GIBS focuses on a blended/experiential learning model; a large portion of the class-time is utilized for practical exposure, fieldwork, projects of real-world issues, and interfacing with industry. The school offers a range of VAPs on modern business needs, such as digital marketing, AI & analytics, business analytics, design thinking, among others, that are especially targeted at keeping the student industry-ready and current with present business trends.
There is also a strong emphasis on holistic development, not just academics. With additional components like its "Finishing School" programme for gro
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GIBS's Overall Educational Approach
GIBS focuses on a blended/experiential learning model; a large portion of the class-time is utilized for practical exposure, fieldwork, projects of real-world issues, and interfacing with industry. The school offers a range of VAPs on modern business needs, such as digital marketing, AI & analytics, business analytics, design thinking, among others, that are especially targeted at keeping the student industry-ready and current with present business trends.
There is also a strong emphasis on holistic development, not just academics. With additional components like its "Finishing School" programme for grooming, soft-skills, interview/placement preparation, communication, etc., GIBS aims at producing well-rounded graduates. GIBS claims to maintain industry collaborations, corporate linkages, internships, live projects, and industry-oriented curriculum updates — helping align management education with real-world business demands.
The IRE Program: Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship
A flagship of GIBS's approach is the IRE School, or "PGP-IRE / PGPIRE" program, embedded within its PGDM and BBA programs. Here's how it works and why it matters: What is IRE? IRE stands for Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship. This is a structured certificate-level programme alongside the regular management curriculum. When & how delivered: For PGDM students, IRE sessions are conducted every Friday in the first three trimesters. Structure & Credits: The total IRE programme carries about 18 credits - covering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship streams.
Learning style: instead of lectures, IRE uses action-learning methods such as workshops, labs (Innovation Lab, Research Lab, Entrepreneurship Lab), expert sessions, hands-on projects. Students will work in teams to generate ideas, validate concepts, plan business models, build prototypes/business plans, and essentially simulate the journey of a startup or entrepreneurial venture. Outcomes & Assessment: Students are assessed around real-time deliverables; for example, innovative ideas/concepts, research reports, prototypes, and business plans. At the end of the programme is the GIBS IRE Conference & Awards, where teams present their ideas/business plans to a jury. Entrepreneurial & Research Mindset: The IRE programme aims to inculcate an entrepreneurial mindset, design thinking, problem-solving, research-orientation, collaboration, and real-world business understanding-skills useful whether a student wants to create a venture or join industry.
Why This Approach Matters — What Students Gain
Because of this educational design, the students at GIBS are not only being taught management theories but are:
Exposed to real business challenges and opportunities through research, innovation labs, business-plan development, and live projects.
Training in entrepreneurship and the thinking of startups helps them when they want to start up their own venture, instead of just looking for employment.
Equipped to meet contemporary demands on businesses through analytics, digital marketing, business analytics, AI/ML influence-through value-added electives.
Equipped with soft skills, professionalism, and holistic personal development-through finishing school, mentorship, and corporate exposure-are crucial elements in employability and leadership.
Opportunities provided to research, publish, or explore new business models and innovation are advantageous for those that would like to go beyond the standard corporate roles.
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<p>GIBS's Overall Educational Approach</p><ul><li>GIBS focuses on a blended/experiential learning model; a large portion of the class-time is utilized for practical exposure, fieldwork, projects of real-world issues, and interfacing with industry.<br>The school offers a range of VAPs on modern business needs, such as digital marketing, AI & analytics, business analytics, design thinking, among others, that are especially targeted at keeping the student industry-ready and current with present business trends.</li><li>There is also a strong emphasis on holistic development, not just academics. With additional components like its "Finishing School" programme for grooming, soft-skills, interview/placement preparation, communication, etc., GIBS aims at producing well-rounded graduates.<br>GIBS claims to maintain industry collaborations, corporate linkages, internships, live projects, and industry-oriented curriculum updates — helping align management education with real-world business demands.</li></ul><p>The IRE Program: Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship</p><ul><li>A flagship of GIBS's approach is the IRE School, or "PGP-IRE / PGPIRE" program, embedded within its PGDM and BBA programs. Here's how it works and why it matters:<br>What is IRE? IRE stands for Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship. This is a structured certificate-level programme alongside the regular management curriculum.<br>When & how delivered: For PGDM students, IRE sessions are conducted every Friday in the first three trimesters.<br>Structure & Credits: The total IRE programme carries about 18 credits - covering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship streams.</li><li>Learning style: instead of lectures, IRE uses action-learning methods such as workshops, labs (Innovation Lab, Research Lab, Entrepreneurship Lab), expert sessions, hands-on projects. Students will work in teams to generate ideas, validate concepts, plan business models, build prototypes/business plans, and essentially simulate the journey of a startup or entrepreneurial venture. Outcomes & Assessment: Students are assessed around real-time deliverables; for example, innovative ideas/concepts, research reports, prototypes, and business plans. At the end of the programme is the GIBS IRE Conference & Awards, where teams present their ideas/business plans to a jury. Entrepreneurial & Research Mindset: The IRE programme aims to inculcate an entrepreneurial mindset, design thinking, problem-solving, research-orientation, collaboration, and real-world business understanding-skills useful whether a student wants to create a venture or join industry.</li></ul><p>Why This Approach Matters — What Students Gain</p><ul><li>Because of this educational design, the students at GIBS are not only being taught management theories but are:</li><li>Exposed to real business challenges and opportunities through research, innovation labs, business-plan development, and live projects.</li><li>Training in entrepreneurship and the thinking of startups helps them when they want to start up their own venture, instead of just looking for employment.</li><li>Equipped to meet contemporary demands on businesses through analytics, digital marketing, business analytics, AI/ML influence-through value-added electives.</li><li>Equipped with soft skills, professionalism, and holistic personal development-through finishing school, mentorship, and corporate exposure-are crucial elements in employability and leadership.</li><li>Opportunities provided to research, publish, or explore new business models and innovation are advantageous for those that would like to go beyond the standard corporate roles.</li></ul>
GIBS' educational approach is centered on practical learning and holistic development, emphasizing the "Learning by Doing (LBD)" model and integrating Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE) as a core curriculum component. The IRE School is an action-learning initiative, offering dedicated labs and activities like workshops and expert sessions for students to develop practical skills in turning ideas into viable business solutions. This programme equips students with innovation, research, and entrepreneurial skills, focusing on turning ideas into real-world products and business plans through hands-on experience and expert mentor
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GIBS' educational approach is centered on practical learning and holistic development, emphasizing the "Learning by Doing (LBD)" model and integrating Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE) as a core curriculum component. The IRE School is an action-learning initiative, offering dedicated labs and activities like workshops and expert sessions for students to develop practical skills in turning ideas into viable business solutions. This programme equips students with innovation, research, and entrepreneurial skills, focusing on turning ideas into real-world products and business plans through hands-on experience and expert mentorship.
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<p>GIBS' educational approach is centered on practical learning and holistic development, emphasizing the "Learning by Doing (LBD)" model and integrating Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE) as a core curriculum component. The IRE School is an action-learning initiative, offering dedicated labs and activities like workshops and expert sessions for students to develop practical skills in turning ideas into viable business solutions. This programme equips students with innovation, research, and entrepreneurial skills, focusing on turning ideas into real-world products and business plans through hands-on experience and expert mentorship. </p>
I honestly feel they've made the whole fee part very flexible and student-friendly. Not everyone can arrange the full amount at once, so the installment and semester-wise payment options really help. On top of that, scholarships based on CAT/MAT/CMAT and merit make it easier for students who genuinely deserve a chance.
I've also seen classmates get scholarships around 75,000 which actually makes a big difference for families. What I liked is that GIBS keeps things transparent—no random surprise charges or unnecessary “extra fees”, and overall it feels more accessible compared to many B-schools in Bangalore.
Honestly, the thing I like about GIBS is that they don't just say “global exposure” or “industry ready” for marketing. Programs like IRE and CPMP actually make you work on stuff that companies expect outside the classroom.
In IRE, we do a lot of practical learning — projects, ideas, prototypes, presentations, even small entrepreneurship activities. It makes you more confident and helps you learn how to think creatively instead of just memorizing theories.
CPMP is more about preparing us for placements. We get industry mentors, communication training, aptitude prep, grooming sessions, resume and interview practice — all those
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Honestly, the thing I like about GIBS is that they don't just say “global exposure” or “industry ready” for marketing. Programs like IRE and CPMP actually make you work on stuff that companies expect outside the classroom.
In IRE, we do a lot of practical learning — projects, ideas, prototypes, presentations, even small entrepreneurship activities. It makes you more confident and helps you learn how to think creatively instead of just memorizing theories.
CPMP is more about preparing us for placements. We get industry mentors, communication training, aptitude prep, grooming sessions, resume and interview practice — all those things that matter but colleges usually ignore.
Plus, there are guest talks from founders, corporate people, and even international speakers, so you get different perspectives. It honestly makes you feel like you're getting a better picture of how things work outside college.
So yeah, I feel like GIBS makes sure students don't just pass exams, but actually know how to handle internships, placements, and the corporate side of things.
I've seen companies from different industries visiting for placements, not just banks or IT firms. Big names like HDFC Bank, EY, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Bosch, Britannia, and PhonePe have recruited seniors from our batch. What I personally liked is the variety: finance roles, consulting, sales & marketing, analytics, HR. so students aren't stuck with one direction.
Even for internships, the exposure is decent because startups and corporates both show up. Because of this mix, most of us end up getting roles aligned with specialization, not random filler jobs, which I feel matters more than just showing logos. Overall, the placement ec
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I've seen companies from different industries visiting for placements, not just banks or IT firms. Big names like HDFC Bank, EY, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Bosch, Britannia, and PhonePe have recruited seniors from our batch. What I personally liked is the variety: finance roles, consulting, sales & marketing, analytics, HR. so students aren't stuck with one direction.
Even for internships, the exposure is decent because startups and corporates both show up. Because of this mix, most of us end up getting roles aligned with specialization, not random filler jobs, which I feel matters more than just showing logos. Overall, the placement ecosystem at GIBS is pretty active and gives enough space for students to explore different domains.
In the latest episode of GIBS IRE / GIBS Talks Podcast, Deepak Saini speaks on transformational leadership, entrepreneurship, and inner mastery. Through total commitment, Purpose, discipline, and clarity, he explains how you can develop your daily work into something that has significance and leads you to feel confident and balanced within your career.
Some of the insights discussed in this now unavailable episode include: • Purpose and discipline shape your success and personal growth. • Mastery of the mind is essential for leadership effectiveness. • How age-old wisdom (eg. Bhagavad Gita) can help leaders navigate real issues such
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In the latest episode of GIBS IRE / GIBS Talks Podcast, Deepak Saini speaks on transformational leadership, entrepreneurship, and inner mastery. Through total commitment, Purpose, discipline, and clarity, he explains how you can develop your daily work into something that has significance and leads you to feel confident and balanced within your career.
Some of the insights discussed in this now unavailable episode include: • Purpose and discipline shape your success and personal growth. • Mastery of the mind is essential for leadership effectiveness. • How age-old wisdom (eg. Bhagavad Gita) can help leaders navigate real issues such as stress, decision-making, teamwork and productivity. • Deepak Saini shares true stories of his entrepreneurial experiences and what he has learned along the way.
Where to find the episode: You may watch and/or listen to the episode on GIBS Business School's channel and other channels, including: • GIBS IRE/GIBS Talks Podcast Channel on YouTube • LinkedIn & Instagram Video Posts from GIBS • Occasionally, the episode may be available on Spotify or other podcast providers (Search for either "GIBS IRE Talks" or "GIBS Talks Podcast")
The following list of companies is the result of GIBS's strong HR support, as well as its alignment with many different industries, including those in IT and consulting, which includes Accenture for Analysts and Consultants and the TCS Business Analyst and Management Trainee. Wipro recruits Consultants and Project Associates from GIBS.
Counting among its major industry employers is HDFC Bank, which hires both Relationship Managers and Financial Analysts. Similarly, Bajaj Finance also recruits for multiple roles in Banking & Financial Services.
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