IIM Ahmedabad invites applications for e-PG Diploma in advanced business analytics

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad is inviting applications for the fourth batch of its e-Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (e-PGD ABA), which is a 16-month programme in applied analytics for working professionals. Interested candidates can apply for the programme on the official website – iima.ac.in.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (preferably in business analytics), hold a bachelor’s degree, have strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills and a valid test score in GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE or the ePGD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test can apply for the programme.

Important Dates

The e-PGD ABA programme is designed specifically to cater to the demand for skilled analytics professionals who can deliver state-of-the-art solutions to business problems and is inviting applications from professionals who would like to learn applied analytics without taking a break from their work.

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The ePGD-ABA programme offers courses on tools and techniques for data visualization, modelling and analysis of data, machine learning algorithms, and finally, the domain specific applications of data analytics across functions.

Professor Sachin Jayaswal, Chairperson, ePGD-ABA said, “With the first two batches of the programme, we have seen professionals transform their career paths, also transitioning into data analysis roles despite being from non-analytics backgrounds. Our programme looks at application of Analytics across functions including Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations and Public Policy and hence is apt for professionals from different areas. ePGD-ABA builds on IIMA’s legacy of exceptional academic rigor combined with focus on application to the real world.”