Blended MBA in Data Science & Management
Lead Business in an AI-Driven World
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
Ranked 25th in NIRF, 15th among all Govt. business schools in India and 9th among the IIMs in the IIRF Rankings.
Duration: 2 Years
Mode: Live Online (Interactive) + 4 Campus Immersion
Modules
Eligibility: Graduates with minimum 50% marks or equivalent
CPGA and 3+ years of full-time work experience after
graduation.
Programme Overview
Analytics Without Management Is a Toolset. Management Without Analytics Is a Guess.
The future belongs to professionals who can connect all three.
The Blended MBA in Data Science & Management has been designed around this principle. By integrating management, analytics, and artificial intelligence throughout the curriculum, the programme develops leaders who can interpret complexity, make evidence-based decisions, and translate analytical insight into sustainable business value.
- Operational efficiency, sharper customer experience and higher revenue don't come from data science or management. They come from the point where both meet.
- The next decade's P&L owners will be judged on how well they run AI-enabled businesses — not on how well they can define AI in an interview.
Programme Highlights
- Flexible format for working professionals
- Curriculum spans management fundamentals to advanced AI & analytics
- Compulsory faculty-guided field project on a real business problem
- Built for career progression alongside full-time employment
- 20 days of campus immersion — 4 visits, 5 days each, at IIM Nagpur
- Interactive pedagogy: lectures, case studies, projects, assignments
- Dedicated modules on GenAI, Agentic AI, LLMs and AI Ethics
- MBA degree awarded by IIM Nagpur
Eligibility & Selection Process
Eligibility
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a UGC/AICTE-approved institution
- A minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience after graduation
- A valid IIMNAT (IIM Nagpur Aptitude Test) – score
Selection Process
- Application submission and entrance test
- Shortlisting based on qualifying test score
- Personal Interview
- Offer of admission based on a composite score — test performance, interview, and academic/professional profile
How You Will Learn?
Interactive Lectures
Simulations
Case Studies
Group Project
Practice-Oriented Courses
Sessions from Industry Experts
Curriculum Breakdown
Field Project: A minimum of 300 hours across electives and leadership sessions, culminating in a mandatory 60-hour field project — applying two years of learning to a live business problem, under IIM Nagpur faculty guidance. This is not a simulated capstone. It is your organisation's problem, solved with your new capability.
Note: This is an indicative list of course topics and is subject to change and may be updated at IIM Nagpur’s discretion.
Programme Fee Details
(Exclusive of Application)
(Part of first instalment)
(Balance payment after considering the offer acceptance fee paid)
Important Dates and Admission Schedule
ABOUT Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
Established in 2015 under the mentorship of IIM Ahmedabad, the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur has rapidly emerged as one of India's fastest-growing management institutions. In less than a decade, the Institute has earned national recognition for its academic excellence, industry engagement, research-driven learning, and commitment to developing responsible business leaders. Today, IIM Nagpur stands among the 25 Management Institutions in India in the NIRF 2025 Rankings, making it one of the youngest IIMs to achieve this distinction. The Institute is known for its contemporary curriculum, distinguished faculty, vibrant learning ecosystem, and strong industry partnerships that prepare professionals to lead in an evolving global business environment. With a future-focused approach to management education, IIM Nagpur continues to shape leaders who combine analytical thinking, innovation, ethical leadership, and business excellence to create meaningful impact across industries and society.
Programme Chairperson
Prof. Sujeet K. Sharma
Dean, Research and PhD Programmes & Chairperson, MBA in Data Science & Management, IIM NagpurFrequently Asked Questions
Is an IIM Nagpur Blended MBA in Data Science & Management a valid MBA degree?
Yes. The Blended MBA in Data Science & Management offered by Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) is an MBA degree programme of the Institute. The programme is designed to provide a comprehensive management education with a specialisation in Data Science & Management and is offered in the blended mode forworking professionals.
Is an online or blended MBA from IIM Nagpur equivalent to a full-time MBA?
The degree conferred upon successful completion of the
Blended MBA in Data Science & Management is an MBA
qualification awarded by IIM Nagpur. The distinction
relates primarily to the mode of delivery and programme
structure, and not to the academic status of the
qualification.
The Blended MBA combines live online
sessions with mandatory in-person campus immersion modules
at IIM Nagpur, thereby providing the academic experience
and institutional affiliation of an IIM Nagpur MBA while
offering greater flexibility to working professionals.
What is the difference between an MBA and a PG certificate in Data Science/AI?
An MBA is a formal postgraduate degree that provides comprehensive management education across multiple disciplines, whereas a PG Certificate in Data Science/AI is a shorter, specialised credential focused on developing domain-specific knowledge and skills and does not confer a degree. Accordingly, an MBA and a PG Certificate serve different academic and professional purposes, with the MBA providing a broader management qualification for professionals seeking career progression, managerial responsibilities, and leadership roles, while a PG Certificate is primarily intended for focused upskilling or specialisation in a particular domain.
Do I need a coding or engineering background for a Blended MBA in Data Science & Management?
No. A coding or engineering background is not mandatory for the Blended MBA in Data Science & Management. The programme is designed for professionals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, with the curriculum providing the necessary foundation in Data Science, AI, analytics, and management. While prior exposure to quantitative subjects or technology may be helpful, the programme is structured to enable participants from non-technical backgrounds to develop the required competencies progressively.
Can I do this programme without quitting my job?
Yes. IIM Nagpur's MBA in Data Science & Management — are specifically structured with weekend/evening live classes and short, periodic campus immersion modules so you can complete the degree while continuing full-time employment.
Is a data science MBA better than a regular MBA for career growth in 2026?
For professionals in AI-adjacent or data-heavy industries, a data science-integrated MBA offers a specific advantage over a generalist MBA: it builds the same core management capability while also developing fluency in AI, analytics and machine learning — a combination increasingly required for senior transformation and P&L roles.
How is AI taught in an MBA program — is it just one subject?
In most traditional MBAs, AI appears as a single elective; in curricula built specifically around it — like IIM Nagpur's MBA in Data Science & Management — AI and data science run through every term, progressing from foundational machine learning to GenAI, Agentic AI, and AI governance by the final year.
