BIMTECH launches FDPs in finance research, generative AI for faculty members, researchers, scholars

The Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) has launched a series of Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) in finance research, generative AI, and technology-driven human resource management. The programmes are designed to equip working professionals, including faculty members, researchers, and doctoral scholars with advanced academic and research capabilities.

According to the AACSB-accreditated business school BIMTECH , higher education and industry are evolving at a fast pace under the influence of digital transformation and AI-led innovation.

BIMTECH’s FDP series aims to bridge the gap between conceptual understanding, practical application, and research excellence, it said.

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BIMTECH to organise 2-day FDP on May 16, 17

The management technology institute will organise a two-day online FDP on “Data, Decision Intelligence, and Learning in the Generative AI Paradigm” on May 16 and 17. The programme will include topics such as the growing role of Generative AI in academia, analytics, and decision-making.

Participants will gain exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, predictive thinking, natural language processing, and AI-powered data analytics and visualization.

The FDP will include hands-on sessions with tools such as Claude, Replit, Gamma, and other emerging AI platforms, enabling participants to understand real-world AI applications across teaching, research, and business environments.

The first and second installment of the FDPs were conducted in the starting week of May, 2026 on “Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Finance,” and “Rethinking HR in the Age of Technology.”

Prabina Rajib, director, BIMTECH, “Through these programmes, “BIMTECH seeks to create a strong platform for interdisciplinary learning, applied research, and academic-industry collaboration. The institute continues to strengthen its position as a future-focused management institution committed to advancing research, innovation, and technology-driven learning. The FDPs are open to faculty members, researchers, PhD scholars, industry professionals, and AI and analytics enthusiasts interested in upgrading their knowledge and research skills in rapidly evolving domains.”