Postgraduate Programs
XIM University
Xavier Institute of Management
Xavier Institute of Management is the flagship school of XIM University.
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) owes its origin to a “social contract” between the Government of Odisha and the Odisha Jesuit Society in 1987. It is acknowledged internationally as a world-class business school, which provides quality management education and develops future-ready managers with strong ethics and values.
XIM University is promoted by XIMB and it has grown from the three decades of distinguished service by XIMB.
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School of Human Resource Management
The School Of Human Resource Management owes its origin to XIMB’s HR specialization program. It continues the legacy of shaping HR professionals since 1987. These students are grounded in the vision and values of excellence and ethics set by the XIM University.
At School of Human Resource Management the focus is on grooming highly effective and competent human resource professionals with a holistic understanding of business, society and government. We empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and long-term vision that lead to innovation, service to society and growth. We groom visionary, competent, committed, compassionate and value-based business leaders.
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School of Rural Management
The school focuses on nurturing reflective professionals and enlightened knowledge leaders who would enable the effective management of rural institutions, businesses, development programs and civil society organizations, engaged in progressive economic development and social transformation work.
What makes the school’s programs truly unique are its pedagogical components that emphasize experiential learning through extensive fieldwork.
The school runs the flagship two year full time Post Graduate Program in Rural Management (MBA-RM); earlier known as PGDRM (of XIMB). In addition, the school offers PhD in Rural Management.
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School of Sustainabilty
Business corporations, UN agencies, government departments, civil society and other development actors are seeking a different cadre of human resources who can align profit with ecological and social mission.
The School of Sustainability is established in XIM University, to fulfil XIM University social and environmental mission of bringing about transformation in our society. The School, being the first of its kind in India, aims to create and nurture the next generation of managers and leaders who can anchor and accelerate sustainability as a strategy for economic growth and sustainable human development.
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School of Human Settlements
As our cities expand rapidly, all organizations involved in their development are looking for specially trained professionals to plan and manage the systems and programs – including government agencies and departments, Urban Missions, international institutions, business organizations, policy and research entities, think tanks and other bodies. Technically and professionally qualified people with a systematic understanding of towns and cities, and how these work, are increasingly required for livable, sustainable and inclusive cities – more so, as urban areas are key to handling our climate change challenges.
The School of Human Settlements Post-graduate Programs prepares engineers, planners, architects, geographers, economists and others for careers in planning and managing sustainable cities, towns and other urbanising places.
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School of Governance and Public Affairs
Inheriting the rich legacy as one of India’s premier business schools, the Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar, now XIM University, envisions a future with competent and compassionate leaders and professionals who can serve the public and create a better world for all. The School of Governance and Public Affairs seeks to translate that vision into reality. Since its inauguration by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik in 2020, the school has been growing in creating an impact through education, research, and a strong engagement with policymakers and communities.
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School of Commerce
School of Commerce, one of the constituents of XIM University was founded in 2014 to cater to the ever-increasing demand for commerce education in the country. While setting up the school the objective was not to be just another commerce school in the crowd but to be a center of excellence in the field of commerce education. Since the beginning, the school’s endeavor has been to contribute to the society and meet the demands of the times by creating graduates who can meet the challenges of tomorrow and take leadership positions in a complex environment.
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School of Communications
In 2013, Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar evolved into Xavier University, a Jesuit-driven mission to establish a media driven Institution in Odisha and lead to the foundation of School of Communications, XIM University in 2015.
Interested in diving into mass media or carving your niche, from PR mavens to digital marketing gurus our program equips you for media’s ever-evolving realm. Boasting cutting-edge facilities including a professional studio and modern tech, we ensure students master the tools crucial in today’s media setup across industries. We cultivate an atmosphere where ideas meet innovation.
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School of Computer Science and Engineering
The School of Computer Science & Engineering is a unique school that leverages the high-quality programs of XIM University and emphasizes sound computer science fundamentals, coding, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It currently offers B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, M. Tech in Data Science & Analytics and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. Its current faculty mostly has Ph.D. and/or postdoctoral experience from IITs/IISc or abroad. It is mentored by Prof. Chitta Baral from Arizona State University, Prof. Prasant Mohapatra from the University of California Davis and Dr. Ashutosh Dutta of Johns Hopkins University.
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XAVIER-EMLYON Business School
XIM University India, and Emlyon Business School, France, have jointly created this unique global business school, whose aim is to offer entrepreneurial opportunities and a unique experience of global education in India.
The XIM brand unquestionably stands for quality. XIM University’s identity is characterized by its philosophy of “Semper Excelsius” by offering both a classical business education as well as exploring new, lesser-known paths.
This is why the partnership with emlyon business school, a world-class French business school driven by entrepreneurship, innovation and humanism, is particularly coherent. emlyon business school belongs to the 1% of business schools in the world to have received three international accreditations: AACSB, Equis and AMBA.
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School of Economics
School of Economics aims to provide students with broad-based knowledge, advanced technical, communication and entrepreneurship skills.
Graduates here obtain skills which give them opportunity to explore and apply competency in the industry by integrating in-depth research, conceptual development, strategic thinking and problem solving. Through carefully planned structure of learning, the graduates will equip themselves with multi-disciplinary skills and practices.
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Xavier Law School
Xavier Law School, located in the pristine green of sub-urban Bhubaneswar, is an initiative to educate, train and develop preciously talented young persons to socially responsible law professionals. Xavier Law School imbibes academic excellence through a commitment to rigorous teaching, scholarly research and innovative application of knowledge. As a part of the innovation, Xavier Law School is equipped with digitally enabled modern Moot Court Hall, best of the class e-resources through e-Pathsala initiative and a collection of legal classics/books/journals to facilitate capacity building among students.
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School of Liberal Arts
The School of Liberal Arts is a dynamic academic space focusing on Psychology and English, offering an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior and cultural expression. It emphasizes the development of critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication skills. In Psychology program, students explore the intricacies of human thought, emotions, and behavior, while the English program delves into literature, language, and creative writing. The curriculum fosters intellectual growth, encouraging students to analyze complex issues, synthesize ideas, and develop innovative solutions. Experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, research projects, and community engagement, bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.