PG Certification in Data Science and Business Analytics
Transform Data into Strategic Business Value.
A 12-month, career-defining program developed by IIM faculty and data science experts. Master analytics, visualization, and business intelligence tools to drive data-led decisions across industries.
Cohort Info
- Program Duration: 12 Months (220 Days)
- Next Cohort Launch: 1st of every month
- Application Deadline: 15th of every month
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Course Highlights
- Program Duration: 10 Months
- Number of Projects: 6 Applied Projects + 1 Capstone
- Live Sessions: 160 Hours (Instructor-Led)
- Self-Paced Learning: 80 Hours of structured assignments
- Credit Load: 18 Academic Credits
- Mode of Learning: Online ILT + Virtual Labs (Hybrid Optional)
- Language of Instruction: English
About Program
The program spans 12 months (220 days), offering a structured pathway for professionals seeking to advance their expertise through intensive learning and applied practice.
Live Instructor-Led Sessions: 144 hours of interactive, mentor-driven training.
Self-Paced Learning: 120 hours of assignments, virtual labs, and curated reading materials for flexible study.
Mode of Learning: Delivered via Online or Executive Hybrid format, integrating real-time interaction with self-paced access.
Lab Access: Virtual labs featuring industry-standard data tools, LMS resources, and capstone project environments.
Projects: Mandatory project work, including a capstone, to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world analytics challenges.
Internship Support: Industry-linked internship opportunities for applied learning and professional networking.
Credits: 20 academic credits, aligned with NCrF Level 8 standards and compliant with NEP 2020 and NOS/QP mapping for analytics occupations.
All sessions, learning materials, assessments, and interactions are conducted in English, ensuring global standardization and accessibility for a diverse learner base.
This program is ideal for:
- Business Analysts, Marketing Analysts
- Project Managers, Product Owners
- Early-career professionals with math or engineering backgrounds
- Working professionals pivoting into analytics and business consulting
- MBA aspirants or those planning IIM-level education
Course Curriculum
Modules designed to meet current industry standards.
01
Foundation of Analytics & Business Strategy
02
Applied Statistics & Exploratory Data Analysis
03
Machine Learning for Business (Supervised + Unsupervised)
04
Visualization & Data Storytelling (Tableau, Power BI)
05
Business Simulation Labs (Marketing, Finance, Operations)
06
Capstone Project: Real Business Problem + Presentation
What You’ll Learn
Essential Skills & Tools for Leading Projects in the Digital Age
- Business problem-solving through data
- Data visualization, storytelling & dashboards
- Predictive modeling using ML techniques
- Quantitative reasoning and statistical thinking
- Analytical strategy and business decision support
- R, Python, SQL
- Tableau, Power BI
- Excel + Solver Add-in
- Google Colab, Jupyter, Git
- Case Simulation Platforms







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Real People. Real Results
Real stories of career growth, skill mastery, and success after MSM Grad programs.
Aparna S.
Product Owner (NBFC, Digital Payments)
I joined in order to transform buzzwords into delivery.” The Banking Sandbox was the difference; I mapped the stakeholder handoffs and prototyped a tokenized refund flow with simple smart-contract logic. The executive hybrid format worked for my release schedule. We were honest about controls and audit trails—not just demos—during the 144 hours of live instruction. Although we’re still improving, our incident and chargeback playbooks are now more transparent.
Raghav M.
Risk & Compliance Analyst (BFSI)
Tech and regulation were linked in the curriculum. I was able to create rule sets that we could actually uphold with the aid of risk-modeling labs and case work on KYC/AML scenarios. I created a workflow for gathering evidence and a small dashboard for alerts, which our reviewers used. I’m not a developer because of the blockchain projects, but I can assess vendors more critically and schedule changes to comply with regulations.
Zoya K.
CS final-year student
I wasn’t content with theory. I completed three small projects in the Blockchain Lab: a dashboard for transaction metrics, a simple smart contract with unit tests, and a payments mock on a testnet. In addition to code, the mentors pushed for documentation and threat assumptions. I’ve been shortlisted for two product/engineering internships because I can explain design trade-offs, and my GitHub now displays end-to-end work.
Naveen T.
FinTech Analyst, MBA in Finance
Since I’m not a programmer, I relied on the business-first framing and executive hybrid schedule. I was able to create a strong business case for a lending workflow by using the six implemented FinTech use cases, which covered costs, risks, and the areas where blockchain adds value (and where it doesn’t). While I was in charge of compliance and metrics, my classmate, who worked on the contract code, co-authored our capstone. Interviews were easier because I could display results rather than just slides.
Real People. Real Results
Real stories of career growth, skill mastery, and success after MSM Grad programs.
Aparna S.
Product Owner (NBFC, Digital Payments)
I joined in order to transform buzzwords into delivery.” The Banking Sandbox was the difference; I mapped the stakeholder handoffs and prototyped a tokenized refund flow with simple smart-contract logic. The executive hybrid format worked for my release schedule. We were honest about controls and audit trails—not just demos—during the 144 hours of live instruction. Although we’re still improving, our incident and chargeback playbooks are now more transparent.
Raghav M.
Risk & Compliance Analyst (BFSI)
Tech and regulation were linked in the curriculum. I was able to create rule sets that we could actually uphold with the aid of risk-modeling labs and case work on KYC/AML scenarios. I created a workflow for gathering evidence and a small dashboard for alerts, which our reviewers used. I’m not a developer because of the blockchain projects, but I can assess vendors more critically and schedule changes to comply with regulations.
Zoya K.
CS final-year student
I wasn’t content with theory. I completed three small projects in the Blockchain Lab: a dashboard for transaction metrics, a simple smart contract with unit tests, and a payments mock on a testnet. In addition to code, the mentors pushed for documentation and threat assumptions. I’ve been shortlisted for two product/engineering internships because I can explain design trade-offs, and my GitHub now displays end-to-end work.
Naveen T.
FinTech Analyst, MBA in Finance
Since I’m not a programmer, I relied on the business-first framing and executive hybrid schedule. I was able to create a strong business case for a lending workflow by using the six implemented FinTech use cases, which covered costs, risks, and the areas where blockchain adds value (and where it doesn’t). While I was in charge of compliance and metrics, my classmate, who worked on the contract code, co-authored our capstone. Interviews were easier because I could display results rather than just slides.
Designed for Ambitious Professionals
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Analytics Manager
- BI Specialist
30- 60% Average Hike
Post Course Completion
Entry (0–2 years): ₹6–10 LPA
Mid (2–5 years): ₹12–20 LPA
Leadership (5+ years): ₹25 LPA+
Designed for Ambitious Professionals
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Analytics Manager
- BI Specialist
30- 60% Average Hike
Post Course Completion
Entry (0–2 years): ₹6–10 LPA
Mid (2–5 years): ₹12–20 LPA
Leadership (5+ years): ₹25 LPA+
You Asked, We Answered
No prior programming is required. We build it from the ground up.
Yes. Weekend/Evening delivery + hybrid learning format.
Yes. You will work on multiple data projects + 1 business capstone.
Yes. Limited merit-based scholarships and EMI plans are available.