IIM Lucknow launches executive programme in Data Science

IIM Lucknow executive programme in Data Science is best for candidates looking to enhance their managerial understanding of the tools and techniques used in data science and machine learning.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow has launched an executive programme in data science with Eruditus. The intensive nine-month executive programme has been designed to help learners build a robust foundation in practical business decision-making using statistics, in-demand data science tools, techniques using Excel and R.

The programme will be delivered through blended learning approach, i.e. with the help of engaging live online sessions and a three-day on-campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus. IIM Lucknow executive programme in Data Science is best for candidates looking to enhance their managerial understanding of the tools and techniques used in data science and machine learning.

The programme also helps professionals develop skills to strategically take data-driven and real-time organisational decisions, the IIM Lucknow said in a release.

The curriculum of the programme also delved into making learners familiar with the concepts of statistics required to make strategic and effective business decisions and helps attain an in-depth understanding of data structure and data analysis.

IIM Lucknow Executive Programme in Data Science Eligibility

The executive programme in Data Science is ideal for early stage professionals, business and data analysts, senior management professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to upskill themselves with increasing business demands, the institute further said.

A certificate of completion will be awarded to all the enrolled executives upon successful completion of all the evaluation components and attendance criteria. These candidates would be eligible for the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Education Alumni Status.

Talking about the launch of the executive programme, Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC, Eruditus, said, "Data is constantly changing across the businesses and data crunching plays a significant role in the effective working of organisations by helping in implementing effective business strategies. Data science has established itself as a pre-requisite for taking effective data-driven decisions and insightful business strategies."

"The programme would enable learners gain skills to match the current industry demands and to take enhanced business decisions. The programme curriculum is designed to help learners effectively manage data science and analytical projects thereby attaining competitive edge," he added.

Professor Gaurav Garg, Associate Professor, IIM Lucknow, said, "Data Science has evolved as a significant career choice in recent times with many fresh graduates as well as experienced professionals switching to data-related roles. The programme from IIM Lucknow has been specifically designed for executives looking for upskilling in the field of data science. The curriculum helps learners acquaint with the concepts of data analysis and the advanced tools and techniques to implement in different businesses scenarios."

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