User:Rajeev.upadhyaysumit/Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management, Bangalore

About SIU: In 2002, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India conferred the "Deemed to be University" status on Symbiosis, and further in 2006 the UGC vide its notification withdrew the word Deemed and renamed the University as Symbiosis International University (SIU)

SIBM Bangalore: Ever since its inception in 1978, SYMBIOSIS has been synonymous with progress. It has been rightly called the birthplace of business leaders. Symbiosis has spread its wings by establishing a campus, the first one outside Maharashtra Bangalore, the IT hub of India. Capitalizing on the rich and varied experience of SIBM Pune, in the field of quality management education, and taking advantage of its strategic location in the heart of the silicon city of Bangalore, SIBM Bangalore has, just in a couple of years of its establishment, of course with the full support and guidance of the eminent Board of Management and the Symbiosis Society, carved out a niche for itself under the able stewardship of its founder Director, Prof. Pankaj Gupta.”

The focus, now, is on matching global standards of management education. Bangalore is at the forefront of globalization, and SIBM-B is perfectly poised to cater to the confluence of the east and the west. At SIBM-B, the onus rests with each individual to carve out their own identities. SIBM-B will instill a work culture which is unparalleled among various institutions. There is no alternative to dedication and SIBM-B fosters this view with a rigorous curriculum coupled with a strong focus on the emerging trends in the industry. The world is changing and SIBM-B is poised to be the perfect catalyst to drive this change. Encouragement provided for analytical research creates intellectual capital which is highly sought after. SIBM-B provides a holistic approach to management which goes a long way in creating a dynamic identity. Vibrant student associations and committees complement the program with a number of activities involving institute-industry interaction.

VISION : To be recognized globally as the preferred destination for all future leaders, where the spirit of inquiry and enterprise will drive growth through innovation..

MISSION : To create a centre of academic excellence with a collaborative environment, which fosters experiential learning that can be applied towards social, economic and global development

Overview SIBM, established in 1978, has been the birth place of business leaders. It has the tradition of producing world class leaders and SIBM Bangalore is following the same tradition. Situated in the Silicon city of Bangalore, SIBM-B has made this possible by providing various programmes to suit the need of the hour and taking into account the current business scenario.

These courses help the students to equip themselves with the capability to handle current business situations and take the relevant business decisions. This helps them to perform well in their respective career. Students are imparted the required skills, knowledge thereby adding value to them which helps them to grow in the organization.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bangalore (SIBM-B) offers an astute blend of theory and practice.

The first year of MBA Program provides the student thorough foundation in the core functional areas of Management such as Economics, Accounting, Quantitative Technique, Marketing, Operations, Finance, HR and others. At the end of the first year, the students are required to undergo a Summer Internship Project (SIP) of an approximately eight-week duration which is a vital building block of the MBA Program. It offers opportunities to get first-hand exposure to the corporate environment and putting learning into practice.

The second year comprises specializations & electives offered in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Operations and Human Resources Management. Research based CIS (Course of Independent Studies) and choice based electives outside one’s area of specialization, offered in the 4th semester, add flexibility to a well designed curriculum. These courses are conducted by the faculty of SIBM Bangalore and noted professionals from Industry and Academia in a highly interactive learner-centered manner.

Advanced management conclaves and colloquiums organized by the Institute ensure that the SIBM Bangalore academic community is abreast with the avant-garde thinking and practice in management.