New Delhi, February 12 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched three new courses on Artificial Intelligence on Thursday, which will be offered by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow.
The courses are: BS in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, Tech MBA, and Integrated BS + Tech MBA.
"We aim to make India a global leader in ethical AI. I commend business schools for leading the integration of AI into management education, innovation, and real-world societal applications. This will prepare students for an AI-driven future while ensuring that technology serves human values and national development," the minister said during the launch of the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave here.
"With one of the world's largest young workforces, India has a unique opportunity to build indigenous AI models and solutions for the world. Aspirational India must leverage Artificial Intelligence not only for economic growth but also for inclusive and socially meaningful progress," he added.
Pradhan said that AI must improve outcomes across sectors such as education, healthcare, and public services through responsible adoption of best practices and innovative delivery models.
"By encouraging institutions and young innovators to develop indigenous solutions and promote technological consciousness, India can build AI systems that respond to national needs while contributing meaningfully to global innovation," he said.
While the BS in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics (four years) will be offered from the 2026-27 academic session, the Tech MBA will be offered from the 2027-28 academic year.
Students enrolled in the BS (AI & BA) program at IIM Lucknow will have the option of pursuing an integrated BS + Tech MBA degree, completing both degrees in five years.
"The new AI programs at IIM Lucknow seamlessly blend business acumen with technological depth through a thoughtfully designed modular curriculum. We aim to bridge the gap between technology innovation and commercially viable business models, which will serve as a powerful catalyst in developing AI capacity," said MP Gupta, Director, IIM Lucknow.
