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DEGREE PROGRAMMES MBA in Business Analytics

MBA in Business Analytics

As per a report by Allied Market Research, the Global Big Data and Business Analytics Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.9% to reach $420 Billion by 2027.

MBA in Business Analytics is a four-semester Work Integrated Learning Programme designed for working professionals, who are aspiring for rapid career progression in the high-growth areas of Business Analytics and Big Data, and wish to stand out in highly competitive workplaces by acquiring prestigious Master’s-level qualification from a premier institution.

MBA in Business Analytics is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.

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  • Programme Highlights
  • UGC Approval
  • Programme Curriculum
  • Learning Methodology
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Fee Structure
  • How to Apply
Programme Highlights

  • MBA in Business Analytics is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.

  • The programme is of four semesters, with online classes conducted mostly on weekends or after business hours. You can pursue the programme without any career break.

  • The students have access to the state-of-the-art remote labs that can help the students perform data analysis and visualization using latest contemporary software tools.

  • The students are provided with ample opportunities to visit the Campus and practice some assignments during the Open Lab Weeks

  • Practitioner-oriented insights from industry experts will help you develop solutions to real world problems using cutting edge analytical techniques

  • The Project in the final semester enables students to apply concepts and techniques learnt during the programme.

  • The programme uses a Continuous Evaluation System that assesses the learners over convenient and regular intervals. Such a system provides timely and frequent feedback and helps busy working professionals stay on course with the programme.

  • The education delivery methodology is a blend of classroom and experiential learning. Experiential learning consists of lab exercises, assignments, case studies, simulations and work integrated learning activities.

  • Participants who successfully complete the programme will become members of an elite & global community of BITS Pilani Alumni

  • Option to pay fees using an easy EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment.

UGC Approval

BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) of BITS Pilani constitutes a unique set of educational offerings for working professionals. WILP are an extension of programmes offered at the BITS Pilani Campuses and are comparable to our regular programmes both in terms of unit/credit requirements as well as academic rigour. In addition, it capitalises and further builds on practical experience of students through high degree of integration, which results not only in upgradation of knowledge, but also in up skilling, and productivity increase. The programme may lead to award of degree, diploma, and certificate in science, technology/engineering, management, and humanities and social sciences. On the recommendation of the Empowered Expert Committee, UGC in its 548th Meeting held on 09.09.20 has approved the continued offering of BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning programmes.

Programme Curriculum

First semester

  • Financial and Management Accounting 

  • Managerial Economics 

  • Quantitative Methods 

  • Managing People & Organizations 

Second Semester

  • Marketing 

  • Advanced Statistical Methods 

  • Foundations of Data Science

  • Strategic Management & Business Policy

Third Semester

  • Financial Management 

  • Predictive Analytics 

  • Analytics for Competitive Advantage 

  • Operations Management

Fourth Semester

  • Elective 1

  • Elective 2

  • Project

Elective

  • Financial Analytics

  • Project Management

  • Data Visualization and Communication

  • Analytics for HR

  • Models in Marketing

  • Supply Chain Analytics

 

  • Analytics for Marketing

  • Analytics for Retail Industry

  • Operations Research Models

  • Analytics for Investment Banking

  • Financial Risk Models

  • Analytical Models in Finance

For more information on programme curriculum download the programme brochure.

Electives finally offered will be at the discretion of the BITS Pilani, and will be decided in consultation with HCL. Offered electives will be made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.

Learning Methodology
Online lectures

ATTEND ONLINE LECTURES OVER WEEKENDS

Lectures are conducted live via online classes. These lectures can be attended via the internet using a computer from any location. These online classrooms offer similar levels of interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS Pilani campus.

The class schedule is announced within 1 week of completion of the admission process.

The online lectures are conducted usually over weekends for a total of 7-8 hours per week. If you miss a lecture, you can also access the recorded lecture on the internet.

Digital Learning

DIGITAL LEARNING

Learners can access engaging learning material at their own pace which includes recorded lectures from BITS Pilani faculty members, course handouts and recorded lab content where applicable.

experimental Learning

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

The programme emphasises on Experiential Learning that allows learners to apply concepts learnt in classroom in simulated, and real work situations.

  • This is achieved through the exposure to contemporary software packages in the Analytics Lab that can be accessed remotely by the students.

Case Studies and Assignments: Carefully chosen real-world cases & assignments are both discussed and used as problem-solving exercises during the programme

Dissertation/ Project Work: The fourth semester offers an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge gained during the programme to a real-world like complex project. The learner is expected to demonstrate understanding of vital principles learnt across semesters and their ability to successfully apply these concepts

Continour Assessment

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Continuous Assessment includes graded Assignments/ Quizzes, Mid-semester exam, and Comprehensive Exam.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

  • Employed professionals holding B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ Integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks, and minimum 18 months of relevant work experience within HCL are eligible to apply.

  • It is strongly advised to refer and check HCL's policy details and other Eligibility Criteria of the programme before applying, as all fees are non-refundable.

The above are only the minimum criteria to apply. The final decision to offer admission to an applicant rests with BITS Pilani which will be made based on an overall review of your application information.

Fee Structure

The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new admission during the academic year 2023-24

  • Application Fees (one time) : INR 1,500

  • Admission Fees (one time) : INR 16,500

  • Semester Fees (per semester) : INR 63,500

The one-time Application Fee is to be paid at the time of submitting the Application Form through the Online Application Centre.

Admission Fee (one-time) and Semester Fee (for the First Semester) are to be paid together once admission is offered to the candidate. Thus, a candidate who has been offered admission will have to pay INR 80,000/-. You may choose to make the payment using Netbanking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card through the Online Application Centre.

Semester Fee for subsequent semesters will only be payable later, i.e. at the beginning of those respective semesters.

Any candidate who desires to discontinue from the programme after confirmation of admission & registration for the courses specified in the admit offer letter will forfeit the total amount of fees paid.

All the above fees are non-refundable.

How to Apply

  • Click here to visit the Online Application Center. Create your login at the Online Application Center by entering your official HCL Email ID only and create a password of your choice. Once your login has been created, you can anytime access the Online Application Center using your official email ID and password.

  • Begin by clicking on Step 1 - ‘Fill/ Edit and Submit Application Form’. This will enable you to select the programme of your choice. After you have chosen your programme, you will be asked to fill your details in an online form. You must fill all details and press ‘Submit’ button given at the bottom of the form.

  • Now, click on 'Pay Application Fee’ to pay INR 1,500/- using Netbanking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card

  • Finally, click on 'Upload & Submit All Required Documents’. This will allow you to upload one-by-one all the mandatory supporting documents such academic certificates and transcripts, photograph, etc. and complete the application process. Acceptable file formats for uploading these documents are .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF, .ZIP and .JPEG

  • Upon receipt of your Application Form and all other enclosures, the Admissions Cell will scrutinise them for completeness, accuracy and eligibility.

  • Admission Cell will intimate selected candidates by email within two weeks of submission of application with all supporting documents. The selection status can also be checked by logging in to the Online Application Centre.