Kristu Jayanti College partners with ISDC, UK to offer IoA accredited BCom, BBA, MBA programmes

NEW DELHI: Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru has signed an agreement with the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC) and the Institute of Analytics to offer IoA-accredited BCom, BBA and MBA Programmes.

During these courses, students will learn to use analytic tools and techniques to navigate changing business environments. They will be imparted with knowledge of core courses embedded with specialized courses like Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Modelling, Marketing and HR Analytics, Supply-Chain Analytics, Data Visualization, R programming, Business Intelligence and Data Mining etc.

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Speaking about the agreement, Fr Dr Augustine George, Principal of Kristu Jayanti College, said, "Career opportunities in data science and analytics have grown exponentially and there is a lot of scope in the market for data analytics professionals. It is our great pleasure to announce our recent partnership with ISDC, which will enable our students to pursue the IoA Accredited data and analytics programme. In addition to enhancing their skills in business analytics according to global standards, students will gain exposure to international internships and placements”.

In a statement, Dr Clare Walsh FIoA, Head of Education at IoA, said, "We have been working closely with ISDC to promote the data science and analytics program in Indian universities. I would like to congratulate both ISDC and Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru for their collaboration which is in the interest of students who will be able to pursue an exceptional career in Data Science and Analytics through our globally acclaimed programmes. We are looking forward to more such collaboration in Bengaluru in order to improve education and skills in Karnataka and to transform the state into a data-literate one.”

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Tom Joseph, executive director - strategy and development at ISDC, commented about the MoU, "We have long been associated with Kristu Jayanti for various programmes since 2016. We are pleased to partner with them again to provide IoA -accredited business analytics programmes. The program will equip students and faculty in these fields with the skills necessary to compete internationally. This collaboration will provide students with the chance to develop their talents in the presence of renowned faculty and gain real-world experience in a rapidly developing industry. Furthermore, this helps them stand out in their domestic market.