NMIMS Online MBA in Operations And Data Sciences Management: Syllabus, Fees & Career Outcomes 2026
MBA with Operations And Data Sciences Management specialisation from NMIMS. UGC DEB approved. NAAC A++ accredited.
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About This Specialisation
Operations and Data Sciences Management is a dual-axis specialisation that reflects the direction modern operations management is moving: analytical, data-driven, and technology-informed. The NMIMS Online MBA in Operations and Data Sciences Management combines classical supply chain and operations management with data science tools for operations — EDA, data visualisation, operations analytics, and IoT/Big Data strategy.
This combination is specifically designed for operations professionals who want to move beyond process management into analytically-informed operations leadership, and for data professionals who want to build operations management depth. It is one of the few online MBA specialisations that explicitly connects supply chain management, IoT strategy, and operations analytics as core subjects rather than treating them as separate domains.
NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) has a strong operations management heritage from its campus programmes. The online degree carries the NMIMS name and is suited for working professionals in manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce operations, and supply chain consulting. Full programme overview at /universities/nmims-online/mba.
Semester 3 and 4 — Operations And Data Sciences Management Subjects
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semesters 1 and 2 cover the shared management core including Operations Management (Sem 2), Business Analytics, Strategic Management, and Quantitative Methods. See the main NMIMS MBA page for Sem 1-2 subject details.
Who Hires Operations And Data Sciences Management MBAs
Operations and Data Sciences Management MBA graduates from NMIMS Online are hired across these industries and roles:
Industries: E-commerce and quick-commerce operations, FMCG supply chain, Manufacturing analytics, IT-enabled operations, Management consulting
Entry-level roles: Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Analytics Analyst, Procurement Manager, Project Manager
Mid-level roles (3-5 years experience): Supply Chain Manager, Operations Analytics Manager, Procurement Head, Head of Logistics
Senior roles (7+ years): VP Supply Chain, COO, Head of Procurement, Supply Chain Transformation Director
Top hiring organisations: Amazon India Operations, Flipkart Fulfilment, Reliance Retail Supply Chain, Zomato Operations Analytics, Infosys Supply Chain Consulting, Accenture Operations, HUL Supply Chain, Nestle Manufacturing, Tata Motors, McKinsey Operations Practice
Skills You Develop
The NMIMS Operations and Data Sciences Management specialisation builds a dual skill set that operations analytics employers specifically seek:
- Supply Chain Management: demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, supply chain network design, and supply chain risk management for manufacturing and e-commerce operations
- IoT and Big Data in Operations: connected factory sensor data interpretation, predictive maintenance analytics, and IoT-enabled supply chain visibility for smart manufacturing roles
- Operations Analytics: demand forecasting models, route optimisation algorithms, and production scheduling analytics in Power BI for data-driven operations leadership
- Total Quality Management: Six Sigma DMAIC problem-solving, SPC chart interpretation, ISO 9001 management system design, and quality audit management
- Strategic Sourcing: vendor evaluation, e-procurement platform management, TCO analysis, and category strategy for procurement manager and CPO-track roles
- EDA and Data Visualisation: exploratory data analysis on operations datasets, operational dashboard design, and communicating supply chain insights to non-technical management
Soft skills: Presenting supply chain analytics to the COO, building business cases for operations technology investment, and managing cross-functional supply chain transformation projects.
How NMIMS Compares for Operations And Data Sciences Management
Comparing NMIMS Online MBA Operations and Data Sciences Management against peers:
vs Amity Online MBA Business Analytics: Amity is NAAC A+ and NIRF #22 at Rs 2,25,000. Amity Business Analytics focuses on Power BI, supervised ML, and forecasting across domains. NMIMS Operations and Data Sciences combines supply chain management depth with analytics for an industry-specific operations credential. For analytics-first careers across multiple domains, Amity Business Analytics is more flexible. For data-driven operations and supply chain leadership, NMIMS is more directly positioned.
vs MUJ Online MBA Analytics and Data Science: MUJ is NAAC A+ and NIRF #58 at Rs 1,53,000-1,80,000. MUJ Analytics covers Python/R, advanced ML, and unstructured data for a more technically deep analytics credential. NMIMS Operations and Data Sciences pairs supply chain management with analytics for a business operations profile. For pure data science roles, MUJ Analytics is more technical. For operations management with analytics capability, NMIMS is more targeted.
vs Amity Online MBA Production and Operations Management: Amity Production and Operations covers lean manufacturing, TQM, and supply chain without the data sciences layer. NMIMS adds IoT strategy, EDA, and operations analytics that make it more applicable to e-commerce operations, logistics analytics, and tech-enabled supply chain. For traditional manufacturing plant management, Amity Production and Operations is more targeted.
Fees and Payment
The NMIMS Online MBA in Operations and Data Sciences Management offers 3 payment options:
Option 1 — Annual payment: Rs 1,05,000 per year, Rs 2,10,000 total for 2 years
Option 2 — Semester-wise: Rs 55,000 per semester, Rs 2,20,000 total for 4 semesters
Option 3 — Full upfront payment (discounted): Rs 1,96,000 one-time
An Admission Processing Fee of Rs 1,200 applies to all admissions. Rs 10,000 is collected at registration and counts toward the program fee. Examination fee is Rs 800 per subject per attempt, and project evaluation fee is Rs 800 per attempt.
For working professionals, NMIMS offers no-cost EMI plans through NBFC lending partners. Contact our counsellor for current EMI options and approval terms.
Scholarship: Armed Forces, Paramilitary personnel, and their dependents receive a 20 percent discount on the program fee. Submit service verification documents during admission to claim this.
Demand Draft payments should be made in favour of 'SVKM's NMIMS' payable at Mumbai.
EdifyEdu reconfirms fees with NMIMS each quarter. Please reconfirm current fees with our counsellor before any payment. Fees listed are indicative.
How Your Degree Will Look
UGC DEB approved online degrees are legally equivalent to on-campus degrees and valid for private sector employment and government roles where UGC DEB is accepted.
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The NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) degree certificate carries the NMIMS name, the MBA designation, and identifies the online learning mode per UGC-DEB 2020 regulations. The Operations and Data Sciences Management specialisation is noted on the marksheet and transcript. Online mode identification on the certificate is standard for UGC-DEB approved programmes and equivalent in recognition to regular MBA degrees for employment, promotions, and further studies.
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Three verified reviews from NMIMS Online MBA Operations and Data Sciences Management alumni. Ratings reflect individual experience.
I manage supply chain operations for an auto component manufacturer. The IoT strategy and operations analytics content was directly applicable — I used the strategic applications frameworks to build a business case for our connected factory investment. The NMIMS degree gave me the management credentials to present that business case to the board. Got promoted to Supply Chain Director 8 months after completing the MBA.
Liked: IoT and big data strategy module gave me frameworks to evaluate Industry 4.0 investments at our manufacturing plant
Disliked: EDA and data visualisation module could benefit from hands-on Python or Power BI practicals rather than conceptual-only coverage
I work in fulfilment operations analytics at an e-commerce company. The operations analytics and EDA content was the most immediately applicable part. The demand forecasting models I learned during the major project reduced stockout rates at our fulfilment centres by 22%. The NMIMS credential was specifically valued by my current employer who recruits operations analytics managers from NMIMS campus.
Liked: Operations analytics module gave me demand forecasting frameworks I now use to reduce our e-commerce fulfilment errors
Disliked: Total quality management section was introductory — more Six Sigma depth would benefit professionals targeting quality head roles
I lead procurement at a pharma company. The strategic sourcing, e-procurement, and supply chain management content was substantive. The vendor evaluation frameworks from strategic sourcing and the operations analytics content were both directly applicable to my work. The NMIMS brand was well-received when I applied for CPO at a larger pharma company — the interviewer was an NMIMS operations management alumnus.
Liked: Strategic sourcing and e-procurement content was directly applicable to our procurement digitalisation project
Disliked: Supply chain sustainability and green logistics content could be stronger given growing ESG reporting requirements for supply chains
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No prior data science background is required. The EDA and Data Visualisation module introduces the analytical tools from scratch, and operations analytics is covered at a management level rather than a technical programming level. Candidates with basic Excel skills can follow the analytics content. However, if you want to use Python or R for operations analytics in practice, supplement with a data analytics course — the degree provides frameworks and business application context.
Choose Operations And Data Sciences Management If... / Consider Alternatives If...
Choose This If
- You are an operations or supply chain professional who wants to build analytics capability and carry a NMIMS management credential recognised in Mumbai's operations and consulting ecosystem.
- You want the intersection of supply chain management, IoT strategy, operations analytics, and TQM in one specialisation — a combination not available in most online MBAs.
- You work in e-commerce operations, smart manufacturing, or supply chain consulting and want a formal management credential that includes data sciences in the operations context.
Consider Alternatives If
- →You are in pure manufacturing operations without analytics exposure — Amity Production and Operations Management or a CPIM certification may be more directly applicable to your immediate role.
- →You want a more data science-intensive programme — Amity Data Science or Business Analytics spec has more technical ML and analytics depth if operations is just one context.
- →You need the strongest possible operations management brand for global consulting firms — supplement any online MBA with APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications for supply chain consulting credibility.