IIM Sirmaur 4-Year Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)

IIM-Sirmaur 4- Year BMS Program

Undergraduate Degree in Bachelor of Management Studies

IIM Sirmaur, a pioneer in Tourism Management, is now the only IIM to introduce a groundbreaking 4-year BMS program.

Founded in 2015, IIM Sirmaur is the second IIM in 2024 to launch a flexible bachelor's degree after IIM Bangalore.

The first-of-its-kind 4-year Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Program provides unparalleled flexibility to students pursuing it. Students can exit anytime within 4 years or stand a chance to convert it into an IPM degree, given the student meets the institute’s guidelines.

IIM-Sirmaur's 4-Year Bachelor of Management Studies Program Highlights

First Academic Session: September 2024

Structure of the program: 4 years; 8 semester(2 per year)

Unique Selling Points (USPs): Experiential learning, multidisciplinary focus, industrial training

Career Pathways: Graduates can pursue higher studies (MBA) at IIM Sirmaur with CAT exemption based on the GPA of the 4-year program or explore other career opportunities.

Who is IIM-Sirmaur's 4-Year Bachelor of Management Studies Program for?

The IIM-Sirmaur’s 4-Year Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Program is particularly beneficial for students who exhibit the following characteristics and aspirations:

Curious & energetic students graduating from their 10+2 exams

Class 12 students looking to seek admission to IIM Sirmaur

Educated and trained in management studies

Experiential learning and application-oriented pedagogical approach

Multidisciplinary and holistic development of students

Industrial training and interface to create corporate and industry-ready managers of tomorrow.

About IIM-Sirmaur's 4-Year Bachelor of Management Studies Program

This unique 4-year program promises to offer a bachelor’s degree from a premier institute in the country, with a possibility of a master’s from abroad, an IPM program is a soft commitment to complete the bachelor’s and master’s from the same institute.

Multiple exit options allow for greater flexibility for prospective students to pursue their aspirations, as per the provisions of NEP 2020.

Exit Option in IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Program

Year	Exit Option
Year 1	Certificate in Management Studies
Year 2	Advanced Certificate in Management Studies
Year 3	Bachelor in Management Studies
Year 4	Bachelor (Hons.) in Management Studies

IIM-Sirmaur's 4-Year Bachelor of Management Studies Program - Curriculum

This 4-Year course holds a unique position for its duration. It is neither the 5-year IPM Program nor is it the

Key Features of the IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Program

Comprehensive Curriculum: Strong foundation in business management, fostering holistic development through courses in Ethics, Psychology, and Sports & Yoga.
Industry Engagement: Internships/ international exchange opportunities at the end of 3rd year
Flexibility: Multiple exit options at different stages of the program.
Research Focus: A Capstone project in the last semester
Global Perspective: Course with a possibility of International Exchange

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 1

Semester 1
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Fundamentals of Mathematics	3
2	Economics 1	3
3	Communication 1	3
4	Principles of Management	3
5	Understanding Behaviour	3
6	Ethics and Human Values	1.5
7	Sports and Yoga	1.5

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 2

Semester 2
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Economics 2	3
2	Intro to Probability and Statistics	3
3	Marketing 1	3
4	Data Analytics 1	3
5	Accounting	1.5
6	Finance 1	3
7	Sports and Yoga	1.5

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 3

Semester 3
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Psychology 1	3
2	Economics 3	3
3	Philosophy 1	1.5
4	Marketing 2	3
5	Advanced-Data Analytics	3
6	Finance 2	3
7	Sports and Yoga	1.5

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 4

Semester 4
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Industrial Psychology	3
2	Public Policy 1	3
3	Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	3
4	Introduction Information Systems	3
5	Environmental Science	3
6	Intellectual Property Rights	1.5
7	Sports and Yoga	1.5

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 5

Semester 5
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Happiness and Mental Wellbeing	3
2	Public Policy 2	3
3	Communication 2	3
4	Finance 3	3
5	Tourism 1	3
6	Research Methods	3
7	Sports and Yoga	1.5

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 6

Semester 6
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Industry Internship/International Exchange	3

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 7

Semester 7
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Indian Knowledge Systems	3
2	Movies & Philosophy	1.5
3	Elective 1	3
4	Elective 2	3
5	Elective 3	3
6	Elective 4	3

IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS Currciulum for Semester 8

Semester 8
S. No	Course Name	Credit
1	Elective 5	3
2	Elective 6	3
3	Elective 7	3
4	Elective 8	3
5	Capstone Project	6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS?

IIM-Sirmaur’s Bachelor of Business Management (BMS) is a 4-year program that can be converted into an IPM Program.

What is so special about the IIM-Sirmaur Bachelor of Management Studies Program?

Firstly, IIM-Sirmaur is the second IIM in 2024 that has launched a flexible BBA/BMS program after IIM Bangalore. Secondly, the IIM-Sirmaur extends its offerings further by offering an option of converting this 4-year BMS into an IPM degree, studying abroad, or pursuing an MBA from the same college without writing the CAT exam.

How many exit options are available in IIM-Sirmaur’s Bachelor of Management program?

In total, there are 4 exit options available to students of IIM-Sirmaur’s BMS program under the NEP 2020 policy.