Centre for Teaching & Learning launches certificate programme in Economics and Data Science
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) launched a certificate programme in Economics and Data Science (ECODS) for students of Grade XII, during an event held from 27th to 30th April 2026. From the large number of applicants, 68 participants were selected for the inaugural batch from across India and from various school-education boards.
Dr. Manaswani Bhalla, Chairperson, Post Graduate Programme in Management and PGP in Business Analytics, and faculty of the Economics area, spearheaded the Economics sessions introducing concepts with real-life examples, discussions and demonstrations. Dr. Soudeep Deb, Chairperson and faculty, Decision Sciences area, led sessions in a workshop model of learning, wherein he integrated core concepts of data science and led the cohort in hands-on applications of concepts.
Dr. Haritha Saranga, Chairperson, Sustainability Taskforce and faculty of the Production & Operations Management area, addressed participants during a special session on Sustainability, highlighting the human impact on global warming and climate change. She also showcased IIMB’s sustainability initiatives – the green campus as well as the Institute’s water, waste and recycling initiatives.
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