Infinity Business School
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2001 |
| Chairman | Mr. Neeraj Batra |
| Students | 150+ |
| Address | Institutional Area, Sector 32, , , India 28°26′30″N 77°02′20″E / 28.4417866°N 77.0387718°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.inbuss.com |
  Location in Haryana  Infinity Business School (India) | |
Infinity Business School (Inbuss) is the creation of Neeraj Batra, an Indian investment banker. Inbuss received Equity participation from Citicorp Finance India Ltd and was incepted, in 2001 as a Citicorp Investee Institution. The school offers postgraduate Programs in Business Management.
The school ran its program from its campus on Sikandra Road located in Lutyens Delhi for seven years. In 2008 Inbuss shifted its campus to an independent building in Gurgaon. The school neighbourhood has companies such as McKinsey, GlaxoSmithKline, Ranbaxy, ITC and the Future Group.
Inbuss draws its faculty from institutes in the country including the IIMs, FMS, MDI and XLRI. The institute offers 20 compulsory courses during the three trimesters in the first year leading to a Postgraduate Program In General Management. During the second year the institute offers a mix of compulsory and elective courses offering specialisation across Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Development and Entrepreneurship.
Courses
The Postgraduate Program in Business Management is spread over two programs of eleven months duration each. The first part of the Postgraduate Program focuses on General Management. Students have an option to follow this with an eleven-month Postgraduate Program which allows specializations in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management or a combination thereof leading to a 'Dual Specialization'. Students who successfully complete both the programs are offered Final Placement opportunities through the institute.
Postgraduate Program in General Management (PGPGM)
The eleven-month program is spread over three trimesters comprising 20 Core (Foundation) Courses that provide a knowledge of concepts, tools and techniques in management, backed by case studies to relate to the class room concepts. The multidisciplinary courses include foundation courses in accounting, economics, organizational behaviors, quantitative analysis, personality enhancement, finance, marketing, operations, strategy and management theories. It also introduces the integrative course to illustrate how the various functional areas of management are intertwined.
Upon completion of the three trimesters students undergo a summer internship for 10–12 weeks in the industry to experience live situations of corporate life’s pressures and demands. Upon successful completion of this 11-month period the Institute awards a Postgraduate Program in General Management
Post Graduate Program in Functional Management (PGPFM)
This is an eleven-month program that allows students to specialize in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management or to pursue a dual specialization. The decision to choose the elective rests with the student. The academic work is spread over three trimesters and has a mix of both compulsory and elective courses. The specialization courses allow students to concentrate on their area of interest and relevance. The teaching method undergoes a change in this program with a series of live projects, term papers, seminars etc. introduced to provide the practical exposure to today’s business world.
Upon successful completion of this program, the Institute awards a Postgraduate Program in the relevant functional management to the candidate.
Gap Year Programs
This is a short term program for students taking a gap year after their graduation. The length of the program spreads over 3 to 6 months. This program offers students an opportunity to understand various aspects of management and helps them make a choice for future while also making this period more productive for them.
Faculty
Inbuss follows a fractional faculty model, a trend increasingly being adopted by large business schools all over the world. Faculty is drawn from India’s leading business schools including the Indian Institutes of Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University and Management Development Institute amongst others.
To add real-life learning and bring in the corporate flavour, business managers are invited to chair courses.
Campus and infrastructure
In 2008 the school shifted its campus from New Delhi to Gurgaon. Infinity Knowledge House shares its neighborhood with the corporate offices of McKinsey, ITC, Apollo Tyres, Ranbaxy, Glaxo Smithkline and several other academic institutions. A sports complex and the Medi-City have been developed in this sector.
Gurgaon is the most developed amongst Delhi’s satellite cities. Multinational companies have located their offices here making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the country. Being the industrial and financial hub of National Capital Region of India, it is now connected through the Delhi Metro. The opening of metro’s Gurgaon link has provided intra-city connectivity between Delhi and Gurgaon.
The campus
Infinity Business School’s new building comprises the academic block and the entertainment areas. The facilities are spread over three stories. The academic block consists of lecture halls and classrooms fitted with LCD projection and sound systems, computer centre, a library and an auditorium-cum-Activity Centre, ideal for conducting corporate guest lectures, seminars and cultural activities/festivals for and by the students.
The top floor is a student activity-cum-entertainment area that houses a Heath Club, a Home Theatre-cum-Entertainment Den and Forum-cum-In-house Canteen, which is a Wi-Fi haven for all student activities, with provision for home-cooked food.
The Library
Infinity Business School has a library. The library has books on management, business, economics, accounting, finance, behavioral sciences and information technology. The library has a collection of journals, balance sheets and reference manuals, and subscribes to periodicals, journals and research publications.
The Computer Center
Located on the second floor of the academic building, the computer center is equipped to handle the academic and administrative needs of the institute. The library as well is networked.
The Forum
Adjacent to the cafeteria, The Forum or the common room is the place where students unwind. It is a wi-fi enabled multi-purpose foyer used by students for group discussions, for taking a look at the stock prices on television, or listening to your favourite music on the world space radio. It is also where indoor sports events are conducted.
The Den
The Den is the audio-visual space of the campus. It is a home theatre fitted with a big screen projection system with wi-fi speakers and surround sound. The room is fitted out with leather couches and mattresses for a comfortable viewing experience. With walls painted jade green and decked with classic movie pictures, it creates the perfect mood for entertainment.
The Health Club
As a stress buster after learning sessions, the entertainment block include a health club equipped with a treadmill, a home gym, a cross-trainer and a punching bag.
Six Degrees
Designed on the theme of living in a ‘shrinking world’, the cafeteria is an area where students enjoy their meals. It serves lunch, snacks, desserts, and hot and cold beverages.
Placements
100% placements were achieved in Placements 2010 for the Inbuss Class of 2008-2010. Some companies that visit campus include Deutsche Bank, HDFC Ltd., CB Richard Ellis, McCann Erickson, Heidrick & Struggles KMC, ICICI Prudential Asset Management, Kotak Group, Cox & Kings, and Emkay Global Financial Services.
New recruiters include Aditya Birla Money Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., Religare Macquarie Private Wealth, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, Birla Sunlife Asset Management Company, Contract Advertising, Delhi Art Gallery, Dhanlaxmi Bank and iTrust.
Rankings
The institute was ranked A+ by Business India magazine.
