IIM-A invites applications for e-Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Advanced Business Analytics
Interested candidates can apply for admission to the programme from August 1, 2022. The application form can be downloaded from https://epgd-aba.iima.ac.in/round1/main.html.
IIM-Ahmedabad e-PGD ABA Admissions 2022
IIM-A e-PGD ABA Admissions 2022: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has invited eligible candidates to apply for the fourth batch of its e-Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (e-PGD ABA). IIM-A e-PGD ABA is a 16-month programme in Applied Analytics for working professionals. Interested candidates can apply for admission to the programme from August 1, 2022. The application form can be downloaded from https://epgd-aba.iima.ac.in/round1/main.html.
IIM-A e-PGD ABA Admissions 2022: Important Dates
| Events |
Round-1 |
Round-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens |
1-Aug- 2022 |
7-Nov-2022 |
| Application Deadline |
30-Oct-2022 |
15-Jan-2023 |
| Entrance Exam |
6-Nov-2022 |
22-Jan-2023 |
| Personal Interviews |
12-Nov-2022 to 13-Nov-2022 |
4-Feb-2023 to 5-Feb-2023 |
| Selection Announcement |
21-Nov-2022 |
20-Feb-2023 |
The e-PGD ABA programme is designed specifically to cater to this demand and is inviting applications from professionals who would like to learn Applied Analytics without taking a break from their work, the official statement reads.
It further adds, “Meant to accommodate the hectic schedules of working professionals, the programme offers a carefully balanced mix of online and on-campus experiential modules. The objective of the programme is to help candidates learn and internalize strong conceptual foundations of Applied Analytics through rigorous coursework, peer to peer learning and capstone projects.”
Qualifying CAT is a must-have criteria for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges in India. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach of preparation is essential for admission to MBA, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Ahmedabad is as follows:
- Choose the right reference book
- Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible.!
- Solve CAT PYQs for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes
- Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:
| VARC questions with answers | DI & LR questions with answers | Quantitative Aptitude questions with answers |
For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is held in three slots:
- Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The ePGD-ABA programme offers courses on tools and techniques for data visualization, modelling and analysis of data, machine learning algorithms, and finally, the domain specific applications of data analytics across functions.
IIM-A e-PGD ABA Admissions 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (preferably in business analytics), hold a bachelor’s degree, have strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills and a valid test score in GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE or the ePGD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test can apply for the programme.
Talking about the commencement of IIM-A e-PGD ABA, Professor Sachin Jayaswal, Chairperson, ePGD-ABA said, “With the first two batches of the programme, we have seen professionals transform their career paths, also transitioning into data analysis roles despite being from non-analytics backgrounds. Our programme looks at application of Analytics across functions including Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations and Public Policy and hence is apt for professionals from different areas. ePGD-ABA builds on IIMA’s legacy of exceptional academic rigor combined with focus on application to the real world.”
Meant for working professionals, candidates seeking admission must have a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience. On successful completion of this course students are given a Master of Business Administration degree. For admission, it is mandatory for all eligible candidates to take a GMAT/ GRE test. In the final selection process, candidates are also required to appear for a PI round and submit an essay.
The programme offers meticulously designed coursework that caters to the current market requirements and touches upon all functional domains of business management and public policy. The efficacy of the programme is ensured through faculty members who bring into the classroom, insights and knowledge that are based on cutting-edge research and consulting projects with industry partners. To add to this, the coursework is packed with guest sessions from industry experts and thought leaders from academia, which ensures that participants are industry-ready at the end of the programme.
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