UPES, EY India launch 7 industry-integrated programmes, including MBA in AI, fintech courses

UPES School of Business and EY India have launched seven new academic programmes, including three Master of Business Administration (MBA) and four undergraduate degrees, with a strong focus on practical learning and real industry experience.

The newly introduced programmes include MBA in AI for business, financial technology, investment banking, and capital markets.

For undergraduate studies, students can choose BBA in data science and AI, or BCom in accounting and finance, banking and insurance, and international finance.

With these new courses, UPES and EY India now offer a total of eight programmes together, including the already existing MBA in strategic financial management.

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Courses focus on AI, finance, future skills

The courses are designed to combine classroom learning with real-world industry experience. The university said MBA students will be provided with more than 600 hours of teaching from EY professionals, while undergraduate students will receive over 270 hours of such teaching.

Officials said the programmes aim to prepare students for changing industry needs, especially in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), data science, finance, and digital business.

“The courses are designed based on the growing need for skills like making decisions using data, understanding financial technology, and managing complex business situations,” the statement said.

The collaboration is based on a model where both UPES teachers and EY experts work together to design and teach the courses. This will help students get early exposure to real work practices and industry standards.

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UPES–EY launch future-ready courses

Md. Furqan Warsi, Partner, FAAS, EY India, said the partnership aims to prepare students with practical knowledge, the ability to adapt, and strong decision-making skills needed in today’s fast-changing business world.

Arup Majumdar, Associate Dean at UPES School of Business, said the programmes are designed to keep up with the fast-changing global business environment and help students build the right skills for future careers.

The university said this initiative is part of its bigger plan to provide industry-connected and future-focused education and to improve job opportunities for students.