Overview
The Maharishi Institute of Management is an institution of higher learning in India offering programmes in management studies. It is affiliated to a university in Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, and forms part of the broader network of educational institutions established in the tradition of teachings associated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Key facts
| Type | Management institute / affiliated college |
|---|---|
| Location | Karnataka, India |
| Affiliation | University in Bangalore |
| Field | Management education |
| Tradition | Maharishi educational network |
Background
The institute belongs to a family of educational organisations that draw inspiration from the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation movement. Institutions associated with this network are present in several countries and typically combine conventional academic programmes with practices such as Transcendental Meditation, with the stated aim of integrating personal development into formal study.
Academic profile
As an affiliated college, the Maharishi Institute of Management follows the curriculum, examination pattern, and degree-conferment system of its parent university in Bangalore. Its core focus lies in management studies, which generally include subjects such as business administration, marketing, finance, human resource management, and organisational behaviour.
Significance
The institute represents one of the points where the global Maharishi educational tradition intersects with the Indian higher education system. Bangalore, where it is affiliated, is among the principal centres of management and technology education in India, and affiliated colleges in the city contribute to the wider pool of management graduates entering Indian industry.
Related topics
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- Transcendental Meditation
- Maharishi University of Management and Technology
- Bangalore University
- Management education in India
- Higher education in Karnataka
References
- Wikidata entry: Q6733400