In recent years “Data” has taken a central place in the global economy. Remarkable progress in understanding almost all spheres of knowledge has been possible due to the availability of data. We have seen dramatic progress in various fields like engineering, medicine, agriculture, genetic sciences, climatology, banking, marketing, supply chains etc., happen due to effective analysis of available data. There has been an increase in real-time decision-making systems that can acquire and analyze data and make effective decisions within a very short period of time, sometimes in seconds. This has led to the creation of “platforms” that have opened up the huge economic potential by bringing the producers and suppliers of products and services closer.

As we move forward in the 21st century, it is increasingly felt that the capability to analyze data and interpret the findings is an essential skill for the employees serving in modern organizations. As the organizations evolve to harness the promise of higher productivity by absorbing the latest technology, the managers serving in these organizations would need to be adept at identifying relevant data, analyzing them, interpreting the findings and communicating the key points to their higher management so that effective decisions can be made rapidly. It is in this context, the ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (ePGD-ABA) programme of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is designed. It aims to fulfill the need for skilled professionals who are able to meet the demands of modern organizations, now and in the future.

The ePGD-ABA programme aims to produce outstanding professionals by equipping them with the relevant knowledge and decision-making skills that help them in providing greater value to their organizations. The programme curriculum provides a wide exposure to different areas of business where analytical methods can be applied. A strong emphasis is put on developing sound conceptual foundations while incorporating the latest advances and real-world applications. The mix of online and on-campus classroom sessions are specially structured to deliver a rigorous learning experience and peer-to-peer interaction. The pedagogy consists of case discussions, lectures, project work and presentations.

ePGD-ABA builds on IIMA’s legacy of exceptional academic rigor combined with focus on application to the real world. The renowned faculty at IIMA brings to the classroom their knowledge and real-world experience to elucidate deep and complex topics focusing on their application to the world of modern business. Sessions from industry experts offer an opportunity to the participants to have a ring-side view of the workings within an organization and allow them to test their understanding by discussing with the experts.

It is worth emphasizing that IIMA programmes are demanding and are designed to draw the best out of the participants. We welcome strongly committed, high-caliber, aspiring individuals to be part of this new-age programme and experience a life-changing journey of personal transformation and professional growth with the ePGD-ABA at IIMA.

Arnab Kumar Laha
Chairperson, ePGD-ABA