MBA Applications Open at Krea University's IFMR GSB
October 26, 2023: The Krea University's IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) is now accepting applications for the 2024–2026 MBA course. As the nation's first financial research and training institution, IFMR GSB blends its half-century history with the innovative ideas and adaptability of Krea University, which was established by notable figures in both business and academics. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) created by the Indian Ministry of Education and approved by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System), IFMR GSB is one of the top 75 business schools in the country. It is regulated under the UGC guidelines.
Students can specialise in data science and information systems, economics, finance, accounting and quantitative finance, organisational behaviour and human resources, marketing management, operations management, and strategic management during the two-year residential MBA programme. Academic experts holding prestigious degrees or business executives instruct all courses. In addition to its MBA programme, IFMR GSB provides tailored programmes for executives from global corporate companies, an Executive MBA, a PhD, and other programmes.
IFMR GSB Opens Admission for the MBA Programme 2023
October 28, 2022: For the MBA cohort of 2023–25, the IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) at Krea University has begun admissions.
IFMR GSB highlights IFMR's strong history of training over 50,000 professionals across 500+ organisations in more than 25 countries worldwide. IFMR has been Asia's premier training and research institution for finance for more than 50 years. Additionally combining it with Krea University's innovative ideas and adaptability, which are led by renowned figures in the fields of banking and economics. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) created by the Ministry of Education of the Government of India, IFMR GSB is one of the top 50 business schools in India. It is also accredited by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance System). It is subject to UGC regulations and a part of the University Affiliation Program for the CFA Institute.
The residential two-year MBA programme includes specialisations in marketing management, operations management, strategic management, accounting and quantitative finance, data science and information systems, economics, and finance. Faculty members who have distinguished academic backgrounds or have had executive positions in the corporate sector oversee the instruction.
The IFMR GSB at Krea University's curriculum equips professionals to influence business processes through original, astute reasoning and cutting-edge research. In addition to its MBA programme, IFMR GSB also provides PhD, Executive MBA, and customised programmes for leaders from multinational corporations.
The IFMR GSB admissions procedure is designed specifically for applicants, including recent graduates and professionals in the workforce. Both candidates with recent degrees and those with job experience are eligible. Candidates that satisfy all qualifying requirements will be given preference based on merit for a personal interview. The applicants' writing abilities will be evaluated based on both the standard of writing used in their application forms and their performance on the pertinent sections of the qualifying test (CAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/GRE/GMAT).
Candidates for IFMR GSB recognition of academic excellence in UG programmes must have graduated from one of the top schools in the nation as determined by the NIRF and placed among the top 20 students in their degree programme. Such candidates are excused from taking competitive tests and are not required to submit their exam results.
Consulting, Finance and Technology Majors Hire Over 95 Percent of IFMR GSB Students
March 25, 2022: The IFMR Graduate School of Business (IFMR GSB) at Krea University reported today that 165 of the 175 students who applied for placements have been hired by prominent global and Indian consulting, financial, and technology firms, with others hired for jobs in strategy, marketing, and operations. Notably, students were hired in cutting-edge positions such as valuation consulting, risk and financial advice, digital consulting, financial planning and analysis, risk consulting and modelling, business analysis, and management consulting.
This year, there were 78 recruiters, 34 of whom were new recruiters. Barclays, EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Credit Suisse, Accenture, Société Générale, CRISIL, Temenos, Tiger Analytics, ZS Associates, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Oracle, HCL Technologies, Genpact, Philips, Tata International, and Northern Arc were among the top recruiters.
With McKinsey* projecting a trillion-dollar opportunity for India in next-generation finance, technology, and manufacturing operations between now and 2030, IFMR GSB's focus in recent years has been to marry management with operations and technology, resulting in exciting careers and entrepreneurial opportunities for students. This year, average pay increased by more than 10% across the top 25%, 50%, and overall, with the highest compensation offered being INR 18 lakh per annum.
Dr V Anantha Nageswaran Becomes The New Chief Economic Advisor
February 2, 2022: Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, former Dean, IFMR GSB and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Economics at Krea University, was named Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, by the Indian government today.
Dr Anantha Nageswaran is a consultant, teacher, and writer who earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (1985) and a doctorate in Finance from the University of Massachusetts in 1994 for his research on exchange rate empirical behaviour. Dr V Anantha Nageswaran is one of three Chief Economic Advisors with a long history of working with IFMR and Krea University. Dr R M Honavar, IFMR's second Director, and Dr Raghuram Rajan, a member of Krea University's Governing Council, are two others with substantial ties to IFMR and Krea University.
"It is a source of pride for all of us at Krea University to learn of Dr Anantha Nageswaran's appointment as the Chief Economic Advisor," said Dr Mahesh Rangarajan, Vice-Chancellor of Krea University, in response to Dr Anantha Nageswaran's appointment. “Prof. Nageswaran is known for his scholarship as well as his abilities as a teacher and mentor. We wish him the best of luck."
Dr Nageswaran worked for the Union Bank of Switzerland (now UBS) and Credit Suisse in Switzerland and Singapore between 1994 and 2004. He became the Head of Research for Asia at Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. in Singapore in July 2006. He became the bank's Chief Investment Officer in March 2009, and has been consulting, writing, and teaching since July 2011.
Dr. Nageswaran was a co-founder of the Takshashila Institution and Aavishkaar Venture Capital (Venture Capital Investor in Social Enterprises) (a public policy think-tank cum teaching institute). The Cambridge University Press published his co-authored works, 'Economics of Derivatives' and 'Derivatives,' in March 2015 and October 2017, respectively. In November 2016, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace published another co-authored paper, 'Can India Grow?' 'The Rise of Finance: Causes, Consequences, and Cures,' released by Cambridge University Press in 2019, is his most recent work.
Nobel Laureate Dr Esther Duflo Joins Krea University's Governing Council
December 10, 2021: Dr Esther Duflo, a Nobel Laureate, has been appointed as a member of Krea University's Governing Council.
Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr Esther Duflo is an economist (MIT). She also works at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab as a Co-Founder and Co-Director (J-PAL). Along with Dr Abhijit Banerjee and Dr Michael Kremer, she was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for Economics (the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel) for inventing an innovative experimental approach to easing global poverty.
"It is fair to say that we would not have received a Nobel prize if it had not been for all the research we could do in India, thanks in large part to the support we received from Krea University's sponsoring body since 2008," Dr Esther Duflo said of her appointment. “I'm looking forward to assisting Krea University in fulfilling its purpose of assisting humanity in preparing for an uncertain world."
"It is fair to assume that we would not have gotten a Nobel prize if it had not been for all the research we were able to perform in India, owing in large part to the assistance we received from Krea University's supporting body since 2008," Dr Esther Duflo remarked in response to her appointment. “I'm excited to assist Krea University in fulfilling its purpose of assisting humanity in preparing for an uncertain future", she continued
Institute To Host 'Explore IFMR GSB week' Between December 1-4
November 29, 2021: IFMR GSB plans to celebrate 'Explore IFMR GSB week' as part of its outreach events from December 1-4, 2021.
The goal is to provide a complete forum for potential candidates and applicants to obtain up-to-date information, receive answers to their queries, and hear from IFMR GSB students.
This is a four-day event that will focus on one aspect of IFMR GSB each day between 5:30 PM - 7 PM. The idea is to have a deep dive into the major areas across four separate days but as part of one series. This has been planned to create a strong buzz, share accurate information, and generate clear interest in the run-up to the application deadline.
For more details, please visit the official website.
IFMR GSB at Krea University Invites Applications For Its Two-Year MBA Programme
October 24, 2021: Admissions for the MBA programme at IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity opened today for the academic year 2022-24. Finance, Marketing, IT & Operations, HR, and Strategic Management are among the historical specialisations in the two-year curriculum, which also includes futuristic specialisations like Quantitative Finance and Data Analytics.
Students at IFMR GSB can select from 22 core and about 55 elective courses across nine fields. Students are also exposed to regular interactions with eminent industry leaders to gain perspectives on current trends and deep insights into diverse sectors. Taught by renowned faculty who bring the right blend of academic, research, and industry expertise, students are also exposed to regular interactions with eminent industry leaders to gain perspectives on current trends and deep insights into diverse sectors. Students have access to a large network of over 2000 alumni from a variety of industries, who may provide useful insights and expertise.
A dedicated Corporate Relations and Career Services team at the B-School assists students in achieving their individual career goals. The 175 members of the class of 2021 were placed with 40 high-profile recruiters, including Wells Fargo, EY, HDFC Bank, World Bank, KPMG, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, and Barclays, among others.
Graduates of full-time degree programmes in any discipline (minimum three years) are eligible to apply and must complete the CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, and GRE standardised tests. While entrance exam scores are crucial, other qualifying conditions for the Personal Interview (PI) phase, such as school academic performance and UG academic performance, will be considered. Furthermore, a limited number of merit-based and merit-cum-means scholarships are available to students, including three full scholarships worth up to 100%.
Finance, Consulting And Technology Majors Hire Over 96 Percent Of The 2019-21 Batch Of IFMR Graduate School Of Business, Krea University
June 16, 2021: Despite a worldwide hard year influenced by the pandemic, the IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity completed another outstanding placement season. 171 of the 175 students accepted job offers from top firms across industries, both as pre-placement and final placement offers, while a few students skipped placement season to pursue their entrepreneurial drive or further education.
Organisations in the finance, consulting, and technology industries hired 96 percent of the batch, while others were hired by companies in the manufacturing, automotive, and e-commerce industries. Notably, four of the top five US banks—JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo—hired more than 20% of the candidates. Despite a difficult year, the average CTC grew to Rs 10 lakh (per annum). The average CTC for the top 10% of the class was Rs 14.06 lakhs, and for the top half, Rs 11.9 lakhs.
Deloitte, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, IDFC First Bank, Société Générale, Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, ICICI bank, ICICI prudential, Samunnati, and HCL were among the large recruiters who made over 5 offers apiece. The World Bank, EY, KPMG, Credit Suisse, Bank of America, Barclays, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, FactSet, CRISIL, Blackstone, Northern Arc, Samunnati, Ford Smart Mobility, IHS Markit, TechMahindra, FinCare, Knowcraft Analytics, and Scaler were among the companies that hired from IFMR GSB this year.
Prof. Nagarani, Head of Corporate Relations and Professional Services at IFMR GSB, Krea University, said, "From our eight-week summer internship until the final placements, we worked closely with our industry partners to align their needs with the career aspirations and goals of our students. We are pleased to see our students well prepared to enter the workforce and face the challenges of the future with confidence, despite these uncertain times. Krea's job is to prepare humanity for an uncertain future, and this year's placement season lived up to that promise.”
Dr Mahesh Rangarajan Takes Charge as the Vice-Chancellor of Krea University
April 1, 2021: Dr Mahesh Rangarajan has been appointed as Krea University's next Vice Chancellor, effective July 2021.
Dr Rangarajan is a world-renowned scholar with an MA and a DPhil from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. His extensive academic experience includes appointments as Professor of Modern Indian History at the University of Delhi and Professor of History and Environmental Studies at Ashoka University, where he previously served as Dean of Academic Affairs. He has also taught at Cornell, the Indian Institute of Science, and the National Centre for Biological Sciences. His first novel, 'Fencing the Forest,' was published in 1996, and his most recent, 'Nature and Country,' was published in 2018. Among his co-edited books are 'India's Natural History' and 'At Nature's Edge.' He began his career as a journalist and has held positions outside of academia, including Director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi.
Dr Rangarajan was appointed by Krea University's Chancellor, N Vaghul, after a comprehensive global quest initiated by the University last year. The quest was headed by a committee co-chaired by Dr Vishakha Desai, Senior Advisor for Global Affairs to Columbia University's President, and Kapil Viswanathan, Chairman of the Governing Council's Executive Committee.
Dr. Mahesh Rangarajan said, "It is my honor and privilege to assume this role, and to join the incredibly talented faculty, staff, and students of Krea University in pursuit of our common mission." I will work tirelessly to uphold Krea University's high expectations of creativity and excellence.”
Placements Update: Four of The Top Five US Banks Recruit 25% of IFMR Business School MBA Graduates
March 1, 2021: According to new studies from the IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), roughly 87 per cent of the current batch's cumulative students have already been placed with respectable organisations. There are 175 students in the whole class.
Despite the global economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the institute saw a 10% rise in average salaries provided by banking, consultancy, and technology companies. The studies have suggested that four of the top five US-based banks – JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citi Bank and Bank of America – jointly employed over 40 students, representing over 25 per cent of the number of students put so far.
Top recruiters that participated in the placements season this year include Accenture, Cognizant, Wipro, Wells Fargo, Societe Generale and HCL Technologies.
Below are some of the past year's placement statistics:
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Average Salary in Rs. Lakhs [Finance + Consulting] |
Average Salary in Rs. Lakhs [Finance + Consulting + TechFin] |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 |
Rs 10.4 |
Rs 9.9 |
| 2018-19 |
Rs 10.3 |
Rs 10.2 |
| 2019-20 |
Rs 10.3 |
Rs 10.1 |
| 2020-21 (till date) |
Rs 11.4 |
Rs 10.9 |
IFMR GSB Announces the Cut-Off for MBA Admissions 2021
February 24, 2021: With respect to MBA admissions for the academic year 2021, Andhra Pradesh based one of the renowned management institutes, IFMR GSB has recently announced the cut-off criteria. Aspiring candidates with a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 10, 12 and graduation may apply for admission. The cut-off criteria are as follows:
| Qualifying Exam |
Cut off |
|---|---|
| CAT |
75 percentile |
| XAT |
75 percentile |
| NMAT |
220 score |
| CMAT |
85 percentile |
| GMAT |
85 percentile |
| GRE |
85 percentile |
The last date to apply for Round 1 MBA admissions is 15-March-2021 and the last date to apply for Round 2 MBA admissions is 14-April-2021.
IFMR GSB Hosts Virtual Marketing Conclave ‘Inside Marketing 2021’
February 17, 2021: Chennai-based renowned management school, IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), hosted a virtual marketing conclave named ‘Inside Marketing 2021’ on February 16. To grace the event, the school invited Management thinker and Group Executive President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Aditya Birla Group, Shiv Shivakumar as the keynote speaker. In his address to the audience, Shivakumar said, “Marketing, due to new technologies, has changed from being brand-led to category-led. In the past, I have been searching for a brand. Today, as I'm browsing the net, I'm looking for a category. For example, if I were to buy an SUV earlier, it is most possible that I would have been searching for an SUV in the outlet of the brand. I type 'SUV' in the search engine today. I type the category, not the brand. There is a radical change in marketing. Once I get a full-list category, I say-'Can you share products in the Rs 5-12 lakh category? And apply other filters and look at credibility, what my friends have to say, suggestions, price, service and convenience.”
He encouraged academics not to imitate, but to lead the way. He also encouraged scholars and universities to ensure that more real-world examples and interdisciplinary thinking are added to studying as creativity takes place at the convergence of study disciplines.
The conclave included a variety of distinguished communications experts, founders and business executives, throwing light on some of the latest developments that have changed the way marketers view goods, economies, sales networks, customers and customer experience. There were three panels for the day –
- Marketing in the Age of Millennials, with Hrishikesh Shende, Business Director, Adidas for Emerging Markets and David Appasamy, Head of Brand and Strategy at Social Beat
- Marketing in the Age of AI, with Janani Dwarakanath, Head of Product Marketing at Freshworks and Girish Ramdas, Co-Founder and CEO of Magzter
- Marketing during Crisis, with Mudit Mathur, General Manager for India and South Asia at Dole Foods and LV Navaneeth, CEO of The Hindu Group
IFMR GSB Extends the Last Date to Apply for MBA Admissions 2021-23
February 2, 2021: Owing to the postponement of the CMAT and NMAT exams, which are two of the six competitive exams that IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity accepts for MBA admissions, the institute has postponed the last date to apply for MBA admissions 2021-23. The other exams that the institute accepts are CAT, XAT, GMAT and GRE.
The last date to apply for Round 1 is March 15, 2021, and Round 2 is April 14, 2021.
The institute offers a plethora of specialisation options to students under its umbrella of MBA curriculum. This includes Economics, Data Science and Information System, Operations Management, Finance and Accounting, Strategy Management, Marketing, OB and HR. Besides this, working professionals can choose to go for the Executive MBA programme.
IFMR GSB Hosts Research Symposium 2020 on Inclusion and Sustainability
December 11, 2020: Recently, IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity held its 2020 Annual Research Symposium on a virtual platform on December 11, 2020. The theme of the year was 'Inclusion and Sustainability'. The inequality and exclusion that arose during the current pandemic and the BLM movement's latest mass demonstrations have acted as a global wake-up call and demonstrated how egalitarian our cultures actually are. In order to address some important questions regarding integration and equality in our society, this symposium seeks to showcase evidence-based studies.
A diverse star-cast of world-renowned researchers, social entrepreneurs from diverse sectors, government officials and experts from IFMR's own state-of-the-art research centres shared their expertise on a broad variety of topics such as Financial Inclusion, Renewable Banking, FinTech and Digital Inclusion.
The school invited Tata’s chancellor and Professor of Economics from the University of California Karthik Muralidharan as the keynote speaker for the event along with the other notable speakers from renowned international institutions such as Yale University, London Business School, National University of Singapore, Auckland University of Technology, and Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies - Geneva. Via workshops, distinguished lectures and showcase sessions, the one-day, immersive symposium presented multiple perspectives from all over the world.
Krea University Partners with Kauvery Hospitals for On-Campus Health Care Facilities
November 10, 2020: Krea University recently entered into an agreement with a well-known popular multi-speciality hospital chain, Kaurvey, which has been engaged in providing high-quality healthcare services in Tamil Nadu for almost two decades, with health care and protection being the top priority during this pandemic.
A dedicated general practitioner and occupational health nurses will be on duty at the Krea campus health centre, now run by Kauvery Hospitals, with the doctor available on call 24x7, ensuring that all medical inquiries and emergencies are addressed quickly. A BLS ambulance with round-the-clock service coverage and standard first-aid treatment will also be available at the health centre. The on-site pharmacy with a well-stocked store would appeal to the needs of campus tenants. The health centre will also run regular check-ups and health-promoting events, in addition to dedicated assistance on a case-based basis and follow-ups. Students and staff at Krea are entitled to care at any of the Kauvery Hospitals in Tamil Nadu, such as Covid-19 or for any other illness. The health centre will also track on-campus compliance with appropriate Covid control policies and behaviour.
In accordance with the university's emphasis on the well-being of the Krea population, the collaboration also carries with it a bouquet of advanced health services. It will also facilitate holistic management of health care by providing technical guidance to the campus administration on building upkeep, including kitchen areas, food and water testing, and student nutritional advice.
IFMR Commences Classes for 2020 MBA Batch
July 13, 2020: With institutes conducting classes of ongoing batches online for the last four months due to the global pandemic, IFMR has taken a new initiative. IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity has commenced the classes of 2020 MBA batch since July 1 online.
The session started with a five-day orientation programme ‘Prarambh’, which included interactions with University and industry leaders, faculty and alumni. The interaction also had a few informal fun activities with students. MBA Batch 2020 consists of 182 students from across the country, who have been selected through a holistic admission process that evaluates with tailor-made rounds.
The event witnessed the presence of prominent industry leaders and academicians who interacted with students to motivate and inspire them. This includes Chairman and Managing Director of CavinKare CK Ranganathan who guided students to walk the path of personal transformation and use education as a starting point. Tech leader and co-founder of Fractal Analytics, Srikanth Velamkanni shared his life journey and experiences to motivate them to stay positive.
Dear IFMR Dr Shobha Das and Vice-Chancellor of Krea University Dr Sunder Ramaswamy welcomed students and assured their 100 per cent support in writing their career path.
IFMR Witnesses 10% Hike in Average Salary in 2020
April 23, 2020: IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity reported a hike of 10 per cent in average salary offered to students in the current placements season. The highest package offered to a student was Rs 13.6 LPA followed by top 10 per cent students who bagged packages of Rs 12.86 LPA. Top 50 per cent students bagged a package of Rs 10.6 LPA. Candidates with experience landed with an average of Rs 10 LPA while freshers received Rs 8.9 LPA package.
The average package offered to students this year was Rs 9.41 LPA which is approximately 10 per cent more than the last year. The average package offered in 2019 placements was Rs 8.67 LPA.
Amid the lockdown situation, the University did not let students compromise on internship opportunities. With a major MNC consulting offering the highest stipend of Rs 1 lakh, the average stood at Rs 38,400 and the median at Rs 30,000.
The recruiters who participated in the placements and internship season this year include ANZ, Bajaj Finserv, Bank of America, Barclays, Care Ratings, CITI, Credit Suisse, Crisil, Federal bank, Fincare, GIC Housing Finance, HDFC Bank, ICICI Prudential Life, Societe Generale, IDFC First Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte USI, Ernst & Young, KPMG, TBRC, Accenture, AMS India, Arrka, Care Risk Solution, Genpact, HCL, Infosys, Temenos, Wipro, Double Down, Intellipaat, Nielsen, Philips and Schneider Electric.
With this, the institute is also inviting applications for IFMR admission 2020. Considering the need to maintain social distancing, the complete admission process has been moved online. The interviews were conducted through various video conferencing tools or telephone between April 13-20.
Last Date to Fill MBA Application Extended Till March 10
March 5, 2020: IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricityhas extended the last date to submit MBA application form for freshers to March 10. It’s a two-year full-time residential programme that offers 22 core and 55 electives to choose from during the curriculum. Institute offers nine specialisations, including Data Science, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, OB & HR, Operations, Quantitative Finance and Strategic Management.
To apply for admissions, eligible students need to fill up online application form with a nominal fee of Rs 1,500 by March 10. Students will then be called for Written Aptitude Test (WAT) followed by Personal Interview round.
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Application Date for Working Professionals Extended to February 11
February 2, 2020: IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity has extended the application deadline of the full-time MBA programme to February 11 for working professionals. The full-time MBA programme aims at providing quality education with strong foundation in finance courses. There are 22 core subjects with 55 electives to be undertaken during the two years of curriculum. To be eligible for admissions, the applicant must undertake at least one qualifying exam among CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT and GRE. The final selection will be made basis the score of the qualifying exam along with academic performance of the student. The institute has a record of 100 per cent placements so far.
IFMR reports 90% students placed; 17% PPOs released
January 22, 2020: IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity has reported 90 per cent of successful placements so far for the 2020 batch. Out of total batch size of 185 students, 32 have received pre-placement offers, too. This year the institute has experienced a rise of 10.5 per cent in the average package offered compared to the previous year. The average remuneration is reported to be Rs 9.6 lakh up from Rs 8.67 lakh in 2019.
Top recruiters across various industries such as JPMC, Deloitte, E&Y and Infosys, CRISIL, Credit Suisse, Accenture, HDFC, Nielsen, Temenos, Federal Bank, Société Générale, Schneider Electric and Siemens participated in this year’s placement drive. Students have been offered placement in various domains such as Quantitative Finance, Research Analyst, Financial Modeling, Wealth Management, Credit Rating, Risk financial Modeling & Research, Consulting, ITeS, Manufacturing, FMCG, Telecom and Media.
University Organises Research Symposium on Finance and Economics
December 13, 2019: IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB) organised a two-day research symposium on Finance and Economics. The theme of the event was ‘Financial Globalization and Economic Development: Emerging Issues and the Way Forward in Today’s Digitized World’. Over 50 participants presented 20 paper presentations that focused on topical issues such as financial globalisation and economic development, emerging trends in corporate finance and corporate governance, behavioural finance and other related topics. The event was followed by a panel discussion on "Blockchain, Big Data and Business: The Way Forward". Distinguished industry experts such as Vice President TCS Final Solutions R Vivekanand; Senior Vice President Digital Transformation Alorica Rangaraj Sriramulu; and Founder Navya Sights Rajaram Venkataraman participated and discussed on the related issues.
IFMR GSB Hosts Alumni Meet 2019
University launches the futuristic Amphitheatre on campus
November 22, 2019:IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB) a University recently launched a futuristics “Amphitheatre” on campus. It will serve as a platform to present various literary and cultural events such as graduation and social events, movie nights, and many more. In collaboration with Joseph Anthony and Kinny Singh (IFMR GSB), the student committees of IFMR GSB and SIAS have organised the inauguration ceremony under the Cinema theme. The event was followed by dance performances by members of the theatre club
Institute Celebrates Worker’s Day
November 18, 2019: People are every organisation's most valuable asset. IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sricity believes in everyone working with them. This is why every year the "Worker's Day" is held to celebrate, reward and give thanks to the entire staff at campus. The "Samarthan" social service committee at IFMR GSB, Krea University, arranged a fun-filled campus event to celebrate the day and spend quality time with the campus workers.
Occasions such as this help inspire workers and give them a sense of pride in ensuring that they are an essential component of the college community.
IFMR GSB, KREA University Install In-House Operating System, KOSMOS
November 18, 2019: IFMR-GSB has installed its own operating system KOSMOS (KREA Operating System) with 33 node hadoop cluster in its analytics lab. The system is equipped with big data stack and uses open source components. This will help students in data analytics learn about sources such as Predictive Modeling, Big Data and Hadoop, machine learning, NLP and deep learning by practical hands-on approach. In order to test the knowledge of students, college has also introduced a Data Science Capstone project which is to be submitted on real world problems. Soon, the university is also planning to start MS program in data analytics.
Workshop on "Creative thinking and Expression" for Non-Teaching Staff
October 24, 2019: IFMR Graduate school of Business, KREA University (IFMR GSB), Sri City, organised a “creative thinking and expression” workshop for the non-teaching staff of Krea University. Creative Expression is a unique and compulsory core course that has created great interest among the students and staff of the Interwoven Arts and Sciences Scheme students. The workshop was witnessed by participants across departments such as administration, finance, admissions, IT and communications.
Even though we might seem to be trapped in an unconscious routine, through action we can add an element of imagination. Prof Hariharan also elaborated on complexities of speech – semantic vs semi-iotic choices which we make – in creative expression.
It was an interactive workshop that also involved short films as a methodology. Towards the end of the workshop, Prof Hariharan promised the participants that there is more to come in this series of Creative Expression workshops.
IFMR organised marketing conference 2019
President and CEO of Dalai Lama Center addresses students of Krea University
October 10, 2019: President and CEO of Dalai Lama Center Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi, who is also visiting professor of practice at Krea University, addressed the students of the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences on October 10. The session was witnessed by over 100 students. He talked about the importance of morals and ethics in life by citing real-life examples especially in today’s time when we are moving ahead towards digitalisation, artificial intelligence and machine learning at a great pace.
IFMR GSB hosts Convocation 2019
April 27, 2019: IFMR hosted a convocation ceremony 2019 on April 27 at its Sri City campus. Chairman National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala were invited as chief guest to address the event. IFMR awarded students who demonstrated leadership skills and all-round excellence throughout the two-year programme. The top rank holders were honoured with medals. The alumni of the institute who have made a significant contribution in the areas of business and management were awarded distinguished alumnus/alumna awards. A total of 239 MBA (Full-Time) students were awarded their graduation certificates. Five PhD scholars, who had successfully defended their theses and completed their public viva-voce at Madras University, were also recognised.
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Placements: The college placements are good but the packages are low. The average package offered is 2.5 Lacs and the highest is 11 Lacs. Accenture, Genpact, EXL, etc. hire many students. Accenture hires for test analyst profile, Genpact for business analyst, and EXL for consultant profile. Mostly Tech companies recruit students. 70% students got placed in our batch, but the internships are very low with most of them being unpaid and useless.
Placements: Since we are the first batch of IFMR's integrated course, it cannot be calculated as to how many students were placed. As per the data of 2023, our highest package was 22. 90 LPA with an average package of 13.50 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Barclays, Deloitte, EY, Morgan, Stanley and Well fargo. All the students got internships. The top roles offered are that of global risk analysis, wealth management, and strategy consultant.
Placements: The placement offered by our college is so good, as in the last semester students are eligible for placement opportunity as many of the top-reputed companies in the world visited our college for placement, some of which are Infosys, Infotech, Cognizant, TCS, Amazon, etc. As there were 150+ companies visiting our college for placement activities, the students were getting a higher position in the reputed company with an average package of 9 lacs, with the highest going to 25 lacs per annum .
Placements: Bajaj, ICICI Bank, etc. companies come for the placement. The highest package is up to 10 lacs, and the average package is 2 lacs. 50% of students get jobs through placement. I also got placed in ICICI Bank but I did not like that, so I didn't join it.
Placements: The placement of the college is good as there are numerous numbers of companies coming in for recruitment every year along the hour for different profiles and different positions. The recruiting companies are Deloitte, Verity, Protiviti, and Berkadia. 98% of the entire batch gets placed, and the rest is chosen for further studies.
Placements: The placement in our college is best more than 100 companies visit our college for placement. The average package is 9 Lacs and the highest goes to moral than 20 Lacs. Students ate eligible for placement from 3rd semester when companies start coming for recruitment. Companies like Deloitte, EY, Tvs, Hdfc, Icici, Birla, Reliance, Loreal, Ultratech, Verity and many more come to our college. 100% placement is guaranteed. My plans after getting a degree are to work in a very good MNC work for a dece...
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Yes, IFMR Chennai accepts IPMAT scores for admission to BBA courses. Candidates can get admission to BBA at IFMR Chennai with a valid score in IPMAT entrance exam. Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore). The natio
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IFMR Graduate School of Business offers various UG, PG, certificate, and PhD courses in the field of Business and Management Studies, including Integrated BBA+MBA, MBA, and PhD programmes. In addition to this, the college also offers comprehensive courses for executives and working professionals, in
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IFMR Graduate School of Business is a private college and is one of the schools of Krea University. It is located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh and was established in 1970. IFMR Krea University has also collaborated with a wide array of institutions to access their expertise in research, education, tr
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Yes, IFMR Graduate School of Business can be considered as a good college as it is one of the schools of Krea University and has been accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) for five years since December 2017. The college was established in 1970 and is located in Sri City, Andh
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As per the latest report, nearly 100% of the MBA batch 2024 was placed in reputed global and Indian Consulting, Finance, and Technology companies. The highest and average package offered during IFMR placements in 2024 stood at INR 21.74 LPA and INR 13.04 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of IFMR
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Can I get BBA at IFMR Chennai with 75 percentile in IPMAT?