Business Analytics

IIM Kashipur nurtures the key skills in students through a balanced mix of academics, industry exposure and co-curricular activities. The program provides a comprehensive learning environment to cope with the increasing demand for complex data analysis to help organizations to make better business decisions. 

The MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur is divided into six terms; three terms in the first year and three terms in the second year. Each term is of around eleven weeks’ duration.  The program helps the students to understand the necessary principles of different forms of analytics (descriptive, predictive and prescriptive) to facilitate decision-making in practical business settings.

IIM Nagpur Pune campus Executive MBA programme is a two-year programme spread across eight terms of 3 months each (4 terms in each year). The programme incorporates about 750 hours of classroom teaching spread over two years. The courses include a mix of core (compulsory) courses and elective (to be chosen by participants) courses.
The programme follows a credit system where 1 credit equals 10 hours of classroom teaching. All courses will generally be of either 3 credits (30 hours) or 1.5 credits (15 hours). Each term (of 3 months) will have 3 to 4 courses (total max 9 credits). The core (compulsory) courses will be delivered over the first five terms (4 terms in the first year and first term of the second year), totalling to 45 credits (or 450 hours). 

The final three terms (6, 7, 8) in the second year will comprise of elective courses across various areas of specialization. The participants can choose courses as per their interest and professional requirements. A major specialization will be considered if a participant chooses minimum 4 elective courses from one area, and a minor specialization will require a participant to choose minimum 3 elective courses from one area. Currently, the various specialization areas in IIM Nagpur MBA Executive programme are Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Decision Science & Information Systems, Economics, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management, Production and Operations Management.

The total credits to be accrued by the participants across all elective courses (in terms 6, 7 & 8) should be minimum 30 (300 hours) and maximum 36 (360 hours).

The curriculum of 18 months Executive MBA programme offered jointly by SJMSoM IIT Bombay and Washington University in St Louis mirrors the content and structure of Washington University’s internationally recognized sister programs in the U.S. and China. Many of the same faculty members teach the courses. 

The classroom modules are held over four days every month, from Thursday morning to Sunday Evening at the IIT Bombay classrooms. Every EMBA participant must record 600 contact hours to get programme graduation. The classes are conducted in English and include Indian and US management perspectives. Two of the 18 programme modules are taught at Olin Business School’s Charles F.Knight Executive Education & Conference Center on the Washington University campus in St. Louis.

The EMBA course curriculum is split between core and advanced functional modules. These allow for refreshers in functional fundamentals, multi-modular or cross functional training, strategic and leadership courses, people management and business communication up skilling, all delivered through a right blend of classroom learning, case analysis, brief papers on specific topics and more significant long-term papers. Participant evaluation is a function of individual and team.
During the two week stay at Washington DC & St.Louis, the candidates will have one to one Executive Coaching session, Industry visits in St. Louis Global Tycoon Championship and will also have opportunity to study with EMBA St Louis or China Cohorts. 

Key areas of electives leading to programme specialization include Managing Power and Influence in Organizations; Leadership; Strategic Cost Analysis; Macroeconomics; Competitive Strategy and Industry Analysis; Global Supply Chain Management; Growth, Valuations, and Sustainability; Data Driven Decision Making: Analysis to Action; Strategic Management of Innovation; Market Analytics. 

MBA programme in XBS has been designed keeping in mind the current industry scenario. It is an application-based programme where the focus is not only given to classroom teaching but also on out-of-class learning. XBS hosts number of G-talks with the focus on outbound learning where students get enriched by valuable inputs from the industry experts. The faculty in XBS consists of a mixture of both in-house and guest faculties with extensive teaching and work experience. The guest faculties include both experts from the academic domain and professionals from the industry.  

XBS offers specializations in the domain of Finance, Marketing, Human Resource (HR) and Business Analytics.

Sri Balaji University Pune MBA Curriculum 
Semester I Overview
The Semester I curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation through Core Courses like Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior, Operations Management, Management Accounting, Business Statistics, Managerial Economics, and Business Research Methods.
Additionally, students choose Specialization Core Courses tailored to their fields:

Finance: Courses include Corporate Finance, Indian Financial Systems, Business Modeling using Excel, and ERP Systems (SAP).

Operations & SCM: Topics cover Material Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, and ERP Systems (SAP).

Data Science & Business Analytics: Core subjects include Python Essentials, Math for Data Science, Big Data Ecosystems, and Data Mining using SQL.

Digital Marketing & Business Analytics: Focuses on Python, Data Science fundamentals, Big Data Ecosystems, and Data Mining.

Telecom & Business Analytics: Similar analytical foundations with applications in the telecom sector.

Product Management & Business Analytics: Shares core analytics courses like Python and Data Mining with a focus on product management insights.

Semester II Overview
The Semester II curriculum builds on foundational knowledge with advanced skills and industry-specific expertise. Students explore Generic Core Courses such as Data Visualization using Tableau and BI, enhancing their ability to interpret and present complex data effectively.
Specialization Core Courses cater to diverse career paths:

Finance: Key topics include Financial Econometrics, Strategic Corporate Finance, Financial Technology, Corporate Valuation, and Marketing of Financial Services (BFSI).

Operations & SCM: Focus areas include Advanced Operations Research, Total Quality Management, Project Management, Warehouse Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Analytics.

Data Science & Business Analytics: Emphasis on R Programming, Python for Data Visualization, Cloud Computing & IoT, Web & Social Media Analytics, and Marketing Analytics.

Digital Marketing & Business Analytics: Includes R Programming, Consumer Behavior in a Digital World, Content Marketing, and Python for Data Preparation.

Telecom & Business Analytics: Covers Information Systems for Telecom, Network Concepts, alongside core analytics and cloud computing modules.

Product Management & Business Analytics: Encompasses Product Design, Prototyping, Product Strategy, and Analytics Project Management.

In second year, Semester III and IV has advanced courses in area of specialization.

St. Joseph's Institute of Management (SJIM) PGDM Curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive and industry-relevant education. Key highlights include:

Core Business Foundation: The curriculum covers essential management areas such as Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, and Organizational Behaviour, equipping students with a strong business foundation.

Dual Specializations: SJIM offers a variety of dual specialization options, including combinations like Finance + Marketing, Business Analytics + Finance, and HR + Operations, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals.

Emphasis on Analytical Skills: Courses such as Business Analytics, Operations Research, and Financial Modelling equip students with the skills needed to analyze and interpret data for strategic decision-making.

Ethics and Sustainability: Courses on Business Ethics and CSR, Environment, and Sustainability foster a socially responsible approach to business.

Practical Learning: The curriculum integrates a mandatory internship and research project, providing students with practical industry experience.

This curriculum ensures a balanced blend of theory, practical skills, and ethical business practices.

TSM Madurai MBA is a 2-year full time management Programme. TSM MBA prepares young men and women to take over the managerial reins of organizations by putting the knowledge they gained into practical use. TSM seeks to develop young individuals into technically proficient, managerially competent, ethically sensitive and socially responsible professionals who can eventually become respected CEOs, thought leaders and heads of corporate houses or other organizations.

The MBA Program at TSM is divided into 6 trimesters that are spread over 2 years, with a mandatory summer internship at the end of the first year. TSM seeks to constantly review the design, content and delivery of various courses for their continued relevance and need to keep pace with the changing business environment and management practices. Project work and case studies are an essential component of the course, as we believe that practical and hands-on learning is the best way forward for management students. There are some projects that certain organizations sponsor; these grant the students the opportunity to interact with actual managers and get a first-hand experience of how corporates run their businesses, how day-to-day activities are managed, and how problems are tackled in the real world.
 

TSM Madurai 2 years Post Graduate Diploma in Management is divided into 6 trimesters, with a three months summer internship at the end of the first year. TSM Madurai constantly reviews the design, content and delivery of various courses for their continued relevance and need for updating in the context of changing business environment and management practices. There is a growing emphasis on project work and case studies as part of the regular courses at the Institute.

TSM PGDM Curriculum by Trimester
The Trimester 1 to Trimester 3 cover courses on Organizational Behaviour, Managerial Economics, Data Analysis for Management, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Marketing Management, Managerial Communication, Economic Policies for Managers, Managerial Cost Accounting, Operations Management, Corporate Finance, Business, Government and Society, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Decision Making with Optimization Techniques, Business Research Methodology, Data Analysis Using R and Python, Ethics and Governance, Comprehensive Viva-Voce, Rural and Development Immersion Programme.

From Trimester IV to VI candidates also focus on specialization courses which include Finance, Marketing, OB/HR, Operations, General Management and Systems. 

IILM Institute of Higher Education Delhi benchmarks its curriculum against the best in the world to ensure an academically rigorous, practice and research supported, management education based on principled and ethical values, which maximizes the value add from entry to exit. In the process it fosters the understanding of disruptive, technological changes, challenges current assumptions, and encourages continuous innovation and learning. Personal mentoring which respects individuality and inspires students to become responsive and responsible business leaders is a hallmark of the PGDM Program.

The PGDM Program has six trimesters, spread over two years, with a summer internship project and social immersion scheduled at the end of Year I. In the first two trimesters participants complete fourteen core courses, followed by two core and four flexi core courses in trimester III. In Year II of the program participants complete eight elective and dissertation, apart from completing two core courses. The Career Development Program and Personal Leadership Program, aimed at preparing students for a career in the corporate runs from trimester I through to trimester V.

IILM offers specializations in Year II in the areas of Finance, Marketing Management, Operations & Technology, Human Resource Management, Data Analytics and General Management. While Year I aims to develop team skills, leadership capability, communication skills, and managerial effectiveness, Year II focuses on equipping students develop domain specific skills that enhances employability through active industry interaction and live projects.