Pedagogy
The pedagogy at IIM Bangalore combines an excellent mix of case analysis and conceptual thinking. There is a strong emphasis on project work as a part of the regular courses at the Institute. Many projects are sponsored by industry and require fieldwork.
Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
On an average, a student graduating from the Institute would have carried out 15 projects, usually live, involving industry interaction and support. The Post Graduate Programme lasts six trimesters, spread over two years, with a summer project in between the two years. The first year students are exposed to basic concepts in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Quantitative Methods, Operations, Behavioral Sciences and Strategy through the core courses. These lay the foundations for all the functional areas of management and help develop problem-solving skills. In the second year, students choose from a range of electives to specialize in functional areas of their interest. There is greater emphasis on the application of knowledge gained, in the form of projects, group exercises and case discussions. Guest lectures supplement regular course work and students are encouraged to do projects on 'Contemporary Concerns' under the guidance of faculty.
Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP)
The fourteen core courses spanning three terms lay the foundation to develop a holistic business perspective in areas such as finance, human resources, strategy, marketing, operations, economics, and leadership. Structured to enhance decision making capabilities, the courses are built on strong analytical frameworks. The delivery mode is a fine blend of lectures, case studies and project work/group discussions.
Leveraging on the diversity of the class, the electives have been designed to build the breadth and depth of business management perspectives beyond core courses. The eighteen electives, specifically tailored for experienced professionals, covering advanced topics in several management disciplines, give the student community an opportunity to build on their experience, interests and aspirations.
The EPGP programme includes an International Immersion module which is designed to give participants insights into the emerging economies such as China, Russia, Brazil and South Africa. The insights include the economic, social and cultural aspects of the identified country.
Curriculum
The curriculum at IIMB is kept contemporary allowing it to address emerging issues in management. The syllabus is reviewed every three years to keep pace with the fast changing global and economic scenario. Besides the curriculum is bench marked against the 15 best B- Schools in the world. In addition, it is adapted significantly every year to keep it abreast of the current business environment. IIMB has the distinction of offering the largest variety of elective courses in the second year of the PGP. To add to this, IIMB is the only Business school in India, which offers its students elective courses in the first year itself to ensure that the students get the best preparation possible for their summer internships.
Faculty
The faculty at IIMB is best in class, comprising of the most respected academicians both in India and abroad. Equipped with over a 80 strong faculty, IIMB boasts of student to faculty ratio of 6:1. Donning on the roles of researchers with substantial number of research papers to their credit, advisors on the board of government organizations and consultants in the industry, the faculty bring with them a rich experience to the table. Faculty members from IIMB regularly visit B Schools around the world, either as teachers or as guest faculty. Further the presence of overseas faculty at the institute also adds to the international flavour of the courses. Centers of Excellence In order to maintain its position among the premier B schools in the world, IIMB has created a number of research centers, also called the Centers of Excellence. These centers such as the N.S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Centre for Public Policy, Centre for Insurance Research and Education and others aim at developing excellence in specific fields and are actively supported by various organizations across the world.