Intergrated Master of Business Administration (IMBA) at R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS)

Intergrated Master of Business Administration (IMBA) at R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is a 5-year postgraduate programme in the Bachelor of Business Administration family.

The course is about how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS) is a private institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS) — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BBA/BBM programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS) for the current semester-wise plan.

R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS) has not published a fee for Intergrated Master of Business Administration (IMBA) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 5 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Intergrated Master of Business Administration (IMBA), you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject, usually with around 50% marks.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CAT, MAT and XAT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS) on its website (www.rbi.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 5 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS) compare with other colleges offering BBA/BBM in and around Ahmedabad?