Recognizing his service towards the society Karnatak University, Dharwad felicitated him by awarding doctorate in the year 1976. Even after his death on 12th march, 1992 he is still remembered for his services in the field of education.   We, the KIMS family always remember him and are thankful for his invaluable gift called KIMS.
For the business school which has everything, it has too many things to offer for the business world.
KIMS since its inception is a B-School with a difference. It was established in 1976 and in the span of 33 years it has nurtured and carved the careers of more than 1600 students. KIMS has got a strong backbone of its alumni network who have developed a special niche for itself in the field of imparting quality management education. The students of KIMS are grilled to skills of modern management in their specific areas of specialization.

KIMS is the university department of KUD which has the unique privilege to be part of one of the premier universities world – the Karnataka University Dharwad with some of the finest departments in Economics, Law, Sociology, Commerce and Operations Research. Our collaborative approach involves inputs from various departments that give the benefit of a much wider view and deeper understanding. This is indicated by the success of our alumni who are in leading positions in industries & governments across the world. The network of more than 1600 alumni gives student’s unmatched access to information, mentors and careers.
KIMS is a place where the students are completely processed into managers.
The KIMS focuses on management education more than just business management. The commitment is thought through leadership with a deep understanding of business. The approach to pedagogy combines fieldwork, case studies, and live projects for each subject and instrumented feedback with a strong emphasis on concepts and theory. The intent is to encourage intellectual curiosity and open minds to the adventure of ideas. KIMS strives to ensure that the students graduated are not only efficient, corporate managers but also responsible corporate citizens imbibed with a positive set of values.

KIMS was the first department in the KUD to adopt the CBCS system. The CBCS system emphasis more on practical knowledge of the business world rather than the old form of academic studies. The course content gives equal weightage to both external as well as internal assessment. The internal assessment is based on the live Project work which involves inputs by the industries, experts and course teachers.
 Kousali Institute of Management Studies (KIMS) (Main Campus)
The campus of the Kousali Institute of Management Studies (KIMS) is located in the city of Dharwad in Karnataka. The campus is supported by state of the art infrastructure and modern technology. The Institute has a comprehensive library with a hybrid collection of books, journals, audio-visuals, CDs / DVDs, reports, case studies and training manuals. A vegetarian canteen where South Indian food is served at a subsidized rate is situated close to the main block.

There is a state-of-the-art indoor stadium with facilities for toning up the body and developing a holistic personality. The stadium houses a basketball court, a badminton court, a tennis court and a gymnasium. The campus has large playgrounds for outdoor games and sports. The basic shopping needs of the boarders are met by the co-operative stores which sell everything from stationery items to biscuits and soaps at reduced prices within the campus. The college provides free medical facilities to the students at the medical centre in the campus. There is a full fledged branch of the Syndicate and SBI Bank with a 24 hr ATM facility in the campus.

Our Mission
Our mission is to prepare young managers with commitment to profession and loyalty towards the organization they work for, and train them to play the role of genuine change agent with a strong sense of business ethics.


Our Vision
Our vision is to be a model business school and be in forefront of business education, consultancy and research.

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