TISS launches School of Analytics and AI, introduces two courses

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has established the School of Analytics and AI. The new school offers two academic programmes, including a master’s in analytics and a bachelor’s in analytics and sustainability, designed to equip students with both technical competencies and social perspectives.

In collaboration with Tata Trusts, TISS is exploring naming it the 'Ratan Tata School of Analytics', in recognition of Ratan Tata’s commitment to ethical technology, innovation, and sustainable development.

The School of Analytics brings together a multidisciplinary faculty spanning social sciences, science, technology, and mathematics, reflecting its committement on “socially grounded and policy-relevant knowledge systems”.

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TISS: New school offers 2 courses

The school offers two academic programmes: a master’s in analytics and a bachelor’s in analytics and sustainability, designed to equip students with both technical competencies and critical social perspectives.

Coming from the Labour Market Research Facility under the School of Management and Labour Studies, the new school builds on TISS’s legacy, focusing on research and policy intervention.

Its academic and research focuses on two key domains: Artificial Intelligence and Society, and Sustainability Transitions.

“The school envisions cultivating a knowledge ecology that situates science and technology within the socio-political realities of the Global South, emphasizing inclusive innovation, ethical AI, and equitable development pathways,” the TISS Mumbai press release adds.

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School of Analytics and AI

According to the statement, the school aims to become a global hub for research, policy advisory, and capacity building. Some planned initiatives include advanced research labs on AI governance and sustainability metrics, partnerships with public institutions and industry for responsible technology deployment, and the development of open-access data platforms to support evidence-based policymaking.

The school also plans to launch executive education programmes and international collaborations focusing on digital transformation, climate analytics, and urban informality. The announcement comes after the Global Colloquium on “AI, Digital Technologies, and Society”, which was hosted by TISS between May 12 and 15.

“The School of Analytics is envisioned as a response to this call—an institutional space where analytical rigor meets social responsibility. With this initiative, TISS reaffirms its commitment to shaping knowledge systems that are not only innovative but also just, inclusive, and grounded in the lived realities of diverse communities,” the press release added.