Become a data-driven manager, with a new-age MBA from NMIMS Global Access School For Continuing Education. Exclusively for professionals with work experience

From NAAC A+ Accredited University

Recognised MBA (Executive)

With Industry Mentoring

Capstone Project

-- months

Duration Recommended 20-25 hrs/week

Career Support

300+ Hiring Partners

Program Overview

Key Highlights: MBA (Executive)

MBA (Executive) from NMIMS Global Access School For Continuing Education

360-degree career support

200+ hours of live faculty interaction

1000+ hours of rigorous learning

20 hands-on projects

Offline events for peer-to-peer networking

Top Skills You Will Learn

Core management skills and application of analytics in them:view more

Job Opportunities

Management Consulting, Growth Manager, Business consultant, view more

Who Is This Program For?

Mid-level working professionals from any domain- Marketing aview more

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognisview more

Syllabus

Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions

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Business Analytics Tools Integral To The Program

MBA (Executive) - Business Analytics from NMIMS Global Access

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One-of-a-kind MBA (Executive) with specialisation in Business Analytics
Complete your MBA (Executive) without leaving your job

Our Hiring Partners

Opening the doors to the best in the industry

Empowering learners of tomorrow

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Faculty

Learn from best NMIMS faculty and India’s leading Analytics, Marketing, HR, Finance and Supply Chain professionals. Interact weekly with the faculty members and experts to understand concepts, clarify doubts and practice business problem-solving. The faculty list is only indicative.

Prof. Shubhashish Biswas

MBA (IIMA)

Subhashish Biswas has the experience in using data, analytics and technology to aid strategic and operational decision making.

Dr. Pooja Basu

Ph.D, PGDBA

Dr. Pooja has 7 years of corporate experience. In the past, she has been associated with corporates like ICICI Bank & East Coast Construction & Industries Ltd.

Prof. Amit Parakh

PGDM, ACA, CS, CFA, FRM

Prof. Parakh has played a key role in executing valuation assignments, developing credit rating models and structuring transactions for the Structured Products Group and ICICI Bank.

Dr. Chhavi Taneja

Ph.d. (University of Delhi) | Master of Business Economics (University of Delhi)

Dr. Chhavi Taneja’s work experience spans over seventeen years. She has worked with prestigious market research agencies such as Nielsen and some premier management institutes.

Prof. Harneet Jayakar

PGDM (IMT- Ghaziabad), BE (Mumbai University)

Prof. Jayakar has 6+ years of industry and academic experience, working for corporates like JP Morgan, Mahindra & Mahindra, and HDFC.

Dr. Dimple Pandey

MBA (ICFAI, Hyderabad)

Dr. Pandey's areas of expertise include Corporate Finance, Economics, Capital Markets, and she has been associated with ICICI and JP Morgan Chase.

S Anand

CEO

A gold medallist from IIM Bangalore, an alumnus of IIT Madras and London School of Business, Anand is among the top 10 data scientists in India with 20 years of experience.

Mirza Rahim

Lead | Business Analytics

He is an advanced analytics professional with 9+ years of experience as a consultant in the e-commerce and healthcare domains.

Syllabus

Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments, and live sessions

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Months

Terms

Case Study and Projects

Term 1

13 Weeks

Business Communication
Managerial Economics
Marketing Management
Information Systems for Managers

Term 2

13 Weeks

Business Statistics
Organisational Behavior & HRM Strategy
Python for Decision Making
Financial Accounting for Managers

Term 3

13 Weeks

3 Assignments

Business Problem Solving & Tableau
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Exploratory Data Analytics, SQL & Big Data
Corporate Finance

Term 4

13 Weeks

4 Assignments

Strategic Business Management
Machine Learning - I
Model Selection and Machine Learning - II
Advanced Machine Learning

Term 5

13 Weeks

3 Assignment

Marketing, Web and Social Media Analytics
Fraud & Risk Analytics
Supply Chain And Logistics Analytics
HR Analytics

Term 6

13 Weeks

1 Assignment

Capstone

Industry Projects

Learn through 20 real-life industry projects sponsored by top companies across industries and a 3-month-long industry mentor-guided capstone project

Engage in collaborative projects with student-mentor interaction
Benefit by learning in person with expert mentors
Get personalised and subjective feedback on your submissions to facilitate improvement

Sample Project: Glanbia

Create a sales process with the aim of selling a product and to successfully handle any objections put forward by the client

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Sample Project: HP Enterprise's Brand Journey

Come up with brand campaign ideas after identifying the unique value proposition and defining market segments

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Sample Project: Vodafone M-Pesa

Devise a strategy for setting up a distribution network and activating channel partners

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NMIMS Global Access and upGrad Advantage

Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you achieve your career goals

Regular 1-on-1 interaction with Industry Experts

Discussions on career growth and industry expectations
Feedback on project work and assignments

Dedicated Student Success Mentors

Help in learning plans, ensuring consistent progress
Single point of contact for all your non-academic queries

Doubt Resolution on Q&A Forums & WhatsApp Groups

Timely doubt resolution by qualified teachers
Regular live Q&A sessions with experts

Networking with Industry Experts and Peers

Live sessions by industry experts on relevant topics
Interaction with experts and peers at online and offline events, translating into new job opportunities

Job Placement Assistance

Personalised resume building exercise
Mock interviews with our hiring experts
Job interviews with 250+ hiring partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Overview

What is the MBA (Executive) with specialisation in Business Analytics?

The MBA (Executive) with specialisation in Business Analytics is an engaging yet rigorous 15-month program designed specifically for working professionals. The program combines NMIMS' academic expertise with upGrad's power learning to help you develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into analytics, management and business leadership roles. The MBA (Executive) is awarded by NGA-SCE upon successful completion of the program.

Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?

Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks and 2-3 years of work experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks and postgraduation / professional degree with minimum 50% marks and 1-2 years of work experience

How do I know if the program is right for me?

For IT professionals: Roles in the IT industry are evolving rapidly, and one is now expected to have a better understanding of analytics. Hence, to lead such teams, managers are expected to have the knowledge of analytics in addition to having strong leadership qualities. This program will help you with both.
For non-IT professionals: With each and every business decision becoming data-driven, analytics is a de-facto skill expected from any manager, as you would be the one making decisions. This program will help you understand how to convert a business problem into an analytics problem and then solve it. So, if you are aiming to lead the teams working on solving problems of the digital age, start your own business, or even consult others in making business decisions, then this program is meant for you.

My current role does not include exposure to analytics. Does it make sense for me to opt for an MBA with Business Analytics specialisation?

Absolutely! Analytics is fast becoming a necessity for all industries and is no longer a choice. Hence, there is a critical demand for quality analytics professionals, especially in leadership positions. This program can open doors to the most lucrative career options across industries.

What sets this program apart from other programs?

MBA (Executive) from SVKM’s NMIMS deemed to be university: SVKM’s NMIMS deemed to be University is NAAC accredited with A+ grade. MBA (Executive) from NMIMS university has industry-wide recognition and acceptance.
upGrad edge: We bring together the best-in-industry content and academia, and also provide dedicated mentorship, strong hand-holding and intensive career support to ensure measurable career outcomes.
Business analytics specialisation: This is a unique specialisation to prepare you for leading the teams in a digital age. You will be equipped to lead analytics projects and make data-driven decisions.

Admission

What is the application process for the program?

You can start the application process by submitting basic information on upGrad's website. You will then be redirected to the NMIMS Global Access application page. Please fill in the application form and pay the application fee of ₹1,500 to complete the process. Upon successful completion of the application, you will receive a selection test link. Based on your profile and your performance in the selection test, the NMIMS Global Access admissions team will communicate the status of your application.

What is the selection process for this program?

The candidates will be evaluated based on their profile, i.e., years of professional experience, graduation and postgraduation degree scores, and selection test scores. Applicants will have to submit their profile information, which includes personal, academic, professional and any additional information as applicable, appear for the selection test designed to check their quantitative aptitude, logical and verbal reasoning skills. NMIMS Global Access can additionally conduct an online personal interview of select candidates. This will be at the discretion of the university.

What is the program fee?

The program fee is ₹4,00,000. For detailed fee breakup, please contact us at executive.mba@nmims.edu

Can I pay the program fee in multiple instalments?

Candidate can opt for Instalment payment option, minimum instalment applicable will be ₹50000/- and complete program fee payment is to be made within 1 month from the date of issuance of Provisional Offer Letter or the last date available for payment of program fees as announced by the University whichever is earlier. Instalment payment is to be completed in 3 instalments.

What are the timelines for the payment of the program fee?

Yes, the loan facility can be availed for the payment of the program fee. The loan facility will not be applicable for the payment of seat reservation amount (₹40,000) of the program fee. The loan should get approved within 1 month from the date of issuance of the Provisional Offer Letter or the last date available for the payment of program fees as announced by the university, whichever is earlier.

What is the refund policy of the program?

The application fee of ₹1,500 is non-refundable.
Here is the list of deductions applicable to the total program fee if you choose to withdraw your candidature after being accepted into the program.

₹5,000 if you want to withdraw your candidature before the last application date for the program
₹5,000 + 20% of the program fee if you want to withdraw after the last application date but within 15 days after the the last application date
₹5,000+ 50% of the program fee if you want to withdraw 15 days after the last application date but within 30 days after the last application date
No refund will be provided after 30th day from the last application date.

Academics and Learning Experience

How is the program structured?

The program has been divided into 5 terms of 3 months each. The first two term will focus largely on core management aspects and the next two on the application of analytics. The last term will be a capstone project. Each of the first 4 terms will have 5 courses.

What is the mode of delivery for this program?

The complete program is delivered online via a state-of-the-art learning platform. The content is a mix of interactive recorded videos, poll questions, opinion question, MCQs, hands-on coding practice and projects. These give you the flexibility to consume the content at a time convenient to you. The platform is like an interactive workbook where you learn concepts and apply them in parallel. The program is also interspersed with live sessions from the faculty and experts who will help you clear your conceptual doubts and help you understand application of these concepts in the industry.

What type of learning experience should I expect?

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from leading NMIMS faculty and industry leaders. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or Hangouts sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. Offline BaseCamps will also facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.

How will my doubts/questions be addressed?

The program's learning environment has an integrated peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries, and your peers, faculty or teaching assistants will answer your queries within a day. Students can also ask questions, clarify doubts during the live interactive sessions.

What is the time commitment expected for the program?

We recommend 15 hours of weekly time commitment in order to gain maximum benefit from the program.

How many projects are present in the course?

As part of the program, you will execute about 20 projects and a 3-month-long industry expert-mentored Capstone Project.

Are the offline sessions and live sessions mandatory?

These sessions are highly recommended. The recordings of online sessions will be made available on the learning platform for the students who missed these sessions and for revision.

How will the evaluation for the program take place?

NMIMS Global Access follows a Continuous Learning and Assessment approach.

Each course has a weightage of 100 marks.
60% weightage to internal (continuous) assessment and 40% weightage to course-end assessment.
Absolute Grading System: More than 50/100 marks must be scored in order to pass a course across Internal and Course-end assessment.
Minimum 40% marks must be scored in the Course-end assessment.
If a student fails any course in the term, then he/she will have to appear for an computer-based proctored exam at a University-designated exam centre.
If a student fails more than 2 courses in a term, then he/she will have to repeat the term.

What is the minimum grade required for the successful completion of the program?

Overall, 50% marks must be scored in each course in order to pass a course across Internal and Course-end assessment and a minimum 40% must be scored in the Course-end assessment.

Can I take a break in the middle of the program?

Yes, the duration of the program is 15-months, and the validity of the program is 30 months from the date of commencement of your respective batch. The program is divided into 5 terms and you can take a break after the end of a term and re-register for an upcoming term. Please note that the program has to be completed within the program validity period.

Will there be any printed material or books provided?

The learning resources for the program will be available via the program's learning platform.

What type of career support should I expect from this program?

Preparatory support: Mentoring on how to decide the most suitable career path, making the best resume for the role of your choice, highlighting technical and domain expertise. Interview preparation and interview mentoring by industry experts. We will also help you with sample tests, career-specific prep content and career coach once the program is over.
Access to Opportunities: Once you have completed the program, we will float opportunities from our fast-increasing base of over 250 hiring partners. You will also be added to the NMIMS Global Access alumni network, which will give you access to premium job openings posted there by the alumni.