Executive Programme in Data Science
Managerial Understanding of Analytics and Machine Learning

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In a world where information reigns supreme, harnessing the potential of data analysis is no longer a mere advantage – it's a necessity. The modern business ecosystem thrives on insights. This program will help you delve into the managerial intricacies of data science, machine learning, and business intelligence to spearhead data-enabled business process transformation, leverage data within projects & workflow, and navigate data-driven challenges.
To meet this demand, IIM Lucknow has designed the Executive Programme in Data Science, which provides a cutting-edge curriculum emphasizing the managerial nuances of tools and techniques for handling, managing, analysing, and interpreting data. Taught by leading IIM Lucknow faculty, learners will gain comprehensive programming knowledge requiredto put data to work and derive revenue-generating, business-critical insights. Build a robust foundationin practical business decision-making using statistics and in-demand data science tools and techniques using Excel and R.
By 2022, data scientists and analysts will become the number one emerging role in the world.
Over 93,500 data science jobs went vacant in India at the end of August 2020.
The Indian analytics market stands at $3.03 billion in size and is expected to double by 2025.
India’s Big Data industry is to form 32% of the worldwide market and US$20 billion by 2026 from the present level of US$6.9 billion.
Receive a certificate of completion from one of India’stop B-Schools (NIRF, 2023)
Experience a three-day on-campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus
Receive hands-on exposure and learning to make effective data-driven business decisions
Become industry-ready with real-world case studies, a project and tools using Excel and R
Gain a global outlook with insights from IIM Lucknow faculty and industry experts
Expand your professional network and interact with experienced peers
Note: The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. Post-session video recordings from live sessions will be available to the participants for two weeks (approx. 14 days) after the live session is conducted, only at the discretion of the Programme Directors/ Faculty. All faculty may not permit it. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings after the two-week period is over.
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The tools will be taught by teaching faculty, industry practitioners, or linked to relevant knowledge bases for your reference and self-guided learning
With fast tech industry changes and innovations, Data Science is one of the great niches to start learning.
Thanks to the IIM Lucknow faculty, Emeritus Executive Education, my project teammates, my family, and all the batchmates for making this a wonderful learning journey.
This gave me a very good overview of data science and what I should learn next. I have developed a problem-solving attitude during this time. Way to go
Associate General Manager
Delhi International Airport Ltd.
"Feeling proud and privileged to have gotten a chance to learn from some prolific teachers. Can't thank you enough, Prof. Gaurav Garg, Prof. Vivek Gupta, Prof. Pradeep Kumar, Mohit Bhatnagar and Deepak Sharma. Your lectures were as inspiring as they were enlightening.
Finally, I thank Emeritus Executive Education for providing me such a platform to connect with and learn from such professionals."
Senior Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
"I would like to share with you all an achievement of sorts in this period of pandemic.
I got an opportunity to enhance my competencies and improve my learning in the field of data. I will cherish being a part of this course, & I’d like to thank all my professors and rest of the faculty members.
My sincere appreciation for the professors of IIM Lucknow for pushing me beyond boundaries and for their needful guidance. And this would not have been possible without my batchmates’ support and motivation."
Senior Business Analyst Lead,
Tata Motors Finance Ltd.
"Months of hard work along with intellectual as well as moral guidance from professors have made this possible. Thanks to all the professors and fellow batchmates. It was great to be part of such a talented cohort."
Senior Associate
Cognizant
Associate Professor, Finance & Accounting,
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Prof. Alok Dixit teaches Management Accounting, Financial Derivatives, and Applied Financial Time Series Econometrics at IIM Lucknow. He has a PhD in Finance from IIT Delhi. His research interests include derivatives pricing and market efficiency, risk management, quantitative trading strategies, liquidity, and asset pricing. His areas for consulting are risk management, personal finance and investing.
Associate Professor,
Decision Sciences
Prof Gaurav Garg teaches quantitative analysis for management, business statistics, and advanced data analysis. He has a PhD, M.Phil, and M.Sc in Statistics. His research areas include linear models, measurement error models and restricted regression.
The capstone project would require participants to reflect on their learnings from the programme through real-life data science application of one or more of the concepts, tools, and frameworks learnt. The project would allow participants to assimilate learnings from different modules via hands-on application.
Note:
- The in-campus modules are subject to the conditions/ unavoidable circumstances that prevail at the given point in time.
- Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the participant
profile & programme hours.
- The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. Post session video recordings
from live sessions will be available to the participants till two weeks (approx. 14 days) after the live session is conducted, only at the
discretion of the Programme Directors/ Faculty. All faculty may not permit it. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability
of any session recordings after the two-week period is over.
- The programme curriculum includes individual assignments, simulations, group projects & presentations to apply and demonstrate classroom learnings.
*Others include Manufacturing & Operations, Communications, Marketing, Sales, FMCG, Hospitality etc.
*Others include Marketing & Sales, HR, Sales, Delivery, R&D etc.
Please note:
On successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible for the IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status.
Note:
The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate.
IIM Lucknow reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.
-Post session video recordings from live sessions will be available to the participants till two weeks (approx. 14 days) after the
live session is conducted, only at the discretion of the Programme Directors/ Faculty. All faculty may not permit it. Emeritus or
the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings after the two-week period is over.
Data has rightfully emerged as the new global currency and becoming industry-ready in data science will make you a sought-after professional across sectors. Advance your career with an industry-recognised certificate and be eligible for the Executive Alumni Status from one of India’s leading B-Schools.
This programme is ideal for:
Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status. The benefits include:
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