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Director\u2019s message<\/h2>\n
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\"Prof.<\/p>\n

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Prof. (Dr) Sridhar Vaithianathan<\/h5>\n

Director – Kirloskar Institute of Management,
\nHarihar, Karnataka.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cThe National Education Policy 2020 guides our vision. The policy inspires critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.\u201d We bring this spirit alive in our classrooms, pedagogy, and outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Our curriculum is robust<\/strong> and professors are experts<\/strong> in their fields. Learning combines case studies, discussions, projects, and hands-on methods.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cAI is one of the most important things humanity is working on. It will have a deeper impact than fire or electricity.\u201d \u2014 Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet Inc. & Google<\/p>\n

Analytics and Generative AI<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Learning is skill-based and industry-connected<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

The institute is AICTE approved, NBA accredited, AIU MBA equivalent<\/strong>, and a proud AACSB member<\/strong>, assuring global recognition.<\/p>\n

Our lush, serene campus<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Nearby heritage sites and natural wonders \u2014 Hampi, Chitradurga Fort, Shimoga, Jog Falls, and Harihareshwara Temple \u2014 enrich student learning and personal growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cAI will make every business’s quality go up and their productivity go up. That\u2019s hard to fathom, but it\u2019s real.\u201d \u2014 Jeff Bezos, Founder, Amazon<\/p>\n

Our mission is simple: build future-ready leaders<\/strong> who are ethical, innovative, and capable of creating meaningful impact.<\/p>\n

I invite you to explore KIM Harihar and become part of a journey that transforms you \u2014 personally and professionally.<\/p>\n

Let us learn with purpose. Let us lead with impact.<\/p>\n

Together, let us make this planet a better place to live in.<\/p>\n