About Us

SIIB
Vision & Mission
Director’s Message
Ranking

The Symbiosis Institute of International Business was founded in 1992 as Symbiosis Institute of Foreign Trade (SIFT). As the global business world expanded tremendously, the founders felt the need to pro-actively transform the institute from one of foreign trade to an all-encompassing ‘International Business’ and hence SIFT metamorphosed into Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB). It was not only the name of the institute that underwent a change but also its aim which became more wider to cover global aspects as it moved to a brand-new campus equipped with state-of-the- art infrastructure.

In 2002, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India conferred the “Deemed to be University” status on Symbiosis, and further in 2006 the UGC vide its notification withdrew the word Deemed and renamed the University as Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU). SIU is accredited by NAAC with ‘A++’ Grade.

The pioneering work in commencing focused MBA programmes in International Business (1992), Agri-business Management (2004), and Energy & Environment (2009) has been lauded by industry. This foresight has proved very valuable for organizations that seek global managers in diverse functional areas. SIIB therefore has a strong track record of excellent placements.

Today, SIIB is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) and is one of the highly acclaimed business schools in the country. It has been recognized as a B- School that combines an excellent academic foundation with a strong leadership perspective. In an increasingly globalized world, SIIB is ahead of the curve.

Institute Profile

The Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), established as SIFT in 1992 is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and is one of the highly acclaimed business schools in the country. SIIB has been recognized as a B-School that combines an excellent academic foundation with a strong leadership perspective. In an increasingly globalized world, SIIB is ahead of the curve as its pioneering work in commencing focused MBA programs in International Business (1992), Agri-Business Management (2004), and Energy & Environment (2009) has been lauded by the industry. This foresight has proved very valuable for organizations that seek global managers in diverse functional areas. SIIB therefore has a strong track record of excellent placements. Besides bringing to the campus young, vibrant minds from diverse disciplines, fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, the diversity of programs, has helped to create a unique synergy in the curriculum, with the pivotal fulcrum of international business. SIIB thus has a unique advantage to train young professionals who can take on the challenges of global commerce in the domestic as well as the international arena.

SIIB has International collaborations

  • Berlin School of Economics & Law [BSEL], Germany- Global exchange programme

  • Hochschule Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Germany- Summer School

  • Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany- Summer School

  • The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada- Summer School

  • Flensburg University of Applied Science, Germany- Semester exchange programme

  • Dauphine University, Paris- Semester Exchange Programme

  • Leeds Beckett University, UK- Semester Exchange Programme

  • RUDN University, Russia- Semester Exchange Programme

  • Leibniz University, Hannover Germany- Semester Exchange Programme

  • LISBON School of Economics and Management, Portugal- Semester Exchange Programme

SIU Vision

  • Promoting international understanding through quality education.

SIU Mission

  • To inculcate the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family)
  • To promote ethical and value-based learning
  • To inculcate cross cultural sensitization
  • To nurture creativity and encourage entrepreneurship
  • To promote health wellness amongst the students, staff & community
  • To produce thought provoking leaders for the society
  • To contribute towards knowledge generation and dissemination
  • To foster the spirit of national development
  • To develop global competencies amongst students
  • To enhance employability and contribute to human resource development
  • To instill sensitivity amongst the youth towards community and environment

Dr. Prakash Rao

Officiating Director’s Message

Welcome to Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) !!

We live in exciting times and perhaps rightly so as we are on the cusp of a new beginning as the country seeks to restablish and assert itself both at the National and global level. The issues and challenges of the economy are many, yet the emergence of new markets, economic growth paradigms, new ways of work, technology disruptions like AI and opportunities coupled with social development initiatives offer hope and prosperity as indicators of a new and emerging global order. 

SIIB as a premier business school established in 1992, is uniquely positioned to take on the challenges of the global economy through its interdisciplinary MBA programmes on International business, Agri Business and Energy and Environment and help develop global competencies for its students.

At SIIB, we strive to provide our students with some of the best management education with a unique blend of theoretical concepts interspersed with industry oriented experiential learning. The curriculum taught by our distinguished faculty and industry professionals provides is strongly oriented towards emerging trends in industry. 

As a key driver of internationalisation, SIIB has various international collaborations with reputed International Universities like Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany, Hochschule Bremen, University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany, Dauphine University, France, Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Macquarie University, Australia to name a few.   I would also like to add here that SIIB takes pride in its strong Alumni base with several illustrious alumni holding prestigious positions at the global level through their strong commitment in driving International business.     

Welcome to SIIB for a unique journey to strengthen your knowledge experience and in building your global competencies to tackle opportunities and challenges across businesses and society!    

Ranking

Sr. No Ranking
01 Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A++’ Grade
02 Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Ranked 32nd among universities and 17th in the Management category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
03 Ranked 41st in the Best B-School in India survey by Business Today – MDRA.
04 Ranked 22nd in the Best B-School in India survey by THE WEEK.
05 Ranked 2nd in Educational Institutions by the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for Energy Conservation.