MANAGEMENT PROSPECTUS PROGRAMS 2015 Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD Government of India 02 From Chairman’s Desk 03 From Managing Director 04 From Directors & Leaders 06 About the ISBR Group 08 The CREST of ISBR 08 At ISBR we empower you for Life Mission Contents 09 Advisory Council To create and nurture an 10 Faculty environment that kindles 12 Guest Lecture Series 14 ISBR Knowledge & Resource Partners 16 Core Management Learning Activities 17 Reasons to choose ISBR learning 20 Programs Offered * PGDM and inspires to build * MBA * PGDM with one Semester Abroad * Global PGDM – 3 Country Exposure * PGDM in Entrepreneurship a career a society a nation * PGDM in Business Analytics * One Year PGDM in Entrepreneurship * One Year PGDM * PhD 32 ISBR Campus 34 International Study Tour 38 International Speakers @ ISBR FINAL PROOF 40 International Culture at ISBR 42 Dignatories Exposure through ISBR 23.02.2015 44 ISBR Student Cells & Clubs 46 Industrial Visits 47 ISBR Placements & Corporate Network 48 Sector Wise Placements & Companies 50 ISBR Placement - Who's Where 54 Corporate Speak, Faculty Speak & Guest Picks on ISBR 55 Educational Loans 56 Alumini Meet 58 From the Alumni Desk 60 Student / Alumni Speak 62 Life @ ISBR 68 ISBR Accommodation / Hostel 69 Hostel Talk 70 Annual Report 2014 74 Convocation at ISBR 76 Bangalore... The most preferred choice 77 The Charm of Chennai... 78 ISBR in Media 80 Applying to ISBR Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India 23.05.2015 From the From the Prakash Kothari Chairman - ISBR Group Chairman's Desk Managing Director Manish Kothari Managing Director - ISBR Group “Real World, Real Learning” “Calibre, Capability & Competence” Dear Aspirant, Dear Aspirant, We are in the midst of a revolution. The nation is basking in the From its inception in 1990, the Bangalore Educational Trust (BET) glory of a new proud generation that is taking the world by storm! has established itself as one of the most successful and credible The entire intellectual community of the world has woken up to educational bodies of its kind in the nation. With over a decade of the reality that India is a treasure-house of talent and intelligence. experience in the field of education, the trust has attracted The youth of today are taking India to unparalleled heights of students from all over the country and has developed strong links prosperity. The only raw material essential to this great turn to the national and international business community. ISBR has around is EDUCATION because knowledge is power. been established as an institute of international stature under the aegis of BET, Bangalore. All great achievements are the products of man's dreams, ambition and dedication to achieve a truly noble goal. 'ISBR BUSINESS I can say with complete confidence that ISBR presents one of the SCHOOL' is the crystallization of the efforts, dreams and finest management education programs in the country as it is a aspirations of all the people involved in this mission to give the community of learners, striving to educate the mind, nurture the best to the students who desire to be equipped with the right spirit, and foster the development of the whole individual. essentials to be successful in all spheres of an exciting new world ISBR's dedicated and talented faculty supports the mission and as where knowledge is everything. they continue to seek educational growth for themselves, they The directors and trustees are into education for many years. Past bring new and innovative ideas back into the classroom. The thirst students placed in top business houses is a testimony to their for knowledge and love of learning thrive at ISBR in both students endeavor in imparting top quality education to the students. We and teachers. felt the need of a business school with an international If you believe that successful management is based on genuine atmosphere; and that gave birth to 'ISBR', A Business School in a capabilities and profound knowledge, if you wish to go beyond serene atmosphere amidst the leaders of India, the top IT success, and if you are confident that you are among the very best, companies of the country at Bangalore. At ISBR, with international then ISBR is the place just for you. facilities, you will be able to achieve the goals and aspirations of your life. Welcome to be the Class par excellence Knowledge leaders. Welcome to one of the top ranked Business Schools of the I welcome you to the new world of education at ISBR Business country. School. THE ENTIRE INTELLECTUAL THE THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF LEARNING THRIVE AT ISBR COMMUNITY OF THE IN BOTH STUDENTS & TEACHERS. WORLD HAS WOKEN UP TO THE REALITY THAT Awarded “Young Entrepreneurs Award” INDIA IS A TREASURE- Awarded “Godwad Gaurav Award” for Excellence in the field of Education Awarded “Young Achievers Award” by the Lion’s Club International HOUSE OF TALENT AND INTELLIGENCE. 03 With Education at ISBR learn the intricacies of doing business in emerging FROM THE DIRECTORS & LEADERS markets, interact with leading faculty from around the world, network with global contemporaries. ISBR is the right place for a professionally rewarding and personally enriching experience. Conceptual and analytical skills form an integral part of ISBR courses. The cardinal and salient features of ISBR are the emphasis on integrated view of business practices, focus on information technology and development of professional skills Bharat Jain MBA Marketing & Finance required to manage intellectual power based and percipient Chief Executive Officer companies of the future. Learning at ISBR goes beyond classrooms through various avenues like cells & clubs, case studies, domestic & international Dr. K. S. Anandaram guest lecture, national & international industry visits, internship, Ph.D, M.Tech (IIT, Mumbai) ISBR is a voyage of discovery - of what lies Senior Director sector-wise panel discussions, participation in private & public ahead, the calm waters and the turbulent forums, events, fairs & many more. ocean, of one’s talents and potential, of opportunities and challenges. At ISBR you are More over ISBR drives every individual to more focused career, equipped to face the battle of life with unlocking the hidden talent, skills & core competencies. confidence and equanimity and take success Mayur C Jain MBA, Marketing, B. E. E & C, ANIIT and setbacks in your stride. Chief Technology Officer Prof. T A Achuth Kumar BE, PGDM, Lead Assessor ISO 9000 ISBR has occupied a unique space in the landscape of management Director education with its excellence in teaching, research and industry interface. ISBR aims at transforming students and faculty and has contributed to the ISBR, an institution of new age, believes in the best and endeavours to personal growth of every individual associated with it. This growth is create the robust, incorporating values and imbibing ethics in its approach achieved as ISBR grooms students and faculty as holistic and well-rounded to developing students. With flexibility to bring in innovation in teaching personalities. ISBR believes in developing 'thinking individuals' with domain methods and the state of the art learning technologies, enriched by the competencies, skills, attitude and above all a human approach with a wisdom of experienced faculty and committed leadership, the institution is concern to the society and environment. At ISBR we take it as mandatory Dr. Prince Martin geared to provide future leaders of India Inc. Our students, fired with to provide our students the best academic inputs, diverse corporate Ph.D, MPhil, MBA, MCom, PGDBA determination to excel, march forward with grit and will, confidence and exposure and a rich research foundation to make them professional, Principal competence. To enable and empower them is our mission. positive and ethically strong managers and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Dr. C Manohar Ph.D, M.Com, MBA, MIMA, ACS Director - Strategy & Dean The success of ISBR as an acknowledged At ISBR, the endeavor is to create a borderless business institution for quality learning is an outcome of education environment where our students can discover work the various facets that give ISBR its culture of other countries and evolve into global characteristic value - the faculty, enterprising professionals. Our student exchange programs with our students, infrastructure facilities and industry partner schools has geared ISBR with renewed energy to help partnerships. students to live and work in a globalized work environment. Kiran Bindu Dr. Chandra Niranjan M.Com, ICWA Ph.D (UK), MBA (HR), MA (Eng Lit), PGDM Director - International Programs Director - Entrepreneurship Initiatives 04 ISBR BROCHURE 05 About the ISBR Group Achieved 23+ Years of Excellence in Top Quality Education Ranked No.1 under New Generation B – Schools of India by DM B-School Survey Ranked in India’s Best B-School by Dalal Street Journal for 5 consecutive years Awarded Exemplary Placement Award 2014 by Discovery Education Awarded Best B-School Campus Excellence Award (South India) by Discovery Education Ranked as 12th Best in South India by Bhaskar Lakshya 2011-12 - A Dainik Bhaskar Group 10th Best in Industry Interaction by Silicon India Survey An institute of international educational standards, With the competence and experience of the best minds ISBR was set up under the aegis of Bangalore from academics and industry, ISBR is envisioned as an Education Trust (established in the year 1990). With institute of high academic standards. 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