IIM Calcutta, one of the leading Business Schools in India, has announced the launch of the next batch of its 9-month Senior Management Programme in Business Analytics (SMPBA) with Eruditus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments worldwide.
The intensive, multi-modular programme is ideal for mid to senior level executives who want to leverage data analytics to take business decisions and for people who want to skill in the new and emerging technologies and techniques in the field of analytics. The programme would also help professionals gain a competitive edge by formulating effective data-backed business decisions.
The use of data driven intelligence has garnered pace in the recent times and has emerged as the game changer. Analytics can help in making informed business decisions by bringing agility to business. The programme includes three on-campus immersions. The curriculum comprises live interactive online sessions, real-world case studies, group discussions, simulations and guest speakers from leading industry experts.
Commenting on the collaboration, Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC, Eruditus, said, “Business Analytics is a unique blend of technology and business. A larger part of corporate structure today is data driven and it is quintessential to be acquainted with analytics to ensure better decision-making skills in real time. At Eruditus, we strive to make high-quality education accessible and affordable to all and aligned with this mission, we are proud to bring the most prestigious B-School in India to bridge the skill gap in the fast-paced data driven analytical world.”
Prof. Peeyush Mehta of IIM Calcutta, said, “Majority of organizations have adopted analytical capabilities in the last 5 years to stay relevant in today’s business environment. Business Analytics is being widely used by organizations to take proactive business decisions and predict the future decisions by leveraging data analytics tools.”
Prof. Saibal Chattopadhyay of IIM Calcutta further adds, “The course curriculum is designed to align the thought process of professionals who can take effective business decisions. The program will provide a wider approach to solve business issues, thereby enhancing the ability to tackle any issues. This collaboration would also help reach a wider group of senior professionals who want to upgrade themselves with the changing business needs.”
THE SMPBA programme combines strategic aspects of Business Analytics with relevant technology-oriented aspects. All the enrolled executives, on successful completion of the program, would be eligible for the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status. Applications are open for the cohort beginning March 30, 2022.
