IIMA Announces Admissions for Two-Year Blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI

Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has announced admissions for the second batch of its two-year Blended MBA Programme in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (BPGP: BA & AI). Designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs, the programme aims to address the growing demand for business leaders who can interpret complex data, evaluate emerging technologies and apply analytical thinking to strategic and operational decisions, according to a press release.

The announcement was made at an event held on the IIMA campus in the presence of Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIMA; Prof. Diptesh Ghosh, Dean (Programmes); Prof. Anindya S. Chakrabarti, Chairperson of BPGP: BA & AI; and Prof. Ankur Sinha, Chairperson of the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of AI at IIMA.

Chandrika Tandon, a business leader, humanitarian, Grammy Award-winning musician and alumna of IIMA’s PGP Class of 1975, joined the event virtually. She established the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of AI at IIMA through a generous endowment.

Commenting on the announcement of the second batch, Prof. Bharat Bhasker said, “One of the most important things we teach at IIM Ahmedabad is how to examine a problem carefully before arriving at a decision. Today, managers have access to increasingly sophisticated analytical tools, but they must still understand the assumptions and limitations behind the answers those tools produce. Through the second batch of this programme, we intend to strengthen that combination of technical competence, independent thinking and managerial responsibility in aspiring business leaders.”

Highlighting the importance of AI and the programme, Chandrika Tandon said, “We have powerful tools, but tools alone will not tell us which problems truly deserve attention. When we envisioned the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of AI, we wanted the emphasis to remain on people, institutions and purpose. I hope this programme encourages managers to think critically and create solutions that drive value for the economy and society. The programme will allow IIMA to stay ahead of the management curve to help create forward-thinking, relevant managers, leaders and institution builders.”

Prof. Anindya S. Chakrabarti said the curriculum integrates mathematical modelling, programming and machine learning with core management disciplines such as finance and strategy.

The programme spans six terms over two years and combines live, direct-to-device classes with three on-campus modules to accommodate working professionals. Its curriculum covers management, statistics, analytical modelling, machine learning and advanced AI through case studies, simulations, capstone assignments and action-learning projects.

Electives cover areas such as predictive and prescriptive analytics, product management, finance and risk management, human-AI collaboration and change management, AI ethics, policy and regulation, supply chain digitisation, generative AI and agentic AI. The institute’s case-based teaching approach connects analytical learning with commercial, organisational and ethical considerations.

Participants will also have remote access to IIMA’s academic and research resources, including the Vikram Sarabhai Library, computing infrastructure and an extensive collection of databases.

The programme offers an exit option after the first year, leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics and AI. Those who complete the full two-year MBA will join IIMA’s global alumni network.

Eligibility and admission requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, CA, CS, ICWA, CMA or an equivalent qualification in any discipline, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognised university.

Working professionals and entrepreneurs must have at least three years of full-time work experience after completing a three-year undergraduate degree (10+2+3+3), or at least two years of full-time work experience after completing a four-year undergraduate degree (10+2+4+2). The experience will be calculated as of March 31, 2027.

Candidates must submit a valid CAT, GMAT or GRE score obtained within the preceding five years, with test dates no earlier than January 1, 2022. Scores from both the GMAT Classic and GMAT Focus Edition will be accepted. Alternatively, applicants may appear for the Round 1 IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI as part of the institute’s selection process.

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