Indian Institute of Management Bangalore - Bangalore, India
Established in 1973 by the Government of India, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a Centre of Excellence in the field of management education. In 2000 IIMB has been ranked as the best business school in India by the "Business Today" magazine.
The location of the Institute offers the advantage of ready access to some of the leading corporate houses in the country, which helps in integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience. Keeping in pace with the rapidly changing industry needs, the evolving program content offers the students a wide range of electives enabling them to develop a broad perspective. This, along with ongoing interaction with the industry, ensures a deeper understanding of practical problems. The Institute also lays emphasis on developing ability to adapt to the fast changing environment. Efforts are made to achieve this through specific courses, which are of contemporary relevance.
Location
The IIMB campus is located on the southern edge of Bangalore. Bangalore, also known as the Silicon Valley of India, is located in the Southern part of the country and is the capital of the state of Karnataka. Today, it is India's 5th largest city, the momentum of its industrial and commercial growth unequalled in the country. Aptly named "Garden City", it boasts of an amazing number of flowering trees and parks. With splendid pink cassias and golden acacias blooming, with jacarandas flowering in purple majesty and the gulmohurs lighting the roads with their flame-orange brilliance, the city is a sheer delight to simply wander around in.
Approximate Term Dates
Fall Term (Term 5): Mid September to early December
Summer Term (Term 4): Mid June to mid September
An orientation session is conducted for the exchange students prior to the commencement of the term.
Academic Information
Classroom discussions, case studies, individual and group projects, term papers, role plays, student projects, dissertations, business games and films.
Areas of study are Financial Management, Marketing Management Corporate Strategy and Policy, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, Production and Operations Management, Quantitative Methods and Information Systems and Economic and Social Sciences.
Credit Equivalency
1 IIMB credit = 11 hours in-class
IIMB courses can consist of 2, 3 or 4 credits
12 IIMB credits (four 3 credit courses) = 12 SSB credits
15 IIMB credits = 15 SSB credits
Size of Classes/Features
The total number of students in the 2 year MBA program is 400.
Students are between 22 – 28 years old with work experience ranging from 6 months to 2 years in various sectors. The diversity of students is undoubtedly one of the most exciting aspects of the open learning atmosphere, fomenting the consist exchange of personal experiences and enriching the program course content.
Language
The language of instruction is English
Computer Facilities
The state-of-the-art computing facilities at IIMB compare favorably with those of the best educational institutions in the world. Over 300 PCs are connected to servers with latest software and multimedia equipment. Internet connectivity provides users with an ideal computing environment.
Other Facilities
Other facilities include library, photocopying, bank, post office, book store, cafeteria, snack bar, store for general supplies, fruit and vegetable shop, travel agency, medical centre, barber, laundry service, clubs for social and professional interaction and sports centre.
Buddy Program
A student volunteer from IIMB is assigned to each exchange student as a 'buddy'. This helps the exchange students get over the hurdles in a new place with relative ease.
Type/Availability of Accommodation
All exchange students are accommodated in the hostel at the Institute. Living on the campus, apart from being convenient, facilitates easy interaction with the regular MBA students who are all required to stay at the hostel. Being in a new place and country this proves to be very beneficial. There is no married accommodation on campus and given the workload it is advisable for the student to come alone. The student hostel has a mess hall where meals are provided at a nominal rate.
Banking
It is advisable that students bring travelers’ cheques in US dollars for ease of exchange. It is possible to get credit at ATMs on certain credit cards for a fee. Please inquire at the bank prior to departing for exchange.
Visa Information
An exchange student should obtain a student visa valid for a minimum of six months. For more information, contact:
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Further Research
For more information about this partnership school, see the exchange literature available in the Schulich Exchange Reference Library located in room W263 SSB or visit their Web site at: www.iimb.ernet.in
Other Helpful Web Sites
www.tourindia.com
www.india-tourism.de/
www.indiatouristoffice.org
www.indya.com
www.bangalorenet.com
www.bangalorecity.com