56 Years of Legacy- St Joseph’s Institute of Management (SJIM) – Shaping Leaders, Nurturing Values, and Soaring into the Future

Higher Education is the backbone of any country’s holistic development. It is the catalyst for cultural, societal, economic and industrial development of any nation. As a nation, India has the third largest Higher Education System next to USA and China. Indian higher education system has grown at a very rapid pace in the last few decades. Growth has brought many opportunities and challenges on other side for education planners. The entry of the private sector into the higher education system had fuelled the growth of many universities and colleges.

St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (SJIM), Bangalore is an ever-evolving center of education and invention. Started in 1968 as offshoot of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC) at Brigade Road, SJIM found itself a growing and reshaping itself along with other Jesuit-run St Joseph’s Colleges and Institutions in Bangalore. It renamed from St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration into St Joseph’s Institute of Management (SJIM) with an independent campus in the heart of the Garden City, M.G. Road, Bangalore. Approved by AICTE in 1996 for a Two Year Full-Time PGDM, accredited by NBA, is a member of Global Jesuits Network International Association of Jesuit Business Schools (IAJBS) and Xavier Association of Management Institutions (XAMI). SJIM is ranked among top B Schools in India in NIRF-2023.

Educate, Innovate and Integrate are the three mantras of today both for business and education sector. Hence, we at SJIM are regularly updating the course curriculum to make it more responsible stakeholders in society. The numerous programs to develop leadership skills, frequent interaction with industry leaders, rural exposure, corporate internships, industry-academia conferences and conclaves so that they are corporate / industry ready. The various events both academic and cultural, aesthetic and artistic, innovative and creative prepares SJIM students ready for any role both business and non-business world offers. To nurture academic excellence in our students through relevant business education and skills is the mission of SJIM.

SJIM prepares its students to be industry-ready with thorough knowledge of the industry dynamics, thus students develop their talents and skills, expertise and knowledge from day one. It also follows a structured Career Advancement Training (CAT) process, which enhances the all-round development and successful movement of students from campus to corporate. The interactions with industry professionals ensure that students gain much-needed practical knowledge and exposure. Seasoned professionals talk about various industry practices, emerging trends, opportunities, and career options. Our students interact closely with the guests and learn from their experiences.