Professional Certificate Programme in
Data Science for Business Decisions
– IIM Kozhikode
Programme Overview
Data science, a rapidly growing segment, has witnessed over 650% growth since 2012. With a projected market value of $230.80b by 2026, organizations are leveraging data for competitive advantage. Redefine your data science prowess with IIM Kozhikode – Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science for Business Decisions ideal for tech professionals, mid-level managers, early managers/team leads, senior executives, etc., which offers a comprehensive curriculum and interactive learning approach. Participants gain in-depth knowledge and essential skills in supervised and unsupervised learning, social media analytics, big data technologies, and more. The focus is on understanding data science applications in business and management rather than programming/coding.
Programme Highlights
Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode
Gain Lifelong Executive Alumni status
Learn from Eminent IIM faculty and Industry Experts
High-Impact Learning: Industry Case Studies, Practical Insights
Assimilate and Apply Learnings via Capstone Project
High-Intensity Classroom: 2 Days In-Campus Immersion
Acquire know-how ‘Data Science’ Tools and Techniques
Develop Analytical and Critical Thinking Abilities
Eligibility Criteria
- For Indian Participants – Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/ recognized international universities) in any discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience (after graduation) as on the programme date i.e. technical orientation date.
Admission Criteria
- Selections will be based on candidates’ profiling.
Syllabus Breakdown
- Data sources, Database
- Structured vs Unstructured data
- Data extraction/acquisition, storing, integration
- Data pre-processing
- Big Data
- R, Python
- Tableau
- Exploratory data analysis (Summary measures, Visualizations, Probability and Distribution)
- Confirmatory data analysis (Statistical Inference)
- Unsupervised Learning Technique (Clustering and Dimension Reduction)
- Regression and Classification (Statistical Learning)
- ML Techniques: CART, Ensemble Techniques (Bagging, Boosting, Random Forest), SVM
- Time series forecasting techniques
- Optimization technique
- Artificial neural network (ANN)
- RNN, CNN
- Web scraping
- Text mining
- NLP tools and techniques (Gephi, NodeXL)
- Information Value chain and Big Data characteristics
- Data Supply Chain: Data Architecture approaches under Traditional and Big Data landscape
- Data Monetization, Big Data Business Value Discovery, Big Data economy and business value
- Big Data applications (Industry, X Industry)
- Big Data tools – Hadoop, Apache Spark, HBase, Cassandra, MapReduce, Hive
- Marketing and Retail Analytics (Customer lifetime value, Market Basket Analysis, Customer attrition)
- Financial Analytics (Fraud analytics, Portfolio Management)
- Operations and Supply Chain Analytics (Demand Forecasting, Network optimization)
- HR Analytics (Employee churn)
- Healthcare Analytics
- Analytics in Government
Case Discussion
- The above list is indicative and is subject to IIM Kozhikode’s discretion.
About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
3rd Rank
NIRF India Rankings,
(Management) 2024
#4 in India,
#70 in Global Rank,
Financial Times Open
Enrolment Rankings
2024
16+ in Asia
and
151+ Global,
QS World University
Rankings 2024
Know The Facilitators
Information Systems, IIM Kozhikode
Hear from the Facilitator
Programme Certification
- Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a ‘Certification of Completion’.
- Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have requisite attendance will be awarded a ‘Participation Certificate’.
- “Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science for Business Decisions” Certificate will be provided by IIM Kozhikode.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
Programme Structure
(Exclusive Application Fees)
As mentioned in the offer letter
15th April 2025
15th July 2025
- Any change in any of the applicable taxes during the tenure of the programme, to be borne by the participants
- Boarding and Lodging during campus visit provided by IIM Kozhikode
- Application fee is not included in the installement pattern
Career Transitions
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- Unparalleled career guidance and support
- Dedicated student support
- Immersive and lifelong learning experiences
- Learn from the best-suited academic, faculty, and industry mentors
- Be a part of discussions and forums for enhanced learning
- Leverage peer-to-peer learning experience
- Alumni Network of 3,50,000+ Professionals
- Access to alumni events & other benefits
- Stay up to date with the latest insights from your alma mater
Jaro Expedite - Career Booster
Profile Building
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Resume Review
Moving forward with carefully curated resume reviews that ensures you are interview-ready for the workplace of tomorrow.
Placement Assistance
Get career assistance as per the profile and preferences. On average, get 5-6 job recommendations to enhance quality employment opportunities.
Career Enhancement Sessions
Bridging connectivity to link the best talent with organizations through eminent sessions from top-class industry speakers.
Build 21st-Century Skill set to Gain Career Edge in the VUCA World
You’ll learn
- Holistic Understanding of Data Science in a Business Context
- Developing Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Abilities
- Translating Business Problems into Data-Driven Problems
- Mastering Data Importance and Management
- Selecting Data-Driven Tools and Techniques for Business
- Managerial Perspective: Interpreting Data Insights
- Yes, upon successful completion of the programme in Data Science, participants will receive a Professional Certificate from IIM Kozhikode.
- There are no specific prerequisites, but basic familiarity with data analysis concepts would be helpful.
It is ideal for participants:
- Tech professionals who want to upskill
- Mid-level managers/business analysts/domain specialists managing Data Science projects who want to manage Data Science projects
- Suitable for early managers/team leads who want to transition to Data Science career
- Senior Executives who want to gain a holistic understanding of Data Science
- Math/Stats Background Beneficial: No Hands-on Big Data Coding
It will be advantageous for the participants if they are familiar with mathematics, statistics, or any programming language. The programme might not be appropriate for applicants aspiring to learn how to code and gain practical experience with any Big Data technologies.
- Familiarity with Mathematics, Statistics, or any programming language will be beneficial for the participants.
- The evaluation methodology is at the discretion of the faculty. The methodology includes online quizzes, case analysis, class contribution, assignments, and any other component as decided by the faculty. A minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for the successful completion of this programme. The participants will have to secure the minimum pass marks in the evaluation components specified by the faculty.