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. Alka Maurya

Director’s Message

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

Keeping abreast with globalisation and India’s economy opening up in 1991, Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) was established in 1992 to play significant role in training young minds, develop entrepreneurial skills in line with the challenges, opportunities and ever changing dynamics of international business in the global market place. Over the years SIIB has emerged as leader in International Business education. Scores of research, mentoring, consulting and innovative way of teaching have been the key characteristics which makes SIIB a prestigious and reputed institution.

Way ahead of times, when the international business environment started to grapple with issues, challenges and opportunities in agri-business, sustainability, energy and environmental concerns, SIIB introduced MBA in Agri-Business in 2004 and MBA in Energy and Environment in 2009. These three exclusive and niche programs offered by SIIB prepare students to comprehend the problems and issues currently faced by the global community.

At SIIB, teaching is far beyond the classroom sessions as we strongly believe in “learning by doing”, therefore our courses are offered with a blend of academic rigor with industry experience in an experiential learning system with strong support from the Alumni and industry connect.

In line with the motto of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – the world is one family, SIIB offers international exposure to its students through its 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.

With its strong connection with industry, alumni and academic fraternity in India and abroad, SIIB offers unique exposure to its students to explore opportunities not only in India but across the globe.

We look forward to see you in the SIIB Campus to be groomed to comprehend the complexities and intricacies of International Business, Agri-Business, and Energy and Environment

Ranking

Sr. No Ranking
01 Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A++’ Grade
02 Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Ranked 31st among universities and 13th in the Management category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)- 2024
03 Ranked 39th in the Best B-School in India survey by Business Today – MDRA- 2024.
04 Ranked 23rd in the Best B-School in India survey by THE WEEK- 2024.
05 Ranked 2nd in Educational Institutions by the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for Energy Conservation 2020-21.