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GIBS Business School (Bangalore) builds strong industry exposure into its programs so students are not only academically prepared but also ready for real-world business challenges. Here's how they support industry exposure through guest lectures, industrial visits, live projects, and more:
1. Guest Lectures & Corporate Sessions
Industry Experts & Leaders are invited regularly to speak with students. These sessions help you:
Understand real business practices and current industry trends
Hear firsthand insights from CEOs, managers, and professionals
Engage in Q&A with practitioners beyond textbook theory
According to student reports, these interactions include corporate meetings, live projects, and guest lectures to keep students connected with industry expectations.
2. Industrial Visits
GIBS organizes frequent industrial/site visits to real companies. These visits:
Let students observe actual business operations
Show how departments like marketing, HR, finance, operations work in practice
Build awareness of industry workflows and company environments
For BBA and PGDM students, multiple visits are planned each year with requirement to submit visit reports for evaluation, which enhances learning.
3. Live Projects & Practical Work
Students get opportunities to work on live company projects — tasks sourced from industry partners, faculty contacts, or institute collaborations.
These projects involve:
Gathering and analyzing real corporate data
Applying classroom knowledge to actual business issues
Preparing and presenting reports that reflect industry problem solving
This makes learning much more hands-on and relevant to careers.
4. Internships & Corporate Workshops
GIBS ties industry exposure with professional training through:
Internships that immerse you in workplace tasks
Workshops and corporate training sessions aligned with industry needs
These help build practical skills like analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and business tools.
5. Global & Immersion Programs
Optional Global Immersion Programs (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai) include:
Industrial visits abroad
Workshops and university engagements
Guest lectures by international professionals
These give a global perspective on business processes and international industry standards.
