NewsIMTSIIM Ahmedabad launched a two-year blended MBA programme in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Thursday. The first-of-its-kind degree programme targets professionals and entrepreneurs seeking to combine analytical and AI capabilities with management expertise. IIMA Director Bharat Bhasker emphasized that analytics and AI are now central to business competition and innovation. The programme will blend online learning with three on-campus modules at IIMA. Students can choose from 20 electives including Predictive Analytics, AI Ethics, and Gen AI. Applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and 2-3 years of work experience depending on their graduation pattern. The programme offers a flexible exit option after the first year with a Post Graduate Diploma. To apply for this programme, candidates should check the eligibility requirements on the IIMA website. (Updated 7 Nov 2025, 12:57 IST; source: link)
IIM Ahmedabad's New Blended MBA Program in Analytics and AI
IIM Ahmedabad has introduced a two-year MBA programme focusing on Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Launched on Thursday, this innovative degree combines online learning with three on-campus modules at the institute. The programme targets working professionals and entrepreneurs who want to enhance their management skills with analytics and AI capabilities. According to IIMA Director Bharat Bhasker, these technologies have become essential for business competition and innovation in today's market. Students will have access to 20 elective courses including specialized subjects like Predictive Analytics, AI Ethics, and Generative AI, allowing them to customize their learning experience.
Eligibility Requirements and Programme Structure
Applicants to the new MBA programme need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and relevant work experience. The work experience requirement varies from 2-3 years depending on the candidate's graduation pattern. The programme offers flexibility with an exit option after the first year, which provides students with a Post Graduate Diploma instead of the full MBA degree. This structure accommodates professionals who may not be able to commit to the entire two-year duration. The blended learning approach combines the convenience of online education with the valuable networking and immersive learning experiences of on-campus modules at the prestigious institute.
Key Points
- Students can choose from 20 electives including Predictive Analytics, AI Ethics, and Gen AI.
- Applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and 2-3 years of work experience depending on their graduation pattern.
- IIM Ahmedabad launched a two-year blended MBA programme in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Thursday.
