The Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai, is a leading business school with the objective of moulding bright and ambitious young managers into effective executives in a global setting. IFMR’s curriculum offers a mix of theory and simulated real life exposure. Its graduates are equipped to meet challenges from the day they are absorbed into the corporate sector.

Established in 1970 as a non-profit organization, IFMR was sponsored by ICICI, the House of Kotharis and other major industrial groups. The Board of Governors includes leaders of major corporations in India. The Finance Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Madras are ex officio board members.

Recognized as a Social Science Research Institute by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, IFMR is approved as an institution of national importance by the Ministry of Finance. Faculty members have worked and consulted with both national and international organizations. Students, too, are involved in these projects, ensuring continuous interaction with industry. IFMR is also an approved institution by the University of Madras for pursuing a Ph.D degree in Finance and Economics.