The dynamism of a complex global education system necessitates an introspection of the ongoing practices in any academic institute. As the education system evolves and assumes new dimensions it places new challenges on our educational programs and practices. SIMS has as its core purpose of development and design, the implementation, support and dissemination of rigorous, relevant and useful educational evaluation which helps us to meet this challenge. The guiding philosophy of SIMS has been to create an influential knowledge base and to introduce management practices that will integrate it globally. The objectives create a synergistic impact of imparting management education combined with creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in an integrated form. The institute fosters and nurtures future leaders who can make a change in the world of business and business of the world. We at SIMS inculcate human values blended with professional ethics among students, which enables them to make a difference to their own lives as well as in society. Each member at SIMS strives to achieve excellence in every endeavour – be it Education or Research – by making continuous improvements in curricula and pedagogical tools. I wish all of you an enriching learning experience in the safe hands of our mentors in the serene learning environs of this institute.