Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence – Batch 17

The executive programme on Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) is a year-long certificate programme covering a range of topics, including the basics of statistics, data visualization, predictive analytics, optimization, reinforcement learning, times series forecasting, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge advancements in Generative AI and Agentic AI.

A defining feature of the programme is its LIVE industry project component. Projects cut across diverse business domains and are mentored by IIMB faculty with deep expertise in relevant concepts, enabling participants to work on real problem statements and produce actionable insights.

IIM Bangalore is among the pioneers in offering a specialized analytics and AI executive programme in India. To date, faculty and students from the programme have co-authored more than 37 analytics case studies published by Harvard Business Publishing, which is a milestone in Indian management education. The programme attracts participants from a wide range of organizations and geographies, creating a vibrant, peer-driven learning community.

With a blend of academic rigor, hands-on learning using Python and exposure to emerging AI trends, the programme prepares working professionals for leadership roles in data-driven enterprises.

Commencement date: 15^th July 2026

Programme end date: 27^th March 2027

Last date to apply: 30^th April 2026

Programme Directors: Dr. U Dinesh Kumar, Dr. Jitamitra Desai and Dr. Ananth Krishnamurthy