Teaching

At GIBS Business School, corporate guest lectures and industry visits play an important role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business practices. These activities give students exposure to how companies operate, current industry trends, and practical challenges faced by professionals.

Key points about guest lectures and industry visits at GIBS:

• Guest lectures by industry experts provide insights into real business scenarios and emerging trends.

• Industry visits help students see operations, marketing, and management practices in action.

• Encourages networking opportunities with professionals and potential recruiters.

• Helps students understand practical applications of concepts learned in the classroom.

• Prepares students for interviews, projects, and future managerial roles.

This focus on real-world exposure makes GIBS Bangalore one of the Best B-schools in Bangalore with industry exposure, ensuring students are not only academically strong but also ready to handle professional challenges confidently.

GIBS Business School provides students with an application-focused education by teaching students through case studies, projects, and simulations as part of regular classroom learning, which prepares them for employment after graduation.

1. Case Studies – Faculty uses case studies from real businesses to assist students in:

• Analyzing an actual corporate issue
• Applying management theory to real-life situations
• Developing skills in critical thinking and decision-making
• Having discussions and defending their point of view
• Presenting solutions and justifying their strategy as if they were the business manager.

2. Live Projects – Students are assigned to work with businesses on live projects for real-time results or to work on an actual business project with a faculty member to prepare them for their future careers in management.

• Conducting Market Research
• Preparing business reports
• Analyzing financial and operating data
• Making definitive action-oriented recommendations

Projects are evaluated based on the quality of the project, the quality of the presentation, and the student's ability to understand the practical application of the project.

3. Simulations and Role Playing – Students are provided opportunities to use the business simulation and role play to re-create real-world corporate environments.

• Develop leadership and negotiation skills
• Make strategic business decisions under time constraints
• Discover team dynamics
• Experience real business scenarios in a controlled business environment.

4. Continuous Feedback – Faculty provides regular feedback on participation in class, analytical ability, communication skills, and teamwork so that students receive feedback to improve their overall development.

Through this methodology, students learn not only to understand management concepts but also how to effectively apply their knowledge of management concepts to real-world situations.

GIBS Business School promotes total personal growth through the integration of academic studies and structured skill-building programmes with practical experience. In addition to their regular Academic coursework, students participate in communication training, aptitude development, leadership Workshops, and personality development programmes to develop confidence, presentation skills, teamwork, and professional/Workplace Etiquette. Students at GIBS Business School also have the opportunity to participate in various clubs, cultural events, sporting activities, and have the chance to develop their social and interpersonal skills using the real-world confidence gained from participating in many different types of activities during their time at GIBS. Students are involved in mentorship and/ or internship opportunities, and various live project opportunities and value-added programmes to help develop them as individuals, as well as academically.