About College
BITS Pilani is a Deemed-to-be University, offering on-campus programs to 17,500+ students across its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai. In 2020, it was conferred the status of an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The Department of Management at BITS Pilani was established in 1971. It initially offered two years' Master of Business Administration (MBA). In 1973, MBA evolved into the integrated first-degree program MMS (Master of Management Studies) which was a unique blend of engineering and management. The objective of this program was to bridge the gap in the industry by providing quality management professionals with strong technical skills and acumen for managing a business. Based on demands from the industry, the course was restructured again as an MBA in 2006.
Catering to contemporary industry demands, BITS Pilani introduced an MBA in Business Analytics in 2021-22. Over the years, BITS Pilani has laid considerable stress on the importance of experience as a part of the education process, by ensuring that its programs interface strongly with industry, and provide opportunities for students to engage in independent experiential learning. The MBA in Business Analytics curriculum is an optimum combination of core, electives and industrial components/research in the form of Practice School/dissertation. The pedagogy ensures that at least 50% of the sessions are devoted to cases/projects/simulations/laboratories / other experiential components.
BITS Pilani is ranked 16th in Business and Management Studies in India and 501-550 globally in QS World University Subject Rankings 2022.
Programme Offered - MBA in Business Analytics
MBA in Business Analytics is a two-year full-time residential program aimed at creating business analytics professionals employable by leading Indian and foreign firms. The business analytics area makes use of sophisticated quantitative and statistical analysis and predictive modeli
Read MoreBITS Pilani is a Deemed-to-be University, offering on-campus programs to 17,500+ students across its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai. In 2020, it was conferred the status of an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The Department of Management at BITS Pilani was established in 1971. It initially offered two years' Master of Business Administration (MBA). In 1973, MBA evolved into the integrated first-degree program MMS (Master of Management Studies) which was a unique blend of engineering and management. The objective of this program was to bridge the gap in the industry by providing quality management professionals with strong technical skills and acumen for managing a business. Based on demands from the industry, the course was restructured again as an MBA in 2006.
Catering to contemporary industry demands, BITS Pilani introduced an MBA in Business Analytics in 2021-22. Over the years, BITS Pilani has laid considerable stress on the importance of experience as a part of the education process, by ensuring that its programs interface strongly with industry, and provide opportunities for students to engage in independent experiential learning. The MBA in Business Analytics curriculum is an optimum combination of core, electives and industrial components/research in the form of Practice School/dissertation. The pedagogy ensures that at least 50% of the sessions are devoted to cases/projects/simulations/laboratories / other experiential components.
BITS Pilani is ranked 16th in Business and Management Studies in India and 501-550 globally in QS World University Subject Rankings 2022.
Programme Offered - MBA in Business Analytics
MBA in Business Analytics is a two-year full-time residential program aimed at creating business analytics professionals employable by leading Indian and foreign firms. The business analytics area makes use of sophisticated quantitative and statistical analysis and predictive modeling toward building competitive strategies around data-driven insights that in turn generate impressive business results. The MBA in Business Analytics program integrates technology with statistical and quantitative modeling techniques to provide students with the foundation needed for data-driven decision-making, as well as for graduate study in the field of Business Analytics. The focus of the program is on the application of analytics and Technology in all the functional areas of management, including but not limited to, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, entrepreneurship etc.
Highlights of the MBA in Business Analytics Programme:
- Management education at BITS Pilani brings cutting-edge thinking and best learning practices with MBA in Business Analytics.
- Three semesters of rigorous on-campus training coupled with an option of either six months’ exposure to the industry through a structured and evaluative paid internship (Practice School) or dissertation makes this programme unique. In Practice School, students work on real-time projects in reputed companies with the possibility of getting a pre-placement offer upon its completion.
- Hands-on laboratory sessions and innovative teaching pedagogies to aid classroom teaching
- Certification programs/training workshops will be organized for improving necessary skills related to business analytics
- Continuous interaction with leading experts from the industry
- Possibility of international immersion
- Legendary alumni network of BITS Pilani for mentorship
- Substantial financial assistance through a teaching assistantship
A glimpse of Placement - 2021-23
Highest CTC - 22 LPA
Average CTC - 15.9 LPA
Median CTC - 17 LPA
Average CTC of Top 50 - 19.9 LPA
The BITS Pilani Advantage
The BITS MBA (Business Analytics) core curriculum is designed around the cross-functional way contemporary organizations work. Throughout the curriculum, students and faculty approach problems by looking to the broadest possible circle of skills and resources to fashion innovative solutions.
Practice School: Practice School (PS-II) creates the required setting for experiential and cooperative learning and education, by providing students with a six months opportunity to work on relevant industry assignments under the guidance of professional experts and the supervision of faculty members.
Mentorship Program: Mentorship program facilitates one-on-one connection between the student and a mentor working in the Analytics industry. It broadens the scope of the MBA (Business Analytics) program and helps in making the student industry-ready.
Personality Integration, Leadership Orientation, and Teamwork (P.I.L.O.T.): The Personality Integration, Leadership Orientation, and Teamwork (Pilot) initiative equip the students with the necessary competencies in the domains of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, teamwork, and leadership orientation.
Certifications: The Department of Management facilitates the students to earn certification in 21st-century industry-relevant skills such as Design Thinking, Data Visualization, and Project Management Practitioner (PMP).
Academics: The curriculum of an MBA in Business Analytics is globally benchmarked with the leading Business Analytics programme across the globe and is vetted by industry practitioners. Lectures supplemented by case studies and software tools are carried out in all the courses which enhance students analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. This facilitates active learning among the students as they face real business issues, apply their classroom knowledge, and strengthen their business acumen. An intellectually stimulating learning environment is provided by our well-qualified and experienced faculty. Students can also pursue Off-campus Thesis/Semester Abroad programmes in foreign universities/ institutes ranked in the first 400 by QS and Time Higher Education.
Skill-based Learning: The Department of Management facilitates the students to earn certification in 21st-century industry-relevant skills such as Design Thinking, Data Visualization, and Project Management Practitioner (PMP). To cater to the expectations of Generation Z students, the department has created the Personality Improvement, Leadership Orientation, and Teamwork (P.I.L.O.T.) programme to provide customized learning experiences according to their needs factoring in their areas of skill gap, learning preferences, and future professional choices.
Alumni: The Mentorship Programme for MBA in Business Analytics is a unique initiative by the Department of Management at BITS Pilani to impart industry-relevant skills to the students in collaboration with the BITS Alumni Association. Under this programme, management students are given an opportunity to interact and be mentored by BITS alumni experienced in the Analytics domain. Alumni are also frequently called for invited talks to share industry insights with the students.
Industry Connect: At the end of their second semester, students go on a two-month integrated industry exposure in the form of summer internships in reputed organizations. All students also have the opportunity to enroll for 6 months of structured Practice School, as a part of the curriculum. In addition, the webinar series organized by the department invites eminent guests from the industry on a regular basis. These guests having huge experience and unparalleled expertise come from varied industries and diverse countries, contributing to student learning.
FAQs
Q. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA in Business Analytics programme?
Ans. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or its equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks, and having studied at least one subject in Mathematics or Statistics at the high school (10+2) or higher level. Students who are in the final year of their Qualifying Degree programme are also eligible to apply, provided they can submit the original copies of the results by 1st October 2023, and fulfill other criteria.
Q. What is a Qualifying Degree?
Ans. Any educational programme which makes you eligible to pursue the two-year on-campus MBA in Business Analytics from BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) can be considered as a Qualifying Degree.
Q. I am in the final year of my qualifying degree. How should I calculate my aggregate percentage?
Ans. You should calculate your aggregate percentage of marks based on the mark sheets of all previous semesters/years related to the qualifying degree available to you at the time of applying. Once you finish your qualifying degree, you should have obtained a minimum of 60% aggregate marks for all the semesters/years combined.
Q. Is the aggregate percentage for the entire course considered for admission or is only the final year considered?
Ans. Percentage for the entire course in the qualifying degree is considered for deciding the eligibility criteria.
Q. My university mentions the percentage / CGPA for only the final year in the final mark sheet. Should I still report the percentage / CGPA for the entire course while applying for the MBA in Business Analytics programme?
Ans. Yes, you should report the percentage / CGPA for the entire programme, which should be considered as your Qualifying Degree.
Q. I have not yet completed my qualifying degree and till now my percentage / CGPA is below 60%. I expect my final aggregate percentage / CGPA to be more than 60%. Can I apply for the MBA in Business Analytics programme?
Ans. Yes, you may apply for the MBA in Business Analytics programme. However, once you finish your qualifying degree, you should have obtained a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in all the semesters/years combined. Otherwise, any offer of admission to the MBA in Business Analytics programme of the institute will stand canceled whenever you are found to have scored below 60% aggregate marks in your qualifying degree.
Q. My university calculates CGPA on a scale that is not 10-pointer (e.g. 7 pointer or 9-pointer). Shall I report CGPA on that scale only?
Ans. You should convert the CGPA to a percentage. In the case of grades/CGPA, the conversion to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure as certified by the respective University/Institution. If any University/Institution confirms that there is no scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established.
Q. How can I convert my CGPA to a percentage?
Ans. If your university/institute has a prescribed formula for the conversion (available through its website or mentioned in the mark sheet or on any public domain notice), then you should follow that. Otherwise, you can use simple mathematics to convert the scale to a percentage or a 10-pointer scale.
Q. What documents do I need to upload while filling out the application form?
Ans. You should have scanned copies of the following documents ready to properly complete the application:
Q. Can I pay the application fee in cash?
Ans. No, cash is not accepted.
Q. How long will it take to get a refund in case I have paid multiple times because of technical faults?
Ans. BITS Pilani tries its best to resolve such issues at the earliest. However, because of certain technical and operational issues, the time may vary for different students.
Q. Is there any type of quota for admission to the MBA in Business Analytics programme?
Ans. BITS Pilani does not have any quota for admission to the MBA in Business Analytics programme.
Q. What is the Syllabus and pattern for Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT)The BAAT will comprise of
a) Management Aptitude Section and b) Analytics Aptitude Section. The syllabus and pattern are as follows:
a) Management Aptitude Section: This section will measure management aptitude in three areas– Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. The duration of this section of the test will be 2 hours and the questions will be multiple-choice.
Verbal Ability: Verbal Reasoning, Sentence completion, Grammar, Syllogisms, Jumbled paragraphs, Para Completion and inference, Contextual usage, Foreign language words used in English, Reading Comprehension, Analogies, Sentence correction, Verbal Logic, Different usage of the same word, Idioms, Para jumbles, Antonyms.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: Blood Relations, Series, Proposition, Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, Assumptions, Puzzles, Clocks and Calendars, Statements, Data Arrangement, Family Tree, Binary Logic, Seating Arrangement, Sets & Caselets, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Structures, Tables & Pie Charts, Data Sufficiency, Bars & Line Graphs.
Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Partnership (Accounts), Profit & Loss, Ratios and Proportion, In-equations Quadratic and linear equations, Surds and Indices, Time-Speed-Distance, Number System, Geometric Progression, Inequalities, Work and Time, Percentages, Logarithms.
b) Analytics Aptitude Section: The objective of the analytics aptitude test is to check a candidate’s basic aptitude in computers and mathematics. The duration of the test may be of 1 hour and the questions will be multiple choice from Matrices; Linear Algebra; Coordinate geometry in two dimensions, Basic Differential, and Integral Calculus; Numerical Analysis; Probability and combination; Fundamental Programming Concepts; Basic Data Structures (arrays, lists, stacks, and queues); Boolean Algebra.
Q. What will be the mode of conducting a Personal Interview (PI)?
Ans. PI will be conducted online. The details for PI will be provided to candidates shortlisted for PI. Related to Any Other Query
Q. What are the contact options for the resolution of the inquiry which are not stated above?
Ans. Submit your query on the admission portal. Or Email: mba.admis[email protected] Phone: 01596-25- 5334, 5858, 5264
