Welingkar Institute, SAS partner for business analytics program

MUMBAI, INDIA: Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool) has signed an MOU with SAS Institute to introduce an industry focused program on business analytics.

The fast growing acceptance has made business analytics, one of the most pursued career option and young professionals are in search of fast-track modes to learn and enhance their skills. Industry also faces a huge demand for trained professionals who can take the business ahead with expertise in analytics.

Prof Dr Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool, said, “The partnership with SAS for offering business analytics programs will address several challenges faced by the industry and create a rich talent pool. This will also enrich the existing verticals we have such as programs in retail, healthcare, banking, rural and others.”

“The joint partnership will act as a catalyst to support and encourage students who are keen to pursue their career in business analytics. We aim at reducing on the job training by creating industry oriented programs in collaboration with institutes like WeSchool. This would enable the industry to hire talent that can face the real-time challenges from the beginning,” said Sudipta Sen, Regional Director, South-East Asia and Vice-Chairman, Member of Board, SAS Institute (India).