Xavier University came into being with the Government of Odisha passing the Xavier University Act in May 2013. The identity of Xavier University is distinguished by its philosophy of ‘Inspiring Futures’ by not just walking the well-trodden path but striking out and exploring new paths. There is a clear intent to be the first to respond to the needs of the society and enable the building of sustainable communities that inspire the future of the State and the Country serving as an active agent of change.

XSRM is one of the premier schools of XUB. The School runs the MBA-Rural Management Program which is the second oldest program on Rural Management (it started in the year 1994-95 as PG Diploma in Rural Management at Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar). Other than MBA-RM, the school also offers PhD. programs.