ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (ePGD-ABA) - IIM Ahmedabad

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Academic Year

2025-26

Course Duration

16 Months

Application Closure Date

Closed

Mode

Blended Learning
(Live Online + Campus Immersion)

Programme Overview

With the deluge of digital data, data-driven decision-making has become crucial for every organization. IIM Ahmedabad’s ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (ePGD-ABA) is designed to empower professionals to transform data into actionable insights for effective business decisions. This 16-month programme blends online and on-campus sessions, providing a rigorous framework for asking the right questions, analyzing the correct data, and driving impactful decisions.

As the demand for skilled analytics professionals rises, this programme equips you with advanced tools, techniques, and domain-specific applications in marketing, HR, finance, operations, strategy and public policy.

Building on IIMA’s legacy of academic rigor and real-world application, the ePGD-ABA positions you for leadership roles and grants access to a prestigious alumni network. Set a new benchmark of excellence with IIMA’s ePGD-ABA and lead the digital transformation in your organization.

Programme Highlights

Admission Criteria

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Minimum of 2 years' work experience (preferably in the domain of business analytics); the experience criterion may be relaxed for candidates with exceptional academics/professional qualifications in a relevant field.
A valid test score is required (GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE or the ePGDABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test).

Pedagogical Methodology

Concepts and analytics practices during sessions
Business cases for data-driven decisions
Multiple sessions focused on:
– Hands-on data handling
– Data-driven simulations
– Model development experiences
Solving problems across business domains
Rigorous capstone project execution
Effective communication of data insights

Syllabus Breakdown

Module I: Pre-Term

Basic Linear Algebra
Basic Statistics and Probability
Introduction to Python
Introduction to R

Module II: Data: Management, Exploration and Analysis

Big Data Management
Business Analytics in the Real World, Problems and Data
Data Visualization for Analysis and Communication
Probability and Statistics using R and Python

Module III: Data Analysis: Methods and Models

Applied Causality and Experiments for Business
Bayesian Analysis
Big Data Analytics: Analysis of Text and Social Media Data
Business Simulation
Categorical Data Analysis
Machine Learning with Big Data
Model Thinking
Network Analysis
Nonlinear Optimization
Optimization Problems in Business
Panel Data Analysis
Regression Analysis
Time Series Analysis

Module IV: Analytics: Communication, Ethics and Organizational Value

Analytics Communication
Ethics, Privacy and Data Security
Organizational Sciences: Driving Organizational Value with Analytics

Module V: Analytics in Business and Management (Electives)

Module VI: Capstone Project

Interactive Lectures

Hands-on Exercises and Project

Case Studies

Self-learning, Capstone Project and Simulations

Delve into the Libraries of Latest Tools and Techniques

About IIM Ahmedabad

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is a premier global management institute, renowned for its excellence in management education. Over its 60 years of existence, IIMA has been recognized for its exemplary contributions to scholarship, practice, and policy through distinctive teaching, high-quality research, and nurturing future leaders. The institute supports industry, government, and social enterprises, creating a progressive impact on society.

Founded in 1961 through a collaborative initiative by the government, industry, and international academia, IIMA has expanded its global footprint. Today, it has a network of nearly 80 top international institutions and a presence in Dubai. Its eminent faculty and over 45,000 alumni, who hold influential positions worldwide, further contribute to its global recognition.

The flagship two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is ranked 39th in the FT Masters in Management Ranking 2024, while the one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) is ranked 41st in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2024. The institute is ranked first in the India Rankings 2024 (NIRF, Management Category) and has been No. 1 for five consecutive years. IIMA also ranks No. 1 in the Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking in Agribusiness/Food Industry Management 2024 for its two-year Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM).

1^st Rank NIRF India
Rankings 2024

Chairpersons' Message

Prof. Arnab Kumar Laha

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Programme Certification

Eligible participants will receive a certificate of completion in Strategic Management from IIM Ahmedabad at the end of the Programme, subject to fulfilment of attaining an overall 80% attendance.

Learners Speak

“I always knew that this was going to be a rigorous course and it really lived up to the expectation. Even with all external challenges and so much uncertainty, IIMA made sure that the quality of course content, delivery and rigour lives up to IIMA brand. I never felt missing the classroom experience, even though classes were running in D2D (Direct to Devive) mode. This course is an amalgamation of foundational statistics, data analytics techniques and business applications. I really learned ‘WHY’ and ‘HOW’ part of business analytics rather than just knowing ‘WHAT’ technique to apply. This course has all the elements to make a great business professional out of you, who knows how to employ data to make right decisions.”

“Like other long-duration academic programmes of IIMA, the ePGD-ABA unequivocally stands out for its rigour, quality, and closely monitored by the in-house faculty of the institute has elevated the quality of the programme to a truly world-class level. In every course, besides hands-on application/implementation, a very strong emphasis was laid on an in-depth understanding of the theoretical/mathematical subtleties underpinning the models & algorithms. This was further supplemented by rich in-class discussion & presentation. In nutshell, the last 16 months for me, had been a transformational academic experience, which I believe, not only will give a strong impetus to my future career progressions but also will shape my contributions in this field.”

“I chose to do the ePGD-ABA programme at that point in my career when I needed to develop the right mind set and skills to be an exceptional Analytics Professionals, and the programme precisely helped me achieve that. The course design makes it much easier to connect the dots as the programme progresses. It has helped me in gradually applying these ideas at work alongside the programme. My biggest takeaway is developing a business problem-solving acumen through courses that discuss analytics use cases under various domains like finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and HR. It gave me the confidence that I can build solutions and products that tackle any real-life business problem.”

“The ePGD-ABA programme has helped me build a broad perspective. The course content was quite exhaustive, covering all the aspects of business analytics. The programme instructors were superb, and they were very sensitive to the batch’s learning needs, given their diverse backgrounds, The live sessions were very interactive where queries were also answered. The assessments and assignments with midnight deadlines made the journey both challenging and exciting. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been a part of IIM Ahmedabad’s pioneer batch of the Advanced Business Analytics programme.”

*Source: IIMA website

Fee Structure

Programme fee

Fee Structure

Application Fee

INR 2000/-

Programme Fee

INR 12,00,000/-

(Including all applicable taxes)

Note : The options for educational loan facilities from leading banks are available.

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You’ll learn

Gain exposure to in-demand tools like R and Python through hands-on experience.
Dive into the future of business analytics with cutting-edge Machine Learning techniques.
Advance your prowess in Big Data Visualization, Predictive Modelling, and Data Forecasting.
Apply analytics across key domains such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, and HR.
Solve real-world case studies and complete a project tailored to your expertise for practical insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be getting an alumni status after I graduate?

After the successful completion of the programme, all graduating participants will receive IIMA alumni status.

What is the duration of this programme?

The ePGD-ABA is a 16 months’ diploma programme offered by IIMA.

What will be the delivery format of the ePGD-ABA Programme?

This programme will be delivered through a blend of online and on-campus class room sessions. This format is to help you advance your career while working.

What is the fee for the ePGD-ABA programme at IIMA?

The Programme Fee for ePGD-ABA 2025-26 batch will be INR 12,00,000/- (INR Twelve Lacs) inclusive of all taxes.

What will be the class schedule?

The programme’s class schedule will be held on weekends to accommodate working professionals.

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ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (ePGD-ABA) - IIM Ahmedabad

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Hands-on experience in analytical tools

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Flexible online weekend classes

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