Marketing Department

GIBS has a strong philosophy of preparing students for successful careers by focusing on practical learning, exposure to the business community, and creating a well-rounded individual. It does not only put emphasis on regular studies but also seeks to impart the necessary skills and attitudes for a successful career.

Some of the of GIBS are:

• An industry-oriented curriculum with the help of live projects, case studies, business simulations, etc.
• The IRE (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) program, along with CPMP (Career & Personality Management Programme).
• Regular internships, business visits, and guest lectures.
• Placement-oriented training sessions such as aptitude tests, mock interviews, group discussions, and resume workshops.
• Chance to cultivate leadership and entrepreneurial skills through clubs and other on-campus activities.
• A modern 10-acre campus with excellent academic and recreational facilities.
• Strong connections with the business community and outstanding networking opportunities.

The student enrollment at GIBS Business School is really based on the programme and the type of student being enrolled, but as an average number you can expect:

• PGDM: Between 240–300 a year (most commonly reported numbers are either 240 or 300)
• BBA: Approximately 180

When you add these together, the average number of students admitted to both programs every year is:

• PGDM: 250–300
• BBA: 180

The size of these admissions allows GIBS to have a good level of involvement in the classroom, as well as allowing the students access to an adequate amount of exposure to business through industry visits, club activities, internships and placements while still ensuring an adequate level of interaction with the teaching faculty.

As a student at GIBS Bangalore, one thing I really appreciated was how involved the faculty members were in student life. They don't just come, take classes, and leave. Whether it was orientation, college events, presentations, projects, or mentoring sessions, the faculty were always around to guide and support us.

Because, For me:

• They were approachable whenever we needed help or guidance

• During orientation, they made new students feel comfortable and welcomed

• They actively encouraged us to participate in events and activities

• Regular mentoring sessions helped with academics as well as career-related questions

• They were genuinely interested in seeing students grow and perform well

What I liked most was that the faculty felt more like mentors than just professors. Their involvement made it easier to learn, ask questions, and feel confident throughout the program.

GIBS Business School actively fosters a collaborative environment for students through active participation with peers, team interaction, and academic and professional teamwork activities. By engaging with one another's ideas, sharing perspectives, and learning from each other's experiences through case studies, live projects, presentations, business simulations, research assignments, and group discussions, students develop and refine their communication, teamwork, leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills through the peer-learning model.

Students are encouraged to work collaboratively with their peers on a variety of projects throughout their tenure at GIBS such as management fests, TEDx events, entrepreneurship events, workshops, cultural events, and club events which contributes to the creation of a campus community that is highly involved, dynamic, and proactive in creating an interactive and stimulating environment.

Throughout group work, the faculty members of GIBS provide continuous mentoring and guidance to students to support how to work together effectively, coordinate their efforts, and maximize their practical learning experiences.

Through its collaborative and cooperative culture, GIBS provides a basis upon which to improve both subject matter knowledge and build confidence/networking, creativity/adaptability, develop team management, to be prepared for impactful careers in industry and have the necessary competencies to meet today's corporate challenges.

Students at Global Institute of Business Studies are actually quite active when it comes to events and activities. It's counted among the top management colleges in Bangalore because students don't just study—they also take part in organizing cultural fests, leadership events, and sports. You get a lot of chances to be involved, take responsibility, and enjoy college life at the same time.

At GIBS you get:

• Active participation in cultural festivals and events
• Opportunities to organize and lead activities
• Regular leadership programs and team events
• Sports activities for fun and fitness
• Encourages teamwork and confidence building
• Overall a lively and engaging campus environment

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.