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.”

— 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 across 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 while 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

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 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
Founded by the duo of Gaurav Vohra and Sarita Digumarti in 2011, Jigsaw Academy is a learning partner
to those interested in upskilling in any phase of their career. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Jigsaw Academy
has helped 50,000+ learners, in 30+ countries, build a successful career in data sciences and emerging
technologies with specialized and industry-oriented programs.

With extensive and comprehensive industry-relevant courses, Jigsaw Academy aims to bridge the demand
gap with the help of domain experts who train freshers/professionals in the areas of Analytics, Data
Science, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence to name but a few.

To learn more visit www.jigsawacademy.com

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Integrated Program
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