S. Vishnu Sharma
GIM (Goa Institute of Management) commemorated its 32nd Foundation Day in a grand manner.
The celebrations turned special, paying tribute to its founder, Fr. Romuald D’Souza, whose vision laid the groundwork for one of India’s leading B-schools.
Venue
The event, held at GIM’s Sanquelim campus, was graced by Fr. S. George, S.J., Director of XLRI Jamshedpur, as the Chief Guest, where Father D’Souza had served as a director from 1982-89.
Bestowing honours
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered to honour the extraordinary legacy of Fr. D’Souza, a Padma Shri awardee and pioneering educationist who founded GIM in 1993 after transformative stints at XLRI Jamshedpur and XIM Bhubaneswar.
Impact
Speaking at the event, Fr. George reflected on Fr. D’Souza’s enduring impact of human-centred leadership.
He said, authentic leadership must come with courage, compassion, connection, and conscience; just like the one we saw in Fr. Romuald.
Academic Block at Goa Institute of Management
In a symbolic gesture to mark the occasion, the institution named its Academic Block building as ‘Fr. Romuald D’Souza Auditorium.’
This naming coincides with the centenary year of Fr. D’Souza’s birth, whose 100th birth anniversary will be observed on 20 December 2025.
Director of Goa Institute of Management
Dr. Ajit Parulekar, Director of the institute said, what we are today — a globally ranked, socially responsible business school — rests on the foundation laid by Fr. Romuald D’Souza.
This year, we are not just marking 32 years of the institution, but we are also celebrating the values that Fr. Romuald stood for, he said.
Director
Fr. Romuald D’Souza served as Director of Goa Institute of Management until 2004 and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010 for his contribution to higher education in India.
His quiet strength, discipline, and commitment to human-centred education continue to inspire generations.
About Goa Institute of Management
Located in the serene North Goa district, Goa Institute of Management is one of India’s leading business schools.
Established in 1993 with a vision to transform management education through sustainability, innovation, and ethics, the Institute offers a vibrant academic environment guided by its core values of responsible leadership and societal impact.
The Institute offers four full-time PGDM programs approved by AICTE, with specialisations in Healthcare Management, Big Data Analytics, and Banking, Insurance & Financial Services — all accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
Additionally, the Institute has collaborated with Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal, to offer a prestigious International Double Degree in Analytics (IDA).
GIM also offers a PGDM (Hybrid) program for working professionals, a Fellow Programme in Management, a Fellow Programme in Management (Non-residential) for those aspiring to academic and research careers, and Management Development Programmes.
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has recognised the institute’s Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program as equivalent to an MBA degree.
GIM has officially received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), two of the world’s leading authorities on business education.
Additionally, it is the first higher education institution globally to integrate Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning into its academic curriculum.
With more than 85 full-time faculty members and over 6,500 alumni, GIM has a strong network of global academic and industry connections.
In recognition of its growing global reputation, GIM’s PGDM-Hybrid program was ranked among the Top 7 Executive MBA programs in India and 30th in the Asia Pacific region by the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025.
GIM is also ranked 37 under the Management category of Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024.
In addition to the prestigious South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) accreditation, the Institute has also gained a position among the Top 7 Global Business Schools in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2023 for its commitment to ethics and sustainability in business education.
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