Indian Institute of Management - IIM Bangalore

About Indian Institute of Management - IIM Bangalore

After 1947, the Government of independent India focused on the development of indigenous science and technology. As a technology base was being created, it became clear that the country needed to simultaneously augment management talent and resources. This led to the creation of the Indian Institutes of Management in the country. The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore was thus established in 1973. A 100-acre oasis in south Bangalore, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), with its all-stone architecture, lush verdant woods and landscaped gardens provides an idyllic environment to engage in management studies, academics and learning. It is located in India’s high technology capital and it is in close proximity to some of the leading corporate houses in the country, ranging from information technology to consumer product companies, giving it the added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience. The long-duration post-graduate programmes of the Institute comprise the flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP); the Post Graduate Programme in Software Enterprise Management (PGSEM); the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM); the one year full-time Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), and the Fellow Programme in Management  (FPM), which is a doctoral programme. The Executive Education Programme (EEP) caters to a wide variety of organizations in government, the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations, with open and customized programmes ranging from two days to one year. The International Masters Program in Practising Management (IMPM), an international collaborative executive education program jointly offered by IIMB with INSEAD, McGill University, Lancaster University and a consortium of Japanese universities is globally recognised as a major innovation in executive education. The N.S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) at IIMB also offers courses for entrepreneurs and owners of family businesses. The N.S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning is a catalyst for entrepreneurial activity and a well-known incubation centre for start up ventures.

Centres of Excellence - To focus on new and emerging areas of research and education, Centres of Excellence have been established within the Institute. These ‘virtual' centres draw on resources from its stakeholders, and interact with them to enhance core competencies.

The Centres at IIMB are:

1. NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning - http://www.nsrcel.org/
2. Centre for Public Policy - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/cpp
3. Centre for Software & Information Technology Management - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/software-mgt
4. Centre for Insurance Research and Education - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/cire
5. ERP Studies Centre - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/erp
6. Centre for Development of Cases and Teaching Aids - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/c-docta
7. Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizenship - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/CCGC
8. Centre for Capital Market & Risk Management - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/ccmr
9. Centre for Financial Markets and Institutions / Micro-finance Group - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/cfmi
10. Centre for Supply Chain Management - http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centres/SCMC

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Faculty

• Corporate Strategy & Policy.
• Economics & Social Science.
• Finance & Control.
• Marketing.
• NSRCEL.
• Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management.
• Production & Operations Management.
• Public Policy.
• Public Systems.
• Quantitative Methods & Information Systems.

Facilities

Library - The library has a total collection of 2.20 lakh documents (books, back volumes of journals, government publications, technical reports, conference proceedings, non-book materials etc.). The library has access to 72 e-resources and 254 e-books from Elsevier Science & Cambridge University press and subscribes to 720 print journals, 1200 e-journals, and 27 newspapers. Apart to from this more than 35,000 full text journal titles are available in the databases subscribed to by the library. It also receives around 200 Newsletters and has 2200 Annual Reports from public and private organizations. The non-book materials collection includes 4180 CDs, 700 CDs received with books, 420 Video Cassettes, 415 VCDs & DVDs and 235 Audio Cassettes. The IIMB library is housed in a building of 55,000 square feet carpet area spread over four floors with more than 300 seating capacity. Most of the library's activities are computerized using "LlBSYS", an integrated library software package.

Hostels - The spacious, beautiful and well maintained hostel blocks provide single room accommodation to all students.

Computing Facilities - IIMB is the only fully Wi-Fi enabled campus amongst comparable institutes. The Computer Centre is available for use 24 hours. Printer facility is provided in the computer centre as well as in the hostel blocks. High speed Internet, highly resourceful intranet, sharing software, and internal messenger make all work easier and quicker.

Research - Innovation and research at the Institute has been given a fillip with the establishment of Centres of Excellence that focus on specific needs of different specialized areas and industries, ranging from Public Policy and Corporate Governance to Insurance to Financial Markets and Risk Management. The N.S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning is a catalyst for entrepreneurial activity and a well-known incubation centre for start up ventures.

Placement - Students from IIM Bangalore, owing to their intrinsic talent as well as the holistic personality development they receive here, are significant value creators for organizations worldwide. The best companies recruit from IIMB year-on-year, offering excellent career opportunities to our students. Companies who participate in campus placements, or undertake lateral placements are key stakeholders at IIMB.

Sports Facilities - With a strong focus on overall development of the student's personality, IIMB has robust sporting infrastructure. This includes facilities for tsepak, soccer, cricket, tennis, basket ball, volley ball, throw ball, badminton, indoor games etc. These facilities have had a role to play in the institute having a strong sporting culture.

Music Room - A state of the art music room with good acoustics, electric guitars, bass, amps and a Tama drum-kit is a delight for all music lovers and players.

Executive Education - Customised programmes, offered by the Institute, are designed to meet the specific needs of client organisations. The Institute partners with a range of client organisations in the private and public sectors, to not only disseminate state-of-art knowledge to all their managerial personnel though different Customised programmes, but also partners in knowledge creation and problem solving.

International Programmes - IIMB has tie-ups with top international business schools for joint executive development programmes:

• International Masters Program in Practising Management - The IMPM is a unique Masters  program. Executives travel around the world as part of a uniquely cross-cultural experience, learning individually and as a group, while remaining in work, where they apply what they learn. A cooperative venture of business schools in the five countries of Canada, UK, France, India and Japan, the International Masters Program in Practising Management (IMPM) is a ground breaking programme that functions in an authentically international context. Every possible aspect of the programme has been customized to concentrate on the needs of participants and their companies. Deviating from the mould of the functional 'silos' so common in management education, the Programme is instead structured around managerial 'mindsets'. Know more - http://www.impm.org/
• ALP - A programme in the offing is the "Advanced Leadership Programme" (ALP). yet another prestigious international programme offered jointly by IIMB with INSEAD (Singapore Campus), Lancaster UK, and McGill Canada. The ALP is built on the belief that executives need to step back and reflect on their own experiences. It is authentically international : four schools from Asia, Europe and North America host participants from these parts of the world.
• Advanced Masters Programme in Management of Global Enterprises - The Advanced Masters Program in Management of Global Enterprises (AMPM) is an executive education program in Global Management conceived, developed and designed to address this need. Know more - http://www.globalwork.in/ampm/index.htm
• In-House Management Programmes - IIMB also designs and conducts in-house management programmes for international business organisations.

Office of Disability Services - The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) on January 13, 2010 inaugurated an Office of Disability Services (ODS) to cater to the special needs of disabled students on campus. The ODS has been set up with the support of Mphasis Ltd, an HP company.

The activities of ODS will include:

• Assessment of students' special needs when they enter the institute.
• Proactive steps to provide all academic material in formats suitable for students.
• Identification and provision of scribes, readers and other support volunteers.
• Coordination of any special accommodations in the classroom and examinations.

Management Program for Women Entrepreneurs - The four-week Management Program for Women Entrepreneurs is scheduled April 14, 2010 to May 26, 2010 at the IIMB campus under the banner of the Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL). This program is held every summer since 2004 at IIMB with optional accommodation at the IIMB student hostel at a nominal cost. This program is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs and is focused on enabling them to identify viable business opportunities and develop a sustainable plan for their proposed enterprise. There is a two-week gap in between to enable participants to prepare their business plan for their existing business or proposed new venture. The program brochure and registration form is available for free download from http://www.nsrcel.org

Consulting - IIMB faculty members spend a portion of their time on consultancy projects assigned by companies in the private and public sectors, government agencies and multi-lateral development organizations. Over the years, IIMB has built up an extensive body of knowledge in social sectors such as health and education and has worked with Indian government agencies both at the centre and the state levels, and has contributed to policy formation and developmental processes at the grass-roots. Several projects are taken up for international institutions such as the World Bank and UNDP.

IIMB Alumni - The IIMB Alumni Association has the objective of fostering stronger ties between IIMB and its alumni, besides providing for opportunities for alumni to interact with other alumni. The alumni website is aimed at furthering this objective. About 2800 alumni have already registered on this website. This website has an alumni directory with a powerful search facility. It permits you to search your fellow alumni based on the year of graduation or location or by name or company with which they are associated. Other facilities like career options, posting of information, bulletin board, etc., are also available. If you have not registered yourself so far, please do visit the site and register yourself. IIMB Alumni website: http://www.iimbaa.org/

IIMB Alumni Magazine - It is an initiative of the IIMB Alumni Association that captures the indomitable spirit of IIMB and makes a strong connect with the alumni. The magazine reaches out to the alumni community of the institution who are spread across the world. Published biannually, this magazine carries articles, discussions and alumni news that are insightful and unique. Since its inaugural issue in 2008, the magazine has made a significant impact in fortifying the bond between alumni, faculty, students and the institution.

Achievements

• In the Eduniversal Palmes 2009, IIMB has been awarded '5 Palmes', the highest recognition under the evaluation, accorded to "Universal Business Schools with major international influence".

• University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering & Applied Science honoured Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) Chairman Mukesh D Ambani with the Dean's Medal on January 8, 2010 at a ceremony held in Mumbai. Mr Ambani was presented with the prestigious Dean's Medal for his visionary leadership in the application of engineering and technology for the betterment of mankind. The Dean's Medal was created in 1983 to recognize outstanding leaders of private enterprise, public service and academia.

• The Institute also has the largest Student Exchange Programme amongst all B-schools in India with several partner universities across North America, Europe and Australia.