- The graduating PGD-ABA batch of 2023-24 comprises students from a rich diversity of industries, including IT and IT-enabled services, banking, financial services and insurance, retail and e-commerce, consulting, energy and utilities, and manufacturing or engineering, among others.
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) hosted a special convocation ceremony to confer the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (PGD-ABA) to 70 students from the Class of 2023-24. The event celebrated not just academic achievement but also the power of data-driven leadership in a rapidly evolving business world, an IIT Ahmedabad statement said.
The PGD-ABA is a 16-month diploma programme offered by IIM-Ahmedabad in blended mode. It is designed with a mix of on-campus classroom sessions, online sessions, and project work to help working professionals acquire essential skills and knowledge of advanced data analytics and insight to drive key business decisions while continuing their careers.
The graduating PGD-ABA batch of 2023-24 comprises students from a rich diversity of industries, including IT and IT-enabled services, banking, financial services and insurance, retail and e-commerce, consulting, energy and utilities, and manufacturing or engineering, among others.
Ashank Desai, principal founder and chairman of Mastek and an IIMA alumnus, presided over the ceremony as the chief guest. Addressing the graduating cohort, he awarded diplomas alongside Professor Bharat Bhasker, director of IIMA, members of the board of governors, and the Institute’s faculty.
Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA, said, “As the volume and variety of data continues to grow, the ability to analyse and interpret this information effectively will be a key differentiator for successful organisations. To navigate this shift, today’s leaders must develop a new skillset – one that combines business acumen with analytical thinking. Leadership today is not only about setting a vision but also about making evidence-based decisions, using data ethically, and fostering a culture of innovation.”
Underlining the need to use data ethically, Professor Bhasker further added, “What makes advanced data analytics truly powerful is its cross-functional impact. It demands more than just technical expertise. It requires a strong sense of responsibility — to use data with integrity, challenge assumptions, and ensure that the insights we generate serve both people and purpose. As graduates of this programme, you are ready to not just keep up but lead the way. You are the ones who will bridge the gap between technology and business.”
