Rajiv C Lochan, MD and CEO, Sundaram Finance, V. Kamakoti, Director IIT Madras and Gangapriya Chakraverti, India Site Head and Managing Director, Ford Motor, at a press conference in Chennai. | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh

The Interdisciplinary UG programme integrates business decision-making with data science to prepare future-ready professionals & offers flexible, accessible IIT-quality education

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Saturday launched a new Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management and Data Science, an interdisciplinary undergraduate programme offered by the Department of Management Studies (DoMS), IIT Madras. This is designed to equip learners with expertise in business decision-making, quantitative thinking, and data-driven problem-solving.

Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science degree from IIT Madras, carrying the same academic recognition as any other degree offered by the Institute.

The programme is open to anyone who has completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification, including diploma holders. There is no age limit or seat restrictions. Learners can pursue the programme as a standalone degree, or alongside another academic programme, or while being employed, says a release.

Candidates are admitted to the programme either through an in-house qualifier or by being eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. The first batch of the new program will commence from June 2026. The last date for applying to the programme is May 31, the release said.

The BS (Management and Data Science) follows a hybrid learning model with high academic standards. Courses are delivered through recorded lectures by IIT Madras faculty, enabling learners to study at their own pace, complemented by live interactive tutorial sessions, case discussions, and continuous academic support through online forums. Examinations will be conducted on Sundays, the release said.

This the fourth such BS programme launched by IIT Madras after BS in Data Science and Applications; BS in Electronic Systems and BS Aeronautics & Space Tech.

“IIT is for all. Through such BS courses, we want to reach out to a large number of students of various ages,” said V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said at the launch. It is now a data driven world and everything is about analytics. “I urge students to learn subjects like statistics to help them in data science and analytics. Through this new course, we want to prepare learners for leadership in a data-driven world,” he added.

Graduates of the programme can take up roles like Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Data Scientist, Economist, Financial Analyst, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Marketing Analyst, and Strategy Consultant, says the release.

Gangapriya Chakraverti, India Site Head and Managing Director, Ford Motor Company, said, today, data is the most valuable asset for any company.

Rajeev Lochan, Managing Director and CEO, Sundaram Finance, said, “We live in a time where two powerful forces are at work simultaneously. First the world of technology, digital and data is disrupting every industry. The second is the imperative for lifelong learning. We just need to stay ahead of the curve all the time.”

Published on February 21, 2026