Lucknow :

The valedictory function marking the completion of second batch of one-year certificate programme in business analytics for executives (CPBAE) was recently organised, in which efforts of 26 participants were given due recognition. In 2013, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow and Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, USA started the one year certificate programme.

Speaking on the occasion, IIM-L director Prof Rajiv K Srivastava, said, “We have received encouraging feedback for this programme. Given the demand for the programme both IIM Lucknow & Kelley School of Business, Indiana University have decided to run two batches of Certificate Programme in Business Analytics in a year. The next batch is scheduled to begin from March 2015.”

The programme combines business strategy, business analytical tools and applications of analytics in selected business areas, namely finance, marketing and operations. The purpose of this programme is to develop skills and a mindset for participants that will allow them to identify and seize business opportunities using business analytics tools. The programme has both in-residence and online learning channels.

The programme is jointly taught by faculty from IIM Lucknow and Kelley School of Business, USA and on-campus modules are conducted from IIM Lucknow campus. The ceremony was chaired by the IIM-L director Prof Rajiv K Srivastava, MA Venkataramanan vice-provost for strategic initiatives, Indiana University; chairperson MDP (IIM-L) Prof Jabir Ali along with programme directors Prof Amit Agrahari and Prof Gaurav Garg.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Lucknow / by Arunav Sinha, TNN / October 28th, 2014