The Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) stands among the top B-schools in India and was ranked the premier private Business School in Bangalore by various ranking surveys. Careers360’s 2014 survey ranked the institute at #17 among private B-schools nationally. The institute was established in 1995 and is promoted by the Dalal Street Investment Journal Group.
It is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified institute and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Additionally, the IFIM management is a member of AACSB and SAQS and has applied for NAAC accreditations.
The main strength of the School is the industry-relevant curricula that maintain the employability quotient of its students. The School also emphasizes nurturing holistic and socially responsible individuals.
IFIM Business School places importance on the following values
- Genuine Transparency
- Unity through Belonging
- Relentless Pursuit of Perfection
- Unstoppable Dynamism
Courses and pedagogy at JAGSoM, Bangalore
The IFIM Business School offers three core courses to its students:
- PGDM
- PGDM (Finance)
- PGDM (International Business)
The following courses are also offered at the School:
- Executive PGDM for Entrepreneurs
- PhD in Management Studies
The cutting-edge pedagogy includes the following aspects:
- Personality Enhancement Program (PEP)
- Sustainability Centre (in Partnership with Infosys)
- 4.5 month Industry Internship Program (IIP)
- Finance Lab (supported by BSE/NSE)
- Lab for Business Analytics (in partnership with IBM)
Centres of Excellence at JAGSoM, Bangalore
In addition, the School has Centres of Excellence, which aims towards developing the leadership qualities of the students. Each Centre is geared towards a particular goal. The Centres are:
- Centre for Research (CFR)
- Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE)
- Centre for Continuous Employability (CCE)
- Centre of Excellence In Banking
- V. B. Padode Centre for Sustainability (VBPCS)
- Management Review – Online Journal
The tie-ups with the leading industries in the country led to the institute bagging the Award for Effective Industry-Institute Engagement, Indian Management Conclave 2013, given by the MBA Universe. In addition, the School was rated the “B-School of the Year” by the Bangalore Management Association Awards in 2013.
International relations at JAGSoM
As part of its goal to provide the best academic exposure to its students, the IFIM Business School has collaborations with the following international institutions:
- ESC Rennes Business School, France
- University of Applied Sciences, Lubeck
- Virginia Commonwealth Unversity, USA
- Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- University of Bicocca, Italy
- Plymouth University, UK
Scholarships at JAGSoM
The institute offer a number of scholarships to deserving students. They come under the following heads and the number of scholarships offered every year is based on the number of applications:
- Academic excellence
- Excellence in sports and cultural activities
- Sena Jyoti (wards of defence personnel)
- Kanya Shakti (female candidates)
Infrastructure at JAGSoM, Bangalore
The campus is located in Electronics City Bangalore. It is spread over a 2 acre area. The facilities include:
- 24 classrooms of varying seating capacity
- 3 conference rooms
- Centrally air-conditioned auditorium
- Amphitheatre
- Wi-Fi enabled campus
- Computer lab
- Placement office
- Admissions office
- Lounge and snack bar
- Healthcare
The hostel facilities for students are located 2 km away from the main campus. The hostel has:
- Wi-Fi enabled rooms
- Single and double rooms
- Space for outdoor sports
- Facilities for indoor sports
- Gymnasium
- Mess hall
Organization Structure at IFIM
IFIM Business School is run by an Academic Governing Board comprising of members from the Dalal Street Investment Journal, Vice Chancellors, Directors and members of other institutes like IIM-L, Gautam Buddha University, IGNOU, and personnel belonging to industries like HCL, South African Airways, Helicon Consulting, M.S. Enterprises, Mylan Pharmaceuticals and so on. The presence of such an illustrious Board of Directors ensures that quality education and placement services are maintained.
The Director works under the Board of Governors. The structure is further divided into the Centre for Continuous Employability, Academics and Student Affairs, Research and International Relations, Planning and Development, Administration Department and Registrar’s Office. This extremely efficient system guarantees the smooth running of the institute. It provides a dynamic and organized atmosphere for the students to pursue their academic and life goals.
Address
Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM)
(Previously IFIM Business School)
(Opp. Infosys Campus Gate # 4)
#8P & 9P, KIADB Industrial Area
Electronics City 1st Phase
Bengaluru – 560100
Phone: +91 80 4143 2800 /88
Website: https://jagsom.edu.in/
Admission-In-charge
Phone: +91 80 4143 2894 / 99000 22493/ 4
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