Business Analytics
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Business Analytics Graduate Student Looks Forward to Beginning Career at Amazon

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This summer, Sharath Raj ’22 M.S. will join Amazon as a software development engineer, and he’s excited to combine his passions for data and technology.

January 11, 2022

By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications

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Sharath Raj ’22 M.S. in New York.

Sharath Raj ’22 M.S. is interested in data analysis and its ability to impact business. He is also passionate about learning more about business standards and exploring ways to continue to improve them.

Raj, who has a background in technology and a degree in computer science and engineering, recently accepted an offer from Amazon. This summer, he will begin working as a software development engineer, and he will be based in Boston.

“I am excited to work on new things and learn different technologies that will eventually help me drive my business and stand out from the competition,” he said.

A native of India, Raj has

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Business World
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WPI Inflation At 13 56 As Firms Fight Rising Costs

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India’s annual wholesale price-based inflation eased marginally in December to 13.56%, but remained in double digits for a ninth successive month, reflecting rising input costs for firms, many of which are steadily passing on costs to consumers.

December’s figure was marginally lower from the previous month’s 14.23%, which was the highest in more than a decade, government data showed on Friday.

Rising input costs for products such as fuel, metals and chemicals have pushed up wholesale prices, a proxy for producers’ prices, in recent months, while headline retail inflation is hovering around 5%, still within the 2%-6% target of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The RBI left the benchmark repo rate (INREPO=ECI) unchanged at 4.0% for a ninth consecutive meeting last month as economic growth remains a challenge amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Consumer price-based inflation, the main gauge monitored by the monetary policy committee of RBI, rose to a five-month

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Business Analytics
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IIM Amritsar launches data science & business analytics program

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IIM Amritsar has launched a Post Graduate Certificate Program in Data Science & Business Analytics (DSBA). The curriculum focuses on the tools and techniques to analyse, formulate, and find solutions to business problems.

The one-year program is designed for graduates with up to 2 years of work experience. The program will be offline for the most part and take place at the IIM Amritsar campus. The course will help students develop an advanced understanding of the fields using in-demand tools and techniques, case studies, and capstone projects.

The program aims to upskill the youth to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals in data science and analytics. 

According to Nagarajan Ramamoorthy, Director of IIM Amritsar, The DSBA program has been designed to prepare students for various data science-related roles.

Fresh graduates can apply for the DSBA program until March 15, 22 and working professionals can apply for the EMBA program

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Business Center
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This organization is helping minority-owned businesses thrive statewide with new development center in Birmingham

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We can’t wait to see what the Alabama MBDA Business Center does for the minority-owned business community. (Olivia Moses / Bham Now)

While Bham Now is a big fan of the small business community, we also love the initiatives behind it that are making the magic happen. Walker’s Legacy is proud to not only support, but to encourage minority-owned businesses as they expand in the Magic City.

MBDAs across the nation exist to provide resources to minority-owned businesses, but recently, Alabama has secured its own chapter right here in the 4th Avenue Historic District. Get the scoop about this new business center and its open house details here.

The “why” behind this program

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This building is home to so many great businesses. (Olivia Moses / Bham Now)

It is easier than ever before for Alabama business owners to secure funding, discover local support and build connections in the business community

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