XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics

XLRI - Xavier School of Management

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About Programme

Programme Overview

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCBA)

With the advent of information technology, availability of data is no longer a problem. Business Analytics is about working with unstructured data and converting it into meaningful interpretation to support better management decisions. In order to cater to current market needs, XLRI has launched this certification programme.

Programme Snapshot Details
Duration 1-year programme
Objective Provides a strong foundation to master business analytics techniques and frameworks, and apply them to real-world business decisions.
Core Areas The scope of Business Analytics can be broken into:
  • Descriptive Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Prescriptive Analytics
Approach Simultaneous application of statistics, computer programming, and operations research to achieve the required outcome.
Descriptive Analytics
Predictive Analytics
Prescriptive Analytics

This programme is specifically designed:

To help analytics professionals gain in-depth knowledge across key analytics domains and derive managerial insights through data analysis.
To transform analytics professionals into cross-functional leaders who integrate disciplines to achieve organisational strategic goals using advanced analytics.
To help professionals face challenges and complexities in the analytics field by building the skill-sets needed to adopt an appropriate course of action.

Programme Content

Programme Structure & Curriculum

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCBA)

Foundation Topics

Introductory Mathematics
Excel for Analytics
SQL
R & Python Basics

Core Courses (13)

Course 1 Driving Business Value with Analytics
Course 2 Visualizing Business Insights
Course 3 Statistical Decision-Making for Managers
Course 4 Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy
Course 5 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining I
Course 6 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining II
Course 7 Machine Learning for Business Applications
Course 8 Business Forecasting
Course 9 Text Analytics for Business Intelligence
Course 10 Managing Big Data for Strategic Advantage
Course 11 Optimizing Business Decisions
Course 12 AI and Generative AI for Business Innovation
Course 13 Storytelling and Ethical Analytics Leadership

Elective Courses – Basket 1 (Choose any 2)

HR Analytics for Talent Strategy
Marketing Analytics for Customer Strategy
SCM Analytics for Operational Excellence
Finance Analytics for Strategic Decisions

Elective Courses – Basket 2 (Choose any 1)

Advanced Analytics
Cloud Analytics for Managers

Programme Summary: Total Courses: 13 Core Courses + 3 Electives = 16 Courses

Programme Structure & Curriculum

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCBA)

Foundation Topics

Introductory Mathematics
Excel for Analytics
SQL
R & Python Basics

Core Courses (13)

Course 1 Driving Business Value with Analytics
Course 2 Visualizing Business Insights
Course 3 Statistical Decision-Making for Managers
Course 4 Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy
Course 5 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining I
Course 6 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining II
Course 7 Machine Learning for Business Applications
Course 8 Business Forecasting
Course 9 Text Analytics for Business Intelligence
Course 10 Managing Big Data for Strategic Advantage
Course 11 Optimizing Business Decisions
Course 12 AI and Generative AI for Business Innovation
Course 13 Storytelling and Ethical Analytics Leadership

Elective Courses – Basket 1 (Choose any 2)

HR Analytics for Talent Strategy
Marketing Analytics for Customer Strategy
SCM Analytics for Operational Excellence
Finance Analytics for Strategic Decisions

Elective Courses – Basket 2 (Choose any 1)

Advanced Analytics
Cloud Analytics for Managers

Programme Summary: Total Courses: 13 Core Courses + 3 Electives = 16 Courses

Programme Structure & Curriculum

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCBA)

Programme Structure & Curriculum

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCBA)

Foundation Topics

Introductory Mathematics
Excel for Analytics
SQL
R & Python Basics

Core Courses (13)

Course 1 Driving Business Value with Analytics
Course 2 Visualizing Business Insights
Course 3 Statistical Decision-Making for Managers
Course 4 Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy
Course 5 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining I
Course 6 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining II
Course 7 Machine Learning for Business Applications
Course 8 Business Forecasting
Course 9 Text Analytics for Business Intelligence
Course 10 Managing Big Data for Strategic Advantage
Course 11 Optimizing Business Decisions
Course 12 AI and Generative AI for Business Innovation
Course 13 Storytelling and Ethical Analytics Leadership

Elective Courses – Basket 1 (Choose any 2)

HR Analytics for Talent Strategy
Marketing Analytics for Customer Strategy
SCM Analytics for Operational Excellence
Finance Analytics for Strategic Decisions

Elective Courses – Basket 2 (Choose any 1)

Advanced Analytics
Cloud Analytics for Managers

Programme Summary: Total Courses: 13 Core Courses + 3 Electives = 16 Courses

Foundation Topics

Introductory Mathematics
Excel for Analytics
SQL
R & Python Basics

Foundation Topics

Introductory Mathematics
Excel for Analytics
SQL
R & Python Basics

Core Courses (13)

Course 1 Driving Business Value with Analytics
Course 2 Visualizing Business Insights
Course 3 Statistical Decision-Making for Managers
Course 4 Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy
Course 5 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining I
Course 6 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining II
Course 7 Machine Learning for Business Applications
Course 8 Business Forecasting
Course 9 Text Analytics for Business Intelligence
Course 10 Managing Big Data for Strategic Advantage
Course 11 Optimizing Business Decisions
Course 12 AI and Generative AI for Business Innovation
Course 13 Storytelling and Ethical Analytics Leadership

Core Courses (13)

Course 1 Driving Business Value with Analytics
Course 2 Visualizing Business Insights
Course 3 Statistical Decision-Making for Managers
Course 4 Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy
Course 5 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining I
Course 6 Uncovering Business Patterns with Data Mining II
Course 7 Machine Learning for Business Applications
Course 8 Business Forecasting
Course 9 Text Analytics for Business Intelligence
Course 10 Managing Big Data for Strategic Advantage
Course 11 Optimizing Business Decisions
Course 12 AI and Generative AI for Business Innovation
Course 13 Storytelling and Ethical Analytics Leadership

Elective Courses – Basket 1 (Choose any 2)

HR Analytics for Talent Strategy
Marketing Analytics for Customer Strategy
SCM Analytics for Operational Excellence
Finance Analytics for Strategic Decisions

Elective Courses – Basket 1 (Choose any 2)

HR Analytics for Talent Strategy
Marketing Analytics for Customer Strategy
SCM Analytics for Operational Excellence
Finance Analytics for Strategic Decisions

Elective Courses – Basket 2 (Choose any 1)

Advanced Analytics
Cloud Analytics for Managers

Elective Courses – Basket 2 (Choose any 1)

Advanced Analytics
Cloud Analytics for Managers

Programme Summary: Total Courses: 13 Core Courses + 3 Electives = 16 Courses

Programme Summary: Total Courses: 13 Core Courses + 3 Electives = 16 Courses

Alumni Benefits

XLRI Alumni Status & Benefits

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCBA)

On successful completion of the long duration programme, participants will be awarded the XLRI Alumni status.

Alumni may avail all related benefits, including participation in alumni meets, regional chapters, and other alumni engagement activities of XLRI Jamshedpur.

Pedagogy

The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE online lectures delivered via the Internet and streamed directly to participant devices such as laptops or desktops. Concepts are explained using real-life business examples to ensure practical understanding and application.

The pedagogy comprises lectures, case methods, analytical exercises, group work, projects, term papers, assignments, and dissertation, imparted by XLRI faculty.
All enrolled participants are provided access to the Cloud Campus, enabling access to learning aids, reference materials, assessments, case studies, projects, and assignments.
Throughout the programme duration, participants can interact with faculty in real time during live classes or offline via the Cloud Campus to raise questions and clarify doubts.

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