Director’s message

Director’s message

Education is evolving rapidly. At the Harihar Campus of Kirloskar Institute of Management, we prepare learners for a world shaped by data, digital intelligence, and human creativity.

Building on 137 years of Kirloskar legacy, the Harihar campus was established in 1990, and the PGDM program began in 1998. Over 27 batches of alumni have gone on to make a mark across industries.

“The National Education Policy 2020 guides our vision. The policy inspires critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.” We bring this spirit alive in our classrooms, pedagogy, and outcomes.”

Our curriculum is robust and professors are experts in their fields. Learning combines case studies, discussions, projects, and hands-on methods.

Graduates enjoy strong placements and Summer Internships, guided by corporate mentors and a wide industry network. Students gain leadership experience, practical exposure, and skills for real-world challenges.

“AI is one of the most important things humanity is working on. It will have a deeper impact than fire or electricity.” — Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet Inc. & Google

Analytics and Generative AI are integrated across all specializations, viz., Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Business Analytics. Students apply modern tools to make ethical, data-driven, and creative decisions.

Learning is skill-based and industry-connected, supported by a mentor-mentee program with faculty, alumni, and industry experts. Current News & Business Affairs sessions, live projects, plant visits, and value-added courses in spreadsheets, entrepreneurship, and career preparation ensure students stay industry-ready.

The institute is AICTE approved, NBA accredited, AIU MBA equivalent, and a proud AACSB member, assuring global recognition.

Our lush, serene campus on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka fosters focused, collaborative learning. Sports, wellness, and indoor/outdoor games, including football, basketball, table tennis, chess, carrom, a gym, and a swimming pool, support holistic development.

Nearby heritage sites and natural wonders — Hampi, Chitradurga Fort, Shimoga, Jog Falls, and Harihareshwara Temple — enrich student learning and personal growth.

“AI will make every business’s quality go up and their productivity go up. That’s hard to fathom, but it’s real.” — Jeff Bezos, Founder, Amazon

Our mission is simple: build future-ready leaders who are ethical, innovative, and capable of creating meaningful impact.

I invite you to explore KIM Harihar and become part of a journey that transforms you — personally and professionally.

Let us learn with purpose. Let us lead with impact.

Together, let us make this planet a better place to live in.

— Prof. (Dr) Sridhar Vaithianathan,

Director – Kirloskar Institute of Management,
Harihar, Karnataka.