IIM ~*~Bangalore~*~

The Institute

After 1947, the Government of independent India focused on the development of indigenous science and technology. As a technology base was being created, it became clear that the country needed to simultaneously augment management talent and resources. A response that lead to the creation of the Indian Institutes of Management in the country. The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore was established in 1973.

Building on the base of its highly accomplished faculty and motivated student body, IIMB has evolved into a premier centre for management education and research. The flagship Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGP) and Fellow (Doctoral) Programme in Management (FPM) are very highly rated and IIMB alumni occupy senior managerial and academic positions across the globe.

IIMB strives to achieve excellence through partnerships with industry, and leading academic institutions, the world over.

Located in India’s high technology capital, IIMB is a hub of innovative activity. For example,

The Post Graduate Programme in Software Enterprise Management (PGSEM) launched in 1998 is a management education programme designed for the specific needs of professionals working in the software and information technology industries;

The Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) launched in 2002 is helping to hone policy-making and managerial capabilities in government.

The International Masters Program in Practising Management (IMPM), an international collaborative executive education program jointly offered by IIMB with INSEAD, McGill University, Lancaster University and a consortium of Japanese universities is globally recognised as a major innovation in executive education;

Established through a generous endowment, the N.S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) at IIMB is a catalyst for entrepreneurial activity.

In addition to the long-duration programmes (PGP, PGSEM, PGPPM and FPM), IIMB offers a wide range of top quality executive education programmes to meet the continuing education needs of business executives.

IIMB’s Centres of Excellence enable faculty to focus on research issues in sectors where there is major industrial growth such as Software and IT, and Insurance.

IIMB consistently figures among the top business schools in India in domestic and international surveys. IIMB has world-class infrastructure that facilitate excellence in teaching, research, consulting and other professional activities.

The Campus

The IIMB campus is located in 100 acres of sylvan surroundings on the southern edge of Bangalore .The portals of this hallowed centre of learning, in all-stone buildings, are encircled by verdant, lush woods alternating with undulating landscaped gardens. This provides a perfect setting for learning.


The library

The Institute library is housed in a building of 55,000 sq ft Carpet area spread over four Floors. It serves users on all the days except on three National Holidays. It has a comprehensive Collection of literature predominantly related to management and its allied subjects to meet the present and future information needs of its users. Most of the library activities are computerized using "LlBSYS", an integrated library software package.

IIMB encourages the use of its library for professional purposes. Individuals and Organizations can use the library regularly either on a deposit or non-deposit basis on payment. The library brings out several publications for reference purposes. Some of the major services rendered by the library are reference, reprographic, bibliographic, document delivery, Data Search Facilities, resource sharing with other libraries etc. It also networks with libraries of leading institutions to offer reference, indexing and bibliographic services.

The library has a total collection of 2.09 lakh documents (books, back volumes of journals, government publications, technical reports, conference proceedings, non-book materials etc.,). The library subscribes to around 34 online databases, 695 print journals and 850 e-journals. Apart from this around 16,000 + full text journal titles are available in the databases subscribed by the library. It also receives around 150 Newsletters and has 2200 Annual Reports from public and private organizations. The Non book materials collection includes 4125 CDs, 415 Video Cassettes, 310 VCDs & DVDs and 235 Audio Cassettes etc.

The Computer Facilities

IIMB has one of the finest computing environments among management institutions in the country. Operating round the clock, with a large number of desktops (more than 450 PCs), world-class servers and a campus wide network with access to Internet, it represents the major attraction of IIMB. The campus network links the computing resources in the faculty offices, student labs, administrative units, student hostels, management development center and the faculty residences as well. Internet bandwidth of 2 MBPS (plus 64 KBPS) provided by the Software Technology Park supports Internet access to every desktop in the campus.IIMB’s computing infrastructure offers a truly heterogenous range of hardware and software platforms for the student to appreciate and gain wide-ranging experience.

The desktop environment is dominated by world class workstations from the "best of the breed" manufacturers. The entire network has access to Novell Netware 5.0, Windows NT, Digital Unix, Sun Solaris and MS-Exchange e-mail servers. The Library system (Libsys) loaded on Digital Alpha server running Digital Unix and the CD ROM server with full text journal articles in electronic form are also accessible through the net. Access to Corporate Databases like CMIE and VANS database are also available over the network.

A Silicon Graphic Indy server hosts the IIMB home page and serves as the Web server. A high end, Compaq, Proliant server powers the SAP applications. The IIMB-IBM Business Intelligence Lab offers a number of tools on the AS400 platform. Video Conferencing facility is also available for distance learning initiatives.

The software environment includes Oracle, DBMS, SPSS, SAP, Rational Development Studio, IBM Business Intelligence tools, CPLEX optimization software, Geoconcept GIS, MS Office (Campus Wide License), Simulation packages, Visual and Object Oriented Languages like Visual Basic & Visual C++ and Java.

Three classrooms with about 30 desktops and a projection facility in each room, and a Multimedia Laboratory are other attractions of IIMB. Access to high speed Laser printing including colour printing is also available. Most of the classrooms are equipped with an instructional technology podium, which includes a desktop, VCR and projection system and is fully integrated with the campus wide network.

Exclusive computer centers are available for the Fellow Program students and participants of the Executive Education programs.

Accommodation

The accommodation consists of 10 hostel blocks, one executive block and the executive accommodation at the management development center. All the students are provided with accommodation on campus in well-appointed single room in the institute hostels. 24 hours Internet connectivity, fully automatic washing machines, music room, and recreation room are standard features. Laundry and Ironing services are also provided The hostels also have intercom facility, which is linked to the institute intercom. There are 3 STD/ISD, PCOs in the hostel premises for the convenience of the student apart from coin operated public telephones.

There is also a student run library, music club and students Shoppe in the hostel premises
The institute has the excellent accommodation for executives participating in various management development programs in the management development centre. In addition to the existing facilities, new accommodation facilities are coming up for executives attending various programs. The institute provides guest room facility for visitors. Dining and canteen facilities are provided for each type of accommodation within the accommodation premises.

We believe in the aphorism “Healthy minds dwell in healthy bodies “and to that end the students are encouraged to use the sports facilities available on the campus. A state of the art gymnasium, a football/cricket ground, an indoor badminton court, a jogger’s park and two courts for the favorite local sport Tsepak Ball provide a suitable avenue to the students for stress processing. A swimming pool and a tennis court are in the offing.

Thus a perfect blend of sports and academics ensure the all round development of every student who passes through the portals of IIM, Bangalore