IFIM Business School in Maharashtra invites applications for its BBA program

The curriculum designed for the program aims to prepare its graduates for Industry 4.0 in next gen courses

The unique approach to nurture students with Internationally recognised methodology will help in holistic development

Mumbai, May 21st, 2019: IFIM Business School is accepting applications for its full time BBA programme, at its campus in Greater Mumbai. The programme has been carefully envisioned and crafted with an objective of grooming ‘T’ shaped professionals who are employable right after BBA, are skilled for the Industry 4.0 needs, and are lifelong learners.

The curriculum of the fully residential BBA programme is crafted in order to cater to the Industry 4.0 needs, while also integrating Liberal Arts (General Education) streams aligned to the curriculum of US universities.

In addition to focusing the curriculum on Industry 4.0, the debut BBA programme of IFIM Business School also has other firsts to its credit as below:

●        The only BBA programme in the country to have pathways to a graduate (Bachelor’s) qualification at an international partner school.

o   2+2 Pathway (Two years at IFIM and two years at international school)

▪          State University of New York (SUNY), USA

o   3+1 Pathway (Three years at IFIM and one year at international school)

▪          The University of Texas at Arlington, USA

▪          Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

▪          University of Wollongong, Australia

▪          Paris School of Business, France

●        The only BBA programme in the country to offer super-specialisation in the next-gen areas (e.g. Big Data Analytics and Blockchain, MarTech, Financial Analysis and Technology, Digital Transformation and Robotic Process Automation), in collaboration with international partner schools (McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Business, and ESCP London).

●        Campus placements right after BBA.

Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay, Director, IFIM Business School adds, “With the changing dynamics of the industry today, we have witnessed a shift in the requirements of the working professional. While re-skilling is important, it is equally imperative to ensure that our future graduates are skilled to face the future demands of the industry. The IFIM Business School curriculum is an answer to this, where we have taken into consideration, the needs of our future employers, to develop job ready professionals bearing the right skills. Through this program, our graduates would be industry ready after the completion of their bachelor’s degree and eliminate the need for an MBA immediately after graduation.”

The eligibility criteria for applying to the BBA programme is at least 70% (or equivalent CGPA) marks in 10+2 (or equivalent) examination and the selection process comprises the following:

●     Letter of Recommendation (LOR) – Two reference letters from School Faculty/Principal

●     Statement of Purpose (SOP) – The SOP is an essay about the candidate, her/his academic performance and extracurricular activities

●     Critical and Innovative Thinking (CIT) – A written aptitude test for critical and innovative thinking

●     Personal Interview (PI) – A personal interview for assessing the value fit of the candidate with the institute

●     Merit List – Will be a function of the above plus an aspirant’s academic performance, participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities

The first batch of the programme will commence in September 2019. For more details, refer https://admission.nopaperforms.com/ifim/bba

IFIM Business School is the sixth B-school in the country to be awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International accreditation, the golden standard for business schools, for its PGDM courses at its Bangalore campus.

About IFIM Business School

Established in 1995, IFIM Business School, Bangalore is amongst the top 6 schools in India to have been awarded the coveted AACSB accreditation propelling it to be amongst the top 5% of business schools globally. IFIM Business School is uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of ‘Beyond Tomorrow’ by providing innovation-led solutions. The institute currently offers three AICTE approved and AACSB accredited programmes: One – Two-year, full-time, residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) that is a bouquet of PGDM Finance (recognised by CFA Institute), PGDM Marketing and PGDM International Business; Two – Executive PGDM (EPGDM); and Three – PGDM for Working Professionals (WPP). The school also offers various open and customised short-term Professional Development Programs through on-campus, online, and blended delivery modes. IFIM Business School is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) and is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Today, it is a proud alma mater of more than 2500 alumni comprising of eminent entrepreneurs, academicians, artists, writers, CXOs and thought leaders amongst others, in many countries of the world. For more information, visit www.ifimbschool.com.