November 6, 2025

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has announced a game-changing two-year blended MBA Programme in Business Analytics & AI, tailored for professionals and entrepreneurs eager to upskill! Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIMA, said, "Analytics and AI are no longer peripheral enablers, they are at the core of how enterprises compete, innovate and create stakeholder value." This programme is a first-of-its-kind from IIM Ahmedabad, aimed at building strong skills that combine business knowledge with deep tech and analytics. Bharat Bhasker added, "We are creating a rigorous pathway for ambitious managers and entrepreneurs to acquire high-impact skills, master AI-enabled business models and lead digital transitions responsibly and at scale. It will play a pivotal role in shaping innovation, competitiveness and responsible AI-led transformation across sectors." Who is this for? Professionals working in data-heavy roles across marketing, finance, operations, supply chain, logistics, legal, IT, and HR will find this programme perfect to boost their capabilities. To join, applicants need a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (like CA, CS, ICWA, CMA) with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. Working professionals and entrepreneurs should have at least three years of experience if they have a three-year graduation, or two years if they completed a four-year graduation by March 31, 2026. Candidates must submit a valid CAT, GMAT, or GRE score from the last five years or appear for the Round-1 IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: Business Analytics & AI, scheduled on December 14, 2025. This fresh course promises to launch many careers into the future, blending business smarts with cutting-edge technology to lead India's digital revolution!

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