PG Certificate Programme in
Data Science for Business Excellence and Innovation
Duration : 1 Year
Mode : Blended
Fee : INR 2,35,000 + 18% GST
(EMI starts at INR 6,586/- onwards)
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Introduction to Data Science Online Programme
In the disruptive digital age, AI and ML are emerging to produce a massive potential to automate business routines, enabling tomorrow’s businesses to make smart decisions, understand the market better and effectively align market resources. Delve into new-age data science techniques and tools upskill from India’s top-ranked institute, IIM Nagpur – PG Certificate Programme in Data Science for Business Excellence and Innovation.
Embark on a learning path to identify relevant use cases catering to new-age AI and ML techniques. Master the alchemy of people, data science tools and innovative strategies to attain an edge over competitive advancement. Learn how to redefine appropriate analytical solutions, implement the prescribed solutions and imbibe the output for strategic and operational activities to transform organizations. Pedagogy builds a benchmark with an extensive blend of lectures, case-based discussions, hands-on training and much more.
Data Science Programme Highlights

PG Certificate & Alumni status from IIM Nagpur

12 Months of Blended Learning

Learn from the Industry Experts

Case Study Based Learning

PG Certificate & Alumni status from IIM Nagpur

Case Study Based Learning

Personal Mentoring & Consultation from Faculty

Gain experience with new-age tools like ML, AI, Tableau, R, Python, Simul8, etc

Exposure to working on various real-time business problems & their solution

Chamber Consulting Sessions
Data Science Programme Learning Outcomes

Have a managerial understanding of the tools & techniques used in Data Science and Machine Learning

Possess the skills to implement machine learning algorithms

Learn the skills to make data-driven, real-time, day-to-day organisational decisions

Get an in-depth understanding of data structure and data analysis

Have an understanding of the concepts of statistics required to make strategic business decisions
Data Science Programme eligibility
This programme is for working professionals or middle-level managers desiring to improve their analytical thinking, innovative capability and decision-making skills through business analytics.
- Minimum 50% in graduation from a recognized national or international university
- Minimum 2 years of work experience
Who Should Attend
Working Professionals or aspiring executives desiring to take up managerial or leadership roles in the organization and / or industry should take up this programme. Eligible candidate should possess bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.
Programme Details
Application Fee | Programme Fee |
---|---|
INR 2,006/- (including GST) | INR 2,35,000 + 18% GST |
1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment |
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INR 85,00/- | INR 75,000/- | INR 75,000/- |
- Day: Sunday
- Session timings:
- 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. (IST)
- Chamber Consulting Sessions: For every course
*The Virtual Live Classrooms and Campus immersions are subject to prevailing government rules
Direct to Device (D2D)
1 Year
3-Day campus visit at the end of the programme (for project presentations and Valediction)
- Any change in any of the applicable taxes during the tenure of the programme, to be borne by the participants
- Boarding and Lodging during campus visit provided by IIM Nagpur
- Application fee is not included in the Installment pattern
Data Science Certification Programme Curriculum
- The programmer curriculum will be a mix of lectures, case-based discussions and hands-on training.
- Each machine learning technique will be taught using a relevant business case. Participants will get exposure to working on various real-time business problems and their solution through data analytics.
- Hands-on experience on tools such as Microsoft Excel, ML, AI, Tableau, R, Python, Simul8, etc. will be given to participants.
Data Science Module Details
- Introduction to R
- Probability
- Statistical Distributions
- Hypothesis testing
- Data visualization using Tableau
- Story-telling using data
- Business Communication
- Ethical and Legal Considerations related to data
- Big Data, Data Lakes, and data pipelining
- Cloud technologies using data analytics
- Introduction to Python
- Cluster Analysis
- Association Rule Mining
- Recommendation systems
- Regression and Decision Tree models
- Artificial Neural Networks
- Cluster Analysis
- Association Rule Mining
- Recommendation Systems
- Regression and Decision Tree Models
- Artificial Neural Networks
- Time-Series Analysis
- Logistic and Poisson regression
- Generalized and Hierarchical Linear Models
- Statistical Models (eg. PCA, Survival Regression)
- Prescriptive Analysis
- Optimization
- Business Simulation
- Simul8
- Natural Language Processing
- Chat bot
- Computer Vision/Image Analytics
- Business Consulting using Analytics
- Healthcare analytics
- Contemporary analytics applications across the industry
- Innovation and Design thinking
- Change Management
- Adoption of analytics applications
- Business process transformation
- Business Simulation Capstone Project
*The in person sessions such as Virtual Live Classrooms and Campus immersions are subject to prevailing government rules pertaining to the pandemic. Jaro Education / Institute will keep all candidates updated accordingly
Participant Profiles
Programme Director
Dr. Kapil Kaushik
FPM, IIM Indore
B.Tech, Computer Science
Dr. Kapil is a faculty in the area of decision science and information systems at IIM Nagpur.
Prior to joining IIM Nagpur, he was associated with Infosys analytics unit as associate data scientist, wherein he worked on projects and solutions related to forecasting, assortment planning, optimization, anomaly detection, and text analytics. He has completed his FPM in information systems management from IIM-Indore. His teaching interest includes text mining, data analytics, and marketing analytics.
His research interest includes customer engagement at digital platforms, sports sponsorship, e-commerce, and data science for public policy.
Dr. Kapil Kaushik
FPM, IIM Indore
B.Tech, Computer Science
Dr. Kapil is a faculty in the area of decision science and information systems at IIM Nagpur.
Prior to joining IIM Nagpur, he was associated with Infosys analytics unit as associate data scientist, wherein he worked on projects and solutions related to forecasting, assortment planning, optimization, anomaly detection, and text analytics. He has completed his FPM in information systems management from IIM-Indore. His teaching interest includes text mining, data analytics, and marketing analytics.
His research interest includes customer engagement at digital platforms, sports sponsorship, e-commerce, and data science for public policy.
Dr. Nikunj Kumar Jain
FPM, IIM Indore
B.Tech, MANIT, Bhopal
Dr. Nikunj Kumar Jain is faculty of Production and Operations Management at IIM Nagpur. He has previously worked with IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi and FORE School of Management Delhi. He has cross-functional work experience in a green field refinery project at Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd. Bina, Sagar (M.P.). He has conducted training programs on Operations Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Project Management, Data Analytics, Scientific Rigor and Statistical Modelling to various industries for middle and senior management. He has also conducted workshops on Structural Equation Modelling and Research Methodology for academicians.
PROF. SAYANTEE JANA
Prof. Sayantee Jana is an Assistant Professor in IIM Nagpur in the Decision Sciences area.
Her teaching and research interests include Data mining, text mining, spatio-temporal modelling and multivariate analysis. She did her PhD from McMaster University and was a recipient of the prestigious International Excellence Award and the F.R. Britton scholarship. She was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto.
She is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (2019) to conduct research at the University of Toronto and also the IBS-ISI (International Biometric Society and International Statistical Institute) Young Ambassador to the World Statistics Congress.
She has presented papers in several international academic conferences.
FAQ’s - Data Science for Business Excellence and Innovation Programme
Here are some of the benefits:
- Learn from IIM expert faculty
- Access to a real-world case study based learning
- Get personal mentoring & consultation from IIM faculty
- Hands-on experience with new-age tools like ML, AI, Tableau, R, Python and Simul8
- Exposure to working on various real-time business problems & their solution
- Explore Business Simulation Capstone Project
IIM Nagpur- alumni will be able to access the following pros:
- Networking opportunities with IIM Nagpur faculty, students, and graduates across all batches
- High-quality discussions related to industry and career
- Repository of newsletters, magazines, and IIM Nagpur merchandise
- Access to latest job openings posted by other alum
- Always stay abreast of the latest news about your alma mater
- Get mentorship and support
Yes, all students are entitled to receive a PG Certification in Data Science for Business Excellence and Innovation after completing the programme from IIM Nagpur.
Get 12 Months of Blended Learning in the PG Certificate Programme in Data Science for Business Excellence and Innovation offered by IIM Nagpur.
- A minimum of 50% in graduation from a recognized university (national or international)
- Minimum 2 years of work experience
About IIM Nagpur
Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIMN) aspires to be a leading management institution that shapes management systems, policy and governance through high-quality education, research and industry engagement. Propelled by the pursuit of engaged scholarship, the Institute aims to create value-driven leaders and global managers with strong conceptual foundations and analytical approach, which helps them excel in diverse spheres – be it management, business, policymaking, and public administration, to name a few.
IIM Nagpur’s aim is to address the needs of a modern India; connecting aspirations and realities to attain benchmarks that are respected internationally. Our motto, सत्यं च स्वाध्यायप्रवचने च, that is, an inspired journey towards truth through individual reflection and collective discourse, propels our quest to bridge the gap between abstract knowledge and practice.
IIM Nagpur seeks to distinguish itself as an institution that promotes constant industry engagement of a ‘problem-solving’ nature. Executive Education, therefore, is an important thrust area for the Institute. With an array of programmes designed by a faculty body with a stellar record of research, teaching and industry engagement, the Executive Education programme at IIM Nagpur equips managers and executives with the capabilities to perform effectively in their current roles, and take up greater challenges through various stages of their careers.

Contact Details
Program Manager | Email Id | Phone Number |
Anand K | an@jaro.in | 9043001261 |
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