What is the typical career path for GIBS graduates?

Hi.

Feedback from current students about studying and living on the 10-acre GIBS (Global Institute of Business Studies) campus is generally positive, with many appreciating the modern infrastructure, facilities, and campus environment. Here's a summary of the common points highlighted:

Campus Facilities

Infrastructure:

Students appreciate the well-maintained and spacious campus that offers modern amenities like air-conditioned classrooms, well-equipped auditoriums, and dedicated study areas.

Wi-Fi, smart boards, and well-stocked libraries are also frequently mentioned as strong points.

Sports & Extracurricular Activities:

The sports facilities are a highlight for many, with access to football, basketball, and cricket grounds, along with indoor sports like table tennis.

Cultural events, student clubs, and regular workshops are seen as providing great opportunities to develop leadership, creativity, and teamwork.

Living on Campus

Hostels & Accommodation:

The hostels receive mixed feedback: some students mention that the rooms are comfortable and safe, but a few have noted that room sizes could be improved.

The food quality is typically rated average with some feedback requesting a wider variety of meal options.

Campus Ambience:

Students enjoy the peaceful and green environment, which allows for a good balance between academics and relaxation.

The location of the campus is convenient, with easy access to nearby markets and public transport, adding to the comfort of living in the area.

Academic Environment

Teaching & Faculty:

The faculty is often praised for their industry experience and interactive teaching methods. Many students mention the personalized attention provided in smaller class sizes.

However, some students have expressed a desire for more practical exposure to complement theoretical learning.

Collaborations & Internships:

GIBS has strong industry connections, and students have shared positive experiences about their internship opportunities with well-known companies.

The placements are a highlight for many, though some have suggested that improving the support for niche industries would be beneficial.

Hi.

Yes, GIBS Business School (Global Institute of Business Studies), Bangalore does have a campus that's commonly described as being spread over about 10 acres, and that land is used to support academics, residential facilities (hostels), and recreation for PGDM, MBA, and BBA students.

Here's how this space is typically used:

1. Campus Size & Layout

 The GIBS campus is reported in multiple sources to be around 10 acres of land in Bangalore's Begur/Mylasandra area
 This gives enough room for buildings, classrooms, hostels, sports, and green areas within a single campus setting.

2. Academic Facilities

The academic portion of the campus is focused on providing a modern and engaging learning environment:

Classrooms & Lecture Halls

Smart classrooms with AV equipment for interactive learning

Seminar halls and conference rooms for workshops and talks

Multiple auditoriums and halls for academic events and guest lectures

Library & Labs

A well‑equipped library with books, journals, and digital resources

Computer labs, language labs, and analytics/innovation labs to support learning and projects

Spaces for group study and research work

Support Spaces for Students

Career counselling cabins

Creativity & research rooms

Wi‑Fi campus for tech‑enabled learning

3. Hostel / Residential Areas

The campus allocates part of the land for comfortable student housing:

Hostels

Separate hostels for boys and girls

Girls' hostel located within campus; boys' hostel nearby (walkable)

Furnished rooms with essentials (water, hot water, TV room)

Security arrangements including CCTV and controlled access

 Typically, the hostel accommodation provides a comfortable residential experience, social spaces, and mess/cafeteria services.

4. Recreation & Wellness Areas

A good portion of the campus is dedicated to recreation, fitness, and student life:

Sports & Fitness

Outdoor sports facilities (football, basketball, cricket, etc.)

Indoor games (table tennis, snooker, carrom, chess)

Gym / fitness centre / yoga rooms

Recreation & Lifestyle

Amphitheatre for events and cultural activities

Dance and music studios

Clubhouse / common lounges for socializing

Cafeteria / mess for informal gatherings and meals

Green & Open Spaces

Walkways, jogging tracks, and landscaped areas give a fresh and relaxed environment on campus.

Hi.

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.