Management Division

GIBS Business School is one of the best management schools in India because it has an industry-driven approach to education, provides practical experiences in class and focuses on the total development of students. GIBS places equal emphasis on preparing for the corporate world and academic achievement.

A few examples of some GIBS's programs are as follows:

• It has an Industry Integrated Curriculum
• Chief Executive Program for Personal Mastery
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management with Dual Specializations
•  Program for Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship Corporate Grooming and Strong Placement Assistance
• Hands-on experience through live projects and experiential learning
•  International Exposure and Global Immersion Programs
• Corporate and Industry experienced faculty
• A mentorship based learning model
• Communication, Leadership & Soft Skill Development
•  Entrepreneurship Development Support
•  Updated infrastructure and Technology enabled classrooms
• Ongoing corporate interactions and guest speaker series
•  A philosophy of developing holistically; of learning, thinking and giving back to society

These elements enhance the growth of students, distinctively differentiating GIBS from most of the traditional management schools in India.

GIBS Business School is unique compared to other B-schools because it blends firm discipline, an industry-oriented focus and holistic development. The students on-campus have a very professional environment that promotes corporate grooming and includes guest sessions on a regular basis, continuous skill development in addition to their academic enhancement. The student experience at GIBS is enhanced by the use of experiential learning through participation in live projects, internship opportunities, club participation, and leadership training as opposed to more conventionally-based lecture-type experiences associated with other schools.

The supportive and multicultural nature of the GIBS environment encourages students to collaborate with others in many areas through participation in numerous events and activities such as social activities, festivals and management activities. The presence of structured mentoring programs, finishing school modules and ongoing corporate involvement leads to an environment that fosters a more career-orientated and practice-driven culture, which helps the students of GIBS to have a successful personal and professional future.

GIBS Business School develops students for new roles in the fields of digital marketing, analytics, fintech, and consulting through constantly evolving curriculum and implementing industry driven learning strategies. The programme encompasses professional courses, certification programs, and experiential modules that focus on new age industries (i.e., Digital Marketing Tools, Business Analytics Software, Fintech Concepts, & Consulting Frameworks).

Students receive practical experience by completing live projects, internships, case studies, and/or assignments, as well as participating in workshops, guest lectures, and mentorship from industry leaders which gives them current information regarding the most up-to-date industry trends/tools/technologies.

In combination with skill development programs, aptitude training, and the preparation for placement, GIBS prepares graduates to take on specialised roles within rapidly growing sectors. Therefore, with current curriculum, practical experience, and strong industry collaboration will produce graduates that will have the skill set needed to succeed in these emerging career opportunities.

The GIBS Business School employs an organized approach to secure jobs for students. The school has placement activities that start early throughout the programme and continue until graduates are placed by connecting students with companies through an established and well-defined placement cell.

The placement staff provides ongoing assistance through finishing school training modules, resume writing sessions, aptitude testing, interview preparation and mock interviewing programs, which give students the tools necessary to secure employment.

The placement office also has strong relationships with employers from many industries and hosts numerous recruiting/placement related events on campus, including pre-placement discussions, campus interviews and job fairs, as well as internships and industry interaction.

The placement office has a placement coordinator and a support team of faculty and student representatives, who serve as the bridge between employers and students, facilitating the transfer of information and scheduling interviews.

Students typically go through two major placement phases. During the first phase, when a student receives an offer, the student leaves the placement process, thereby giving other students an opportunity to secure.

The second major phase of placement allows students to apply for higher-paying or "dream" company positions. By allowing students to apply to other positions, they ultimately have many opportunities to accept more than one offer.

The GIBS Business School placement cell has a focus on continuous skill development through well-defined processes, partnerships with employers, and organized staffing events to ensure students have the necessary skills to successfully secure positions through the placement office.

Through its systematic method of substantial mentorship, hands-on experiences, and ongoing learning, GIBS enables students to have long-term clarity in their careers. Students participate in an individual counselling with developmental assessments and assessments of personality from the start through mentoring programmes, enabling students to develop self-awareness of their strengths, preferences, and competencies for different career choices.

Additionally, students are exposed to different employment roles and sectors via GIBS' provision of actual internships, live company projects, visits to companies, and guest speakers. As students gain hands-on working exposure to different jobs within companies, this exposure enables them to explore a variety of employment options before deciding on one.

The skill sets that students will need for their respective career paths are developed through regular training sessions focused on communication skills, aptitude development, leadership skills, and resume writing.

With the ongoing guidance, support and feedback of faculty mentors, industry professionals and the placement cell, GIBS assists students with identifying specific career aspirations and developing a plan for achieving those aspirations.

GIBS will assist with getting students into job positions that match their specialisation through academic planning, industry exposure and career support, rather than a generic model of job placement. From the beginning, students work with faculty and the placement centre to explore what their interests and career goals are (for example marketing, finance, HR, analytics, operations or entrepreneurship) and develop the appropriate skill sets and opportunities related to those interests.

Specialisation Program: All courses have been designed to meet each major's criteria with real-life examples and projects, as well as assessments to develop skills in your area of expertise.

Skill Development Workshops: Ongoing workshops are offered to improve students' abilities in the respective areas of expertise, with certification opportunities (example: digital marketing, financial modelling or HR analytics), which enhance students' profiles.

Industry Interactions and Guest Speakers: Industry experts will provide guest lectures, mentorship and networking opportunities to provide students with valuable insight into their industries, so that they can align their learning with expectations of the industry.

Internships and Live Projects: Students have the opportunity to experience internships in their field of study and gain valuable work experience and develop strong resumes for full-time employment.

Personalized Placement Support: The placement cell offers mock interviews, resume reviews, and coaching for specific companies to help students prepare for the role in which they will work.

Businesses Connect: Recruiters/Educators have a connection to help students pursuing a specific domain (e.g., research analyst, financial consultant, HR executive) have the opportunity to apply for positions suited to great career paths.

Both these initiatives offer students the chance to have a deep understanding of their major and be connected with a greater number of recruiters that value a transition to those disciplines and improve the likelihood of obtaining connected employment.

GIBS combines academic work and holistic development to facilitate the entire development of the student beyond the normal classroom. The institution offers a strong academic curriculum, but it also offers opportunities for students to participate in industry projects, internships, case studies, and guest speakers, allowing students to gain practical experience. GIBS does not just focus on the educational aspect of students' education; in addition to academics, GIBS also conducts cultural events, management events, leadership programs, sports events, and clubs, which help students develop their self-esteem and self-confidence, communication skills, and teamwork skills, and develop their leadership abilities. Faculty members also provide individualised mentorship to their students. They assist students not only in completing their education but also in their career planning and personal development. This combination of rigorous academics, practical experience through an internship, and extracurricular activities, allow students at GIBS to develop in all aspects of their lives: as an individual, as a professional, and as a person.