Online program
Business Analytics for Leaders

Master digital analytics to drive innovation.

Online program

Business Analytics for Leaders

Master digital analytics to drive innovation.

Location
Online
Length
8 weeks
Fee
CHF 2,950
Next program starts
29 April 2024

Harness the strategic power of business analytics

Are you a forward-thinking manager or executive eager to develop a solid understanding of the core principles of big data and data analytics, and their direct application in a business context?

In today’s dynamic environment, the ability to anticipate trends, make informed decisions, and propel future success is contingent upon harnessing the power of business analytics.

IMD’s Business Analytics for Leaders program provides you with a strategic overview of various types of big data and data analytics and enables you to uncover how your organization can leverage their potential to drive growth. By exploring both offensive and defensive analytics strategies, you will gain valuable insights into the strategic approach that is best aligned with your business objectives. In addition, you’ll acquire practical tools to assess your organization’s data analytics capabilities, benchmark them against industry standards, and identify areas for improvement.

You’ll also explore the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on business analytics and discover how you can leverage these technologies to secure a competitive edge for your organization. As you progress through the program, you’ll develop a digital analytics roadmap tailored to your business.

You can take this program as a stand-alone course or as part of the IMD Executive Certificate in Digital Business Excellence or the IMD Online Executive Certificate.

Build a competitive edge

Gain a robust comprehension of the fundamentals of big data and data analytics and their practical implications. Discover how business analytics can empower organizations to forecast trends, make informed choices, and drive future success.

Dive into diverse sources of data

Explore the various sources of data, both within and outside your organization, to unlock valuable insights. Discover the potential hidden in diverse data streams, enabling you to make data-driven decisions.

Grasp the fundamentals of analytics

Discover the different types of analytics and their compatibility with your needs. Identify the analytics strategies that align with your business goals and enable you to derive meaningful conclusions and impactful outcomes.

Assess your data analytics maturity

Evaluate how advanced your organization is in using data analytics. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your data analytics capabilities to make improvements and match industry best practices.

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You and your class

You are a manager or executive seeking a practical understanding of business analytics, a functional leader eager to leverage them as a catalyst for change, or an entrepreneur keen to develop essential analytical skills.

Your class is individually put together through a selection process to ensure that you experience the most impactful learning with a truly diverse group of global peers. They will become a trusted resource, encourage your learning journey, and surprise you in many beneficial ways during and beyond your learning experience.

Benefit from a complimentary profile assessment to see if this is the right program for you.

2022 class profile (average data)

20

Years of experience

44

Average age

17

Nationalities

7

Industries

What our participants say

Business Analytics for Leaders gave me a high-level understanding on how to use business analytics to a strategic advantage. The executive program has a very interesting practical take, with hints, inputs, and tools that I was able to immediately use in my day-to-day work. IMD again provided me with a top-quality learning experience.

Claudio Elia Legal Director, STMicroelectronics International NV, Switzerland
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The IMD difference

Our structured, yet flexible online programs are designed for impact and delivered for you. Explore what makes the IMD online program experience exceptional.

Discover our distinctive approach to online learning.

Access to thought leadership, regardless of location

Programs designed and taught by IMD faculty, world-renowned experts in their fields.

Personalized expert coaching

One-on-one support from an experienced executive coach to ensure that learning objectives are attained.

Interaction with peers

Group and pair work with participants from around the world enriches learning through exposure to fresh perspectives.

Bite-sized knowledge for improved learning outcomes

Micro-learning focused on knowledge retention and actionable insights.

Compelling multimedia content

Carefully designed multimedia material for a dynamic online experience.

Applied learning for real impact

Programs grounded in practical assignments guarantee the immediate application of new knowledge and techniques.

Next start & fee

Length: 8 weeks (4-6 hours per week).

Dates
29 Apr – 23 Jun 2024
Location
Online
Length
8 weeks
Price
CHF 2,950
Dates
7 Oct – 1 Dec 2024
Location
Online
Length
8 weeks
Price
CHF 2,950
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Earn an IMD Online Executive Certificate

Ready to elevate your career and personal development? IMD’s Online Executive Certificate offers an immersivefully online experience designed to enhance your expertise and skills in key business areas.

Choose between three learning tracks – Leadership, Strategy, and Digital Acceleration – to propel your executive career to new heights.

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