Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya-Institute of Management Studies, Indore was established in 1969, under the aegis of the University, Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) acts as the management education wing of DAVV and shares the responsibility to provide leadership in fulfilling the joint mission of education, research and training. The institute is one of the top ranking institutions in India.
The Institute started a Health Care Programme with the Tulane University, New Orleans, USA. The Institute is a part of an USAID funded Consortium with the Tulane University for teaching, training and research in Hospital Administration. The Institute also has academic collaboration with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for training activities. The Institute has formed a consortium with Vinod Gupta Charitable Foundation, New Delhi and Social Work Academy for Research and Action Jaipur, Rajasthan (SWARAJ) for academic purposes.
The Institute has dedicated young and highly qualified faculty and is supported by distinguished visiting and guest faculty from industry and professions like consulting, chartered accountancy, etc. The Institute has developed strong linkage with industry which has continuously provided unstinted support and co-operation. The Institute is a Centre of Excellence in management education and research.
