IIM Kashipur, TimesPro announce the start of admissions for EMBA programme in Analytics

Kashipur/New Delhi: Indian Institute of Management Kashipur and TimesPro have announced the commencement of the admissions process for the second batch of the Executive Master of Business Administration (Analytics) [EMBA (Analytics)] to equip working professionals with skills that help them critically analyse data to improve business practices and optimise organisational processes.
The two-year Executive MBA in Analytics [EMBA (Analytics)] is a multi-disciplinary degree that will train aspirants in technological skills, business fundamentals, management practices, leadership, strategy, etc. The programme is integrated with new-age skillsets of business analytics to enhance their cross-functional competencies to thrive in Industry 4.0. These data-driven and management skills will help learners leverage emerging technologies to drive growth.
The Executive Master of Business Administration (Analytics) will focus on core areas like Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Management, etc. The programme will be conducted via TimesPro’s state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode and involves an immersive campus session every semester for learners to get a hands-on experience and interact with faculty and industry experts. The robust pedagogy includes lectures, case study discussions, project work, class exercises, presentations, take-home exercises, simulations, term papers, etc.
The first batch of the programme had 95 learners with an average work experience of nine years and from diverse sectors like ITES, IT, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, and aviation, among others.
Prof. Kunal Ganguly, Chairperson Executive Education, IIM Kashipur, said, “We at IIM Kashipur are pleased to announce the second batch of two-year Executive MBA – Analytics programme with TimesPro for working professionals to equip them with data-driven solutions and analytics skills to help them usher growth across organisations. IIM Kashipur’s programme will be a pathway for professionals seeking exceptional skills and an understanding of modern practices.”
Speaking on the announcement, Sunil Sood, Chief Business Officer, Executive Education, TimesPro, said, “TimesPro is delighted to launch the Executive Master of Business Administration (Analytics) for professionals to develop skills in building competencies using business analytics to make data-centric decisions for organisations. The EMBA (Analytics) is synchronous with the industry requirements, helping professionals' career progression and growth within their organisations.”

About IIM Kashipur:
The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur is a second-generation IIM set up by the Government of India in 2011. It aspires to achieve excellence in management education by using innovative teaching methods, promoting high quality research, and practicing sustainable leadership. The institute develops socially conscious, competent, and ethical business leaders and researchers capable of critical thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship while being inclusive and focusing on both regional development and internationalisation. IIM Kashipur is committed to its four core values: collegiality, transparency, green consciousness, pro-active engagement with all stakeholders.
IIM Kashipur’s strategic goal includes improvement of the academic ecosystem; synergy between educational theory, practice, and research; promotion of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service; empowerment of local stakeholders; upliftment of economically challenged sections of the society; and gender diversity. The institute fosters academic excellence through its MBA & EMBA programmes, Executive Education, Doctorate Programmes, along with Executive/Management Development, Short Duration Programmes and Postgraduate/Executive Certificate Programmes. The institute has partnered with several PSUs, Ministries, National Academies along with several state and central government institutions.
About TimesPro:
TimesPro, established in 2013, is a leading Higher EdTech platform dedicated to empowering the career growth of aspiring learners by equipping them with skills to rise in a competitive world. TimesPro’s H.EdTech programmes are created to meet the rapidly changing industry requirements and have been blended with technology to make them accessible & affordable.
TimesPro offers a variety of created and curated learning programmes across a range of categories, industries, and age groups. They include employment-oriented early career programmes across BFSI, e-Commerce, and technology sectors; executive education for working professionals in collaboration with premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs; and organisational learning and development interventions at the corporate level.
TimesPro also collaborates with India’s leading MNCs across varied sectors to provide upskilling and reskilling solutions to boost employability and create a robust workforce. TimesPro is a Higher EdTech initiative by the Times of India Group.