IBM inaugurates Business Analytics Lab at BML Munjal University

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MBAUniverse.com News Desk |
April 28, 2015
IBM Business Analytics Lab has been inaugurated by Mr. Dilpreet Singh, Vice President & Head HR, IBM India at BML Munjal University Gurgaon
"The Career Education Program is the perfect testimony to IBM`s continued commitment to software education and skills development in our country" Dilpreet Singh, Vice President & Head HR, IBM India

The IBM Business Analytics Lab has been inaugurated by Mr. Dilpreet Singh, Vice President & Head HR, IBM India,Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, Chancellor, BML Munjal University, and Professor G. Anandalingam, Dean, Imperial College Business School, at the BML Munjal University  (BMU) campus in District Gurgaon, Haryana.

In this Lab, under the Career Education program, IBM is providing relevant software and training using various industry cases to the faculty members of BMU. The objective is to enable future business managers with the requisite skillsets to succeed in any business, industry or function they choose to be in.

On the occasion, Mr. Dilpreet Singh also addressed the faculty and students at the Institute and shared his perspective on the power of information and the use of software tools that are critical for smarter business outcomes. He also spoke about his concern on the skill scenario currently plaguing the industry and IBM’s commitment to bridging this gap by addressing the increasing need for multi-disciplinary skills by complementing the existing management and engineering education offering with Career Education courses.

Post the completion of the faculty development programs, the distinguished faculty members will train MBA students on Big Data and Descriptive Analytics to start with and soon proceed to topics on Predictive Analytics.

Starting the 2015 academic year, BMU has also launched an MBA program with specialisation in Business Analytics in association with IBM. The program has been developed with a strong industry orientation with curriculum inputs from IBM as well. This program will open up exciting career opportunities in Business Analytics and related areas for students.

Commenting on the collaboration with BMU, Mr. Dilpreet Singh said, “The Career Education Program is the perfect testimony to IBM’s continued commitment to software education and skills development in our country. This new generation of business managers equipped with best in-class analytical skills would bring greater value to this industry.”

The MBA programmes at BMU have been co-designed by BMU’s academic mentor Imperial College London, ranked 2nd in the latest QS World University Rankings. Commenting at the inauguration, Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, Chancellor, BML Munjal University said, “Business Analytics is a growing field and is assuming huge worldwide importance. We have worked hard to formulate an MBA course that is relevant to India - one that allows BMU students to become capable managers of the future."

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Akshay Munjal, President, BMLMunjal University said, “BMU believes in collaborating with the best in industry and imparting practically oriented knowledge which is the need of the hour. The tie up with IBM will allow our MBA students to gain industry relevant skills and will improve their employability prospects upon graduating from the University.”

About Career Education Program of IBM

IBM Career Education Program is a comprehensive software education program designed by IT professionals, for graduates and experienced professionals to accelerate their skills and knowledge so that they succeed in this dynamic industry. Keeping the ‘learner’ as the focal point, the program curriculum brings together the current software content, real-world industry experience, hands-on lab courses and best practices, all into a single unique education program, to prepare students to be readily acceptable in the IT industry and by leading companies.

About BML Munjal University

BML Munjal University, (BMU) is an innovative educational initiative of The Hero Group - a US$ 5 billion business conglomerate. BMU is a fully residential and co-educational university, located at District Gurgaon on NH-8 (50 km from New Delhi International Airport).

Named after The Hero Group co-founder and Chairman, Brij Mohan Lall Munjal, the University aspires to nurture ethical leaders who are skilled, knowledgeable and have the life skills required for leading their organizations to success. The university shall seek the advancement and dissemination of practically oriented knowledge benchmarked with the best global standards.

The inaugural academic session commenced in August 2014. Currently, there are 300 students among the three schools of BMU – School of Management, School of Commerce, and School of Engineering and Technology. The founding batch consists of outstanding students with high grades and great potential.

BMU is mentored by one of the most prestigious universities in the world - Imperial College London. Ranked 2nd in the QS World University Rankings 2015, Imperial College London has played a key role in establishing IIT Delhi. At BMU, Imperial College will co-design the curriculum, facilitate student and faculty exchange programmes, conduct joint research activities and establish digital learning platforms. There will also be opportunities for students to join innovation camps and credit-based courses in London.

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