ISB Hyderabad Data Science Course Fee, Eligibility (and more)

ISB Business Analytics Entrance Test, Eligibility, Fee, Placements and More

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• Introduction
• Duration
• Type of Course
• Nature of Course
• Course Description
• Eligibility
• Admission Criteria
• Accreditation
• Ranking
• Fee Structure
• Placement Details
• FAQs
• Contact Details
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Introduction

The Indian School of Business (ISB) was started in 1996 after the formation of the ISB governing board. It is a private business school.

The institution offers management studies in its Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. It offers various certificates in different postgraduate programs including Business Analytics.

Duration

• The course takes 1 year to complete.

Course Type

• Certificate

Nature of Course

• Full-time. It combines both classroom work and technology-aided teaching.

Course Description

The program is designed to ensure minimal disruption of regular working schedules. All students must report on campus for at least 6 days every alternate month for a minimum of 12 months. Students can opt to attend weekend classes on a best effort basis.

In the month when there are no classroom connections, all students are expected to appear for lectures through technology-aided platforms such as podcasts, video conferencing, and recorded lectures. Students must achieve at least 56 connect hours every month. Some of the core courses covered in the program include:

• Big Data
• Machine Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Optimal Mix of Data Collection
• Operations Research
• Domain Knowledge

When on campus, students will be expected to have full-day lectures. Afterward, students will attend guest lectures, group work, and projects in the evening. All students must reside within the campus whenever they have on-campus lessons.

The program has a highly intensive evaluation which includes classroom assignments, projects, group discussions, and case study analyses. Lecturers use up-to-date teaching techniques such as simulations, guest lectures, podcasts, field visits, and exchange programs.

Eligibility

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Masters’s in Mathematics/Statistics. Any other equivalent qualification will be considered.

Candidates must have excellent academic records from a university recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

Candidates must have at least two years of working experience. They must be full-time employees by the time of submitting the application. Candidates with an analytical mind and excellent academic credentials will be exempted from work experience requirements.

All prospective candidates must pass an online aptitude test or provide a valid GMAT/GRE/CAT scorecard. All candidates must present a valid consent letter from their current employer (it can either be provided during the application or after securing an admission).

Admission Criteria

All prospective candidates must apply for the course through the institution’s website. Late applications will be rejected.

Once the admission panel receives all the application forms, they select the candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates are required to undergo an online aptitude test. Candidates who submit a valid GMAT/CAT/GRE test score will be exempted from the test.

Based on the performance of the online test, the admission panel selects the candidates to progress to the final selection round. In the final selection round, the admission panel considers other factors such as work experience (duration and quality), quality of the consent note by the employer, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities.

All the candidates are awarded a specific score on each evaluation parameter. Those who meet the set cut-off points are included in the final list of successful candidates. In case of a tie, the following factors will be considered:

• Benefits each candidate will acquire from the program
• Evidence of professional success
• Motivation to undertake the program
• The potential to be a business leader/ attitude/ mindset of leadership

Qualified candidates receive their admission letters through the addresses provided during the application process. They are required to pay block fees to ascertain their interest in the program.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Ranking

• Ranked among Top 100 best institutions in India by Global Executive MBA Rankings

Fee Structure

The total fee is Rs 915,000 for the entire 12 months. It covers tuition, learning expenses, library fee, and refundable deposits. It is payable in 3 installments. Students will be required to pay additional hostel fees for their on-campus period. The fee does not cover travel expenses. The fee can be divided into:

Placement Details

ISB Hyderabad achieves more than 95% placement success with more than 70 organizations participating in its placement process. The highest placement salary is Rs 14.2 Lakhs annually. The average placement salary is Rs 7.8 lakhs annually.

Organizations Involved in the Placement Process

Some of the organizations that are actively involved in the recruitment process include Google, Amazon, eBay, Mahindra Electric, KPMG, Procter & Gamble, and Deloitte.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I apply for Business Analytics and another course at the same time?

Ans: Yes, you can apply for as many courses as you want. However, you’ll be required to pay an application fee for each course.

Q2: Does the institution have an exchange program for Business Analytics students?

Ans: Yes, the institution organizes an exchange program for its students to get international exposure.

Q3: Can I defer my studies?

Ans: Indian School of Business allows students to defer their studies. However, they should provide a valid reason for that failure to which the application will be declined.

Contact Details

• Gachibowli, Hyderabad
• Telangana – 500 111
• Official website: https://www.isb.edu/ 

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