Sri Sringeri Sharada Institute of Management (SriSim) was inaugurated on 22nd July 1996 by Mr. T. N. Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner of India and Dr. D. Swaminadhan, Member, Planning Commission. The institute offers an All India Council of Technical education (AICTE) approved two years full time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) programme with outstanding focus on Indian ethos. This institute is working under the stewardship of eminent management philosopher, Dr. Mrityunjay B. Athreya whose visionary guidance creates the agenda of growth for Sri SIM. The institute also aims to develop a band of learning individuals, armed with strong conceptual foundation and intuitive insights, who are capable of successfully meeting the challenges of a global business economy. The institute is geared to prepare students with the perfect blend of life skills and managerial competence to contribute to the yeoman task of nation building through sustained economic development.