The Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkatta

Address: Management House, College Square (West), Kolkatta, West Bengal
Telephone: 033-22413648 /3756 /5792 /8694
Email: iiswbm@iiswbm.edu
Website: http://www.iiswbm.edu
Date of Inception: 1953

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IISWBM, Kolkata is one of the Premier Management Educational Institutes in Eastern India. The precious journey of the Institute commenced on April 25, 1953 when it was formed by a resolution of the Syndicate of the University of Calcutta. The auspicious moment of fifty years of its existence arrived on April 25, 2003 and remains as a landmark in the history of the Institute. During the initial years, the Institute was referred to as All India Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management and in the year 1958 the name IISWBM was incorporated. This esteemed Institute initiated the first programme of management education in India. The Golden Jubilee Celebrations of IISWBM heralds the legacy of the treasured 50 years which is full of unforgettable moments. The fifty years of management education in India epitomises the prestigious presence of IISWBM.

The Institute is located in the historic College Square area, which is steeped in the legacy of the yesteryears. The prevalence of heritage buildings like University of Calcutta, Presidency College, Calcutta Medical College and All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health surrounding IISWBM enhances its academic ambience.

The Institute runs MBA programmes during the day and evening. The Masters in Business Administration (MBA) course and the Masters in Human Resource Management (MHRM) are affiliated to the University of Calcutta.

Institute also runs Master of Public Systems Management with specialization in Environment Management, Energy Management, Transportation & Logistics Management and Health Care & Hospital Management. The MPSM course is affiliated to the University of Calcutta.

The Course on Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) is offered in the evening. The Institute presently has about 1200 students out of which over one-third are women. The Institute has a very effective placement programme, which helps students to incur a prospective career.

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University:University of Calcutta

Infrastracture

Gents Hostel:Yes
Ladies Hostel:Yes
Library:Yes

Computer Lab:Yes
Wireless Internet Facility:Yes
Seminar Hall:Yes
Career Management center:Yes

Others:

Campus:
IISWBM Kolkata, spread over an area of 1786 square metres. The campus has a serene environment which is conducive to education and learning. The students can pursue their academics with utmost focus and also unwind from time to time in the open campus.The state of the art, technologically advanced and modern facilities awaits students and faculty alike as they proceed with their regular activity. The spacious classrooms are well equipped with Smart boards, LCD multimedia projector etc. and properly maintained to cater to the academic requirements of the students. Students are provided with laptops to make their learning process easy and effective.The seminar room possesses all the necessary amenities so that ideas can be exchanged between the students and faculty and even members from other institutes or corporate houses.

The conference room has been constructed on the most modern lines with audio-visual aids. The facility of video conferencing makes it even more industry friendly with the scope of uninterrupted interaction. The entire room has in-built speakers to make the conversations distinctly audible. The cordless microphones help the speakers to interchange ideas.

The auditorium boasts of a well-designed stage and an audio-visual screen. It is the perfect platform for meetings, stage shows and interactive sessions. The screen complements any kind of audio-visual communication with amplifiers, speakers and an installed projector.

The Computer Centre of the institute is built across 162 square metres. It has all the resources in place to facilitate the academic and administrative activities of the institute. In order to make the communication extremely fast and highly digitised, 130 computer network points have been installed. To support the entire network connection, 2 servers run on a 24/7 basis with a leased line facility.

The high-end modems that assist in generating a speed of 128 kbps and 512 kbps along with 4 ISDN lines result in an effective Internet connectivity. In addition to these facilities, what makes the computer center even more apt for cyber age education are the presence of Scanners, Printers, CD writer, IP based Video Conferencing Unit, Audio Conferencing Unit, Laptops and Digital Cameras.

Library:
IISWBM Central Library was started along with the establishment of the Institute in 1953 in order to cater to the academic and research needs of the faculty, research scholars, students, officers and non-teaching staff. Since then, the Institute Library has gone from strength to strength to live up to the expectations of its users. Central Library has open-access facility for the members. It provides lending, reprographic and bibliographic and other services to the students, faculty and other scholars. The books in the Library are arranged according to the DDC numbers mainly on specialized subjects on management, Social Welfare, Industrial safety, Transport, Environment, Energy, Health Services, Economics, Mercantile and Labour Law, Bio-Informatics, Sports and Intellectual property etc. The Library subscribes good number of foreign as well as Indian periodicals and journals. The Library also has e-journal and e-books for the benefit of the users. The Central Library has already implemented the bar-code based circulation system. The members can also search the OPAC through our MIS system.

IT Setup:
The computer set up in the Institute has grown very rapidly over the last few years and today it has a state of the art LAN covering the entire building. The Institute also has a wireless network spreading all over the campus with hotspots for students to work on their Institute provided laptops. The centre manages and runs the Integrated Management Information System, which is a complete ERP package for all the activities of the Institute. It has four computer labs which are kept open to students between 8 AM and 8:30 PM on every working day and has plenty of specialised software for students.

The four labs are:
Integrated Systems lab with multimedia machines
Cyber lab for web surfing
Business Intelligence Lab for specialised learning in the area of IT

The Bio-informatics lab
There are lab instructors available throughout the day to provide assistance.

The Internet facility of the institute is taken care of by a 4 mbps leased line service. ISDN connectivity, VSAT and TCP-IP connectivity are also available. The students are provided with Access Control Smart Identity cards for entry into Library and labs.

The department also has two video conferencing setups and an audio conferencing setup. Using these facilities exchange programmes with foreign universities are conducted regularly. The centre is equipped with CD Writers, Scanners, LCD projectors, etc.

The entire campus has a Wi Fi environment with free surfing facility. The entire Institute is monitored using a Close Circuit TV system. The centre maintains an Electronic Library for students who are interested in self-paced learning.

Hostel:
IISWBM Provides Hostel facility for boys and girls, Accommodation – 26 seats for Boys and 24 seats for Girls.

Student Activity Centre:
Recreation can be the ideal getaway for the students amidst a hard-core routine of academic pursuits. The Student Activity Center has been built to make the students participate in various kinds of programmes from time to time. They can exchange ideas, relax, engage in debates and discussions to widen their horizons in various spheres. The blend of a disciplined educational regimen with meaningful activity helps them to prosper as complete business leaders in the years to come. It is also a perfect place to unwind, share ideas and participate in vociferous discussions.

Canteen:
The IISWBM canteen serves students with good quality food at a subsidised price range. There are a varied range of wholesome snacks and meals to choose from, which can be enjoyed by the students, staff and faculty. The system of wi-fi enabled digital communication in the canteen helps students continue with their learning process while they relax. The meals are served promptly to cater to students within short breaks.

Institute History

The Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata completed fifty years of its existence as a separate legal entity on April 25, 2003. It was created through a resolution adopted by the Syndicate of the University of Calcutta on April 25, 1953. IISWBM introduced the first programme on management education in India. The Golden Jubilee Celebration of the IISWBM, therefore, also meant the celebration of ‘Fifty years of Management Education in India’.

The Institute is located in the most exciting and prestigious academic ambience of College Square where the University of Calcutta, Presidency College, Calcutta Medical College and the All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health are also located. The Institute building has two blocks. The foundation stone of one was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and the other by Dr. B. C. Roy, the famous Chief Minister of West Bengal. Created in response to a strongly felt need of independent India, the Institute had, as its midwives, the Ministry of Scientific and Cultural Affairs, Government of India, All India Board of Technical Studies in Management, Ministry of Education, Government of West Bengal, Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and personalities like Sir Biren Mukherjee, Srimati Renuka Ray, Professor D. K. Sanyal, Lala Lakhsmipat Singhania and many others.

Since 1958 the Institute has been run by a Board of Governors which includes, among others, the Vice Chancellor and the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Finance), University of Calcutta, Principal Secretary, Department of Education, Government of West Bengal, representatives from four Chambers of Commerce, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and the All India Council of Technical Education as members. Dr. B. C. Roy, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal was the first President of the Board of Governors. He was succeeded by Shri P. C. Sen who also succeeded him as the Chief Minister of the State. Currently, Dr. Pratap Chandra Chunder, eminent educationist and a former Minister of Education, Government of India is the President of the Board of Governors.

The Institute runs some programmes during the day and others in the evening. The Masters in Business Administration (MBA) course and the Masters in Human Resource Management (MHRM) are affiliated to the University of Calcutta and MBA is offered both during the day and in the evening. Institute also runs Master of Public Systems Management with specialization in Environment Management, Energy Management,Transportation & Logistics Management, Health Care & Hospital Management. The MPSM course is affiliated to the University of Calcutta.

The Course on Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) is offered in the evening. The Institute now has about 1200 students of which over a third are women. The Institute has a very effective placement programme, which helps students start satisfying and rewarding careers.

In the course of its existence for five decades the Institute has produced quite a few distinguished alumni who are internationally and nationally known for their contributions and command admiration of their colleagues in the areas of their choice. Some of the better known of these alumni are Professor Sumantra Ghosal of London Business School, Shri L. N. Mittal of the ISPAT group, Shri Sudhir Jalan, Former President of FICCI and Dr. C. V. Chandrashekaran, Managing Director of Balmer Lawrie group.

Currently a degree in Management has become a highly coveted ‘commodity’. To cater to the demands of the market new suppliers have appeared and we notice a mushroom growth of Institutions 'awarding' management degrees in our country. The altered backdrop, however, has not changed the status of IISWBM - the oldest of the Management Institutes of India. It continues to project an unsullied and unassailable image of itself and attract students from all over India and from foreign countries as well.

The Institute’s rich tradition, ability to combine time-honoured values with state-of-the-art technology constitutes its strength and makes it unique.