The PGD-ABA is a 16-month programme offered in blended mode, allowing working professionals to balance career commitments while gaining expertise in data analytics. It includes a combination of on-campus sessions, live online classes, and real-world project work.
IIM Ahmedabad PGD-ABA Convocation: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) hosted a special convocation ceremony to confer the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (PGD-ABA) upon 70 students from the Class of 2023–24. The event marked a significant academic milestone, celebrating the role of data-driven leadership in today’s dynamic business landscape, the institute said in a statement.
Blended Programme Designed for Working Professionals
The PGD-ABA is a 16-month programme offered in blended mode, allowing working professionals to balance career commitments while gaining expertise in data analytics. It includes a combination of on-campus sessions, live online classes, and real-world project work. The curriculum is focused on equipping learners with essential skills to harness data for strategic business decision-making.
Diverse Cohort from Multiple Industries
The graduating class represented a wide range of sectors, including IT, BFSI, consulting, e-commerce, retail, energy, utilities, and manufacturing. This diversity highlighted the programme’s broad appeal and relevance across industries increasingly reliant on analytics for growth and innovation.
Industry Leaders Grace the Ceremony
The convocation was presided over by Ashank Desai, Principal Founder and Chairman of Mastek, and an esteemed IIMA alumnus. Desai awarded diplomas alongside Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIM Ahmedabad, members of the Board of Governors, and senior faculty members.
Emphasis on Ethical Use of Data in Business
In his address, Professor Bharat Bhasker emphasized the evolving role of leaders in a data-rich era.
“As the volume and variety of data grows, today’s leaders must combine business acumen with analytical thinking. Leadership is no longer just about vision—it’s about evidence-based decisions, ethical data use, and nurturing a culture of innovation,” he said.
He further stressed the cross-functional power of analytics, noting that it’s not just technical skills that matter, but also a sense of responsibility and purpose.
Graduates Poised to Bridge Business and Technology
The event concluded with an inspiring message: graduates are now uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between technology and business, leading with integrity and insight in an increasingly complex digital world.
As industries continue to rely on data for competitive advantage, IIMA’s PGD-ABA programme continues to prepare professionals to not only adapt to change but lead it.
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Course
Highest Package (2023)
Highest Package (2024)
Highest Package (2025)
PGPX
INR 108 LPA
INR 54.8 CPA
INR 76.5 LPA
Course
Highest Package (2021)
Highest Package (2022)
Highest Package (2023)
PGP
INR 55 LPA
INR 61.48 LPA
INR 1.46 crore per annum
PGP FABM
INR 27.82 LPA
INR 33.83 LPA
INR 33.39 LPA
Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.