ISME, International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore is a leading business school offering world-class education through a student-focused culture of excellence, international outlook, entrepreneurial thinking & industry alignment. ISME is part of NVT Group, an ISO accreditation body that has certified companies over 25 years across 36 countries.ISME was founded in 2006 by alumni from CMU, Purdue & Wharton, USA. ISME has been ranked as one of the top B schools in Bangalore and among the top 40 B-schools in India with all faculty having global and corporate exposure. Over 1500 ISME Alumni are working in multinationals including fortune 500 companies. The college has the latest audiovisual types of equipment. 

The college also offers a lot of international study with its UG and PG programmes. All students of PGDM, BBA, and B. Com are offered a trip to Singapore as a part of the experienced learning. The institute has a green, spacious, and clean campus with all required amenities such as the library, restrooms, computer labs, cafeteria, mess hall, hostel, etc. It is also important to mention that the institution is a house for the following state and national level entrance exams, CAT, XAT, MAT, CLAT, SNAP, UGAT & IPMAT. 

The institute offers PG diploma, UG, and research-level courses in the field of management in Business Administration, Commerce, and Management. The PGDM course is the 2-year full-time AICTE approved flagship program at ISME Bangalore, preparing young aspiring professionals for the rigors of the corporate world.

Because of the MOU between ISME and ACCA, the following fees are completely waived off: registration fee, first-year subscription fee, exception fee, materials fee, tuition fee, IFRS certificate fee, and examination fee for 6 out of 9 papers for the Fundamental level. The 6 papers have been integrated into the basic B.Com. curriculum. *Hence you save up to Rs 2,20,000.

ISME Bangalore Affiliations & Accreditations

ISME Bangalore is affiliated with Bangalore University. The institution also has an MoU with the ACCA body [Association of Certified Chartered Accountants]. The course enables the students to obtain substantial fundamental knowledge of subjects like Accounting, Taxation, Law, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Management Accounting, Finance, and Business Ethics. 

The institution is accredited by AICTE for its PGDM programmes. It also possesses the accreditation from NBA and AIU. 

The institute has the following Professional & Industry Bodies collaborations, the Bangalore Chamber of Industries and Commerce, Bangalore Management Association, Confederation of Indian Industries, National Human Resource Development, Society for Human Resource and Development, and Whitefield Export Promotion Industrial Park Association. 

ISME Business School Scholarships

The institute offers scholarships to its students based on multiple criteria such as academics, children of defense personals, work experience, sibling scholarship, etc. The scholarship goes up to 50,000 for PGDM students and up to 30,000 for UG students. The minimum scholarship is 10,000 for both. 

NB: The scholarships are awarded based on terms and conditions. Contact us for more information on how to avail scholarships.  

ISME International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore Ranking

• The college ranked #34 All India by Times of India in 2021.
• Ranked #27 All India by Business India in 2020
• Ranked as 3rd Best Emerging BBA Institute All India by Times of India in 2021.
• Competition Success Review [4th Top B-School of Super Excellence, 2021]
• Ranked 39 for Overall by TOI 2019
• ISME bagged the prestigious award for “Management College of the Year” by Bangalore Management Association.

ISME Bangalore Placements

Over the years, ISME has produced excellent placement results where students have been placed in specialized domains. ISME students have been offered top profiles @ various MNCs in diverse domains such as Business Analytics, Inside Sales, Financial Analysts, Corporate Finance, Fixed Income Securities, Investment Banking, Equity Advisory & Research, Business Consulting, Tech-Enabled Business, Sales, Retail Management, Digital Marketing, HR Generalist, Recruitment, Training & Development, and Market Research. Companies such as Accenture, Bosch, Capgemini, HDFC, Byjus, London Stock Exchange, and a lot more visit the campus on yearly basis for recruiting students. You can find the yearly placement statistics on the placement tab. 

Global Experimental Learning Study Trip to Singapore

The trip is sponsored by ISME, and it is mandatory for PGDM, B Com, and BBA students. The study trip will include the following

• 6 industry visits to companies in Automotive, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing industries, etc.
• Workshops and certifications on various skill-building, global economy, and customer service.
• Stay on the campus of MDIS or Singapore Institute of Management.
• Airfare
• Accommodation
• Local Transport for Industry & University visits.

ISME is one of the rare of the rarest institutions in Bangalore that offers an International Study Trip for free for its students. 

Additional Certifications for BBA & B Com with ACCA

• 6 additional certifications 
• Creative leadership to Drive Change from Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
• Exceptional Customer Service from Management Development Institute, Singapore 

Additional Certification for both the Post-Graduate Programmes (PGDM & PGDM- Decision Science)

• Business Strategy Game
• Placement Oriented Value-Added Term
• Creative leadership to Drive Change from Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
• Exceptional Customer Service from Management Development Institute

ISME’s “Post Graduate Diploma in Management” (PGDM) – is an AICTE approved and NBA Accredited two-year full-time program. It is a flagship program of this institution that aims to prepare skilled and responsible management professionals to match the rigor of the corporate world. Specializations Available for this course: 

Major Specializations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics

Minor Specializations: Digital Marketing, FinTech, People Analytics, Information & Cyber Security

ISME BBA & B. Com: The program is divided, into 6-semesters covering management foundation courses and specializations including Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources. Students of this course are facilitated, with International Experiential Learning with a 2-week academic immersion trip to Singapore. Students also attend summer programs at the London School of Economics (LSE), UK. 

ISME Hostel

The ISME provides a hostel for its students. The detailed fee is given under the hostel tab. The fee is given yearly basis. The students who pursue PGDM shall pay the first and second-year fees, and students who are pursuing ug programmes shall pay the fees for three years. The following are the inclusions of the hostel fees.

• Shared accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner 
• Laundry, Water, and Electricity Charges
• Annual Health Insurance coverage of up to INR 50,000/- cashless/reimbursed medical emergencies every year. 

All the ISME students residing in the hostel will be issued an insurance health card.

The ISME fees include the following components for each programme

• Classes by faculty with global exposure
• Individual mentorship and coaching
• International Study Trip: Airfare, Accommodation, Local Transport for Industry & University visits are included in the fees.
• Six Value Added Certifications
• ISME Blazer
• Membership to Clubs in the first year, Sports Club in the second year, and Academic lab in the third year
• Career guidance, internship, and placement support
• Lifetime Alumni Membership