London School of Economics Commences First Batch of Executive Business Analytics Program

Executive Business Analytics Program will be jointly delivered by FourthRev and the London School of Economics. Renowned LSE faculty experts will provide three exclusive masterclass sessions.

Study in UK: The London School of Economics and Political Science has introduced the first batch of the Business Analytics Certificate for Executives program in India. The program was launched in collaboration with FourthRev.

The program is designed to meet the increasing demand for data-based decision-making. It will address the requirement of expert professionals in this field and will equip professionals with advanced skills in business analytics.

Dr James Abdey, Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics at LSE and Programme Coordinator, said of the collaboration, “Through our online degree and executive education programmes, LSE is on a mission to democratise access to world-class education, equipping professionals with the essential skills needed to navigate our complex business landscape. As data-driven decision-making becomes increasingly crucial, the Business Analytics Certificate for Executives, in collaboration with FourthRev and TimesPro, will equip Indian professionals with the analytical skills and strategic insights necessary to cultivate a new generation of data-savvy leaders.”

Anish Srikrishna, CEO, TimesPro said, “The Business Analytics Certificate for Executives, in collaboration with LSE and FourthRev, represents a strategic addition to TimesPro’s offerings, crafted to meet the surging demand for data-centric decision-making capabilities. This initiative is a pivotal step in equipping Indian professionals with the expertise required to excel in today’s data-driven business environment, bridging the skills gap and preparing executives to successfully navigate the complexities of modern enterprises.”

Mark Lester, Chief Partnerships Officer, FourthRev said, “Our collaboration with LSE and TimesPro underscores our dedication to delivering education that is both industry-relevant and future-focused.  We are confident that this programme will play a vital role in shaping the careers of Indian executives, empowering them to spearhead innovation and drive growth within their organisations.”

LSE' Executive Business Analytics Program: More Details

LSE expert faculty and industry experts have created a comprehensive curriculum. The program is a 10-month online program. It will enhance the student’s skills in artificial intelligence, data analytics, leadership, critical thinking and business strategy. The students will learn to perform data wrangling for efficient data management by critically analyzing the business concepts, and will offer impactful communications by following a structured problem-solving approach. The curriculum also offers insights into essential topics including predictive analytics, machine learning, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making and participants will learn to leverage data for strategic advancement.

By 2027, the global big data analytics market is likely to reach $105 billion, and in India, by 2028, the analytics market is likely to grow to $182.1 billion. It is expected that by 2026, there will be more than 11 million jobs in this industry with investments in machine learning and AI.

LSE faculty will provide ‘THREE Live Masterclass’ sessions in this program. The students will get access to training tools such as SQL, Tableau, Python and Excel. They also get the opportunity to work on a Capstone project to develop practical skills.

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