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Students at IBS have the advantage of a developing a cross-functional knowledge base, with the perfect blend of Indian and International perspectives. The contemporary courseware along with the emphasis on case-based interactive learning, and the strong industry interface, prepare them to become the business leaders of the future.
General Management Focus
Today, managers must necessarily be flexible and adaptable. In addition to possessing the skills and mastering the tools of management, they must be able to see the larger context in which they function, in order to deal successfully with an environment characterized by rapid change. To ensure this, IBS adopts a general management approach which ensures that the students will complete the programs with a solid foundation in the different functional areas of business management. |
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A Blend of Indian and International Perspectives
Using a variety of teaching materials and case studies, IBS provides the students a blend of Indian and International perspectives that best reflect the realities of today's multinational, multicultural business milieu. Students are encouraged to think globally and act locally.
This combination of perspectives ensures that students:
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Understand the nature of domestic and international markets. |
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Are sensitized to the demands of multicultural teams and work environments. |
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Become comfortable with, and capable of, managing ambiguity and diversity. |
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Develop strategic skills and adaptability. |
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Emphasis on Case-based Learning
Case-based learning is an important component of business education at IBS. Most of the courses are taught through real-life cases, designed to help bridge the gap between management theory and practice. |
Business Modeling and Simulation
IBS includes business modeling and simulation games in its curricula for the programs, in order to give students an introduction to business decision making. |
Strong Industry Interface
IBS has a strong, active and growing interface with industry, with experts from a range of leading companies delivering regular guest lectures, and serving as members of various advisory boards. |
Continuous Learning
The programs offer students an opportunity for continuous learning, so that their knowledge and skills remain current and relevant. The learning methodology adopted provides them the desire and the ability to seek, comprehend and internalize knowledge on a continuing basis, even after they complete the programs. |
The Learning Approach
The programs use an optimal blend of classroom instruction, self-study, assignments, case discussions and analyses, leadership and soft skills labs, IT training, project work, seminars, quizzes, and tests. |
| Classroom Sessions:
Students receive regular classroom instruction, which help them to learn and internalize their understanding of subjects. |
| Courseware: The students are provided high quality courseware comprising of reference books and case study valumes. In addition, they have online access to several national and international journals, research reports and databases. |
| Curriculum: Students are exposed to the latest body of knowledge through the contemporary, market-oriented curriculum of the University. |
| Case Studies: Case-based learning is used to help the students acquire problem-solving and decision-making skills. |
| Leadership Training: In order to develop their leadership skills, students undergo leadership training sessions during their courses of study. |
| Interaction with Business Leaders: Students will have the opportunity to interact with leading management thinkers, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, and other high profile personalities from government organizations and NGOs, at various forums organized by IBS. |
| Projects: Students are encouraged to take up projects on contemporary topics as a part of their independent study. Faculty members will be available for providing necessary guidance and direction. |
| Continuous Evaluation: At IBS, performance is assessed through a continuous evaluation process, and the appropriate feedback is provided, throughout the period of study. Students are evaluated on the basis of tests, home assignments, case analyses, seminars, projects, etc. |
| Computing Facilities: Students are provided with laptop computers with the requisite software. IBS also provides the latest hardware and software infrastructure to cater to all the computing needs of the students and the training requirements of the information technology courses.
Internet connections through dedicated leased lines at every campus assist the students in their search for knowledge over the World Wide Web. |
| Library: Libraries are major learning resource centers at IBS campuses. They are the places where all the information that is required for teaching, education and research is stored and retrieved. IBS libraries are equipped with latest software packages and have comprehensive collections of books, CDs, videos, Indian and international journals/magazines and research reports, relating to management and allied subjects. |
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IBS subscribes to leading academic online databases like EBSCO, Science Direct and Emerald Management Xtra, which are the storehouse of around 3000 leading journals in all areas of management. IBS also subscribes to industry databases like the World Development Indicators, the Cygnus MBA Knowledge Pack, and the CMIE databases (including Prowess, CapEx, Business Beacon and Industry Analysis Survey). In addition, IBS also subscribes to business and research oriented online databases like Reuters Business Insights, Marketline and the EIU ViewsWire. |
Student Handbook
Students will be supplied with a Student Handbook which contains all the rules and regulations of the program. |
The IBS Approach |
| IBS has a unique and innovative approach to business education, that focuses on providing the right knowledge, imparting the right skills for enduring success in management careers, and shaping the right attitudes.
Knowledge
The right knowledge is clearly a critical success factor in business. The right knowledge implies relevant, contemporary and cutting-edge knowledge, in the theory and practice of a variety of core, functional and integrative subjects. As practice precedes theory in business, equal emphasis is placed on concepts and applications. This blending of ideas and actions is achieved through various pedagogic techniques like lectures, case studies, business games, the summer internship program, the business research project, etc.
Skills
What matters most in business is what one can actually do. Doing well implies mastering and applying the skills - professional, personal and human - required for effective decision-making and execution. IBS trains the students in these skills through a series of soft-skills lab sessions scheduled over the duration of the program.
In addition, case-based learning at IBS helps students develop good analytical skills.
The Stipendiary Assignment Program is another unique skill-development program. Through this program, students have an opportunity to develop their communication, presentation, HR and marketing skills.
Attitudes
A critical attribute for success in life is cultivating the right attitudes like positive thinking, risk-taking, opportunity seeking, adapting to change, and achieving a proper balance between divergent goals of life. IBS helps students develop the right attitudes, and encourages them to grow into balanced and well-rounded individuals capable of taking up leadership positions. |
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