IIT Mandi Introduces 5-Year Integrated MBA Program Starting 2024-25

IIT Mandi is launching a five-year Integrated MBA program in BBA Analytics (Honors) and an MBA in Data Science & AI, focusing on critical thinking, crea

IIT Mandi Introduces 5-Year Integrated MBA Program Starting 2024-25

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has become the first IIT to offer a five-year Integrated MBA (BBA Analytics (Honors) and MBA DS & AI) program. The program by the School of Management equips students with a comprehensive understanding of management, analytics, data science, mathematics, and statistics. It also includes courses in Humanities, Communication, and the Indian Knowledge System for holistic development. The program aims to nurture future business leaders with strong technological and cross-functional management skills.

Commenting on the program, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, stated, “As a premier technology institution, IIT Mandi has been diligently assessing the industry's requirements. With the growing dependence on data for making business decisions to gain competitive advantage, organizations are increasingly utilizing technological tools from the domain of data science and artificial intelligence. The MBA program in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence was introduced in 2022 to cater to this demand of the industry. This year, we have taken a step forward by introducing this five-year IMBA program.”

IMBA Program

During the initial years, the program hones students’ critical thinking and creative abilities through foundational courses in management, analytics, mathematics and statistics, communication and personality development. In the later years, the program offers several specialized courses that equip students with the skills required to apply technology across the functional areas of management.

The program provides students with a unique opportunity to earn a master's degree in management directly after 10+2 from a premier institute. The IMBA curriculum combines courses in Management Sciences, Analytics, Data Science, AI, Communication, and personality development for holistic growth. Through industrial internships, training, and exposure to various business environments, it aims to develop socially conscious future business leaders with a strong appreciation for technology and human values.

Speaking about the program, Prof. Aniruddha Chakraborty, Dean of Academics, at IIT Mandi, said, “IIT Mandi is committed to nurturing highly skilled graduates, primed to excel in the industry. The new IMBA program is designed to provide aspirants with a truly transformative educational journey. The curriculum is carefully crafted to encompass a diverse array of courses, ranging from management and analytics to mathematics, statistics, communication, and personality development to equip graduates with a well-rounded skill set that is highly sought after in today's dynamic business world.”

After successful completion of the full 5-years of IMBA program the students shall be awarded two separate degrees i.e. BBA Analytics (Honors) (under the IMBA), and MBA DS&AI (under the IMBA). Aligned with the New Education Policy, the IMBA program also offers the following exit options to the students:

• After successful completion of three years, upon exit, the candidate would be awarded a BBA Analytics degree
• After successful completion of four years, upon exit, the candidate would be awarded a BBA Analytics (Honors) degree

The students will undertake two industry internships, one of which will be of six months duration, ensuring substantial exposure to the business world.

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