BGU announces MBA admissions in business analytics with KPMG; apply by August 11

Birla Global University (BGU) Bhubaneswar has invited applications for its newly launched two-year full-time MBA course in business analytics for the 2026–28 batch. Candidates can apply for the course at BGU’s official website bgu.ac.in before August 11. The annual fee for the course is Rs 14 lakh.

Candidates can apply through national-level entrance exams such as Common Admission Test (CAT), Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), and Management Aptitude Test (MAT).

Candidates without valid scores will have the option to appear for the Birla Global University Entrance Test (BET), followed by a written ability test (WAT) and personal interview (PI). The minimum eligibility for MBA in business analytics is a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).

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BGU’s official press release said that the course will be delivered in collaboration with Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) and a significant portion of the coursework will involve direct engagement with industry professionals.

BGU MBA Business Analytics: Key features

The university, in its official release, said the programme has been designed to respond to growing industry demand for professionals trained in analytics and data-driven decision-making. It will combine management fundamentals with technical areas such as machine learning, business intelligence, data visualisation, and predictive modelling.

As per the release, some key features of the course are;

• Around 30% of modules will be delivered by KPMG professionals

• Curriculum integrates tools such as AI, big data, and analytics platforms

• Emphasis on experiential learning through live projects, internships, and case studies

• Focus on interdisciplinary training across management, statistics, and technology

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BGU said that the course aims to prepare graduates for roles across consulting, financial analytics, marketing analytics, operations, and IT-enabled services.

Vice Chancellor Kulbhushan Balooni, as quoted in the official note, said the initiative is aimed at building capabilities in interpreting organisational data and using it for strategic decision-making. Dean Dr. Parameswar Nayak added that the course seeks to equip students with both conceptual understanding and hands-on exposure to industry tools.