GITAM School of International Business

About GITAM School of International Business

Founded in 1980 by Dr. M. V. V. S. Murthi, a respected parliamentarian and philanthropist, GITAM Institute of International Business has evolved into a premier seat of learning on the East coast of Andhra Pradesh. The various centres that form a part of GIIB impart world-class education at undergraduate and post graduate level. The institutions that form an integral part of GIIB Group include College of Engineering, College of Management Studies, College of Science, Institute of International Business and Dental College. These Institutions are located on a sprawling 100 acre campus that overlooks the majestic Bay of Bengal. Set amidst verdant surroundings, resplendent with natural beauty, flanked by the majestic Rushikonda Hills, the campus presents a picture-perfect setting for scholastic pursuits. GITAM Institute of International Business was formerly known as Gitam Institute of Foreign Trade. At GITAM Institute of International Business, the teaching methodology is practical, hands-on and real-time, rather than merely theoretical. At every stage of the learning process, interface with the industry, interaction with practising professionals and internship with corporates is given precedence. Students are required to attend periodic seminars, symposia, workshops and trade fairs that can provide a far more comprehensive view of ground realities than any textbook can. This naturally gives Students the 'Knowledge Plus Experience' edge making them the first choice of prestigious corporates. Being a part of the GITAM University, the two year flagship program is declared as Master of Business Administration in International Business MBA (IB), and research programs such as M.Phil and Ph.D are introduced.

Location and Transportation - Visakhaptnam, Waltair or Vizag as it is popularly known is located on the East Coast, Vizag is easily accessible by Road, Rail and Air. It is very well connected to Hyderabad, Chennai and almost all major cities in India

Faculty

• Accounting, Finance and Control.
• Operations and Project Management.
• Monetary Economics.
• International Economics.
• Financial Services and Entrepreneurship.
• Marketing.
• Export Import Management.
• Statistics and Operations Research.

Facilities

The Academic Block - The aesthetically designed academic block blends easily with the surrounding natural habitat. It houses Air Conditioned Class rooms equipped with Multi media facilities, Audio Visual Centre, Computer Centre with the latest configurations, Air-Conditioned Syndicate Rooms, Common Room, Reading Room and the Faculty as well the Administrative area.

Academic Information System - It is a software facility put in place to facilitate faculty and students to communicate with each other about assignments, presentations, and other events from time to time. This facility is also used by students to give feed-back on the courses offered by the faculty trimester-wise.

Student Residences - Modern and well designed accommodation facilities are provided for boys and girls separately. These residences are adequately equipped with internet facilities, common rooms for student interactions and other facilities. The residences also provide the students with excellent mess facilities. In support of GITAM Institute of International Business philosophy that education needs discipline and discipline can be nurtured through proper care and attention, these residences are managed by experienced wardens.

Integrated Facilities - GIIB focuses on holistic learning and, along with ensuring rigorous academic standards, encourages students to actively pursue indoor and outdoor sports as a part of their recreational activities and overall personality development.

The facilities in the campus include:

1. Central Library.
2. Centrally Air-Conditioned Auditorium.
3. Open Air Theatre.
4. Cafeterias.
5. Nationalized Bank.
6. Post-Office.
7. Medical Centre.
8. Co-operative Store.
9. E-Learning Centre.
10. Internet connectivity through a 12 Mbps leased line.

Sports & Recreation - To supplement the academic pursuits, GIIB Campus has several facilities for Sports & Recreational activities.

• Outdoor Play Fields for Football, Volley Ball, Tennis, Throw Ball, etc.
• Athletic Track.
• Cricket pitches.
• Indoor Stadium with state of the art facilities for Table Tennis, Basket Ball, Badminton, Volley Ball etc.
• Tennis Academy with two synthetic and two clay flood-lit courts.
• Modern Gymnasium & Yoga Centre.
• Music Centre.

MDPs - GITAM Institute of International Business leverage's its expertise and delivers highly scientific and theme-oriented Management Development Programmes. Managerial personnel of different work spheres and levels can avail of a wide spectrum of training programmes in the following thrust areas of GIIB: International Business and International Entrepreneurship. For more info - http://www.gift-india.org/mdps.html

GITAM-CIE - GITAM Institute of International Business Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. GITAM-CIE designed one three-credit elective in Small Business and Entrepreneurship and offers the same as one of the electives to students in international business. Those who wish to become entrepreneurs opt for this and follow it up with business proposal offered in the sixth trimester. Students are encouraged to develop a business plan to actualize the same after graduation from the Institute. GIIB has designed one management development program in Export Risk Management and plans to offer at different places in India. For more info - http://www.gift-india.org/entrepreneurship.html

Global Vistas - GIIB brings out this quarterly publication Global Vistas to provide analytical articles and commentaries on issues relating to international trade developments and WTO and related trade issues. Global Vistas invite contributions with a word limit of 2000 words from academics, trade and industry that are of contemporary relevance. Contributors may contact the editor at: [email protected]

Public Lecture Series - The Institute launched the GITAM Institute of International Business Public Lecture series inaugurated by Sri V. Narasimhan, former UN Under-Secretary General. For more info - http://www.gift-india.org/public-lecture-series.html

Student Exchange - With a view to taking the Institute still forward and global, an MoU with the Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France was made to facilitate exchange of students and faculty, collaborative research, and international tours for students. Another MoU with the International University of Paris, Nanterra, France is in process for similar purpose. Efforts are being made to have such agreements with other business schools abroad to internationalize students, faculty, and operations. The Institute has also entered into an MoU with the Intelligroup (P) Ltd, Hyderabad for training students in the SAP Modules and their subsequent placements. The Institute has plans to enter into such agreements with other industries to bring it close to the Industry. All these would go to add value to the students.

For more info - http://www.gift-india.org/international-student-excange-programme.html

Student Activities - These include:

1. Sambhav - It is an annual Management Festival of completely driven by the students of the institute. It is organized every year in the month of February. Students from reputed business schools from different parts of the Country will come and participate in this event. The event comprises business quizzes, business plan, finance, marketing and management games, and cultural programs. It gives an opportunity to Students to give expression to their leadership and organizational skills.
2. Student Participation - Students are sponsored to participate in Seminars / Quizzes / B-school festivals arranged by reputed B-schools / institutes in different parts of the country. This gives them an opportunity to develop communication skills and competitive spirit. The Institute, besides providing financial support, gives the necessary training.
3. CEO Lecture Series - It is essential to know from time to time the corporate moves and strategies as they help the students to keep themselves with the trends in the market place. Towards this end, CEO Lecture series, are organized. It is completely a student driven activity with support from the Institute. Every year, an appropriate theme is selected to organize Panel Discussion, and Seminar. Research Papers will be invited, and people from Industry will be involved in Panel discussions. Students and Faculty take part in the annual event.
4. Intra and Inter class Seminars and Competitions - From time to time, inter and intra competitions, among students in academic, cultural and sports activities are organized to develop competitive spirit in them.
5. Student's Social Projects - Social Projects are participative Programmes of the Institute to sensitize students about the society around and its problem, issues, and concerns. The Institute considers it very important for the students in management as their decisions in Industry have implication for the society at large. Every year, Social Projects are planned, and they are executed involving students and faculty of the Institute.

Alumni - The alumni has contributed significantly to the growth in the stature of GIIB and for making known its reputation as the 3rd best B-School in the country in International Business. Alumni Login has been launched for the GIIB alumni Association - http://www.gift-india.org/alumni.html

Scholarships & Awards - To foster excellence and encourage meritorious students, the Institute offers Scholarships for eligible students at the end of first year. In addition, the Institute also offers Merit-cum- Means and other Scholarships as below:

• Merit Scholarships: 100% and 50% tuition fee waiver will be awarded to the top two students respectively on the basis their academic performance cumulatively upto third trimester (end of first year).
• Merit-cum-Means scholarships: These scholarships will be awarded to 5% of students in the Institute. The amount of scholarship will be fixed at Rs.2000 per month or at Rs.20,000 per annum as per terms and conditions of the Institute.

Bank Loan Assistance - While recognizing the need for financial support to facilitate such quality education, the Institute provides all necessary assistance that would enable the student to receive educational loans from the nationalized banks.

Achievements

1. GITAM Institute of International Business  family that our Institute has been ranked 29th in all India, 6th in Southern Region, 2nd in Andhra Pradesh in the Top 100 B-Schools by CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey 2006.
2. GITAM Institute of International Business prepared the Visakhapatnam Development Report, the first ever district-level development report. The Report, brought out in 2003, focused on empowerment of people through basic health and education, infrastructure for attracting investments, etc.
3. GIIB is active in social welfare activities and conducted programmes like cleaning of the beach, cleaning of the railway station etc. A programme called Taru- Bandhan (tying raakhies to trees) was organised for creating awareness to protect the environment.