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MBA Destination of India: Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India

MBAUniverse.com News Bureau | 27 Jan, 2012 0455 hrs IST

In the special series of MBA Destinations in India, MBAUniverse.com is bringing to you the prospects in a city which the MBA aspirants look for. Today's MBA Destination is Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India.

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Bangalore is also home to many noted B-schools including IIM. and hence remains one of the most preferred cities of the MBA aspirants.

In the special series of MBA Destinations in India, MBAUniverse.com is bringing to you the prospects in a city which the MBA aspirants look for. Along with the quality of the B-schools, the factor which you must look for is the proximity to the industry. Today’s MBA Destination is Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India.

The city which took India to the international stature with respect to information technology and made this greatest democracy of the world a new influential leader in hi-tech field is none other than Bangalore itself. As the IT industry in India kept escalating to an astonishing height, the fate of Bangalore soon changed once and for all. Now it came to be identified as “the Silicon Valley” of the country.

The capital of Karnataka is flush with enriching history too. It has got stunning places, magnificent landscapes and well-preserved lakes to revitalize one’s fleeting mood. Followed by this, what brings people to this IT hub to enjoy most is its cool weather pattern that stays same for the entire year, making the city energized with fresh air all the while. For this very reason, it is summoned as “the Garden City” of India. Not only this, there are beautiful museums and temples spread across this marvelous place to see. In fact, no one can fail to spot its many architectural buildings which are riveted with great past to talk about.

B-schools in Bangalore

Bangalore is also home to many noted B-schools including IIM. and hence remains one of the most preferred cities of the MBA aspirants. Some of the top B-schools of Bangalore are as follows:

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore - IIMB was established in the year 1973. It is widely considered to be one of the toughest MBA programs to get into in the world. IIM-B is the only B-School in India to be ranked among Top 10 Asia-Pacific B-Schools according to the QS Global Business School Survey 2009. IIMB has also obtained the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation, introduced by the European Foundation for Management Education (EFMD).

Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship - Established in 1991 by a group of eminent academicians under the leadership of Prof. J Philip, former Director of IIM-Bangalore, XIME is a leading B-School in South India and has been continuously ranked among the top thirty B-Schools in India.

IFIM Business School - IFIM amongst the leading management institutions. The courses offered by it are diverse in nature. They are PGDM-IB, PGDM-Finance and PGDM-for Working Professionals as well as PH.D Program in Management. PGDM-IB course is completely focused on dissecting the various facets of international business such as International Finance, International Economics, International Business Strategy, Export-Import Management International Project Management etc. The sectors coming to this campus comprise FMCG, BFSI, IT, manufacturing and trading corporations.

Welingkar Institute of Management & Research- provides education on E-Business. The courses offered at Welingkar Bangalore are PGDM, PGDM E-Biz. The recruiters interested in picking up the students from this institute are the different companies belonging to BFSI, FMCG, IT, BPO, Healthcare, Retail sectors.

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management- One of the best B-schools in the country, it offers courses like Executive MBA (EMBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM), Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM), Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM), Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) and a lot more. The recruiters are from everywhere of business like BFSI, IT, FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Consulting and many more.

Indus Business Academy- IBA offers courses like PGDM in Managerial Economics, Managerial Accounting, Management Information System, International Business & Globalization etc. The companies that visit this campus are BFSI, IT, FMCG and many more.

To know more about the top B-schools in Bangalore, visit MBAUniverse.com MBA City Channel, the special tool through which you can get the list of top B-schools in the different cities of India. Click on the following link to visit the MBA City Channel of Bangalore:

http://www.mbauniverse.com/bangaloremba.php

Industries based in Bangalore

Bangalore’s economy is strengthening day by day. With the emergence of sectors like real estate, retail, health, financial services, banking, consulting, manufacturing and ITES including IT for which this city is already known and the speed at which this massive transformation is happening, it is right to predict that Bangalore’s future is wrapped up like a shining diamond. In turn, the presence of B-schools in the city is only adding up to its smart growth.

Telecom- Reliance Infocom, Tata Infocom, Diksha Praya

Insurance- Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd, SBI Life Insurance Ltd, ING Vysya Life Insurance Company Ltd, United Life Insurance Company Ltd

Media- The Hindu, Mid-day, DNA, Deccan Herald, Sahara Television, E TV-Kannada News Division

Banking - IDBI Bank, HSBC BANK, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Canara Bank Head Office

Healthcare- Manipal Hospital, Columbia Asia Hospital, St John’s Hospital, Bangalore Baptist Hospital

The opportunities existing in Bangalore for jobs is quite high as many internationally reputed corporate houses which have a big stronghold in this city. The influential business hubs in Bangalore are Central Business District (CBD) which consists of M.G. Road, Kormangala, Golden Corner etc.

Bangalore’s success as a strong economy city wise is beneficial for entire South India. As it influences the world affairs through its powerful IT industry, Bangalore would be regarded as a flourishing magnet for many business purposes as being seen by the investors worldwide. And the great institutions of the city are well prepared to meet the rising challenges with insurmountable enthusiasm and make India proud every time.

The history of temples is another attention seeking point. One simply can’t forget to go and see its wonderful temples which take one to explore the myths of past such as Bull Temple, Begur, ISKCON Temple and Shiva Statue. Then, there is a beautiful garden called “Lal Bagh Garden” for people who are the gallant saviors of nature. For art lovers too, it has something to offer, not disappoint them a bit. Ventakappa Art Gallery is an abode of brilliant art works by various known artists. All in all, Bangalore is the ideal place to settle down abuzz with culture extraordinaire and fun you can never write off.

Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more on MBA Destinations in India.

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