Indian Institute of Management(Kannada: ಭಾರತೀಯ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, Hindi: भारतीय प्रबंधन संस्थान)

Type	Public business school
Established	1973
Chairman	Mukesh Ambani
Dean	Prof. Trilochan Shastry
Director	Prof. Pankaj Chandra
Location	Bengaluru , Karnataka , India 12°53′44.5″N 77°36′8.2″E / 12.895694°N 77.602278°E / 12.895694; 77.602278
Campus	Urban, 100 acres (0.4 km2)
Website	www.iimb.ernet.in

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (Kannada: ಭಾರತೀಯ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪ್ರಬಂಧ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, Hindi: भारतीय प्रबंधन संस्थान,बेंगलूरु)(IIMB) is a management institute that was established in the year 1973. IIMB has been ranked 24th in a worldwide survey of 'Universal Business Schools with major international influence'. IIMB has also obtained the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation, introduced by the European Foundation for Management Education (EFMD).^[1]

History

After 1947, the Government of independent India focused on the development of indigenous science and technology. As a technology base was being created by setting up of Indian Institute of Technology, 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 established in 1973.

IIM Bangalore strives to achieve excellence through partnerships with industry and leading academic institutions, the world over. Building on the base of its highly accomplished faculty and motivated student body, IIMB has evolved into a premier centre for management education and research. The flagship Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGP) is very highly rated. IIMB also has a one year Full Time Residential MBA program - EPGP (Executive Post graduate program) that caters to people with extensive industry experience. In addition to the long-duration programmes (PGP, EPGP, PGSEM, PGPPM, EGMP and FPM), IIMB offers a wide range of top quality executive education programmes to meet the continuing education needs of business executives.

Campus

Often termed as the place to "B",the accommodation consists of 16 hostel blocks, one executive block, one MHU block for PGPPM participants and the executive accommodation at the Management Development Center. All the students are provided with accommodation on campus in well-appointed single room in the institute hostels. 24 hours Internet connectivity, fully automatic washing machines, music room and recreation room are standard features. The campus is also Wi-Fi enabled. Laundry and Ironing services are also provided. The hostels also have intercom facility, which is linked to the institute intercom. There is also a student run library called 'Book Rack', a music club and student run Shop called 'MARS' in the hostel premises.

The campus was designed by celebrated architect B V Doshi and was completed in 1983.^[2] It is a conversation piece amongst laypersons and professionals alike. The campus is a destination and a pilgrimage for students of architecture and practicing architects, with the architecture of the academic and administrative blocks becoming a case study.

Educational programs

The main academic programmes offered by IIM Bangalore are:

Post Graduate Programme in Management

The two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)^[3] is the flagship programme of the Institute. It is designed to enable students to acquire the skills and capabilities that will enable them to reach responsible Global positions in management. The Programme revolves around the principle that world-class business leaders are not mass-produced; they are nurtured and developed with personalised care and attention, in small work groups and teams, and in a practical, application-oriented user-friendly environment.

The programme lays the foundation for conceptual and analytical reasoning, and gives the students an insight into the dynamics of the business environment.It prepares students to manage and lead in global business scenario which is getting increasingly complex and dynamic.

The programme design is inspired by management practice rather than ivory tower academics. The course material and design is oriented towards current and emerging issues in management. The curriculum undergoes a complete transformation every three years. In addition, it is adapted significantly every year to keep it abreast with the current business environment. IIMB has the distinction of offering the largest variety of elective courses in the second year of the PGP.

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)^[4] is a residential full time intensive one year program designed to enhance skills and capabilities essential for responsible positions at senior management levels. Challenging, widespread and globally oriented program's objective is to produce future leaders who can handle the dynamic corporate environment.

Designed for professionals with substantial work experience, the key attribute of this program is its focus on emerging economies. These emerging economies have enormous potential and business opportunities. Sustaining spectacular growth requires capable senior executives with diverse skills to handle numerous challenges, which is in short supply.

To meet this gap, the EPGP program has a distinct focus on leadership skills essential for senior management teams and is adapted from best-practices in industry. The interdisciplinary nature of the program will enrich your experience both inside and outside the classrooms.

Post-Graduate Programme in Software Enterprise Management

The Post-Graduate Programme in Software Enterprise Management (PGSEM) leading to a Post-Graduate Diploma in Software Enterprise Management is an executive general management education programme designed for the specific needs of professionals working in the software and information technology industry in India. As part of its drive to foster Excellence through Partnerships, IIMB launched the PGSEM in the year 1998 at its Bangalore campus. With more than ten years of experience running and fine-tuning the programme to cater to the changing needs of the industry, the programme is available to participants at Bangalore. The curriculum is continuously reviewed and updated based on a thorough review of the programme and the changing demands of the industry.

The programme is run under the aegis of the Center for Software and Information Technology Management (CSITM). The CEOs and/or top executives of companies that have provided endowment and support to the CSITM (referred to as partner companies) are on the advisory board of the CSITM to ensure that the program is in tune with the needs of the industry. The partner companies are Infosys Technologies Ltd., Intel Technologies India Pvt Ltd., Motorola India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd., Sun Micro Systems India Pvt. Ltd. and Wipro Technologiess Ltd.

Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy & Management

Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy & Management (PGPPM),^[5] a Master's degree aims at strengthening the public policy and managerial skills of future leaders from the civil services, and senior managers from the social, infrastructure and private sectors. It is open to both Indian and International candidates from Government, and Non Government and Private Sector. In India, it is open to all candidates from All India Services like IAS, IPS, IFS and other civil services besides the Government, Non-Government and Private sector.

The Programme Focuses On: Deepening conceptual, technical and analytical skills for public policy making Developing leadership and decision making skills Understanding of the forces shaping the domestic and international environment for public policy Developing specialization in a chosen public policy field Providing opportunities to learn from comparative global study of Public Policy in other countries

Fellow Programme in Management

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)^[6] is the doctoral programme of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).The FPM at IIMB is globally recognized, and is a premier source of rigorous, and inter-disciplinary research in all areas of business management and public policy including, corporate strategy and policy, economics and social sciences, finance and control, marketing management, organization behaviour and human resources management, production and operations management, quantitative methods and information systems, public systems, and public policy. The programme is committed to training individuals who will excel in their area of research through publication quality work of international standard.

The Mission of the FPM at IIMB is to: Provide rigorous, world-class, inter-disciplinary training in all areas of business management and public policy that will equip students with the ability to conduct cutting edge, publication quality research of international standard. Contribute to the creation and transmission of knowledge in all areas of business management and public policy with emphasis on issues faced by firms and organizations in India. Contribute to the efforts of IIMB faculty in the creation, transmission, communication, and application of knowledge in all areas of business management and public policy. Help meet the teaching and research manpower needs of academia and industry by producing highly skilled individuals with exceptional analytical ability and training in conducting specialized research.

The FPM at IIMB adheres to the following values: Emphasis on creation of theoretical and empirical knowledge in all areas of business management and public policy. Professional ethics and intellectual honesty. Rigour in interdisciplinary research and training. Promotion of professional activity and teamwork by students. Building linkages and relationships with other leading universities and research organizations worldwide.

FPM students in good standing will get financial support for up to five years. In terms of financial support, ours is one of the best funded doctoral programmes in the country. FPM at IIMB offers specialization in nine areas.

Executive Education Programmes

EEP runs the executive education certification programmes for senior and middle management working executives. These are both short duration and long duration programmes. EEP also works with industry to create customized programmes tailoring to their needs. The long duration programmes are: Advanced Management Programme (AMP) targeted towards General Managers and VPs. Executive General Management Programme (EGMP) targeted to Middle and Senior management working executives. General Management Programme for IT Executives (GMITE). Business Analytics and Intelligence (BAI). MPEFB for Entrepreneurs and Family Businesses Short Duration Open programmes for 2011-12 http://www.iimb.ernet.in/executive-education/open-programmes-short-duration-programmes

International Masters Program in Practicing Management

The IMPM is an international executive masters program focused on the practice of managing. It is designed for very experienced managers and entrepreneurs, to help them become even better managers and leaders, and to make a lasting impact on their organisations.

It is one of the most authentically international masters program. It creates many perspectives on management and business as it moves between different countries and business schools. The program is based on five 10-day modules in the UK, Canada, India, China and Brazil, thus offering a major experience of three of the four BRIC countries.

The program is an international collaborative executive education program jointly offered by IIMB with Stanford University, London School of Business, GSB Chicago, INSEAD, McGill University, Lancaster University, ESADE Business School and a consortium of Japanese universities.

Research Centres

IIMB has always been focussed on high quality research in management since its inception. Its objective is to use knowledge for large interest of society. Some of the endeavors are given below.

Entrepreneurship Incubation Center

IIM Bangalore has also been supporting several enterprising startups during their early phase of development via N S Raghavan Center for Entrepreneurial learning.^[7] Potential startups can submit their business plans, submitted plans are reviewed by a renowned committee of successful entrepreneurs and professors. Selected startups are given place & incubation help to grow their venture during early phases.

Centre for Public Policy

The Centre for Public Policy (CPP)^[8] at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) was created in 2000 through a strong partnership agreement between the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India (GoI), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and IIMB. Today, it has evolved into a leading policy think tank engaged in cutting-edge research, teaching, training and capacity building and works on improving development outcomes across the region. The CPP pioneered the application of management disciplines for better public services and governance in India and it runs the country’s leading Masters-level programme in public policy and management. Its strong evidence-based research has focused on government innovations, regulation, policy making, administrative and organizational reform, public-private partnerships and IT in government. It conducts various innovative and influential executive education and doctoral programmes.

The CPP has been designated as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Urban Development and also by Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. It work in public policy is continuously being strengthened through strong collaborative networks and partnerships with other policy think tanks, policy professionals and practitioners around the world.

Centre for Software & Information Technology Management The Centre for Software & Information Technology Management (CSITM)^[9] consolidates research, consulting, teaching and training efforts on management issues concerning the Indian and Global Software Industry, while fostering close links with the software industry. The Software Industry is characterized by swift and continual changes. Individuals and organizations have to be able to learn, change and adapt constantly or risk obsolescence. The Centre through its research programmes and other academic and other academic activities sustain the leading edge character of the PGSM and other programmes offered to the IT industry. The activity of the Centre is guided by an Advisory Board, which sets policies and directions of development for the programme.

Other efforts

Some of the other notable centres at IIMB are:

ERP Research Centre;^[10] Centre for Insurance Research and Education;^[11] Centre for Development of Cases and Teaching Aids;^[12] Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizenship;^[13] Centre for Capital Market & Risk Management;^[14] Centre for Financial Markets and Institutions / Microfinance Group;^[15] Supply Chain Management Centre^[16]

Admission Process

IIM Bangalore uses Common Admission Test as one of the basis for admission to its Flagship PGP course. The detailed process for PGP 2011 is given on the campus official website in the 'admission process - PGP2011' section.^[17]

Financial Assistance

In keeping with the belief that no student should be deprived of the opportunity to study at IIM Bangalore due to lack of financial resources, it extends financial aid every year to students in need of such assistance.

The opportunity to apply for financial aid is given to all students whose annual household income is below Rs. 300,000^[18] as well as to those with severe financial difficulties arising from sudden unforeseen circumstances. The primary assumption behind the IIMB financial aid/ scholarships scheme is financial needs would be the sole basis of financial aid rather than merit-cum-means.

Placements

Students from IIM Bangalore, owing to their intrinsic talent as well as the holistic personality development they receive at the Institute, are significant value creators for the organizations worldwide. The best of companies participate in campus placements year-on-year offering excellent career opportunities to IIMB students.

The Summer Internship programme conducted after the first year also attracts an equally overwhelming response from the corporate world. Students get an opportunity to work closely with companies and develop a long term perspective with regards to their career choices. Companies too view the summer internships as a means to engage students on some productive short term assignments as well as evaluate them for the purpose of giving them pre-placement offers.

IIMB is amongst the few leading Indian B-Schools that has the record of achieving 100% placement for the entire batch in a matter of few days. Top notch Investment Banks, Management consulting firms and FMCG giants are regular visitors to IIMB since years.

Student Exchange Programmes

IIM Bangalore has global linkages and makes all efforts for maximum exposure to its students by means of different exchange programs.^[19] Some of the exchange programs for PGP students are:

The Student Exchange Programme

IIM Bangalore has by far the most comprehensive exchange programme. B-schools like the London Business School, GSB Chicago, Anderson School - UCLA, HEC Paris and close to 50 others in 26 different countries participate in the programme each year offering a total of 174 students to undertake a term of study at their campuses. The mutual exchange sensitizes students the way of life elsewhere and facilitates a rich exchange of ideas and learning.

International Summer Internships

The most reputed multinational corporations recruit IIM Bangalore students for summer internships after their first year. A large number of the internship locations are outside India. Students intern at the international offices - London, New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Honk Kong to name a few - of various firms. The experience of working with people of varying ethnicities and nationalities in equally diverse geographies enriches one's personality.

Course on International Business in Practice

As part of this curricular course offered in the fifth term of the programme, students get an opportunity to visit various companies in South-East Asia - Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. They work with them, understand global workplace dynamics and return with valuable insights on international business practices.

The Global B-Schools Interaction

Delegations from some of the most well known business schools of the world visit our campus to interact with the students and faculty here. IIM Bangalore is the only B-school in the country to have hosted students from Harvard Business School, Yale University, Cornell University, Hong Kong University and many others for fruitful exchange of ideas.

The Stanford Exchange Programme

As part of special agreement between the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University and IIM Bangalore, every year students from both these elite institutes work together on various projects. They also get to visit each others' campuses at the beginning and completion of the project. The programme is highly reputed and respected for facilitating the congregation of the best of minds.

Some of the universities with which IIMB has a tie-up for exchange programmes:

• GSB, University of Chicago, Illinois
• UCLA Anderson School of Management
• The Fuqua School of Business
• University of Washington
• Stern School of Business, New York
• Schulich School of Business, Toronto
• London Business School, UK
• ESSEC Business School, France
• EDHEC School of Management, France
• Stockholm School of Business, Sweden
• Solvay Business School, Belgium
• Rotterdam School of Management
• ESADE, Spain
• HEC School of Management, France
• University of New South Wales, Kensington
• College of Business Administration, S. Korea
• School of Management, AIT, Thailand
• Nanyang Business School, Singapore
• Korea University Business School, South Korea

Student Activities

Parallel to Academic life at IIMB runs the foot stamping rhythm of the student's social life. Singularly active, student associations and clubs provide a forum for interaction amongst themselves and the world outside.

Academic Council

Leading edge academic learning is at the core of IIMB's program. The Academic Council is the student body's voice in all matters pertaining to academics. The Council comprises five energetic members who are elected from the student competitions and various finance simulation games to help students sharpen their finance skills.

Alumni Committee

The Alumni Committee is continuously engaged in trying to strengthen the bond between IIMB and its alumni by undertaking various initiatives. These include maintaining updated directories, websites and organizing alumni reunions every year. A mentoring program is also in place which helps the students of IIM learn from the real world experience that the alumni have to share.

Cultural Committee

The Cultural Committee organizes and arranges all cultural activities in IIMB. Be it the movie shows at the OAT, the amazing parties at L-Square or the flagship annual fest UNMAAD, the CulComm does it all. It has a number of subcommittees that are formed for special activities (music, drama, literary etc). The CulComm ensures that IIMB has its fair share of fun!

Forum for Industrial Interaction

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a center for developing managerial excellence that prepares managers to take on the challenges of tomorrow. To do so, IIMB nurtures academic talent in the field of management and works closely with the industry and government.

ICON ( IIMB Student Consulting Club)

ICON's provides high quality end to end consulting services and solutions to the industry in a cost-effective fashion. While training students to apply their knowledge in real-life scenarios. ICON's mission is to enable students to apply the knowledge and expertise gained in the classroom context to real-life decision-making situations. The main objective is to provide high quality end to end consulting services and solutions to the industry in a cost-effective fashion.

MARS (The student run retail store)

MARS (Merchandising and Retailing Society) is a unique student-run not-for-profit amenities store, which specializes in retailing all the basic necessities of students at IIMB. MARS is one of the most vibrant, efficient and active clubs on campus, with plenty of activities all round the year. The club (store) constantly endeavors to provide the student community with their day to day needs.

MASH

The MArketing SHrine of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is a student run club with a focus on marketing and related disciplines. The main emphasis is on trying to give all those interested in marketing, actual industry exposure by organizing talks, panels, workshops, case competitions etc.

Networth (The Finance Club)

Networth, the finance club at IIM Bangalore functions as the interface between the student community and the financial world viz. financial institutions, regulatory bodies and the academia. It enables synergistic interactions among a strong student-member community, coupled with valuable input from the faculty, the academia and representatives from the industry.

Placement Committee

Each year eight students are elected to the Placement Committee. They are actively involved in all placement-related activities in IIMB and coordinate with the Placement Office as well as the various organizations that recruit at IIMB.

Sigma (The Systems Club)

Sigma ensures Student-Industry interaction by arranging expert talks and trips to IT exhibitions and symposia; and provides systems support during various event. Sigma with its commitment to the management of Information Systems has a very important role to play. The role of SIGMA today is to ensure Student-industry interaction by arranging expert talks and trips to IT exhibitions and symposia; to provide systems support during Placements and to the other club, activities.

StartUp

Over the year, a number of IIMB-ians have setup ventures of their own. The aims of this club are to excite students with the option of striking out on their own, and providing the with adequate tools, skills and information in building their own ventures.

Vikasana

IIMBians recognize their social responsibility and are eager to contribute towards the betterment of the society. Vikasana, is a voluntary student body that tries to make a difference to society. It undertakes a host of social initiatives, which include organizing outings for spastic children, arranging blood donation camps and conducting fund raising activities

IIMB in Popular Culture

The campus was also the site for the shooting of the bollywood film Three Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hiranii and starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi. The film is loosely based on a famous novel, Five Point Someone by Indian writer IIT Delhi alumnus Chetan Bhagat ^[20]

Notable IIM Bangalore Alumni

• Dr. K. Radhakrishnan (scientist)- Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization, Bangalore
• Vikas Kedia - CEO of Internext Technologies
• Aswath Damodaran - Professor of Finance, Stern School of Business at New York University
• R Chandrashekharan - President & MD, Cognizant
• Hitesh Oberoi - MD & CEO, Naukri.com

References

External links

• Official website
• Certificate programmes for senior and Middle management working executives
• Official website for PGSEM Program
• Official website for E-PGP Program
• Map Direction
• Alumni site
• Members of the Board of Governors
• Campus Photostream
• SPIDI
• Vista
• IIM Alumni Forum
• Unmaad 2008 - The cultural festival
• EXIMIUS 2008 - The entrepreneurship summit
• YAMINI - A Dusk to Dawn Classical Festival