The name Praxis symbolizes the philosophy of the institute. The root of the word praxis is Greek, meaning ‘to do’, or to practice an art, science or technical occupation. In the realm of higher education, Praxis stands for a learning program that is designed around a professional body of subject matter which serves to bring about what is valued or ought to be valued through action. In other words, Praxis is ‘practice informed by theory and theory informed by direct practice’. That is what Praxis Business School endeavors to bring to you – a program that combines the art and science of theoretical learning with the virtues of practical training.

The entity responsible for the genesis of Praxis Business School, IMS Learning Resources, is driven by the desire to create business professionals who can participate in and contribute to the economic growth of the country.

IMS Learning Resources has a three-decade long history of mentoring and shaping the careers of management professionals. In alignment with its mission of helping all those who interact with it achieve the best career goals to become global contributors, IMS has embarked on this initiative of setting up high-quality business schools that produce ‘industry-ready’ global contributors. It brings to the venture its in-depth knowledge of the Indian management education system and its vast experience of understanding student aspirations and matching them with the requirements of the industry.

In its initial years, Praxis was supported by faculty inputs from XLRI, a premier business school in the country, with its proven expertise in management education, enabling Praxis’ journey on its path to ‘growing into a premier Business School which aims at in academic excellence and ethical values.’