The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a prestigious business school and an Institute of National Importance located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Established in 1973, it is one of the top management institutes in the country, known for its academic excellence and research in management and allied fields[1][3]. ### Key Highlights - Establishment: Founded in 1973, IIMB is the third among the first generation of IIMs, following IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad[1]. - Programmes: Offers a range of programmes including MBA, PGPEM, PGPPM, MBA in Business Analytics, and doctoral programmes like FPM[1][3]. - Rankings: Ranked 2nd among management institutes by NIRF 2024 and 31st globally in the QS World University Rankings for Masters in Management 2024[3]. - Faculty and Students: Has over 104 full-time faculty members and about 1,200 students across various programmes[5]. - Accreditation: Internationally accredited by EFMD EQUIS since 2010[1]. - Campus: Located on Bannerghatta Road with a main campus of 105 acres and a new campus being set up near Jigani[1]. ### Governance and Partnerships IIMB is governed by a Board of Governors and is administered under the IIM Act of 2017, with the President of India as the Visitor[1]. It has partnerships with organizations like Goldman Sachs, Kotak Bank, and NITI Aayog for various initiatives[3][5]. ### Online Courses IIMB offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) through platforms like edX and SWAYAM, enhancing its digital learning capabilities[3][5].