BUSINESS.IO
About Us
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OUR
MISSION STATEMENT
"Without Big Data Analytics, companies are blind and deaf, wandering out onto the web like deer on a
freeway."
“Business.io” A Business Analytics Club of IIT Madras BS is a dedicated association that aspires to build
and nourish a vibrant and connected community of students, who are interested in exploring career
opportunities in the business world adjoining with data analytics aligning towards the very sentiment and
skill set being offered by the Data Science degree at IIT Madras. We aim to offer a range of events and
workshops around career development, student engagements via corporates, real world projects and
appropriate guidance through internal student groups, networking and business education, enabling students
to establish a foothold and achieve their goals in the business world with an intersection of technology
and business analytics.
OUR
VISION STATEMENT
"Empowering tomorrow's leaders in business analytics through innovative education, industry
collaboration, and transformative experiences."
This vision statement captures the essence of the club's mission and highlights its commitment to
education, industry engagement, and providing impactful opportunities for its members. It emphasises the
club's goal to shape future leaders in the business analytics field.
OUR
VISION STATEMENT
"Empowering tomorrow's leaders in business analytics through innovative education, industry
collaboration, and transformative experiences."
This vision statement captures the essence of the club's mission and highlights its commitment to
education, industry engagement, and providing impactful opportunities for its members. It emphasises the
club's goal to shape future leaders in the business analytics field.
OUR
UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION (USP)
The Business Analytics Club bridges the gap between academia and industry, offering students a unique
platform to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. By fostering connections with industry
leaders and providing hands-on experience through projects and competitions, the club equips members with
the skills and insights needed to excel in the dynamic field of business analytics.
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Club Goals
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01
BUSINESS EDUCATION
The Business Analytics Club bridges the gap between academia and industry, offering students a unique
platform to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. By fostering connections with industry
leaders and providing hands-on experience through projects and competitions, the club equips members with
the skills and insights needed to excel in the dynamic field of business analytics.
02
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We cover topics such as Finalytics, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and more. We enable you to expand
existing analytics knowledge to provide insights into different business and industry contexts! We enable
you to unleash your full potential by considering career opportunities in various business industries and
sectors.
03
NETWORKING
Have you ever pictured making a name for yourself on Wall Street or becoming an Entrepreneur? You are not
alone. Our networking initiatives will help you meet like-minded peers and learn from mini Product
Management and analytics classrooms of fun and games students at Business.io. We will connect you with
your future business partners.
04
AWARENESS ON DATA PRIVACY, SANITY & SECURITY
The significance of data privacy, sanity, and security in today's data-driven world cannot be overstated.
As organisations increasingly rely on big data for decision-making, the need for robust measures to
protect sensitive information and ensure ethical data handling practices is paramount. An analytics club
dedicated to raising awareness and educating members on these critical issues can play a pivotal role in
shaping responsible data stewards of the future.
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The 6 Major Practice Domains Include
Identifying the Research Questions basis the Business Objectives/Problems
1. Source Data
2. Analyze Data
3. Interpret and Report Data
4. Use Results to Influence Decision Making
5. Guide Organization-level Strategy for Business Data Analytics
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Club Activities
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01
WORKSHOPS / WEBINARS
Host workshops and webinars featuring experts in data privacy, cybersecurity, and legal compliance. Topics
could include GDPR, data anonymization techniques, ethical hacking, and secure data storage practices.
Partner with professional organisations to provide comprehensive training modules.
02
REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES
Analyse real-world cases including but not limited to business/financial analytics, industry analysis,
data breaches and privacy violations to understand their impact and preventive measures. Conduct
simulations to practise responding to data security incidents.
03
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
Partner with organisations to work on projects that focus on business analytics, enhancing data security
measures and compliance frameworks. Develop tools and applications that help companies manage data privacy
and security more effectively.
04
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Encourage members to conduct research on emerging trends and challenges in data privacy and security.
Publish findings in journals or present them at conferences to contribute to the broader knowledge base.
By focusing on these projects, the analytics club can significantly contribute to fostering a culture of
data responsibility and ethical use of analytics in the business world.
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Structural Architecture
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BOARD OF
ADVISORY
Prof. Bala Ramadurai,
IIT Madras
Professor IIT Madras, SIBM, Innovation Coach, Author, Consultant pioneer in Design Thinking and Innovation.
IITM BS Faculty for the Design Thinking for Data Driven App Development Course.
CORPORATE RELATIONS
& CSR COLLABORATIONS
Varsity
By Zerodha
Partnered with us for extending their goal of spreading financial literacy throughout India by curating
and arranging similar series/sessions and possible industry exposure to our IITM BS community.
CORPORATE AFFAIRS,
SOCIO-IMPACT & EMPOWERMENT
Mr. Raman
Pushkar
VP at Standard Chartered, Coach, Consultant, Mentor, Speaker, Trainer & Finance Influencer.Business.io
IIT Madras BS
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Functional Architecture
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