What is GMITE@IIMB course is all about??

GMITE is 1 year course in General management in IIM, Bangalore. Started from year 2007.This is the initiative taken by Program director Prof S. Krishna and Prof S. Raghunath .

Dr. S. Krishna is a Professor in Information Systems and Quantitative Methods at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He has worked closely with the Indian Software Industry since its early years and has pioneered several research and academic programs in close collaboration with the Indian software industry. An executive MBA program designed to develop managerial and leadership skills in software industry pioneered by him termed PGSEM has been acclaimed as one the most successful academic-industry cooperative activities in India and rated amongst top 25 programs by the US based Business Week magazine.The couse is designed so well that it fix to the present requirement of IT and other industries.After all the great leaders of future is with the good technical skills with leadership quality and understanding of management.

Dr. S Raghunath is a Professor of Corporate Strategy and Policy at IIM Bangalore. He specializes in Strategic Alliances and Strategic Leadership. He teaches post-graduate and doctoral courses in International Alliance Management, Strategic Networks, e-Business Models and Strategies and Corporate Strategy.He leads the IIMB programme on Strategic Leadership for IT companies and Advanced Negotiations.


As the Indian Software and Information Technology industry continues its march towards global dominance, it is increasingly clear that its leaders will be professionals who combine technical expertise with managerial skills. Further, as Information Technology increasingly permeates all products and services, those who combine technology skills with management competence will be best qualified to move to leadership roles in all other fast growth sectors as well.
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has been a pioneer in offering academic programmes, which fit the new context. The PGSEM (Post Graduate Program in Software Enterprise management) offered by IIMB since 1998 has acquired a globally well recognised position in the area. However, in order to address larger needs, IIMB now offers a general management program of shorter duration and wider geographic access for executives in software and IT industries, who are looking for career growth and transition into general management roles.

GMITE has been designed for Software and IT professionals, who are looking for transition from technical / functional roles to general management roles. GMITE is also relevant for fast-track managers, who have recently taken charge of a general management role, in terms of equipping them with the ability to cope with responsibilities and issues at that level through formal management education. Participants of GMITE get an opportunity to develop core business skills and competencies and handle issues involving cross-functional areas. The specialty of GMITE is bringing together participants of various backgrounds, skills and experiences; and develop cross-functional skills through an intensive curriculum taught by the IIMB faculty. Participants will be exposed to case studies and discussion, role-play, games, etc., and will benefit through continuous learning and networking with peers from different backgrounds, during and after the programme.

This course is designed to meant the present requirements of all the fast growing industry and to enable the IT executives to take management responsibility in all industries, inclusing the IT industry.

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