Chennai: The IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science has been launched by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) as a new interdisciplinary undergraduate programme offered by the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras (DoMS).
The programme is designed to equip learners with expertise in business decision-making, quantitative thinking, and data-driven problem solving.
The IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science will award graduates a Bachelor of Science degree from IIT Madras, carrying the same academic recognition as any other degree offered by the Institute.
Admissions, platform, placement, and career support for the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science will be facilitated through IIT Madras’ Centre for Outreach and Digital Education, IIT Madras (CODE).
The Institute is also engaging with industry partners to offer internships and project-based learning opportunities to enhance graduates’ industry readiness under the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science framework.
The first batch of the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science will commence from June 2026. The last date for applying to the programme is 31st May 2026. The details of the programme and admissions can be accessed at: https://study.iitm.ac.in/mg.
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The programme was launched on campus on 21st February 2026 by V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, in the presence of Chief Guest Gangapriya Chakraverti, India Site Head and Managing Director, Ford Motor Company; Guest of Honour Rajiv C Lochan, Managing Director and CEO, Sundaram Finance Limited; Saji Mathew, Head, DoMS, IIT Madras; Andrew Thangaraj, Chair, CODE, IIT Madras; Prathap Haridoss, Dean, Academic Courses, IIT Madras; and Programme Coordinators G Arun Kumar and Vipin B, DoMS, IIT Madras, along with other stakeholders.
Career opportunities under the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science span sectors including manufacturing and construction, banking and financial institutions, IT and IT-enabled services, e-commerce, consulting, healthcare, and policy-making bodies.
The IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science also provides a strong foundation for higher studies, research, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Through this initiative, IIT Madras aims to create a new generation of professionals equipped with business acumen and analytical expertise to lead data-driven transformation across industries through the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science.
Addressing the launch event, Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “The BS in Management and Data Science reflects IIT Madras’ vision of preparing learners for leadership in a data-driven world. By integrating management education with strong analytical foundations, this programme enables students to make informed, responsible, and impactful decisions across industries, while ensuring flexibility and access at scale.”
Offered as part of IIT Madras’ mission to make high-quality, future-ready education accessible at scale, the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science seeks to address the growing demand for professionals who can operate at the intersection of technology and management.
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Further, Prof Saji Mathew, Head, DoMS, IIT Madras, said, “This unique BS program in Management and Data Science aims to meet the growing industry requirements of management professionals with strong analytics skills.
This program leverages the technology, management, and entrepreneurship ecosystem at IIT Madras. This inclusive program without barriers to age and distance is an initiative for high-quality data-driven management education.”
Graduates of the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science will be well-suited for roles such as Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Data Scientist, Economist, Financial Analyst, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Marketing Analyst, and Strategy Consultant.
IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science: Eligibility Criteria
The IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science is open to anyone who has completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification, including diploma holders.
There is no age limit or seat restriction. Learners can pursue the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science as a standalone degree, alongside another academic programme, or while being employed.
Candidates are admitted to the IIT Madras BS in Management and Data Science either through an in-house qualifier or by being eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.
