IIM INDORE’S

Integrated Program
in Business Analytics
(IPBA)

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“We are delighted to launch this certificate program on Business Analytics with
Jigsaw. In line with our mission to be contextually relevant, the Integrated
Program in Business Analytics (IPBA) is designed to provide an in-depth and
practical working knowledge of analytics and its applications in solving real life
business problems to the working professionals. The participants will learn how
to use statistical models, machine learning, text mining and big data techniques
for modelling real world and making sound data-driven business decisions. My
eminent colleagues from IIM Indore and the experienced professionals from
Jigsaw Academy associated with this programme are truly world class with vast
experience in business analytics domain.”

— Prof. Himanshu Rai

Director, IIM Indore

“IIM Indore is happy to initiate a certificate program in Business Analytics in

association with M/s Jigsaw. The analytics, data science and big data industry is
among the fastest growing sectors in India, with estimated growth rates of 30%
year-on-year. The industry is also seeking talent which can help drive this
growth. In this context, at IIM Indore we believe that the institute can leverage
its unique strengths in analytics and data science and offer cutting-edge
programs that enable solve the talent conundrum for this industry. We hope to
establish synergies with industry professionals from our partner Jigsaw and
create a learning environment for analytics professionals that combines the
best from research and practice.”

— Prof. Ranjeet Nambudiri

Dean (Programmes), IIM Indore

“We are now at a cusp where the workforce leading businesses are moving
towards decoding data and understanding analytics. Jigsaw has always been
fully committed to supporting the ambitions of those interested in upskilling
themselves to stay on top of their game. We are very excited and are looking
forward to working with IIM Indore on the IPBA.”

— Gaurav Vohra
CEO, Jigsaw Academy
IIM Indore’s IPBA
Where It All Comes Together
With a constant demand and an ever-increasing
focus on developing new insights and understanding
of business performance based on the data and
statistical analysis, IIM, Indore is all set to launch a
10-month Integrated Program in Business
Analytics (IPBA) in collaboration with Jigsaw
Academy. In a first of its kind initiative, this learning
partnership will bring to working professionals an
unparalleled flexible learning experience. It has
been carefully designed with extensive live online
classes and comprehensively covers Data Science,
Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Visualization,
Big Data and Machine Learning.
For professionals who are interested in building
careers in data science with a strong background
and context in business, the IPBA will equip you
with a fundamental understanding of both. They
will also get a great opportunity to learn from
award-winning faculty from IIM Indore and
Jigsaw Academy, interact with business leaders
and benefit from the IIM network and work with
the complex data sets using Python & R.

About the program - IPBA in a snapshot

120 hours of training via live online classes, online assignment-solving and Q&A sessions that can
be accessed from anywhere accross the world

Separate in-person ‘immersion’ component of 30+ hours of classes, networking and project
presentations, held on the IIM Indore campus

Learn from award-winning faculty from IIM Indore and Jigsaw Academy

Enjoy the on-campus learning experience at IIM Indore

Interact with business leaders and benefit from the IIM network with alumni status

Work with complex data sets using Python & R, and build expertise in Data Science, Big Data and
Machine Learning

Learning Centre access for 22 months

Industry Projects with mentoring from project company SMEs

The
Curriculum
The Integrated Program in Business Analytics
(IPBA) curriculum is designed to be a
comprehensive program covering technical and
business aspects of the application of analytics and
data science. It starts by laying a strong foundation
of essential tools and techniques including
descriptive and inferential statistics, data
extraction and manipulation with SQL, data
manipulation and processing with Python and R
and data visualization with Tableau. Students will
also have access to Tableau's cutting-edge visual
analytics software for free wile enrolled in the
program for study and practice purposes, through
Tableau’s global Academic Program.
The bulk of the program builds on this foundation
by extending the analysis capabilities to predictive
models using statistical modelling and machine
learning, and covering data types that are both
traditional and structured, to more unstructured
types including text and images.

Data Handling and Extraction with SQL Predictive Statistical Modeling

and Python Algorithms

Data Visualization with Tableau and Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Python Models on Text and Images

Statistical Data Analysis with Excel, Implementing Algorithms at Scale with Big
Python & R Data Systems

Feature Engineering with Python for Generating Business Values and Effective
Structured and Unstructured Data Types Storytelling

Learning Outcomes

• Learn to apply analytics methodologies and analytics frameworks to develop both business
acumen and data science solutions

• Upskill to career paths in analytics through extensive hands-on experience

• Become a storyteller through the art of data visualization

• Design, Develop and Deliver key analytical solutions and become an expert in managing
unstructured / semi structured data and machine learning solutions on Big Data platforms
How to Apply

The Integrated Program in Business Analytics (IPBA) has the following eligibility criteria:

1. 50% in Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.

2. A valid GMAT / CAT / GRE / Jigsaw Administered Test score. The score should be within
5 years on the date of submission of application. For example, a candidate submitting
application on 10 October 2018, should have taken the GMAT test between 11 October 2013
to 10 October 2018.

3. Minimum 1+ years of work experience.

4. The program is open to all nationalities.

Program fees

INR 2.5 lakhs + applicable taxes / $ 5,000

The payment of the program fee is applicable through a Cheque, DD, Net Banking, Credit or Debit
Cards. For information on easy payments please contact our admissions office at
+91 90192 17000 | +91 90199 87000.

The Program Structure

Format: Online with an In-Person Component

Duration: 10 months
Tools: Python, R, Tableau, SQL, PySpark, Big Data
Learning Centre access: 22 months
Benefits: IIM Indore Alumni Status
About
IIM Indore
Established in 1996, Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has been a leader in the field
of management education, interfacing with the industry, government and PSUs. It is promoted and
nurtured by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and is an institute of
national importance under the Indian Institutes of Management Act 2017.
IIM Indore seeks to be a contextually-relevant business school with world-class academic standards
that develops socially-conscious managers, leaders and entrepreneurs. IIM Indore is committed to:

Excellence in management education, research, and training

Use of contemporary participant-centric pedagogies and teaching methods
A presence in emerging segments of management education

In recent times, IIM Indore has bagged the Fifth Rank (5th Rank) in the National Institute Ranking
Framework (NIRF) announced by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD),
Government of India on April 08, 2019.

To learn more visit www.iimidr.ac.in

About
Jigsaw Academy

Jigsaw Academy is a global award-winning online analytics and Big Data training provider
headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Founded by the duo of Gaurav Vohra and Sarita Digumarti Jigsaw
Academy has helped over 50,000 students in 30+ countries build a successful career in analytics with
their specialized industry oriented courses.

It has been recognized as the number one institute for data science training in 2018, 2017, 2016,
2014 and 2013 by the Analytics India Magazine. and has been influential in shaping the careers of
50,000+ students in over 30 countries.

To learn more visit www.jigsawacademy.com

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Integrated Program
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(IPBA)

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