Executive Programme in Advanced Business Analytics
IIM Ahmedabad along with Hughes Global Education is offering a fresh batch for Executive Programme on Advanced Business Analytics.
Introduction
Consequent to decades of information technology deployment, organizations today have more information at hand than ever before. But in many cases the information is poorly utilized. Many organizations therefore miss out on potent competitive strategies.
Analytics has been successfully used for identifying a firm’s most profitable customers, deciding on the best offer price for a product, accelerating product innovations, optimizing supply chains, identifying key drivers of financial performance etc. Leading organizations in India and abroad have benefitted greatly by leveraging the power of analytics. Competence in analytics has become a critical skill for managers of new age business organizations.
This executive long distance programme (with a residential component at IIMA)`` would be divided into modules covering among other topics Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Financial Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Human Resources Analytics and Operations Analytics. The overall value gained at the end of the programme is expected to build a solid foundation of business analytics.
PROGRAMME DESIGN & DURATION
Duration: 6 months
Frequency: Twice
Class Schedule: Every alternate Tuesday and Wednesday 18:45 pm – 21:45 pm
Delivery: Through Classes at Hughes Global Education, using synchronous Learning Technology platform. In addition, there will be two mandatory on-campus components at IIMA.
EVALUATION
Evaluation by: IIM Ahmedabad
Evaluation Structure:
Evaluation Mode: Evaluation may also include one or more of the following:
Online Assessment/Case Study Discussions/Quiz/Assignments/Offline Assessment (Paper-pencil test)/Class Participation. The final decision on evaluation methods rests with the course faculty and may change without prior intimation.
With the increasing information that each organization holds it becomes equally important to utilize the information optimally. So analytics essentially becomes the tool every organization harnesses to come up with potent strategies in the wake of a number driven market. Therefore, identifying clients, optimizing supply chain management, deciding the offer price for a product, and identifying the key factors driving financial performance which are the basis of comprehending analytics become factors lending better competency to organizations.
• Big Data
• Data Visualization
• Statistical Predictive Modeling
• Forecasting
• Machine Learning
• R programming
• Marketing Analytics
• Financial Analytics
• Operations Analytics
• Human Resource Analytics
• Applicants should be working professionals / self-employed
• Graduate degree in a relevant subject.
• At least 2 years work experience in a relevant field is desirable.
Exclusively Designed Programme
Pedagogy:
The teaching approach will be highly interactive using the technological capabilities of the channel. The pedagogy followed for the programme will consist of a blend of lectures, case studies, online lectures, projects, peer to peer learning, self-learning, role play and simulations. Mentoring by faculty and access to learning resources of IIMA will also be made available. There will be two campus components held at IIMA. HGEIL will ensure uninterrupted technical support in conducting online classes, attendance, quizzes, etc.
Programme USP
i. The Programme rigorously covers the field of Business Analytics.
ii. It would help improve managerial and leadership capabilities of participants.
iii. Books, cases and study materials are included in the course.
iv. Increased quality of interactions and peer group learning among participants.
v. Specifically designed for working executives with all the flexibility benefits of interactive onsite learning.
vi. Participants are selected, based on elaborate selection process and profiling.
vii. Enables superior performance on the job. Exclusive focus on imparting relevant skills for career development.
Programme Benefits
i. The Programme provides excellent executive education in the field of Business Analytics.
ii. It would help improve managerial and leadership capabilities of participants.
Certification:
Certificate from IIM Ahmedabad
