Mandi, 1st July 2022: With the goal of preparing future-ready business leaders equipped with technological and management knowledge, the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is starting an MBA program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The two-year, full-time master’s program begins in the Fall Semester of 2022 and will integrate contemporary management concepts, soft skills for developing individuals, and a wide range of data science tools, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and managerial decision-making.
This program differs from other technology-oriented programs like B.Tech., M.Tech./MS by focusing on the integration of data science and artificial intelligence into various business and management domains, as well as a strong emphasis on managerial decision-making.
Speaking about the program, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, said, “It gives me immense pride to introduce the newly started MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program. This MBA program aligns with IIT Mandi’s motto and strives to produce future-ready management leaders to tackle industry and academic challenges. The program will position students to transform data into better business decisions and help them identify areas of business where Data Science, Artificial intelligence, and Machine Learning can add value and provide inputs to algorithm developers and data analysts.”
The MBA in Data Science and AI is open to undergraduate students of all backgrounds who have studied mathematics at the +2 level. Further details about eligibility can be found at the admission link on the Institute website https://iitmandi.ac.in/SOM. The application process will start on 29th June 2022 and will conclude by 17th July 2022.
