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Business Analyst and AI Program
Curriculum

A 6-month, fully online postgraduate program that fuses core management thinking with hands-on applied AI. 10 modules, 10 industry projects, one 3-month elective track, and a 180-day better-offer guarantee.

Curriculum Outline

SegmentModules
Business Foundations (M1)Business mindset, markets & customers, business models, problem solving frameworks, communication
Business Analytics (M2)Data collection & cleaning, SQL, data visualization, KPI dashboards, insight generation
Product Management (M3)Product lifecycle, PRD writing, roadmaps & release planning, user stories, product metrics
Marketing Strategy (M4)Market research & segmentation, GTM strategy, digital channels, campaign planning, performance tracking
Operations (M5)Process mapping, bottleneck identification, SOP creation, performance metrics, continuous improvement
Finance (M6)Financial statements, P&L/cash flow/balance sheet, unit economics, budgeting & forecasting, financial modeling
AI Foundations (M7)What is AI, prompt engineering fundamentals, working with LLMs, AI tools for productivity, ethics & responsible AI
AI for Business (M8)AI automation use cases, AI agents & tools, workflow automation, data enrichment with AI, measuring AI impact
Capstone (M9)Choose a real business problem, collect & analyze data, build dashboards & AI solutions, present to industry experts
Career Acceleration (M10)Resume & LinkedIn transformation, portfolio refinement, mock interviews, salary negotiation, placement support
Elective Track (3 months)Product Track / Supply Chain & Ops Track / Marketing & Growth Track

Module Deliverables & Tools

ModuleTools UsedMini ProjectDeliverable
M1. Business FoundationsExcel, Notion, Business Thinking FrameworksStructure a business problem statement for a real companyOne-page problem framing brief
M2. Business AnalyticsExcel, SQL, Power BI, Power Query, Data Viz LibrariesBuild a KPI dashboard from a messy sales datasetInteractive Power BI dashboard
M3. Product ManagementJira, Figma, Notion, PRDs, RoadmapsWrite a PRD for a new product feature from scratchPRD + Prioritized roadmap
M4. Marketing StrategyGA4, Meta Ads, Notion, Campaign Planning SheetsBuild a go-to-market campaign plan for a new productCampaign plan + KPI framework
M5. OperationsExcel, Power BI, Operation Design TemplatesDiagnose a supply chain bottleneck from real dataProcess map + improvement plan
M6. FinanceExcel, Financial Analysis TemplatesBuild a financial model for a new business line3-statement financial model
M7. AI FoundationsChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Prompt Engineering FrameworksBuild a prompt library to solve business tasksPrompt playbook (20+ prompts)
M8. AI for BusinessLangChain, OpenAI, Automation, Zapier/MakeAutomate a repetitive business process with AIWorking automation + ROI write-up
M9. CapstoneFull Stack of Tools, AI & Analytics, Business FrameworksSolve a live business problem end-to-endCapstone solution + Executive presentation
M10. Career AccelerationResume Building, Interview Prep, Career ResourcesInterview-ready profile + Job application kit

Elective Track Career Roles

TrackFocus AreasCareer Roles
Product TrackDiscovery & UX, AI-Native Builds, Roadmaps & Prioritization, Feature PRD & Roadmap, AI-Native PrototypeProduct Manager, Associate PM, AI Product Manager, Product Analyst, Growth PM
Supply Chain & Ops TrackDemand Planning, Logistics Design, AI-Driven Ops, Network Redesign, Demand Planning ModelOperations Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Analyst, Demand Planner, Ops Strategy Associate
Marketing & Growth TrackSegmentation, Performance Marketing, Growth Loops, Full-Funnel Campaign, Attribution DashboardGrowth Manager, Performance Marketer, Digital Marketing Manager, CRM Analyst, Growth Analyst

Real Projects Portfolio

ProjectFocus
AI Sales ForecastingForecast demand and optimize revenue strategies
Customer Churn AnalysisReduce churn using predictive analytics
Marketing Attribution DashboardMeasure campaign ROI with AI
Supply Chain OptimizationOptimize inventory and logistics
Executive Business DashboardTrack KPIs and drive data-led decisions
Financial Risk AnalysisAssess risk and detect fraud patterns
Product Analytics PlatformAnalyze product usage and growth metrics
AI Document IntelligenceExtract insights from unstructured data

Curriculum Deep Dive

M1 · Business Foundations Month 1

Core business thinking and vocabulary before anything else.

#Topic
1Business mindset & value creation
2Understanding markets & customers
3Business models & strategy basics
4Problem solving frameworks
5Communication for business
Tools: ExcelNotionBusiness Thinking Frameworks
Mini ProjectStructure a business problem statement for a real company  ·  Deliverable: One-page problem framing brief

M2 · Business Analytics Month 2

Turn raw data into decisions with SQL, dashboards, and analysis.

#Topic
1Data collection & cleaning
2SQL for business analysis
3Data visualization & storytelling
4KPI dashboards & metrics
5Insight generation
Tools: ExcelSQLPower BIPower QueryData Visualization Libraries
Mini ProjectBuild a KPI dashboard from a messy sales dataset  ·  Deliverable: Interactive Power BI dashboard

M3 · Product Management Month 3

Ship products the way real teams do — PRDs to prioritized roadmaps.

#Topic
1Product lifecycle & user research
2PRD writing & feature prioritization
3Roadmaps & release planning
4User stories & acceptance criteria
5Product metrics & iteration
Tools: JiraFigmaNotionPRDsRoadmaps
Mini ProjectWrite a PRD for a new product feature from scratch  ·  Deliverable: PRD + Prioritized roadmap

M4 · Marketing Strategy Month 4

Plan and measure multi-channel marketing campaigns.

#Topic
1Market research & segmentation
2Go-to-market strategy
3Digital marketing channels
4Campaign planning & budgets
5Performance tracking & optimization
Tools: GA4Meta AdsNotionCampaign Planning Sheets
Mini ProjectBuild a go-to-market campaign plan for a new product  ·  Deliverable: Campaign plan + KPI framework

M5 · Operations Month 5

Map processes, find the bottlenecks, and design the fix.

#Topic
1Process mapping & workflow design
2Bottleneck identification
3SOP creation & documentation
4Performance metrics
5Continuous improvement
Tools: ExcelPower BIOperation Design Templates
Mini ProjectDiagnose a supply chain bottleneck from real data  ·  Deliverable: Process map + improvement plan

M6 · Finance Month 5

Understand economics, P&L, and the numbers behind any business case.

#Topic
1Financial statements basics
2P&L, cash flow & balance sheet
3Unit economics & break-even analysis
4Budgeting & forecasting
5Financial modeling
Tools: ExcelFinancial Analysis Templates
Mini ProjectBuild a financial model for a new business line  ·  Deliverable: 3-statement financial model

M7 · AI Foundations Month 6

Get fluent in modern AI models and prompt engineering.

#Topic
1What is AI & how it works
2Prompt engineering fundamentals
3Working with LLMs
4AI tools for productivity
5Ethics & responsible AI
Tools: ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPrompt Engineering Frameworks
Mini ProjectBuild a prompt library to solve business tasks  ·  Deliverable: Prompt playbook (20+ prompts)

M8 · AI for Business Month 6

Build AI-powered workflows that automate real business tasks.

#Topic
1AI automation use cases
2AI agents & tools
3Workflow automation
4Data enrichment with AI
5Measuring AI impact
Tools: LangChainOpenAIAutomationZapier / Make
Mini ProjectAutomate a repetitive business process with AI  ·  Deliverable: Working automation + ROI write-up

M9 · Capstone Applied end-to-end

Apply everything end-to-end on a live business problem.

#Topic
1Choose a real business problem
2Collect & analyze data
3Build dashboards & AI solutions
4Present insights & recommendations
5Get reviewed by industry experts
Tools: Full Stack of ToolsAI & AnalyticsBusiness Frameworks
DeliverableCapstone project solution + Executive presentation  ·  Outcome: Showcase end-to-end problem solving ability

M10 · Career Acceleration Placement

Turn your portfolio into offers — resume to negotiation.

#Topic
1Resume & LinkedIn transformation
2Portfolio refinement
3Mock interviews & feedback
4Salary negotiation training
5Job referrals & placement support
Tools: Resume BuildingInterview PrepCareer Resources
DeliverableInterview-ready profile + Job application kit  ·  Outcome: Confidently land your next opportunity

Elective Track (choose one, 3 months)

Product Track

#Focus Area
1Discovery & UX
2AI-Native Builds
3Roadmaps & Prioritization
4Feature PRD & Roadmap
5AI-Native Prototype

Career roles: Product Manager, Associate PM, AI Product Manager, Product Analyst, Growth PM

Supply Chain & Ops Track

#Focus Area
1Demand Planning
2Logistics Design
3AI-Driven Ops
4Network Redesign
5Demand Planning Model

Career roles: Operations Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Analyst, Demand Planner, Ops Strategy Associate

Marketing & Growth Track

#Focus Area
1Segmentation
2Performance Marketing
3Growth Loops
4Full-Funnel Campaign
5Attribution Dashboard

Career roles: Growth Manager, Performance Marketer, Digital Marketing Manager, CRM Analyst, Growth Analyst

The Tools You'll Use

Refreshed each cohort based on what's most impactful at the time of delivery.

Google AdsMeta AdsGrowth Tools Jasper AINotionCanva Analytics SuiteChatGPTTableau JiraMiroFigma Google SheetsMixpanelCRM Zoho CRMSEO SuiteProduct Analytics Email MarketingCloud AIFacebook Ads LinkedIn AdsGitHubSlack ZapierActiveCampaignMonday.com AirtablePower BIPipedrive FreshdeskClickUpAsana HubSpot CRMKlaviyoTrello

Program Details

CategoryDetails
Format6 months, 100% online, live cohorts, sessions recorded for later
Guarantee180-day better-offer guarantee — a better offer within 180 days of completion, or a full refund, backed by a signed legal agreement before you pay
EligibilityBachelor's degree in any discipline; open to professionals, entrepreneurs, and graduates (2+ years experience recommended for management roles)
AdmissionsShortlist call → Aptitude test → Interview → Offer rollout
Career support1:1 mentorship, unlimited mock interviews, resume & LinkedIn positioning, 350+ hiring partner network