Chennai, February 21 IIT Madras launched a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management and Data Science on Saturday, an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that integrates business decision-making with data science.
Offered by the Department of Management Studies (DoMS), the program aims to develop expertise in quantitative thinking and data-driven problem-solving.
Director V Kamakoti said the degree reflects the institute's vision of preparing leaders for a data-driven world while ensuring flexible and scalable access.
Graduates will receive a BS degree from IIT Madras with the same academic recognition as its other degrees.
Chief guest Gangapriya Chakraverti, India Site Head and Managing Director of Ford Motor Company, described the initiative as a shift in delivering high-quality education, calling it a business degree for the data age.
Rajiv C Lochan, Managing Director and CEO of Sundaram Finance Limited, said the program addresses the need for lifelong learning in an era where technology and data are disrupting every industry.
The program follows a hybrid learning model, with courses delivered through recorded lectures by IIT Madras faculty, allowing learners to study at their own pace.
This is complemented by live interactive tutorials and case discussions. To accommodate working professionals and students, examinations will be held on Sundays at designated centers across India or through online remote proctoring.
The first batch will commence in June, with applications closing on May 31.
The program is open to anyone who has completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification, including diploma holders, with no age or seat restrictions, according to a press release.
Candidates may pursue it as a standalone degree or alongside another academic program or employment. Admission will be granted through an in-house qualifier or to those eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, the release added.