Gitarattan International Business School

GIBS Bangalore gives students good international exposure through things like global immersion programmes, international academic collaborations, guest sessions and conferences with international institutions.

There are also opportunities to interact with people from different countries and understand how business works beyond the Indian market. I'd say the global exposure is a nice addition to the regular PGDM/BBA experience, especially if you're interested in working in an international environment.

It's not just about travelling abroad — the main benefit is getting a broader business perspective and exposure to different ideas and cultures.

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.

Yes, GIBS Business School plays a major role in promoting startups and entrepreneurship by providing a strong ecosystem that stimulates innovation and learning while developing businesses. The school has the Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE) School, through which students can turn their business concepts into real businesses through various workshops, guidance from experts, innovative projects, and research.

Students enjoy exposure to hands-on guidance through their journey of generating ideas, developing prototypes, validating their products in the market, and planning a business. They also can present their startup idea at the IRE Conference where professionals and experts evaluate and give guidance to their ideas. Additionally, GIBS holds many entrepreneurship discussions, networking events, and startup-oriented events that assist its students in developing their entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills.

Yes, GIBS Business School plays a major role in promoting startups and entrepreneurship by providing a strong ecosystem that stimulates innovation and learning while developing businesses. The school has the Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE) School, through which students can turn their business concepts into real businesses through various workshops, guidance from experts, innovative projects, and research.

Students enjoy exposure to hands-on guidance through their journey of generating ideas, developing prototypes, validating their products in the market, and planning a business. They also can present their startup idea at the IRE Conference where professionals and experts evaluate and give guidance to their ideas. Additionally, GIBS holds many entrepreneurship discussions, networking events, and startup-oriented events that assist its students in developing their entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills.

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.

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.