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India's First Flagship Degree Program for managers in

Applied AI
& Decision Intelligence

A first-of-its-kind managerial degree where business strategy meets autonomous AI - offered by Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru — India’s Technology Capital!

Legacy meets the future • Proven Executive MBA Legacy • Built on a foundation that already works
16 Months | 54 Credits
Approved MBA Degree for Working Professionals
Future Facing Program
Capstone Industry Project
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NAMMA Bengaluru!
The Dayananda Sagar Group

Direct exposure to:

  • Industry Ecosystem

    Engage with leading tech giants, global networks, and industry innovators.

  • Live Problem Solving Environment

    Solve real-world corporate challenges as they happen in real-time.

  • Talent Network

    Connect with a high-caliber peer group of future technology managers.

Build, Manage, Govern in AI.

The epicenter of:

  • AI Innovation

    Be at the forefront of cutting-edge artificial intelligence development.

  • Startups and Unicorns

    Learn in the neighborhood of India's most successful tech startups.

  • Home to 1200+ GCCs

    Direct proximity to over 1200 Global Capability Centers.

Learn AI where AI is being built.

NVIDIA Collaboration

The world is building AI.
We are building the AI Manager Factory.

Experience India's first AI-native management ecosystem.

NVIDIA DGX B200 Blackwell Nodes

NVIDIA's fastest, state-of-the-art supercomputing architecture powering your learning environment.

Production Grade AI Factory

Develop, test, and deploy large-scale autonomous business and AI agent systems on enterprise-grade hardware.

The Advantage

Why Applied AI & Decision Intelligence (AADI) Executive MBA?

UGC Approved Executive MBA Degree

A university-awarded, UGC-recognized Executive MBA degree from Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru.

Bengaluru & Dayananda Sagar

Learn at the heart of India's Silicon Valley, backed by the 60-year legacy of the Dayananda Sagar Group.

Built for the AI Era

A contemporary curriculum built from scratch, centering on Agentic AI and Decision Intelligence.

Business + Technology Together

Integrated approach: Marketing, finance, HR, and operations completely redesigned around AI execution.

Career Transformation

Active placement support, corporate networking, and guidance to transition into high-paying AI managerial roles.

AI Factory in partnership with NVIDIA

Direct exposure to NVIDIA DGX Blackwell supercomputing infrastructure and value-added NVIDIA DLI modules.

Designed for Working Professionals

Flexible weekend schedule with a hybrid format to seamlessly integrate with your career commitments.

Hybrid Immersion with Online Flexibility

Trimesters 1 & 2 in hybrid format in Bengaluru for active networking, transitioning to online delivery for Trimesters 3 & 4.

Core Strength

Learn from a highly curated blend of senior DSU academic faculty and expert industry practitioners.

The Manager's Role

Decision Making: The Manager's Role

Focuses on:

  • 🎯
    Problem solving
  • 🧠
    Managerial Decision Making
  • 📈
    Business Impact of AI

Equipped to:

  • 🔗
    Integrate
  • 📊
    Analytics
  • ⚔️
    Strategy
  • 🔄
    AI System Thinking

Not just AI — Decision Making and Autonomous System

From data to decisions — not just dashboards

Program Details

Built for AI Era

Contemporary industry-relevant curriculum

Classroom Discussion

16 Months

54 Credits | 4 Trimesters

Hybrid Format

Hybrid Format

Hybrid (Trimesters 1 & 2) + Online (Trimesters 3 & 4)
Classes held on Alternate Weekends (1st & 3rd Sat & Sun)

Applied Research Study

Frontier AI Areas

Agentic AI Systems, Multi-Agent Decision Intelligence, Autonomous Business Operations, and Responsible AI

Expert Faculty

8 Courses by DSU Faculty + 7 Courses by Industry Experts

Real World Industry Applications

What industry will need tomorrow, not what it needed yesterday

Build Production-Ready Projects

Hands-on project development utilizing state-of-the-art NVIDIA DGX B200 Blackwell nodes

Governance & Trust

Compliance, Trust, Security, Benchmarking, Evaluation and Observation

Decision Intelligence Strategy

Bridge business strategy and autonomous execution through systemic AI strategy integration

DSU Executive MBA

Degree awarded by Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Syllabus

Program Curriculum

Structured across 4 trimesters, combining foundational business management with advanced AI deployment.

Trimester 1

Foundations of Business & Decision Science

  • Managerial Economics & Decision Theory
  • Financial Accounting & Management
  • Marketing Management in the Digital Era
  • Statistics for Decision Intelligence
Trimester 2

Machine Learning & Core AI Infrastructure

  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning Foundations
  • Operations & Supply Chain Optimization
  • Corporate Finance & Investment Strategy
  • Human Capital Management & AI Ethics
Trimester 3

Agentic AI & Autonomous Business Operations

  • Agentic AI Systems & Multi-Agent Design
  • Natural Language Processing & GenAI in Business
  • AI Strategy & Product Management
  • Responsible AI, Governance & Compliance
Trimester 4

Strategic AI Management & Capstone Project

  • Strategic Management & Global Markets
  • Enterprise AI Architecture & Orchestration
  • Evaluation, Observation & AI Benchmarking
  • Industry Capstone Project (6 Credits)
Your Future

Where This Degree Takes You

Professionals are positioned to reach 25-50% Salary increases within the span of this program with the right skills, the right credential, and the right network!

AI Strategy Manager

Business Intelligence Lead

AI Product Manager

Intelligent Finance Analyst

Autonomous Operations Head

Digital Transformation Consultant

These are not future roles - companies are actively hiring them today!

Placement Network

Where Our Learners Are Hired

Google
Microsoft
Amazon
IBM
Infosys
TCS
Wipro
HDFC
ICICI
Razorpay
PayTM
Deloitte
McKinsey
EY
Google
Microsoft
Amazon
IBM
Infosys
TCS
Wipro
HDFC
ICICI
Razorpay
PayTM
Deloitte
McKinsey
EY
Profile Alignment

Is This Program Right for You?

Academic Background Required

  • B.Tech / M.Tech / BCA / MCA / B.Sc / M.Sc in Maths, Computer Science, or Technology
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience preferred
  • Basic programming knowledge (Python preferred, not mandatory)

Who Should Apply

  • Working professionals looking to move into AI-led managerial roles
  • Engineers and developers transitioning into management
  • Business managers who want to understand and lead AI-driven teams
  • Graduates with a technology background ready to accelerate their career
  • Ideal for non-technical managers
Dayananda Sagar University Campus
Est. 1960
Our Legacy

About Dayananda Sagar University

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bengaluru, is one of India’s leading private universities, built on a legacy of excellence that began in 1960. Established as a university under an Act of the Karnataka State in 2014, DSU operates across multiple campuses in India’s technology capital - Bengaluru. Ranked among the top B-Schools in South India and recognized as an emerging leader in management education by national surveys, DSU’s School of Commerce & Management Studies combines academic rigour with strong industry connections. As India’s AI-first university, DSU is actively shaping the next generation of technology-enabled managers!

Mentorship

Learn from the Best

This program is delivered by a carefully curated mix of DSU’s senior faculty and industry practitioners — bringing you both academic depth and real-world perspective.

Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao, Phd

Capt. A. Nagaraj Subbarao, Phd

Dean: Executive Education

Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Dr Abhijit Chakraborty

Dr Abhijit Chakraborty

Associate Professor, Director ( EE )

SCMS PG, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Dr. K.N. Amarnath

Dr. K.N. Amarnath

Professor of Practice

SCMS PG, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Prof. Mohan Srinivasan

Prof. Mohan Srinivasan

Professor of Practice

SCMS PG, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Prof. Ananat Pophali

Prof. Ananat Pophali

Professor of Practice

SCMS PG, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Prof. Amit Sinha

Prof. Amit Sinha

Professor of Practice

SCMS PG, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Abhishek Ratna

Abhishek Ratna

Industry Representative

SCMS PG, Dayananda Sagar University

Abhaya Agrawal

Abhaya Agrawal

Industry Expert

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Sumit Ranjan

Sumit Ranjan

Industry Expert

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Dayananda Sagar University Faculty

Delivering 8 core courses with academic expertise

🏢
Industry Experts

Handling 7 courses with practical, real-world AI deployment experience

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Capstone Supervisors

Providing academic guidance on live industry projects

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NVIDIA DLI Contributors

Supporting value-added deep learning and generative AI modules

Investment

Program Fee

Tuition Fee ₹2,35,000
Examination Fee ₹25,000
Total Fee ₹2,60,000

Easy EMI options available

Intake Schedule

3 batches per year — 60 participants per cohort

January / February
Next Batch
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to everything you need to know about the Executive MBA in Applied AI & Decision Intelligence (AADI), eligibility, schedule, and career impact.

1. Why This Executive MBA?

It helps working professionals build strong managerial skills with AI capabilities to take the next step in their careers which makes you get minimum 35% salary hike.

Yes, this Executive MBA is a postgraduate degree and can make you eligible to apply for PhD programs, subject to the eligibility criteria of the respective university and PhD program.

It combines core management education with Applied AI, Decision Intelligence and emerging technologies for the future of business.

A certification builds specific AI skills. This Executive MBA combines AI with business, management and decision-making capabilities.

The program develops business, strategic decision-making and AI skills needed to take on broader managerial responsibilities.

It helps you use data, AI and intelligent systems to make faster, smarter and more informed business decisions.

It prepares professionals to understand AI, apply it to business challenges and make AI-driven decisions with confidence.

2. Who Is It For & What Are the Criteria?

It is designed for working professionals who want to strengthen their managerial capabilities and build expertise in Applied AI.

The program is designed for experienced working professionals. Candidates should meet the academic and work experience requirements specified by DSU.

Yes. The program is designed for professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

No prior AI expertise is required. The program builds your understanding of AI and its business applications from foundational to advanced levels.

Yes. The program is designed around the needs of working professionals with classes held on alternate weekends, allowing you to continue your career seamlessly while studying.

Yes. The program is relevant for professionals across functions looking to build managerial and AI capabilities.

3. What Will I Learn & How Will My Career Transform?

You will learn management, Applied AI, Decision Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic AI and their applications in business.

It combines management education with practical AI skills, helping you understand both business strategy and emerging technologies.

Yes. The program focuses on practical learning and applying emerging AI technologies to real-world business challenges.

You will gain practical exposure through industry interactions, applied projects and an Industry Capstone Project.

You can explore managerial roles across AI strategy, product, technology, operations, business and other AI-driven functions.

It builds the combination of managerial, business and AI capabilities needed to take on higher-responsibility roles and accelerate career growth.

LEAD AI Native Enterprises

Lead AI Native Enterprises

The world is moving fast. This program gives you both the degree and the skills to become a professional who leads and shapes the future of businesses.

Talk to an Admissions Advisor
Applications Open for January 2027 batch. Limited to 60 participants.

Contact Admissions

WhatsApp

+91 87966 83183

Location

Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Total Program Fee
₹2,60,000
Tuition Fee ₹2,35,000
Exam Fee ₹25,000
Easy EMI Options
Hybrid Format
Executive MBA Degree