SJES College of Management Studies was established in 1979 and is affiliated to Bangalore University. The college is managed by Sri Jayachamarajendra Educational Society. SJES College has affiliations with Microsoft IT Academy, Open University Malaysia, Global Institute of Aviation and Allied Management Studies (GIAAM) Foundation, GAAR Aviation Academy and Sky International Academy, Malaysia.

SJES offers BBA, BCom, BTTM, BCA, and BHM as its undergraduate programmes and offers MCom and MBA as the postgraduate programmes. Furthermore, SJES offers industry-integrated programmes such as Microsoft Big Data & Business Analytics, Sports Management and International Executive Degree in Hotel Management.

SJES campus has modern classrooms, hi-tech labs, computer rooms and a 24X7 library offering the finest learning experience. Further, there are sports arenas, a multi-speciality gymnasium and a cafeteria offering a happening campus life