the industry.
• Curriculum Integration: According to GIBS, every course offered at GIBS allows students to gain industry experience through interaction with professionals.

The PGDM and MBA programs at GIBS Business School include several dual specializations relevant to industry practices that allow students to customize their academic paths according to their career plans. The first phase of the studies includes learning the basics of management, which is followed by selecting specializations based on students' personal strengths, aspirations, and needs of the sector in which they want to work and the recommendations of faculty and mentors. The dual specialisation concept gives students knowledge and skills in two disciplines, enhancing their employability and adaptability.

List of specializations at GIBS

• Marketing Management
• Finance Management
• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• International Business
• Information Technology (IT)
• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• FinTech Management
• MarTech Management
• HRTech Management

List of steps in specialisation selection process performed by students:

• Finish the first year of studying management fundamentals,
• Analyze personal career objectives and skills,
• Consider the needs of the industry,
• Ask for advice from faculty, professionals, and career advisors,
• Select two specializations that fit career goals best.