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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery	Frequency Of Classes
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based	Weekends

Course Overview

In the age of Big Data, many companies want to explore the world of Data Science. No wonder then business analytics today, is a much sought-after field. Thus, the Business Analytics for Managers Certification Course by Eruditus is highly suitable for professionals who want to delve into data analytics and AI. Candidates will acquire an in-depth understanding of various tools and techniques used in Data Science and analysis.

Specially crafted for professionals in managerial roles, the Business Analytics for Managers Training Programme by Eruditus is a comprehensive seven-month online programme that aims to churn out intelligent business leaders. The bottom line of the course is to equip managerial professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to use data science for business analytics effectively.

Besides, the Business Analytics for Managers Online Course is a collaborative effort between Eruditus Executive Education and XLRI VIL. The course curriculum focuses on providing a robust understanding of data analytics and how to apply it for efficient, real-time business decision-making.

The Highlights

Seven months classes
Online classes
Multi-modular programme
Experienced Faculty Members
Intensive Programme
Certificate from XLRI

Programme Offerings

Expert Faculty
lecture series
Course completion certificate
live online sessions

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	XLRI Jamshedpur

The total Business Analytics for Managers certification fee can be paid in 3 instalments. This fee is inclusive of study materials.

Business Analytics for Managers Fee Structure

Programme Fee: INR 1,52,500 + GST
(inclusive of registration fee)

	Instalment Amount
Booking Amount	INR 22,500 + GST
Instalment 1	INR 50,000 + GST
Instalment 2	INR 50,000 + GST
Instalment 3	INR 30,000 + GST

Registration Fee

	Registration Fee
Round 1	INR 2,500 + GST
Round 2	INR 2,500 + GST

Note:
1. Admissions are on a first-come, first-serve basis. There might not be subsequent rounds if seats are filled in the initial rounds.
2. GST (currently @ 18%) will be charged extra on these components.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduates in any discipline with a minimum of 6 years of work experience can apply for the Business Analytics for Managers online course. There are no such prerequisites; however, it will be highly beneficial if they are familiar with primary mathematics, and statistics concepts.

What you will learn

Analytical skillsData science knowledgeBusiness analytics knowledgeKnowledge of Big DataKnowledge of Artificial IntelligenceKnowledge of Data Visualization

Upon the completion of the Eruditus Business Analytics for Managers certification syllabus, the candidates will be able to:

Obtain a deep understanding of the tools and techniques used in data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence
Ways to build a data-driven organisation and help in its growth
Gain expertise in managing teams that are adept in data analytics
Learn to undertake investment decisions for your organisations’ analytics projects
Identify areas in your organisation where business analytics can be applied efficiently and productively
Understand the ethical concerns of data privacy, along with strategies on how to mitigate them

Who it is for

Business ManagerBusiness Development ManagerBusiness StrategistBusiness Intelligence Manager

The Business Analytics for Managers programme by Eruditus is suitable for professionals like managers, entrepreneurs and consultants who:

Make effective data-driven decisions for their organisations or clients
Structure, decipher, and interpret big data for achieving high-quality, nuanced and data-driven insights
Manage organisational initiatives to help establish a data-driven organisation

Admission Details

Here is the process of admission to the Business Analytics for Managers classes

1. Go to the Eruditus website: https://www.eruditus.com/india/programmes/business-analytics-for-managers/

2. Under the “Programmes” section, select the XLRI VIL Business Analytics for Managers programme.

3. Scroll down to the “Apply Now” section and fill in your details.

4. Finally, submit the application form.

Application Details

In the application form for the Business Analytics for Managers programme, candidates need to fill out three sections namely personal details, professional detail, and highest qualification. In the first section, they need to provide their name, phone number, DOB, correspondence address, and other contact details.

Furthermore, candidates need to provide details about their work experience, company, and designation in the second section. Finally, in the last section, they need to enter details about their educational and professional background.

Once candidates fill out the application form, they can submit it for successful enrolment in the Business Analytics for Managers online course.

The Syllabus

Data and data literacy in organisations
Types of analytics – descriptive, predictive and prescriptive
Use cases of Analytics - An introduction
Good and bad analytics
Deriving organisation’s data science objectives from strategic business objectives
Building hypothesis for organisational decision-making: use cases from different verticals
Limitation of analytics – where intuition still wins!
Case Study: Harvard article on “Data Science and Art of Persuasion”

Describing and presenting data
Applying measures of central tendency in business metrics
Probability and its application in business
Sampling theories and their application in business
Hypothesis testing, use cases in business
Analysis of variance, use cases in business
Correlation and regression, use cases in business

Principal types of algorithms
Application of Bivariate and Multiple linear regression models
Classification algorithms – concepts and use cases
Clustering algorithms – concepts and use cases
Design of recommendation systems

Modelling approach to decision-making
Linear Programming approach to solve business problems, example:
- Make-Buy decision
- Investment decision
- Blending problem
- Production and inventory planning problem
- Multi-period cash flow problem
Sensitivity Analysis and Simplex Method

Data management and querying
Data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) techniques
Fundamentals of data warehouse
Overview of the technology stack to support analytics

Scope and benefits of digital media analytics
Types of digital media analytics
Consumer insights with web and mobile app analytics
Social media analytics
Overview of text mining and sentiment analysis
Online reputation management

Understanding Big Data
Understanding applications of Big Data
Big Data application tools – Hadoop, MapReduce
Exploiting Big Data for business decision
Examples from Facebook & Google

Fundamentals of Deep Learning
Deep, Convolution and Recurrent
Neural Network – concept
Use cases of Deep Learning in
different industry verticals
Fundamentals of Reinforcement
Learning
Use cases of Reinforcement Learning
in industry

Data visualisation – concept and application
Using self-service data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau) to generate management reports and dashboards
The art of storytelling with data
Evaluating an Analytics report
Visualising data using infographics

Managing organisational change
Application of Agile
Developing and managing a data science
project contract
Data Science project management methods
and governance

When is and when is not investment justified in Data Science
Identify and quantify benefits of a data science for an organisation
Estimating investments in a data science project
Estimating return on investment in a data science project

New organisation roles and governance favourable for a data-driven organisation
Recruiting and retaining data science talent pool
Scaling a data team
Vendor eco-system for data science services

Ethical concerns about data privacy and trust in Analytics
Methods to preserve the privacy of sensitive data
Legal issues on data privacy
Recent case studies

Instructors

XLRI Jamshedpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What would the class timings be?

3 hour long live online session will be conducted on every Sunday. The classes will be conducted between 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The duration of the course is 7 months.

2: Can I join classes for the Business Analytics for Managers online course from my mobile phone?

Yes, you can join online classes from any device that supports the Zoom video software and is connected to a fast, secure internet connection. However, for your convenience, it is advised to join classes from a laptop or PC.

3: Is the Business Analytics for Managers an online course?

Yes, this course is offered entirely online by XLRI VLI.

4: How long are the live online sessions?

The online sessions for the Business Analytics for Managers online course will be of three hours every week.