Paha *@)* | ntecrated aS PROGRAMMES Pua MBA in Business YET TesAs pera 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 UGC-approved four-semester Work Integrated Learning Programme offered by BITS Pilani and 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. Who Should Apply? The programme is designed for employed professionals working in diverse business functions who wish to transition to roles that require a strong understanding of data science concepts and involve extensive use of analytics to make critical business decisions or recommendations. The programme also addresses the learning needs of IT professionals who wish to gain a solid foundation in management science and business practices and the application of analytics to deliver enhanced value to business teams and the ‘organization. MBA in Business Analytics ENYA |What are the Highlights of the Programme? om —- MBA in Business Analytics for working professionals is approved by UGC, and can be pursued along with your job. ‘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 Participants will benefit from optional preparatory courses in Mathematics (covering key concepts in arithmetic, algebra, calculus, matrices), as well as R and Python to help them prepare for the programme. Practitioner-oriented insights from industry experts will help you develop solutions to world problems using cutting edge analytical technique. The Project Work 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 submit fee using easy- EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment. MBA in Business AnalyticsWhat are the programme objectives? (He Business Analytics enables organizations to effectively leverage data from G multiple sources in a seamless manner to make smart managerial decisions. This programme is intended to impart the knowledge and skill sets essential for data-driven decision-making, It helps the participants to determine which analytics approach is most appropriate for a particular situation, and enables them to leverage big data to deliver better business outcomes. The programme can benefit professionals working in a variety of manufacturing and services industries that leverage big data and data analytics to either deliver better solutions to clients and/ or improve the performance of internal functions such as marketing finance, HR, supply chain, and operations. The programme also gives the students exposure to the applications of business analytics in cifferent sectors such as investment banking, retail, optimization consulting, risk advisory and assessment, fintech, etc. Participants will be able to learn and understand the underlying technologies and how those can be effectively applied to make data-driven business decisions and deliver value to their organizations. What are the student learning outcomes? After attending this program, the students will be able to: %* Apply critical thinking skills to solve Business Problems and make sound decisions %* Demonstrate empathetic leadership skills in a dynamically changing business world. %* Operate in an ethically and socially responsible manner. * Effectively apply modern management techniques for the benefit of their firms and society in general. %* Apply cutting edge frameworks, technologies and analytical methods to solve business problems. % Design solutions leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digitization techniques. * Apply deep analytical skills, business knowledge, and critical problem-solving expertise to efficiently and effectively transform data into sound business decisions that give a competitive edge. %* Explain and communic with a diverse set of stakeholders, and effectively manage teams/projects MBA in Business Analytics EN yea]Learning methodology & 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. Classes for students admitted during the period Apr 2028 - July 2023 will begin in July/Aug 2028. 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. (2&1 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. ° & Experiential learning The programme emphasises on Experiential Learning that allows learners to apply concepts learnt in classroom in simulated, and real work situations, 4 This is achieved through the exposure to contemporary seftware packages in the Analytics Lab that can be accessad remotaly 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, EF 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 gt Continuous assessment Xe Continuous Assessment includes graded Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester exam, and Comprehensive Exam. MBA in Business Analytics EN yea]C REMOTE LABS for Management Students oO: a =| ‘The students enrolled in the WILP management programs have remote access to the G = labs in the areas of finance, analytics, and general management, These labs play a vital role in enhancing student engagement and enriching the “learning by doing" which has been the comerstone of BITS Pilani WILPD programs. ANALYTICS LAB ‘The Analytics Lab hosts software packages such as Tableau, SPSS, Stata, @risk, StatTools, Eviews, ‘Anaconda Navigater, Tora, R, Python, and PowerBl among others, These packages help the students perform basic as well as advanced analytics exercises that are related to their workplace or are covered in the analytics courses offered in our management programs. This lab enables the students to perform descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics related to all the functional areas of finance, marketing, supply chain management, HR management, etc. The lab has an adequate suite of packages to equip the students to work on different types of data- numeric or text, structured or unstructured. FINANCE LAB The Finance Lab hosts state-of-the-art Bloomberg Terminals that capture real-time information about the financial markets as well as the financial statements and valuable business information of the industry. The databases such as "Prowess” are also made available to the students so that they can download the information of various companies, sectors, and economies; and can undertake projects related to financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, derivatives trading, portfolio optimization, equity research, behavioral finance, and fintech among others. The Lab also hosts a simulation on working capital management that gives the students rich experience in managing the working capital and increases their absorption through experiential learning. MANAGEMENT LAB The Management Lab is equipped with software, simulations and digital resources that students can leverage in core areas of management. The simulations help improve the decision-making skill, business competence and integrating the application of learnings from various courses. With the Microsoft Project software, the students would be able to plan, schedule, track, collaborate to successfully execute projects, With the HSTaks Business & Management collection, students get access to the digital collection of professionally produced multimedia lectures, case studies, interviews, and peer-reviewed journals by renowned authorities in diverse subject areas such as Global Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing & Sales, Strategy, Technology, and Operations. MBA in Business Analytics EN yea]Mode of Examinations Examinations Mode Options applicable for students admitted in Ges Batch starting in July/Aug 2023. Semester 1, 2, 3 & 4 have Mid-semester Examinations and Comprehensive Examinations for each of course, These examinations are mostly scheduled on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. During these semesters, in addition to the Mid-Semester and Comprehensive examinations, there will also be Quizzes/Assignments conducted online on the Learning Management System (LMS) as per the course plan in which the students need to participate. In the Semester 4 (Final Semester), the student will be doing a Dissertation/Project Work as per the Institution's guidelines. Two Options on Mode of Examinations : Itis institute's endeavour to offer two options on mode of exams at the time of the registration for each semester of the programme. However, please note that Option 2 as explained below is offered purely on the discretion of the institute, Availability of Option 2 is not assured and is subject to institute's own. assessment of the feasibility of providing it, Students will need to choose one from the available option/s provided by the institute at the time of registering for every semester. The two mode of exam options are explained below: Option 1 - Examinations at Designated Examination Centres: Students choosing this option will need to appear in person for taking the examinations at the institution's designated examination centres as per the examination schedule, instructions, rules and guidelines announced before every examination. These designated examination centres are at the following locations: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, and Pilani. In addition to these locations, Institution also has a designated examination centre in Dubai. Option 2 - Online Examinations: Students choosing this option can take the examinations online from any location e.g. office or home. However the Institute at its discretion may choose not to offer this option and in such a case students will need to take the examinations as per Option 1 that entails appearing for the examination at any one of the designated examination centres. Also, to take an Online Examination, the student must possess a Laptop or Desktop system with Two Web Cams (One Web Cam for the student's frontal face view and a Second Web Cam for the student's and Laptop or Desktop system's full side view during the exam), ‘a smart phone and good internet connectivity Please click here to refer to the complete details about mandatory IT and Non-T Infrastructure requirements for taking the online examinations. A student should choose this option only if the student is confident to arrange the required mandatory IT Infrastructure and Non-IT Infrastructure to take the ‘examinations under this mode, Students opting for online examinations would require to log in to the institution's oniine examination platform as per the announce examination schedule and take the online ‘examinations in compliance with the institution's defined instructions, guidelines, and rules which are announced before all examinations. MBA in Business Analytics[F imporant Ges While it will be institute's endeavour to offer both the above options for students to choose from at the time of registering for any semester, however availability of the online mode option may not always be feasible or is assured and Institute at its own discretion could choose to offer only Option 1 as mentioned above. Also note that The Institute regularly takes actions to optimize its ‘examination system and hence the mandatory IT and Non-IT Infrastructure requirements, instructions, guidelines, and rules associated with both the above mentioned examination modes may change anytime at the Institute's discretion. All students will need to 100% comply with any such changed specifications announced by the Institute, MBA in Business Analytics EN yeaa]What is the 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 one year relevant work experience after the completion of the degree OR 1 Employed professionals holding a three year undergraduate degree such as 8.Sc./ B.Com/ BCA with at least 60% aggregate marks, and having studied at least one course in mathematics or statistics at the high school or higher level, and with minimum two years of relevant work experience after the completion of the degree Fee Structure The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new admission during the academic year 2023-24: (one time) 21,500 EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment Instant EMI option with 0% interest and 0 down payment is now available that allows you to pay programme fee in an easy and convenient way. 4 Instant online approval in seconds No Credit Cards/ CIBIL score requir Easy & Secure online process using Aachaar and PAN number Anyone with a Salary Account with Netbanking can apply Option to submit fee using easy- EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment et te to learn more S All the above fees are non-refundable. Important: For every course in the program institute will recommend textbooks, students would need to procure these textbooks on their own. MBA in Business AnalyticsProgramme Curriculum ARR First Semester Second Semester + Financial and Management Accounting 4 Marketing 4 Managerial Economics Advanced Statistical Methods %* Quantitative Methods +e Foundations of Data Science * Managing People & Organizations 4 Strategic Management & Business Policy Third Semester Fourth Semester + Financial Management 4 Elective 1 % Predictive Analytics Elective 2 % Analytigs for Competitive Advantage 4 Project 4% Operations Management Pool of Electives 4 Financial Analytics 4 Analytics for Marketing + Project Management + Analytics for Retail Industry + Data Visualization and Communication 4 Operations Research Models 4 Analytics for HR 4 Analytics for Investment Banking % Models in Marketing + Financial Risk Models 4 Supply Chain Analytics * Analytical Models in Finance 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, MBA in Business Analytics ENYA va _]How to apply + Click here to visit the BITS Pilani Online Application Center, Create your login at the ‘Application Center by entering your unique Email id and create a password of your choice, % Once your login has been created, you can anytime access the online Application Center using your ‘email ID and password. Once you have logged in, you will see a screen showing 4 essential steps to be completed to apply for the programme of your choice. 4% Begin by clicking on Step 1 -‘Fil/ Edit and Submit Application Form’. This will enable you to select the programme of your choice. After you have chosen your programme, you wil be asked to fil your details in an online form. You must fil all details and! press ‘Submit’ button given at the bottom of the form. %® Take the next step by clicking on Step 2 - ‘Download Application POF Copy’, This will download a paf copy of the application form on your computer, %* Now, click on Step 3 - ‘Pay Application Fee’ to pay INR 1,500/- using Net banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card % Take a printout of the downloaded Application Form and note down the Application Form Number that appear on the top-tight comer of the first page. This Application Form Number should be referred in all future correspondence with BITS Pilani 4% Inthe printout of the downloaded Application Form, you will noice on page no, 3a section called the Employer Consent Form. Complete the Employer Consent Form. This form needs to be signed and stamped by your organisation's HR or any other authorised signatory of the company. Important: In view of work-from-home policies mandated by many organisations, a few candiciates may not be able to get the physical forms signed by their HR/ other authorised organisational representative, Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent to their official email ID by the HR using the format available through this tink. %® Further on page no. 4 of the printed Application Form is a section called the Mentor Consent Form. The Mentor ‘Consent Form neads to be signed by the Mentor. Important: In view of work-from-home policies mandated by many organisations, a few candidates may not be able to got the physical forms signed by their Mentor, Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent Who is a mentor: Candiciates applying to Work Integrated Leaming Programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the acaciemic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme. MBA in Business Analytics Apply Now “2How to apply 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 candiciate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required qualifications, Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the same employing organization as that of the candidate, a supporting document giving justification for the same should be provided by the candidate's employer. Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with BE/BS/B.Tech/ M.Sc./ AM,LE/ Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent. Candidates applying to M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M Phil programme should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with * B.E/MSc/M.BA/M.C.A/M.B.B.. ete. and with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience oR, © M.E/ M.S/ MTech.’ M.Phil M.D./ Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent + Further on page no. 5 of the downloaded Application Form, is a Checklist of Enclosures/ Attachments. ‘+ Make photocopies of the documents mentioned in this Checklist * Applicants are required to self-altest all academic mark sheets and certificates * Finally, click on Step 4 - ‘Upload & Submit All Required Documents’, This wil allow you to upload one-by-one the printed Application Form, Mentor Consent Form, Employer Consent Form, and all mandatory supporting documents and complete the application process. Acceptable file formats for Uploading these documents are DOG, .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 canciclates 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. MBA in Business AnalyticsWORK iP INTEGRATED %5 | LEARNING aitsPisi | PROGRAMMES @ 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 BITSPilani 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. informational poses. Al the images that have been u re is proved for educational in this br ‘owners and have been picked up from the public domain MBA in Business Analytics 2c_1a0sa009Ae iG *@i)* | INTEGRATED = | LEARNING airs Pieni | PROGRAMMES