Event Title: Industry Support Course on Business Intelligence in Association with IBM
Date: 27/07/2026 – 31/07/2026
Time: 08:30 pm to 3:45 pm
Venue: MBA Seminar Hall
Event Convenor: Dr. Saikumari.V
Event coordinator: Dr.M.Shalini
No. of Participants: 45
Summary of the Event:
The Department of Management Studies, in association with IBM, successfully organized a five-day Industry-Supported Course on Business Intelligence using IBM Cognos Analytics from 27th July 2026 to 31st July 2026 for 45 first-year MBA Business Analytics specialization students. The primary objective of the program was to equip students with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in Business Intelligence, data visualization, and business analytics tools.
The training commenced with an introduction to the fundamentals of Business Intelligence, highlighting its significance in organizational decision-making and data-driven strategies. Over the next two days, students received extensive hands-on training in IBM Cognos Analytics, where they learned to create dashboards, generate reports, and analyze business data effectively. On the fourth day, the participants were introduced to Microsoft Power BI, focusing on report creation, data visualization techniques, and analytical practices widely used in the industry. The program concluded with a comprehensive assessment, in which all 45 participants successfully demonstrated their understanding of the concepts learned and were awarded IBM certificates for successfully completing the course.
The industry-supported training provided valuable exposure to real-world Business Intelligence applications and enhanced the students’ technical competency, analytical thinking, and professional readiness for careers in Business Analytics.
