Masters in Management

GIBS Business School has designed a training method that focuses on placement and prepares students to be successful in both interviewing and in meeting the expectations of corporations. The training begins with a series of finishing-school modules that include; aptitude training, communication skills, group discussions, and mock interviews, all of which will help students feel confident and prepared for a successful interview experience.

Other forms of support for students in the preparation process include resume-building workshops, personality development sessions, and corporate etiquette training which all help students effectively present themselves to potential employers during the recruitment process. Students also have the opportunity to attend guest lectures, leadership talks, and interact with industry professionals. By interacting with professionals, students gain an understanding of the expectations an employer will have and what behaviour an employee should demonstrate in the workplace.

Through internships, live projects and mentoring from industry experts, students will also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and practical exposure so they are well prepared for an interview and, ultimately, a successful career path. This ongoing preparation of students will give them the confidence, skills and professionalism that will be necessary for them to be successful in the interview process as well as in their future corporate careers.

The GIBS Business School has a structured ecosystem in place to support students interested in entrepreneurship (i.e. innovation, mentoring, and practical experience with a startup). The programme is called the Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship Program (IRE) and involves studentsʼ working with faculty and industry mentors on their entrepreneurial business ideas/research projects/startup ideas.

Students in IRE have the ability to attend workshops on entrepreneurship, attend mentorship sessions for startups, participate in business plan competitions, and network with successful entrepreneurs & investors (i.e. GIBS creates an environment to help students connect with other entrepreneurs and learn from them).

In addition, GIBS encourages students to participate in live projects, internships at startups, and incubation-style activities so they can test their ideas.

By supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in this manner, GIBS helps students develop problem-solving skills, leadership skills, and gain experience launching and managing a business before they even graduate.

After reviewing numerous sources of publically available evidence, GIBS Business School offers a modern, robustly-developed infrastructure specifically designed to provide an atmosphere conducive to innovation.

1) Ecosystem of Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship
GIBS has developed a unique Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship programme that gives students opportunities to create solutions through innovative programming as well as to conduct research and to work in cooperation with startup companies versus only using purely theoretical solutions created in the classroom.

2) Digital Learning & Smart Classrooms
The GIBS Campus includes classrooms and facilities that utilize technology in the classroom and are equipped with projectors, interactive audio and video equipment, and all the interconnected technologies that allow for the use of multiple teaching strategies via case studies, simulations and the application of modern teaching methodologies.

3) Support for Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Students who have an interest in starting their own business will have access to an incubator and to a wealth of entrepreneurship programs such as mentorship and entrepreneurship-related events, which will assist them in converting their ideas into a successful business.

4) Research Resources and Library
GIBS offers a complete library with access to books, professional journals and digital databases to support students in their research activities and projects and to provide them with education related to an innovation-based curriculum.

5) High-Speed Internet and Computer Labs
GIBS operates its computer labs using up-to-date technology that supplies students with various tools to assist in data analysis, as well as providing students with entire campus access to the high-speed Internet.

6) Collaborative Spaces and Areas for Activities
The GIBS campus contains multiple seminar rooms, collaborative meeting rooms and areas dedicated for activities to support students' collaboration on multiple group projects through the conduct of hackathons, guest speakers and workshops.

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 Business School's student community is known for being diverse, open-minded and cooperative. Many students are drawn from many various states, languages and cultures. This diversity provides learners with the opportunity to get new perspectives and create an environment for cross-cultural collaboration, engaging students working together and learning.

The school also creates an inclusive atmosphere by forming mixed groups during cultural programs and through social action activities (i.e., clubs). All of these programs allow students to connect on a personal level by expressing who they are as individuals.

Culturally, students at GIBS are encouraged to participate in leagues, community service, manage sport orientation and other cultural events, which create a sense of belonging and allow students to build strong connections and maintain open lines of communication with one another. The casp of the surrounding area is multicultural, where individuals come from various ethnicities, speak different languages and have a variety of religious beliefs.

Regardless of the campus' diversity concerning the numerous regions of India represented, external reviewers have noted that there remains potential to enhance aspects such as; the number of international students pursuing an education at GIBS; or adding more women into the male-dominated industry.

In summary, GIBS is an accepting environment where individuals work together as part of a diverse community while participating in clubs and group functions. Therefore, students learn to develop their individual educational/transitional professional skills as well as their social skills while attending GIBS.

The GIBS Placement Cell aims to create a placement process that encourages transparency, structure and student orientation. Each student in the programme has knowledge of the eligibility criteria, important dates, recruitment guidelines and expectations, from the very beginning. Student has a clear pathway with clearly identified sections of the placement process, including resume preparation, mock interviews, group discussions and company shortlisting; therefore, they know what to prepare for and when. The Placement Team keeps you constantly updated on upcoming drives, participating companies and the profiles for the company's roles and gathers your feedback to improve the placement process. The student is notified in advance of the shortlisting and interviewing schedule; therefore, student has the necessary resources during the entire process from pre-placement to final offer negotiation. The placement process provides the structure, transparency, and sufficiency of the student will to enable and ultimately increase the student's opportunity to secure a good job.