Coordinated Pathway: Master of Management in AI and Analytics

Prepare for a DeGroote MMAIA degree while you are in India. Begin with six months of global management education at SPJIMR in Mumbai, then continue into DeGroote’s Master of Management in AI and Analytics in Canada. The coursework you complete at SPJIMR is recognized toward your McMaster degree, so you arrive ready to go further, shorten the length of your MMAIA degree, and obtain two credentials and two alumni networks by the time you finish.

This coordinated pathway gives you the opportunity to build a broad foundation in global management, then develop advanced, hands-on expertise in AI and analytics. Learn to connect technical skills with business decision-making through machine learning, generative AI, analytics and applied industry projects, while gaining international experience, access to a Canadian work term and two alumni networks.

In approximately 18 months of combined study, you can earn two credentials and graduate prepared to turn data into decisions and lead change across industries.

Who the program is designed for

This pathway is suited well for recent graduates and early-career professionals (roughly 0 to 4 years of experience) who want a Canadian graduate degree in AI and analytics. Applicants must have completed an Honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, with a preference for degrees in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Stats, Math, Business or Economics.

Gain management judgement alongside technical depth

The GMP builds a broad foundation in management, finance, digital technology, research and international business at one of India’s top-ranked business schools.

MMAIA then goes deep on applied AI and analytics: machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, prescriptive analytics and simulation, with hands-on work in Python, R, SQL, Tableau and cloud platforms.

Learn globally. Lead anywhere.

Take your education across continents, starting in Mumbai and continuing in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Gain firsthand international experience, expand your global network and apply your learning through Canadian industry opportunities. Graduate with the cross-cultural perspective, connections and confidence to navigate an increasingly global business landscape.

Program structure and curriculum

Your learning builds from one institution to the next. SPJIMR and DeGroote have mapped the curricula course by course, creating a seamless academic pathway from management foundations to advanced AI and analytics.

The GMP’s Digital Transformation, AI and Analytics track covers the foundations of the MMAIA’s first term. When you continue at DeGroote, you can build on that knowledge through advanced coursework, applied learning and industry-focused projects.

Why choose the coordinated program approach

Applied AI and Analytics Expertise: The MMAIA builds hands-on capability in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and prescriptive and simulation analytics, using Python, R, SQL, Tableau and cloud platforms. The program received Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence recognition.

Broader Business Perspective: The GMP covers management, finance and fintech, digital technology and business analytics, academic research and international business, giving students a general management foundation before they specialize via the MMAIA.

Leadership Development: SPJIMR’s GMP is built around developing responsible leaders who can manage across geographies. The MMAIA extends this with Communication, Leadership and Change Management skillsets.  Students also complete an ethics and regulation course.

Global Perspective: Study in Mumbai and Canada, with exposure to foreign language and intercultural management at SPJIMR and access to a work term with a Canadian employer.

Expanded Career Opportunities: An eight-month Industry-Partnered Project, access to a four-month work term, career workshops and coaching, and alumni networks at both SPJIMR and McMaster.

Admissions and tuition

Prospective students applying to the DeGroote + SPJIMR Coordinated Pathway must meet the same admission requirements and eligibility criteria as applicants to the regular full-time MMAIA program.

The current DeGroote tuition is $45,100 CAD, and SPJIMR tuition should be confirmed through SPJIMR. Students should also consider living and other costs associated with studying in Mumbai and Canada.

Application process

Students begin their application through SPJIMR’s Global Management Programme (GMP) admissions process and follow a coordinated pathway to the MMAIA at DeGroote. Contact SPJIMR for guidance on application requirements and next steps.

Step 1: Apply to SPJIMR
Begin with the SPJIMR Global Management Programme (GMP) application.

Step 2: Apply to DeGroote
Complete the required DeGroote application as part of the coordinated pathway.

Step 3: Complete the Admissions Process
Follow the required admission, nomination or transfer steps in coordination with both institutions.

Step 4: Enrol in the Program
Complete the necessary enrolment steps to begin your studies through the coordinated pathway.

For more details on application steps, eligibility and the pathway process, visit SPJIMR.

Apply through SPJIMR

Where can this coordinated degree take you?

Organizations across industries need professionals who can turn data into insights, apply AI to real business challenges and lead meaningful change.

This pathway combines management education with applied AI and analytics expertise, preparing you to contribute in analytical roles today while building the skills to grow into leadership opportunities throughout your career.

Potential career paths include:

• Data analyst or business analyst
• Business intelligence analyst
• Analytics or AI consultant
• Business-facing data scientist
• AI product or digital transformation analyst
• Marketing and customer analytics
• Pricing and revenue analytics
• Supply chain and operations analytics
• People and HR analytics
• Risk and FinTech analytics
• Healthcare analytics