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ISB AMPBA Brochure Co2021Winter
ISB AMPBA Brochure Co2021Winter
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME IN
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
CLASS OF 2021,
WINTER
Business Analytics,
indispensable in today’s age
of Big Data, is an optimal
mix of Data Collection, Data
Visualisation, Data Management,
Statistics, Machine Learning,
Critical Thinking, and last but
not least, Domain Knowledge.
Being an interdisciplinary field, it
creates valuable insights in ways
hitherto unheard of, not only for
the industry but for government,
non-profit organisations, and
society as a whole, thereby
improving everyone’s life.
BENEFITS OF PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
BUSINESS ANALYTICS The Advanced Management Programme in Business
The scope of data analysis within business is Analytics (AMPBA) at the Indian School of Business
limitless. From tracking customer behaviour (ISB) is designed for business professionals, and
and input prices, to simulating road traffic and provides essential skills in contemporary business
competitors’ sale strategies, a skilled Data analytics. The programme schedule is designed
Scientist can contribute to the success of a to maximise learning, with minimum disruption to
business in many ways. Artificial Intelligence professional responsibilities. This hands-on, rigorous
and Machine Learning are helping leaders programme aims to strike a perfect balance between
make informed decision in board rooms. classroom and technology-aided learning.
These decisions are disrupting the business
environment and creating more opportunities PROGRAMME FORMAT
in every industry and function. Some of the key
The AMPBA is a part-time programme, delivered
benefits of using analytics in businesses are:
in a blended learning format. The programme starts
• Improving the decision-making process (quality with Foundation-Term modules, delivered through
and relevance) a technology-aided platform. They are based on
PEDAGOGY
The programme adopts adult learning Self-Study and Peer Learning
pedagogies, with emphasis on action and Participants are expected to make maximum use
application, rather than just theory and concepts. of the learning resources offered, for a seamless
The pedagogy involves integrating faculty learning experience. The resources may include
lectures with case study discussions, simulations, textbooks, business cases, videos, etc. Apart from
group activities, and other interactive sessions. classroom attendance, participants are expected
Experienced industry practitioners visit ISB to dedicate 10-12 hours every week towards
to interact with participants to share practical assignments, project work, and session pre-readings.
perspectives and insights into real business
problems.
Classroom Learning
Participants attend classes at the ISB campus
over six residencies of �ve days each, scheduled
every alternate month. During a residency,
participants attend day-long classes, and
spend their evenings on co-curricular learning
engagements. Participants are required to stay
on campus during these residencies.
Online Learning
An online interactive technology platform
complements classroom-based learning that
occurs during residencies. This platform will
be used predominantly for tutorials, mentoring,
delivering Foundation-Term modules and at
times for course content.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Foundational Projects INTT Data, Polaris (now Virtusa), Reliance Games,
The Foundational Projects runs through the Snapdeal, Star TV, S&P Global, Variance.ai,
programme, and cuts across its various modules. Vodafone, Walmart, and many more.
This helps participants build capabilities to solve
To know more about completed projects and
different business problems, by integrating
sponsors, please visit https://www.isb.edu/ampba/
classroom learning from various courses.
capstone-projects
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is an important component
of the programme. It offers participants an
opportunity to apply their overall course learning
to solve real-world business problems. Each
participant group is mentored by a faculty
member and an industry mentor, to integrate
theoretical and practical aspects. Participants
have an option to work on a live project from their
organisation. Alternatively, the Programme Office
allows them to bid for projects that it brings from
other organisations.
PROGRAMME FEE
Programme Fee: INR 9,65,000 plus GST @ 18%*
AMP Alumni Fee: INR 15,000 plus GST @ 18%*
Refundable Security Deposit: INR 10,000
*GST rates as applicable at the time of application.
The fee covers: Admission, Tuition, Course Material, Boarding and Lodging during on-campus residencies.
The programme fee does not cover: Travel cost to and from the campus for residencies.
Participants needs to carry a laptop (PC-Windows) of standard configuration for course-related work.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Schedule
Residency Calendar
The campus-wise residency dates are as follows:
Note:
• While every effort will be made not to change the dates of the residencies, ISB reserves the right to modify
the schedule in case of extraneous reasons.
• The detailed term schedule will be shared before the start of each term.
PROGRAMME COMPLETION
In order to be awarded a certificate at the completion of the
programme, a participant must meet all the graduation requirements
and other policies prescribed in the Student Handbook.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS
To Participants Admission Notification
• World-class learning environment Selected candidates will be notified of the admission
• Learning from subject-matter experts offer by the Programme Office. They will be given a
• Cutting-edge thought leadership time period of seven days to make a non-refundable
• Relevant case studies from the industry payment of INR 91,500 plus applicable taxes,
• Built-in project work as part of the curriculum towards the admission fee and pre-term fees,
• Peer learning from experienced fellow participants to confirm their participation in the programme.
• Building network with like-minded professionals Payment link and fee schedule will be sent along
• Exposure to real-world business problems with the admission offer.
• Opportunities for incubating business ideas at an
• Application fee (non-refundable): INR 1,000
ISB-driven incubation centre
inclusive of applicable taxes
To Sponsor Companies • Commencement of foundation-term:
September 12, 2020
• Knowledge from classroom learning on effectively
dealing with projects Contact us
• A great way to reward and retain high-performing Website: www.isb.edu/AMPBA
employees E-mail: AMPBA_Admissions@isb.edu
• Good brand-building among current and Ph.: +91 40 2318 7516
prospective employees Working Hours:
• Employee satisfaction through job enhancement Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
and career advancement
ADMISSION CALENDAR
Last Date for Submitting Application Online Test* Interviews**
Cycle 1 April 16, 2020 Sunday, April 19, 2020 April 20, 2020 onwards
Cycle 2 May 21, 2020 Sunday, May 24, 2020 May 25, 2020 onwards
Cycle 3 July 09, 2020 Sunday, July 12, 2020 July 13, 2020 onwards
Note:
* Applicants can submit valid GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ NMAT
scores to request exemption from the online test.
This exemption is subject to cut-offs decided by the
Programme Office.
** Interviews for the candidates having valid GMAT/ GRE/
CAT/ NMAT scores meeting the prescribed cut-offs will be
conducted on a rolling basis.
*** Admission are offered on a rolling basis. If the seats are
filled in the earlier rounds, candidates may be offered
deferred admissions to the next batch. We encourage
you to apply during the earlier cycles to ensure that your
application is considered for the current class.
TESTIMONIALS
Industry leaders AMPBA Alumni
“Analytics and data are key tenets of our business “ISB’s Business Analytics Programme has entirely
at Everyday Health. They allow us to better analyse changed my outlook towards business decisions.
trends across our portfolio of health and wellness The course is an excellent blend of theory and
sites, to create better, more insightful products and pragmatic applications to business.”
services for consumers, healthcare professionals
and advertisers. Having more professionals Sudarson Roy Pratihar
Head of AI, SymphonyAI
skilled in big data is the key to the growth of any
global organisation and the Business Analytics
programme at the Indian School of Business will
help produce these professionals.” “The programme is perfectly designed, with the
right ingredients of analytical depth, functional
Ben Wolin breadth and business acumen, keeping in mind
CEO and Co-Founder, Everyday Health the global need of tomorrow. Furthermore, this
programme is an important tool to be equipped
with, for any aspiring CAO/ CDO.”
Mitesh Vora
Director, Advanced Analytics CoE, Flextronics
Disclaimer: ISB has not sought affiliation from any University in India or abroad nor has ISB sought approval from AICTE for any of its
programmes.