New Age Programme
Learn cutting edge tech, in-demand skills and industry best practices
Learning Format
Live learning, 24x7 virtual labs & solve real life case studies
Great Experience
Learn from world class faculty, guided capstone project & campus immersion programme
Easy Finance
Multiple options including 0% interest EMI
The US BLS projects that demand for management analysts will increase by 11% from 2021 to 2031, which is much faster than average for all occupations.
M.Sc. Business Analytics is a UGC-approved five-semester Work Integrated Learning Programme offered by BITS Pilani and designed for working professionals who are aspiring for a 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 a prestigious Master’s level qualification from a premier institution.
M.Sc. Business Analytics is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.
Programme Curriculum
The coursework requirement for the programme would consist of a set of core courses and electives. Core courses are compulsory for all participants, while electives can be chosen based on individual learning preferences.
- Marketing
- Management Information Systems
- Models and Applications in Operational Research
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Financial Management
- Business Data Mining
- Supply Chain Management
- Introduction to Data Science
- Advanced Statistical Methods
- Big Data Analytics
- Predictive Analytics
- Optimization Methods for Analytics
- Analytics for Competitive Advantage
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
- Project Work
- Elective 4
- Advanced Financial Modeling
- Data Visualization
- Financial Risk Analytics
- HR Analytics
- Investment Banking Analytics
- Marketing Analytics
- Marketing Models
- Retail Analytics
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Real-time Analytics
- Text Analytics
Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester. A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.
Live Interactive and Engaging
Learning Methodology
Live Learning
Live sessions for each course
32 hours of live instruction of each course on weekends in an interactive mode
Faculty-guided hands-on learning
Solve real life case studies, assignments & more and receive feedback on the same from the faculty members.
Hybrid Experience
Campus Immersion Programme
Opportunity to visit the BITS campus to learn, experience labs, network with peers and get mentored by BITS leadership.
Experiential Learning Centers
Learning centres at major cities will go live in 2025 that will have physical labs and faculty members at one place for learners to conduct experiments & practical.
Project Based Learning
Final Semester Project
Learners pick project from their workplace or industry dissertation to apply their learning and suggest improvements.
Develop Problem Solving Skills
Identify, analyze, and effectively find solutions utilizing critical thinking & analytical reasoning.
Self Learning
Flexible learning with access to digital resources
Learners can access e-learning content, recorded sessions, and assignments on our LMS anytime, anywhere.
Library access to books & journals.
Learners get subscription to the world's largest collection of eBooks and other reading resources through OpenAthens.
Experience Exceptional Growth
in Career and
Confidence
For more than 46 years, BITS Pilani, a globally renowned institution, has enabled working professionals through its WILP Programmes to grow into successful leaders and entrepreneurs across the world.
1,36,904
Working Professionals Graduated
353
CEOs and Founders
4,997
Global Heads,
Presidents & Directors
Learn From the Best Minds:
World-Class Faculties and Industry Experts
With over 120 full-time faculty members bringing deep industry and academic expertise, and 1,000+ industry professionals contributing to the learning journey, the programmes offer a truly world-class educational experience.
Our Learners Come From the Best of Organisations
With Diverse
Backgrounds
Experience the Best of BITS Pilani:
Campus Immersion
Learners have the opportunity to visit the BITS Pilani campus during their programme, immersing themselves in a vibrant environment, making lab visits, group exercises with peers and interacting with BITS faculty and the leadership.
Earn a Prestigious Degree & Alumni Status From BITS Pilani
Programme Fee
Programme Fee
INR 3,68,500
| Details | Sem 1 | Sem 1 to Sem 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees (one time): | 1,500 | - | ||
| Admission Fees (one time): | 16,500 | - | ||
| Semester Fees (per semester): | 70,100 | 70,100 per semester | ||
| Total Fee: | 88,100 | 70,100 per semester | ||
Note: Semesters 1 to 5 fees are INR 70,100 each.
- Admission fees (one time) and First Semester fees are to be paid once admission is offered.
- Subsequent semester fees are payable at the beginning of respective semesters.
- Avail easy EMI option with 0% interest. To know more Click Here
Eligibility
Criteria
- Employed professionals working in a variety of business domains, holding a three year undergraduate degree in relevant disciplines, with at least 60% aggregate marks, and adequate preparation in mathematics, with minimum one year work experience in relevant domains.
Everything You Need To Know
Examination are of 2 types : Continuous and Comprehensive Exams.
- Continuous consists of quizzes, lab assignments etc. to be taken virtually on the LMS
- Comprehensive: Mid term and End term are to be taken in person at University designated exam centres
For Indian Students: List of designated exam centres
- South Zone: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Madurai and Mysore.
- West Zone:Ahilya Nagar(Ahmednagar),Ahmedabad, Goa, Indore, Bhopal, Mumbai, Mumbai-Thane, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Surat and Vadodara.
- North Zone: Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Pilani and Udaipur.
- East Zone: Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar and Jamshedpur.
For International Students:
- In addition to the above locations, the institution has a designated international examination centre in Dubai.
- To facilitate the learning of international students applying from anywhere except India and Dubai, the examinations will be conducted online, and they can be availed by meeting the institute's requirements.
- To know more about the requirements for online examinations, Click here
- Scanned copy of the visa for the country in which you are currently residing. The visa should be currently valid. No expired visas shall be considered
(OR) - Scanned copy of government-issued ID from the residing country
(And) - HR recommendation or endorsement letter from the employer, stating the location of your work.
- Scanned copy of the visa for the country in which you are currently residing. The visa should be currently valid. No expired visas shall be considered
- Indian students, who are temporarily based out of India, can also avail of online examinations on request by meeting the above-mentioned requirements of the institute.
To enrol in the programme, Apply Now
Application steps:
- Register/Login on the application portal and fill all the required details
- Pay the application fee and update the Mentor & Employer information
- Submit the application with all required documents
- The Admissions Cell will review your application and share the admission decision via email or the application portal within 2–3 weeks
For a step-by-step guide on the application, Watch Here
Important: If you’re unable to get a physical signature due to work-from-home policies, you may request your HR to send an email approval from their official ID using the format available through this link. Sample Mentor form Sample Employer form
24x7 Support System and 5 regional offices
We have a 24x7 support system to address your queries over the phone or raise tickets for any support or help needed. You can drop into our regional offices to meet the BITS team.
Reach us at admission@wilp.bits-pilani.ac.in or 080-48767777
Industry Endorsements
Transformation Experienced
By Our Learners
The programme from BITS Pilani WILP has been nothing short of remarkable for me. From the moment I entered the programme, I was impressed by the depth of knowledge and expertise that the faculty brought to the table.
Avinash Balivada
Lead Administrator, WIPRO Technologies
WILP alumnus
A friend recommended this programme when I was seeking expertise in digital business. I began my BITS WILP journey with high hopes, and it far exceeded my expectations with its well-structured format, remarkable faculty, and truly enriching learning experience.
Sneha Ramachander
Digital Marketer, Adobe
WILP alumnus
FAQs
M.Sc. Business Analytics is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.
This programme is designed for working professionals. At the time of submitting the application, candidates must be employed in another organization. Professionals who are owners of a registered business are also eligible to apply.
For detailed information, including academic background, work experience, etc. refer to the programme eligibility criteria.
Contact classes are conducted over a technology enabled platform. These classes can be attended via the internet using a computer from any location. These contact classes offer similar levels of interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS Pilani campus. These are conducted usually over weekends or after business hours for a total of 7-8 hours per week. If you miss a lecture, you can also access the recorded lecture on the internet.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a degree certificate from BITS Pilani.
Each semester has a Mid-semester Exam and a Comprehensive Exam for each course, which are conducted over weekends. Students will need to appear in-person to take these exams at exams centers in the following locations:
India Centers:
- South Zone: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Madurai and Mysore.
- West Zone:Ahilya Nagar(Ahmednagar),Ahmedabad, Goa, Indore, Bhopal, Mumbai, Mumbai-Thane, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Surat and Vadodara.
- North Zone: Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Pilani and Udaipur.
- East Zone: Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar and Jamshedpur.
International Centers: Dubai
In case students are unable to take an exam due to work-related commitments, there is also a provision of appearing for Make-up Exams.
The programme provides a high degree of interactivity between students and the faculty members and programme instructors. Q&A sessions during the contact classes (which you can attend from anywhere over a technology enabled platform) allow participants to pose questions to the faculty members, and seek guidance through voice and chat. Further interaction with faculty members and peers is enabled through the e-learning portal, by using discussion forums and message boards.
The programme features high usage of experiential learn components such as Simulations, Virtual Labs, and Remote Labs, in order to mimic the on-campus experience.
Participants will be given access to portals, that will allow them to access both cloud-based labs, as well as Campus-based physical labs. Using leading industry-recognised Software tools, Programming languages, and Simulation software, participants will be able to perform experiments and run simulations to advance their knowledge
Candidates applying to the programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme. Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required qualifications. For detailed information, please refer to the programme brochure.
Kindly note that BITS Pilani does not assign Mentors to programme participants.
The programme is designed for working professionals, and participants are not required to travel to a BITS campus. However, certain programme offer Campus Immersion Modules such as workshops or seminars, which are highly recommended but not mandatory.
