Isb Ampba Brochure 11.03.19
Isb Ampba Brochure 11.03.19
Isb Ampba Brochure 11.03.19
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME IN
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
CLASS OF 2020, WINTER
Business Analytics,
indispensable in today’s age
of Big Data, is an optimal
mix of Data Collection, Data
Visualisation, Data Management,
Statistics, Machine Learning,
Critical Thinking, and last but
not least, Domain Knowledge.
Being an interdisciplinary field, it
creates valuable insights in ways
hitherto unheard of, not only for
the industry but for government,
non-profit organisations, and
society as a whole, thereby
improving everyone’s life.
BENEFITS OF PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
BUSINESS ANALYTICS The Advanced Management Programme in Business
The scope of data analysis within business is Analytics (AMPBA) at the Indian School of Business
limitless. From tracking customer behaviour (ISB) is designed for business professionals, and
and input prices, to simulating road traffic and provides essential skills in contemporary business
competitors’ sale strategies, a skilled Data analytics. The programme schedule is designed
Scientist can contribute to the success of a to maximise learning, with minimum disruption to
business in many ways. Artificial Intelligence professional responsibilities. This hands-on, rigorous
and Machine Learning are helping leaders programme aims to strike a perfect balance between
make informed decision in board rooms. classroom and technology-aided learning.
These decisions are disrupting the business
environment and creating more opportunities PROGRAMME FORMAT
in every industry and function. Some of the key
The AMPBA is a part-time programme, delivered
benefits of using analytics in businesses are:
in a blended learning format. The programme
• Improving the decision-making process (quality starts with pre-term modules, delivered through
and relevance) a technology-aided platform. They are based on
PEDAGOGY
The programme adopts adult learning Self-Study and Peer Learning
pedagogies, with emphasis on action and Participants are expected to make maximum use
application, rather than just theory and concepts. of the learning resources offered, for a seamless
The pedagogy involves integrating faculty learning experience. The resources may include
lectures with case study discussions, simulations, textbooks, business cases, videos, etc. Apart from
group activities, and other interactive sessions. classroom attendance, participants are expected
Experienced industry practitioners visit ISB to dedicate 10-12 hours every week towards
to interact with participants to share practical assignments, project work, and session pre-readings.
perspectives and insights into real business
problems.
Classroom Learning
Participants attend classes at the ISB campus
over six residencies of five days each, scheduled
every alternate month. During a residency,
participants attend day-long classes, and
spend their evenings on co-curricular learning
engagements. Participants are required to stay
on campus during these residencies.
Online Learning
An online interactive technology platform
complements classroom-based learning that
occurs during residencies. This platform will
be used predominantly for tutorials, mentoring,
delivering pre-term modules and at times for
course content.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Practicum Project Infotech, Microsoft, MuSigma, NTT Data, Polaris
The Practicum module runs through the (now Virtusa), Reliance Games, Snapdeal, Star TV,
programme, and cuts across its various modules. Variance.ai, Vodafone, Walmart, and many more.
This helps participants build capabilities to solve
To know more about completed projects and
different business problems, by integrating
sponsors, please visit http://www.isb.edu/ampba/
classroom learning from various courses.
capstone-projects
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is an important component
of the programme. It offers participants an
opportunity to apply their overall course learning
to solve real-world business problems. Each
participant group is mentored by a faculty member
and an industry mentor, to integrate theoretical
and practical aspects. Participants have an option
to work on a live project from their organisation.
Alternatively, the Programme Office allows
them to bid for projects that it brings from other
organisations.
WHY ISB?
• Amit Mehra, Naveen Jindal School of
We at ISB believe in creating thought leadership
Management, UT Dallas
in organisations, and making an impact on the
• Anindya Ghose, Stern School of Business, NYU
businesses. ISB provides world-class infrastructure,
• Arun Pereira, MIT Asia School of Business
facilities and resources, to the AMPBA participants,
• Deepa Mani, Indian School of Business
along with exposure to challenges in emerging
• John Tripp, Baylor University
markets. The programme provides the opportunity • Kumar Muthuraman, McCombs School of
to learn and network with excellent faculty from Business, UT Austin
academia and the industry, seasoned industry • Manish Gangwar, Indian School of Business
leaders who are invited as guest speakers to share • Mayukh Dass, Rawls College of Business, Texas
practical perspectives and real-world examples and Tech University
peer groups who are ready to make an impact in • Milind Sohoni, Indian School of Business
the Business Analytics domain and grow together. • Rajib Saha, Indian School of Business
Graduated participants will join an eminent group of • Ramabhadran S. Thirumalai, Indian School of
Business Analytics alumni working in the industry Business
as Data Scientists, heads of Analytics, and even • Sarang Deo, Indian School of Business
• Shailesh Kumar, Reliance Jio
founders and CXOs.
• Sridhar Seshadri, Gies College of Business, UIUC
• S M Bendre, ISI
Faculty
• Shashwat Alok, Indian School of Business
The programme is taught by globally renowned
• Subodha Kumar, Fox School of Business,
faculty from ISB, other premier schools, and
Temple University
subject-matter experts from the industry. They come • Sudhir Voleti, Indian School of Business
with extensive practical experience and research in • Sumanta Singha, Indian School of Business
business analytics. They bring in unique insights, in • Sumit Kunnumkal, Indian School of Business
addition to their functional expertise. Some of our • Usha Mohan, IIT Chennai
recent faculty include: • Vishnuprasad Nagadevara, Former Dean,
IIM Bangalore
PROGRAMME FEE
Programme Fee: INR 9,15,000 plus GST @ 18%*
AMP Alumni Fee: INR 15,000 plus GST @ 18%*
Refundable Security Deposit: INR 10,000
*GST rates as applicable at the time of application.
The fee covers: Admission, Tuition, Course Material, Boarding and Lodging during on-campus residencies.
The programme fee does not cover: Travel cost to and from the campus for residencies.
Participants needs to carry a laptop of standard configuration for course-related work.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Schedule
Residency Calendar
The campus-wise residency dates are as follows:
Note:
• While every effort will be made not to change the dates of the residencies, ISB reserves the right to modify
the schedule in case of extraneous reasons.
• The detailed term schedule will be shared before the start of each term.
PROGRAMME COMPLETION
In order to be awarded a certificate at the completion of the programme,
a participant must have a grade point average as prescribed in the
Student Handbook and meet all the graduation requirements. You may
contact the Programme Office (PM_AMPBA@isb.edu) for further details.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS
To Participants Admission Notification
• World-class learning environment Selected candidates will be notified of the admission
• Learning from subject-matter experts offer by the Programme Office. They will be given a
• Cutting-edge thought leadership time period of seven days to make a non-refundable
• Relevant case studies from the industry payment of INR 87,500 plus applicable taxes,
• Built-in project work as part of the curriculum towards the admission fee and pre-term fees,
• Peer learning from experienced fellow participants to confirm their participation in the programme.
• Building network with like-minded professionals Payment link and fee schedule will be sent along
• Exposure to real-world business problems with the admission offer.
• Opportunities for incubating business ideas at an
• Application fee (non-refundable): INR 1,000
ISB-driven incubation centre
inclusive of applicable taxes
To Sponsor Companies • Commencement of pre-term: June 29, 2019
• Knowledge from classroom learning on effectively
Contact us
dealing with projects
Website: www.isb.edu/AMPBA
• A great way to reward and retain high-performing
E-mail: ampba@isb.edu
employees
Ph.: +91 40 2318 7516
• Good brand-building among current and
Working Hours:
prospective employees
Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Employee satisfaction through job enhancement
and career advancement
ADMISSION CALENDAR
Last Date for Submitting Application Online Test* Interviews**
Cycle 1 April 04, 2019 Saturday, April 06, 2019 Apr 08 - May 08, 2019
Cycle 2 May 02, 2019 Sunday, May 05, 2019 May 07 - Jun 07, 2019
Cycle 3 May 30, 2019 Sunday, June 01, 2019 June 03 - July 03, 2019
Note:
* Applicants can submit valid GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ NMAT
scores to request exemption from the online test.
This exemption is subject to cut-offs decided by the
Programme Office.
** Interviews for the candidates having valid GMAT/ GRE/
CAT/ NMAT scores meeting the prescribed cut-offs will be
conducted on a rolling basis.
*** Admission are offered on a rolling basis. If the seats are
filled in the earlier rounds, candidates may be offered
deferred admissions to the next batch. We encourage
you to apply during the earlier cycles to ensure that your
application is considered for the current class.
TESTIMONIALS
Industry leaders ISB AMPBA Alumni
“Analytics and data are key tenets of our business “ISB’s Business Analytics Programme has entirely
at Everyday Health. They allow us to better analyse changed my outlook towards business decisions.
trends across our portfolio of health and wellness The course is an excellent blend of theory and
sites, to create better, more insightful products and pragmatic applications to business.”
services for consumers, healthcare professionals
and advertisers. Having more professionals Sudarson Roy Pratihar
skilled in big data is the key to the growth of any Vice President, FinTech Lab, VirtusaPolaris
global organisation and the Business Analytics
programme at the Indian School of Business will
help produce these professionals.” “The AMPBA programme is perfectly designed,
with the right ingredients of analytical depth,
Ben Wolin functional breadth and business acumen, keeping
CEO and Co-Founder, Everyday Health in mind the global need of tomorrow. Furthermore,
this programme is an important tool to be
equipped with, for any aspiring CAO/ CDO.”
Mitesh Vora
Director, Advanced Analytics CoE, Flextronics