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Master the strategic thinking at the intersection of artificial intelligence, predictive modelling, and enterprise data systems to inform high-stakes decision environments.

Duration

Two Years (Full-time)

Why Choose
MBA – Data Science and Gen AI
at Alliance University?
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French pedagogy
French pedagogy is renowned for its emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and holistic learning.
Industry Experts as Faculty
Up to 20% of the courses is taught by French Faculty as part of sectoral immersion. In addition, there are Master Classes and Guest Lectures conducted by Industry CXOs.
Global Immersion Program
A two-week global immersion program in Europe.
Dual Credential Degree Program
MBA Degree from Alliance University and a completion certificate from MBA ESG Paris.
Learning by Doing
A unique teaching methodology which involves students to conceptualize, curate & execute projects in partnership with Industry.
Industry Collaboration
Summer Internships – Mandatory (6-8 weeks) & Industry Projects as part of curriculum
Alumni Network
Over 32,000+ graduates globally who are spread across continents and industries.

Course Category
Digital Business Strategy PC
Data Driven Decision Making PC
Orientation Course (Audit Course) PC
Career Design and Employability Lab - I (Audit Course) PC
Communication and Influence in Business PC
Managerial Economics and Game Theory Applications PC
Accounting for Managerial Decisions PC
Marketing Practice in the Digital Age PC
Operations and Supply Chain Management PC
Leadership in Digital World PC
AI Foundations for Managers PC
Organizational Behaviour PC

Course Category
Research Analytics and Evidence Based Management PC
Macroeconomics and Business Policy Environment PC
Career Design and Employability Lab - 2 (Audit Course) PC
Advanced AI for Business Automation PC
Disruptive Technology, Design Thinking and Innovation Lab PC
Corporate Finance PC
Strategic Marketing for Sustainable Growth PC
Human Resource Management PC
Managing Happiness: For Work, Life and Beyond PC
Minor Elective - A ME - A
Major Elective - 1 ME - 1
Major Elective - 2 ME - 2

Course Category
Driving Impact through Power and Influence PC
Career Design and Employability Lab - 3 (Audit Course) PC
Minor Elective - B ME - B
Minor Elective - C ME - C
Industry Internship Program SEC
Major Elective - 3 ME - 3
Major Elective - 4 ME - 4
Major Elective - 5 ME - 5
Major Elective - 6 ME - 6
Major Elective - 7 ME - 7
Major Elective - 8 ME - 8

Course Category
Business Law, Ethics and Governance PC
Strategic Management PC
Global and Cross-Cultural Business Management PC
Minor Elective - 4 ME - D
Minor Elective - 5 ME - E
Minor Elective - 6 ME - F
Dissertation DI
Major Elective - 9 ME - 9
Major Elective - 10 ME - 10
ME - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Major Electives
ME - A, B,C,D,E,F Minor Electives

Course Categories:

PC - Program Core || SEC - Skill Enhancement Courses || ME - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 - Major Electives || ME - A,B,C,D,E,F - Minor Electives || DI - Dissertation

Majors

Major Elective courses are specialization-focused subjects offered within the student’s chosen domain of specialization. These courses provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to build domain expertise, industry readiness, research orientation, and strategic decision-making capabilities in their respective areas.

Business Analytics and AI

  • Business Requirement Analysis

  • Business Analytics and Applications

  • Data Management with SQL

  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning

  • Python for Business Applications

  • Global Supply Chain and Logistics Analytics

  • Applied AI Consulting for Business Functions

  • Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

  • Project Management in Business Analytics

  • Social Media Analytics and Text Mining

Digital Transformation

  • Emerging Digital Technologies & Digital Business Models

  • Digital Transformation Lab - 1: Programming Fundamentals for Managers

  • Digital Infrastructure and Transformation

  • Digital Transformation Lab - 2: Capstone Project in Digital Business

  • Digital and Social Media Marketing

  • Business Intelligence for Managers

  • Digital Finance, Banking, and Insurance

  • Machine Learning Applications in Business

  • Digital Leadership and Innovation Management

  • Digital Transformation using Deep Learning Technologies

Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management

  • Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

  • Family Business Management

  • Innovation and New Product Development

  • Business Model Generation

  • Entrepreneurial Finance

  • Entrepreneurial Leadership and Team Building

  • Marketing, Growth and Scaling Strategies

  • Wealth Management and Succession Planning

  • Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Businesses

  • Legal Aspects and Governance

Finance

  • Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

  • International Finance

  • Financial Derivatives and Risk Management

  • Corporate Taxation and Financial Planning

  • Financial Modelling with Excel and Python

  • Commercial Banking and Treasury Operations

  • Behavioural Finance

  • Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring

  • Fixed Income Securities and Financial Innovations

Human Resource

  • Human Resource Analytics

  • Talent Acquisition and Management

  • Strategic HRM

  • Performance Management

  • Labour Laws and Employee Relation Management

  • Compensation and Benefits

  • Learning and Development

  • Employee Engagement

  • International Human Resource Management

  • Sustainability and Human Resource Management

Marketing

  • Growth Marketing

  • Consumer Behaviour and Neuro Marketing

  • B2B Marketing

  • Digital and Social Media Marketing

  • Marketing Analytics

  • Sales and Channel Management

  • Contemporary Retail Management

  • Services Marketing and Customer Experience Management

  • Strategic Brand Management

  • Integrated Marketing Communication

Operations

  • Project Management

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  • Business Intelligence for Managers

  • Digital Infrastructure and Transformation

  • ERP and Business Blockchain

  • Operations and Supply Chain Analytics

  • Total Quality Management and Lean Methods

  • Operations Strategy and Sustainability

  • Service Operations Management

  • Operations Risk Management & Resilience

Product Management

  • Foundations of Product Management

  • Design Thinking and User-Centered Innovation

  • Product Strategy and Roadmapping

  • Agile Product Development and Scrum

  • Technology for Product Managers

  • Product Analytics and Growth

  • Financial Acumen for Product Managers

  • Product Marketing and Go-to-Market Strategy

  • Product Leadership and Stakeholder Management

  • Capstone Project: Build and Pitch a Product

Minors

Minor Elective courses enable students to gain interdisciplinary and cross-functional knowledge beyond their primary specialization area. These courses encourage multidisciplinary learning, flexibility, innovation, and broader managerial understanding by providing exposure to complementary domains and emerging business areas relevant to contemporary industry practices.

Business Consulting

  • Business Consulting and Organizational Diagnostics

  • Business Problem Framing, Solutioning and Applications

  • Data Analysis for Consultants

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Advanced Presentations and Storytelling

  • Services in Business Consulting

Digital Product Management

  • Agile Product Management

  • Hypothesis-Driven Development

  • AI and Data-Driven Product Decisions

  • Blockchain, Web3 and Digital Platforms

  • Product Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) for Product Managers

Fintech & Digital Wealth

  • Fintech Fundamentals

  • Digital Finance, Banking, and Insurance

  • Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading

  • Blockchain Technologies in Finance

  • Startup Financing

  • Wealth Management and Crowd Funding

Organizational Transformation

  • Organisation Change and Development

  • Workplace Gamification

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Culture Transformation

  • Behavioural Science for HR

  • Organization Theory and Design

Retail Management & E-Commerce

  • E-Commerce Management

  • Applied Mall Planning & Management

  • Q-Commerce

  • Retail Analytics

  • Merchandising and Store Management

  • Sensory Marketing and Store Experience

PEO (Program Educational Objectives)

PEO 1:

Develop business acumen: To provide students with a solid foundation in core business functions. To enable students to develop a broad grasp of various value creating functions within businesses and their interdependencies.

PEO 2:

Foster strategic thinking: To foster the development of strategic thinking skills so students can analyze complex business problems, evaluate alternative options generated, and make informed decisions to achieve organizational goals.

PEO 3:

Enhance leadership capabilities: MBA programs typically aim to develop strong leadership qualities in their students. This includes developing skills in communication, teamwork, motivation, and ethical decision-making. The objective is to prepare graduates to lead teams and organizations effectively.

PEO 4:

Promote global perspective: To enhance focus on international business environments and prepare students to operate with a global business mindset. To augment understanding of various cultures, markets, and global business trends.

PEO 5:

Cultivate ethical and socially responsible decision-making: To emphasize the importance of ethical and socially responsible business practices and develop graduates who can make decisions that consider the impact on stakeholders, society, and the environment.

PSO (Program Specific Outcomes)

PSO1 - Area of Marketing:
Aligning students’ learning of ‘Marketing’ within the broader perspectives of ‘Business Management’.
Enabling students to understand and apply the fundamentals of this course as future managers in the ambit of ‘Marketing’.
Establishing vivid overlaps across multiple functions for an effective and multidisciplinary understanding and application of the course.
Enabling students to adapt to the marketing environment and standards, and thereby, orienting them for professional roles in the industry.

PSO2 - Area of Finance & Accounting:
To enable the students in applying the fundamental knowledge of Accounting & Finance domains for providing financially viable business solutions.
To equip the students with skills required to operate in a competitive environment understanding the roles and functions of   various finance activities of an organization.
To develop competent finance professionals and acquire skills to adapt to trends and changes in the business environment.

PSO3 - Area of Human Resource Management:
To understand the link between business and human resource management.
To expose and develop an understanding of the role and functions of various human resource activities in an organization.
To enable students to acquire skills to adapt to trends and changes in the business environment.

PSO4 - Area of Information Systems & Operations Management:
Equip the students with various skill sets to analyse and evaluate a situation from operations’ perspective and measure it
To develop professionals who can understand, evaluate and implement technology solutions to social or business problem
To develop a professional who can provide solution to the business problem taking into account the various angles and emerging technologies which are continuously disrupting the business functions.

PSO5 - Area of General Management:
To provide the fundamental skills and knowledge required to undertake/ and assimilate the specialized courses in Management.
To initiate the students to learn and apply the knowledge and skills of Management in a broad spectrum of business situations.
To inculcate the understanding of Management as a cross-disciplinary area of expertise.
To develop advanced levels of technology and specialized skills that will be applicable across functional areas"

PO (Program Outcomes)

PO 1: Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Knowledge:

Apply the knowledge of design principles, technical proficiency, creative problem-solving research aptitude, and portfolio development to address complex design challenges, foster innovation, and adapt to rapidly evolving world.

PO 2: Complex Problem Solving:

Ability to resolve complex design problems using various methods and tools of design process, critical analysis and synthesis, creative thinking, usercentered design, design research, prototyping and reflection.

PO 3: Critical Thinking:

Ability to independently and deeply - analyze design problems,
research, examine and evaluate concepts, provide constructive critique, consider contexts, debate contrarian views, prioritize, base decisions on evidence, to create and develop well considered design outcomes.

PO 4: Creativity:

Ability to generate new innovative ideas, experiment with new techniques,
refine and creatively reframe design concepts, and problems and develop creative solutions and outcomes.

PO 5: Communication Skills: Ability to communicate visually and aesthetically, deliver engaging presentations, articulate clearly, participate in constructive critique, communicate with clients and teams, and navigate cross-cultural contexts.

PO 6: Analytical Reasoning / Thinking:

Ability to break down complex problems, analyze information, think broadly and critically, and use evidence to validate concepts and make informed decisions.

PO 7: Research skills:

Ability to conduct research effectively using various methodologies,
prioritize user-centeredness and contextual understanding, and validate design problems to create solutions informed by evidence and trends.

PO 8: Coordinating and collaborating: Exhibit adeptness in collaborating with diverse teams, negotiating coordinated efforts, taking tasks, and efficiently working as part of a group towards a common creative goal.

PO 9: Leadership readiness/qualities:

demonstrate skills and qualities required to proactively engage, autonomously self-direct, creatively lead, take risks, seek-out knowledge and provide solutions, develop vision and direction and excel as design leaders in the industry.

PO 10: Learning Skills:

Ability to acquire new skills and knowledge adaptively and independently throughout their careers.

PO 11: Digital and Technological Skills:

Equip graduates with proficiency in contemporary digital tools and technologies to stay relevant and drive creativity, industry excellence and innovation.

PO 12: Multi-cultural competence & inclusive spirit:

Ability apply universal design principles. design with sensitivity, empathy, and respect, for diverse cultures and communities across various geographies.

PO 13: Value Inculcation:

Cultivating designers with a strong ethical foundation, fostering responsible creativity, and promoting socially conscious practices within the design industry.

PO 14: Authority, responsibility & accountability: Ability to effectively navigate authority, embrace responsibility, and uphold accountability in their creative processes.

PO 15: Environmental Awareness and Action:

Exhibit acquired knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to proactively address environmental challenges, including mitigating degradation, climate change, and pollution, implementing effective waste management, and promoting sustainable development and living.

Program Core

Core courses are compulsory foundational and advanced management subjects designed to provide comprehensive knowledge across key functional areas of management. These courses develop managerial competence, leadership capability, analytical thinking, decision-making skills, and professional ethics in alignment with AICTE guidelines and outcome-based education requirements.

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

Skill Enhancement Courses focus on practical, hands-on, and application-oriented learning aimed at developing industry-relevant competencies, technical expertise, vocational abilities, and professional readiness. These courses emphasize experiential learning, tool-based applications, software proficiency, internships, and problem-solving capabilities aligned with evolving industry requirements.

The Dissertation Program is an advanced, research-driven capstone component designed to deepen the intellectual curiosity and analytical capabilities of MBA students. It aims to cultivate the rigor, critical thinking, and research orientation required to address complex business and industry challenges. Positioned at the culmination of the MBA programme, the dissertation enables students to integrate and apply knowledge acquired across multiple management disciplines, serving as a comprehensive reflection of their academic and practical learning.

Key Evaluation Areas of the Dissertation

  1. Assimilation of Programme Content
    Evaluates the extent to which students have understood and internalized concepts covered throughout the MBA curriculum.
  2. Application of Concepts to Real-World Situations
    Assesses the ability to apply theoretical frameworks and managerial concepts to practical organizational and industry contexts.
  3. Innovative Thinking
    Measures creativity, originality, and the ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions to identified problems.
  4. Problem Understanding and Solution Practicality
    Examines the depth of understanding of the selected problem and the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed recommendations or solutions.

The dissertation is a significant academic and professional milestone within the MBA programme. Beyond demonstrating analytical and research capabilities, it serves as a practical exercise in professional preparedness. The process of conducting research and preparing the dissertation report enables students to develop structured thinking, academic writing, problem-solving, and communication skills. Additionally, the choice of research topic often helps students identify their areas of interest and professional strengths, guiding them toward career paths and roles aligned with their aspirations and competencies.

The Course of Independent Study (CIS) is a distinctive 3-credit academic pathway that offers students an opportunity to engage in research-oriented learning through a faculty-mentored project undertaken in place of one course within the curriculum. Designed to foster intellectual curiosity, innovation, and critical thinking, the course encourages students to participate in hands-on research through laboratories, field-based work, or Centres of Excellence.

Under close faculty mentorship, students identify research problems, undertake structured inquiry, and develop meaningful academic outcomes. Credits are awarded based on consistent progress, active participation in review milestones, successful completion of the project, and the preparation and submission of a research paper to a Scopus-indexed journal, conference, or other approved scholarly platform.

This pathway provides students with early exposure to high-quality research practices and scholarly contribution, while strengthening their analytical, investigative, and academic capabilities.

Students enrolled in the MBA programme undertake internships at reputed organizations to gain practical exposure through field project-based assignments. The Industry Internship Program serves as an important bridge between academic learning and professional practice, enabling students to apply classroom concepts to real-world business environments. Typically conducted over a period of eight to ten weeks, the internship encourages students to examine the relationship between theoretical frameworks and organizational practices while working on industry-relevant projects that culminate in a detailed project report.

This experiential learning opportunity supports both intellectual and professional growth by helping students develop essential competencies such as observation, inquiry, critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflective learning. The internship also enables students to assess their career interests, professional strengths, and suitability for different industry roles. In many cases, successful internships may lead to future employment opportunities, including offers for management trainee positions, making the programme a significant milestone in students’ professional journeys.

Key Benefits

  1. Application of Classroom Learning
    Enables students to apply theoretical concepts and management principles to practical business situations through organization-based projects.
  2. Skill and Trait Development
    Strengthens professional competencies such as communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, and leadership, while also developing personal attributes including discipline, adaptability, and professionalism.
  3. Career Awareness and Specialization
    Helps students explore career pathways and identify areas of interest or specialization within the industry.
  4. Understanding Market Complexities
    Provides structured exposure to organizational dynamics, business operations, and evolving market environments while instilling professional work ethics.
  5. Early Exposure to Business Functions
    Offers valuable insights into different functional domains, job roles, and organizational structures within contemporary business environments.
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International Mobility

Experience global education through our international study opportunities designed to broaden academic perspectives and cultural understanding. These programmes enable students to study at partner universities abroad, gain international exposure, and develop the global competencies needed to succeed in an interconnected world.

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An opportunity that lets students begin their degree at Alliance University (1 or 2 years) and then transfer to a foreign university to complete and earn their degree internationally.

Explore the World: Study a semester abroad, earn transferable credits, and gain global insights while experiencing a new culture and expanding your skills.

An exciting immersion opportunity for Alliance University students to engage with leading multinational companies and innovative startups, offering a unique blend of global learning and practical work exposure abroad, all within just 7 to 14 days.
Short-term programmes lasting 2 to 4 weeks offer students an ideal opportunity to gain international exposure without disrupting their academic schedule.

Alliance University welcomes students from across the world to study, collaborate, and thrive in a truly global learning ecosystem. We combine academic rigour with industry exposure, modern infrastructure with personalised support, and global perspectives with Indian values.

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Category Eligibility Criteria
General B. Tech. – 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in Physics & Mathematics + one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational Subject, or Lateral Entry – Diploma (≥50%) in relevant branch or B.Sc. (≥50%) with Mathematics in 10+2. Valid score in JEE (Main) / JEE (Advanced) / Karnataka CET / COMED-K / AUEET / or other recognized State-Level engineering examinations
Reserved Categories 5% relaxation for SC / ST candidates

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Entry Level Two Years / Four Semesters

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Category Eligibility Scholarship
Merit-Based CAT / XAT ≥ 90 percentile and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based CAT / XAT ≥ 80 percentile and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 25% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based GMAT ≥ 650 and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based GMAT ≥ 600 and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 25% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based NMAT ≥ 240 and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based NMAT ≥ 220 and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 35% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based NMAT ≥ 200 and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 25% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based NMAT ≥ 180 and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 10% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based for Women CAT / XAT ≥ 70 percentile and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 15% Tuition Fee Waiver
Merit-Based for Women GMAT ≥ 550 and minimum 60% marks in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation 15% Tuition Fee Waiver
Category-Based SC / ST ≥ 60% in X & XII and 70% & above in National-Level Entrance Test 20% Tuition Fee Waiver
Category-Based Differently-Abled ≥ 50% 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
Category-Based Defence / Paramilitary ≥ 60% in X & XII and 70% & above in National-Level Entrance Test 15% Tuition Fee Waiver
Category-Based International-Level Player ≥ 50% 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
Category-Based National-Level Player ≥ 50% 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
Category-Based Domicile Students ≥ 60% in X & XII and 70% & above in National-Level Entrance Test 5% Tuition Fee Waiver
Policy Conditions Awards subject to Scholarship Committee review; scholarships offered on a first-come-first-served basis; terms and conditions apply
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Step 1 Submit Online Application
Step 2 Pay Application Fee — ₹25,000 (US$500 for foreign nationals)
Step 3 Appear for ACLAT – Alliance Common Law Admission Test (where applicable)
Step 4 Personal Interview assessment
Step 5 Selection based on overall profile & performance

 

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Comfort, safety, and community form the foundation of campus living. Our residential halls are thoughtfully designed to create a sense of belonging—offering a welcoming environment where students can study, unwind, and build lifelong friendships.

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for boys and girls

Student-friendly
common areas

Spacious rooms
(single, double, or triple occupancy)

Dedicated wardens
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Everything You Need to Know

What is the duration of the MBA in Data Science & Generative AI program? +

The program is a two-year, full-time MBA designed to develop advanced leadership capability in AI-driven business environments.

Is this program industry-oriented? +

Yes. Students engage with industry experts, undertake live AI projects, complete mandatory internships, and benefit from masterclasses delivered by CXOs.

What makes this program unique? +

It combines AI technology, data science, business strategy, European pedagogy, and global immersion with dual credentials to deliver world-class executive readiness.

What global exposure do students receive? +

Students participate in a structured two-week Global Immersion Program in Europe.

Are internships included? +

Yes. A mandatory 6–8 week Summer Internship is part of the curriculum.

What credentials will I receive? +

Graduates receive an MBA from Alliance University along with a completion certificate from MBA ESG Paris.

Who teaches the program? +

Up to 20% of curriculum delivery is undertaken by ESG France faculty, complemented by Indian faculty and industry experts.

What career opportunities are available? +

Careers include AI Strategy Consultant, Data Science Manager, Business Analytics Leader, AI Product Manager, Risk Analytics Specialist, Digital Transformation Leader & more.

What is the eligibility? +

A Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks, with relaxation for eligible categories.

How is admission conducted? +

Admission is based on academic profile, test performance, extempore presentation, and personal interview.

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