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The seven-month programme equips professionals to harness AI technologies for strategic decision-making and business innovation
Mumbai, February 13, 2025: The world of business is rapidly transforming under the influence of artificial intelligence (AI). Organisations are seeking leaders who can utilise AI to drive innovation, streamline operations, and gain a competitive edge. In response to this need, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), ranked India’s #1 Business School (FT ‘Masters in Management’ Rankings 2024), in collaboration with Emeritus, has announced the launch of its ‘Executive Certificate Programme in AI for Business’.
Designed to address the growing demand for AI expertise in India, this programme empowers professionals with the skills to implement AI-driven strategies, aligning them with organisational goals to promote innovation and efficiency. According to PwC’s 2024 Global AI Jobs Barometer, the demand for AI-related roles is surging, with job postings in this field increasing 3.5 times faster than the average across sectors. A study by BCG and NASSCOM indicates that India’s AI market, growing at an estimated CAGR of 25–35%, is expected to reach $17 billion by 2027, highlighting the urgent need for strategic AI leadership.
Prof. Ashish Desai, Associate Professor and Programme Director for the Executive Certificate Programme in AI for Business at SPJIMR, while commenting on the programme launch, said, “This seven-month online programme is designed to help mid-to-senior-level professionals and business leaders unlock AI’s transformative potential to drive innovation, optimise operations, and achieve sustainable growth. With live online sessions from our faculty and an advanced curriculum, participants will gain practical and strategic insights to leverage AI for business advantage.”
The Executive Certificate Programme in AI for Business offers live online sessions delivered by SPJIMR’s esteemed faculty. Its curriculum includes hands-on projects, case studies, and a focus on practical applications. Participants will also benefit from a cohort-based learning approach, promoting collaboration and networking opportunities.
Through this programme, participants will be able to:
- Utilise AI-powered solutions to drive business innovation and competitive advantage.
- Align AI-driven strategies with organisational objectives to gain a competitive edge
- Improve decision-making through data-driven insights and predictive analytics.
- Solve complex business challenges using supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
- Master advanced AI applications, such as Generative AI, recommender systems, and natural language processing.
- Build and manage AI teams and projects to promote innovation and streamline operations.
- Implement AI strategies effectively while addressing scalability and resource allocation challenges.
- Gain hands-on experience with real-world case studies and applied AI projects.
- Optimise business processes through digitisation and automation for sustainable growth.
The programme provides optional on-campus immersion at SPJIMR, Mumbai, enabling participants to engage with faculty and peers in person. Key modules include AI Ecosystem, AI and Deep Learning, Generative AI, AI Strategy and Deployment, and AI Applications in Business.
Programme Details:
- Start Date:March 30, 2025
- Duration:7 months
- Eligibility:Graduate/diploma holder (10+2+3) in any discipline with at least 2 years of work experience as of March 30, 2025.
- ProgrammeFee: INR 1,25,000 + GST
- Learning Mode:Live online sessions by SPJIMR faculty – 3 hours per week, Sundays.
- Certification:Upon successful completion of the programme, with a minimum attendance of 70 percent and satisfactory academic performance, participants will receive a certificate of completion from SPJIMR. Graduates also gain SPJIMR Executive Alumni status.
