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    Top 9 IIM Programmes for Data Science Professionals.

    Top 9 IIM Programmes for Data Science Professionals.

    As per an AIM Research report, Indian open analytics jobs have increased by 73.5 per cent from March 2020 to April 2022

    Top 9 IIM Programmes for Data Science Professionals.
    tasmia.ansariΒ·Β·Updated DECEMBER 24, 2024, 5:30 AM
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    The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) offer comprehensive data science programs that blend rigorous academic training with practical industry applications, making them ideal for aspiring data professionals. These programs, such as those at IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Amritsar, provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques, industry-relevant case studies, and projects, ensuring participants are well-prepared for data-intensive roles. Additionally, the IIMs' esteemed faculty, strong industry connections, and prestigious alumni networks enhance career prospects and provide valuable networking opportunities, thereby giving participants a competitive edge in the data science field

    Below is the list of all the courses IIMs offer that prepare you for a career around modern data science – 

    1. Integrated Program in Business Analytics (IPBA) - IIM Indore

    Ranked no. 1 by AIM among β€˜Top Part-time PG Programs In India – 2020’, the online 10-month program offers data science skills to accelerate the participants' careers. Furthermore, the program exposes learners to tech like big data, statistical modelling, data visualisation, etc., to help them solve business problems optimally. 

    For more information, click here. 

    2. Advanced Program in Data Sciences - IIM Calcutta

    The programme has completed five successful years and has helped candidates bag prominent data science roles at some of the top firms in the country. IIMC understands the industry's requirements and helps the candidates acquire the right skill sets. Furthermore, the programme exposes the candidates to techniques required to analyse and interpret data efficiently. 

    For more information, click here.

    3. PG Certificate in Data Science & Business Analytics - IIM Amritsar 

    The curriculum focuses on the tools and techniques to analyse, formulate, and find solutions to business problems. The one-year program is designed for graduates with up to two years of work experience. Most of the program will take place in-campus. The course will help students develop an advanced understanding using tools, case studies, and capstone projects.

    For more information, click here. 

    4. Advanced Data Science for Managers - IIM Kozhikode

    The following programme will help participants understand data structures and the relationship between data sets. It focuses on the knowledge required to manage an organisation's data science and analytics teams and projects.

    For more information, click here. 

    5. Data Science for Business Excellence and Innovation - IIM Nagpur

    The course will help you explore data science techniques and tools to upskill from India's top-ranked institute, IIM Nagpur. You will identify relevant use cases catering to new-age AI and ML techniques during the track. Moreover, you will be able to redefine analytical solutions, implement them and imbibe the output for strategic and operational activities to transform organisations.

    For more information, click here. 

    6. Executive Certification Programme in Data Analytics - IIM Rohtak

    The course is the key to the next big things in management innovation, productivity, and growth. This Data Analytics Course will discuss various real-world scenarios where analytics has been used to solve business problems and explain how it helps in different domains.

    For more information, click here. 

    7. Executive Program in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence - IIM Ranchi

    EPBABI runs as a management development programme in analytics. It is a one-month weekend programme for eight days. The classes will be conducted on campus as well as online.

    For more information, click here.

    8. Data Science and Machine Learning using R - IIM Indore

    The programme covers several statistical methodologies for data analysis, visualisation, storytelling, and managerial applications. Participants will be able to analyse different data types emerging from situations and all about appropriate tools for results and data-driven decision-making. The course also covers the basics of R. Participants shall also be trained in generating dynamic reports for their data analytics exercises using R Markdown and Quarto.

    For more information, click here.

    9. Programme on Data Science & AI - IIM Bangalore

    The programme aims to strengthen your statistics, linear algebra and programming basics. In addition, the candidates will be taught Python programming at the beginning.

    For more information, click here.

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