Marketing Department

Yes. At Global Institute of Business Studies Bangalore (GIBS), they regularly invite guest faculty and corporate leaders for sessions. These sessions are a big part of the learning experience because they give students a chance to hear directly from industry experts and understand real business scenarios.

• Guest lectures and corporate sessions happen frequently, often every month or at least a few times each semester

• Industry leaders share insights on management trends, business strategies, and career guidance

• Students get opportunities to interact, ask questions, and learn practical skills

• Helps in networking and building connections for future placements

From my experience, this makes GIBS stand out among the best business schools in Bangalore because you don't just learn theory—you get real-world perspectives and exposure that help in both academics and placements.

Honestly, if you join, you'll find these sessions very useful for understanding how business works outside textbooks.

From my experience as a student at GIBS Bangalore, the library, labs, and study areas in the new campus are really good and well-maintained. It truly feels like a Top B-school in Bangalore with modern campus. The facilities are designed to support MBA, PGDM, and BBA students effectively.

Here's a quick breakdown:

• Library – Decent collection of books, journals, and online resources; quiet and comfortable for serious study

• Computer labs – Up-to-date systems with good internet and necessary software for assignments and projects

• Study areas – Open zones for group discussions, presentations, and collaborative learning

• Overall environment – Clean, modern, and well-organized, making it easier to focus on academics

Honestly, from my experience, these campus facilities are better than older or crowded third-party options. They really make learning smoother and more practical for students.

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 faculty provide research opportunities for GIBS Business School students by involving them in innovative, research-oriented and entrepreneurial projects as part of the curriculum through taking part in a Research School. This school offers students structured research activities, workshops, and live project work all of which are located under the IRE School. Faculty and industry experts guide students in their execution of these projects and evaluate student performance based on the research, innovative, prototype or business plan that they produce in connection with these projects.

Students are also provided opportunities to conduct research during their internship and academic assignments by designing, developing, and submitting a faculty-supervised report that provides a detailed analysis of a particular business problem. This process enables students to develop their problem solving, analytical thinking and employability skills prior to graduation by allowing them to have a sound basis of practical research experience.

The most frequent job offers to GIBS students are for positions in the following main managerial areas of marketing, finance, human resources (HR), operations and business analytics. While there are differences in roles offered by different companies in each sector, most of them include entry level management and executive positions. 

Some Examples of Job offers at GIBS:

Marketing & Sales: 

Business Development Executives 

Sales Executives 

Marketing Executives 

Digital Marketing Executives 

Finance: 

Financial Analysts 

Relationship Managers 

Investment / Corporate Finance Associates 

Human Resources: 

HR Executives 

Talent Acquisition Associates 

HR Operations Executives 

Operations & Supply Chain: 

Operations Executives 

Logistics/Supply Chain Coordinators 

Information Technology & Consulting: 

Business Analysts 

Associate Consultants 

Client Service Representatives 

Overall, most students of GIBS find work in marketing/sales (i.e., Business Development, Sales or Marketing positions) or Business Development (i.e., Business Development) roles, while an additional number of students find work in finance, human resources, & operations. In addition, the companies that hiring the most GIBS graduates are typically in IT (information technology), Banking (finance services), FMCG's (fast moving consumer goods), Manufacturing (manufactured products), e-commerce companies, or Consulting firms and therefore, offer a very diverse amount of job opportunities and job titles available to GIBS graduates.

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.