Welcome to Decision Science Academy
We are building leaders in Decision Science by building a strong foundation of critical skills for the Decision Economy. Decision Science is composed of triad of competencies – Data Science/AI, Cyber, and Digital Transformation. We have condensed 30 years of MIT, London Business School teaching experience to create a highly practical curriculum that is based on what we teach in our campus classes.
A 2024 report by IBM estimates that 40% of the workforce will need to reskill in order to remain employable. Our experiential Decision Science program enables Executives and College students to learn critical Decision Economy skills without any programming or analytics background. Our life long learning programs have been designed by top universities like MIT, London Business School, Babson and others. These courses have been curated by us to bring you a single source catalogue that provides you with skills that employers are seeking.
Decision Science consists of key skills that are important in the Knowledge or Decision Economy. These skills are a mix of business and technical skills that are in high demand in the global markets. Worker of the future needs to be equipped with the knowledge of right frameworks, methodologies, and tools that help decision-making in an information overloaded world.
Designed to meet the needs of working professionals
Our holistic approach to teaching Decision Science is geared towards addressing the skills gap in the market by teaching the core skills that are in demand.
Experienced Faculty
Faculty has experience in teaching at top universities in the world such as MIT, LBS, Babson and have deep domain expertise.
Networking Opportunities
Network with peers from all over the world. Position yourself as a global executive.
Flexibility
Learn at your own pace while balancing your work and home commitments.
Alumni Benefits
- Access to seminars and events
- Support for child’s college admission to the US
Reputed Universities
Get certification from top universities that carry weight in the global market.
Relevant to Market Needs
Learn best practices in key skills of the future, be it in Data Science, or Cyber, or Digital Innovation.
Job Prospects
Become part of a network with recruiters and hiring managers from large companies.
Mission
Our Mission
Democratize and enable learning of critical skills required in an AI driven, digitized Decision Economy.
Business
Our Business
We are in the business of building the next generation of business leaders.
Courses
Business of Artificial Intelligence
Light up the real business value of Artificial Intelligence. Discover how you can create significant new value and solve your biggest business challenges by using AI technologies
Digital Innovation
This course is geared towards developing agile and cross functional global leaders. This covers topics ranging from social media marketing, to building strong value propositions and teams
Cyber Security for Leaders
Cyber security is one of the triads of Decision Economy. IN this course we teach the business leader what frameworks and tools to use in order to protect their company.
Tools for Success
At Decision Science Academy, we understand the importance of equipping mid-career executives with the essential tools for success in today’s knowledge economy. Our executive education programs are designed to empower professionals with critical skills that are crucial for advancing their careers. From advanced leadership strategies to innovative problem-solving techniques, we provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares executives to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape. Discover how our programs can unlock your potential and help you excel in your professional journey.
Learn by Doing
Learn, Collaborate, Experience
Our Experiential approach to learning empowers each student to comprehensively consume the content and then put the learning to work. You get to utilize your newly learned skills and do small exercises and capstone projects which shows the power of best practices and frameworks. You will also be able to collaborate with top academic talent, Industry thought leaders, top educationalists, and real
entrepreneurs.
Build your skills portfolio
Build your future by showcasing skills
You will be building your portfolio of skills by working on real
world projects across a multitude of industries. This will provide a powerful well-rounded portfolio of. These can then be highlighted and leveraged for future work.
Achieve your goals
Stand out at work
Our holistic courses are designed to position you for success. You will learn in-demand skills that global companies are looking for. We also have a roster of global companies that will be offering employment opportunities to our students.
FAQ
Here are some Q&A that should help with further clarifications.
How future ready is the course?
We cover all tools and techniques that are used by knowledge workers in their day to day so that you can hit the ground running on day 1. As educators, we are always paying attention to the latest developments and regularly update our content.
How are the students assessed?
Our program has knowledge checks and tests that allow us to assess our students. Knowledge checks allow us to evaluate the gaps in students’ learnings so that they are able to devote time to weak areas which would enable them to pass the tests.
What will be the timing for the teaching / class lectures?
We utilize the latest techniques in online education to provide an exceptional experience to our students. Our classes are online in a self-paced format. Pre-recorded course videos allow students to learn at their own pace. We have weekly Office Hours with faculty and other instructors, where students can get their doubts clarified. Online support is available to students as well.
What is Decision Science?
Decision Science consists of core skills that are needed in the modern economy. Modern world has evolved from the digital age to a state of data driven, decision age, where humans will need to possess a blend of both technical and business skills in order to thrive. Key skills in this economy are – digital innovation, cyber, and data science.
How skilled are the teachers?
Out team is composed of world renown data scientists. Two of our instructors are on MIT faculty and another is an instructor at MIT and LBS. We have taught thousands of high achieving students throughout our career.
What is the value of the course?
Value of the course lies in learning from highly trained instructors, using a curriculum that is the same as the one used on campus to teach its students. Our students get access to a top tier curriculum and faculty without having to incur the expense and hassle of studying in a US university.
Will it help in getting a job?
The courses we teach provide critical skills that are needed in today’s job market and are in high demand. We position our students for success by organizing job fairs and forming relationships with employers.
Want to get Certified?
Upon successfully completing the program, you will be provided with a Certificate provided by the University whose course you take through us.
Our Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team has significant experience in Education, Technology, and
Entrepreneurship. They bring combined experience from MIT, Harvard,
McKinsey, Andersen, Deloitte, and other leading organizations. They are
successful serial entrepreneurs and have founded over 10 tech startups.
Dimitris Bertsimas
Dimitris is the Associate Dean of Business Analytics, Boeing Professor of Operations Research and faculty director of the Master of Business analytics at MIT. DSA leverages Prof. Dimitris’s 30 years of teaching experience in Math and Data Science.
Jerry Gupta
Jerry brings the global vision to democratize Data Science and create the next generation of Data Scientists. He has an MBA from MIT, Masters in Data Science, and has previously been associated with Amazon, KPMG, and Andersen. He is an instructor for distance learning programs at MIT
Jordan Levine
Jordan has been delivering Data Science content to Business Leaders across USA including the military. He is a member of MIT faculty. Jordan is also an entrepreneur with multiple successes. He has a Masters from MIT and has significant experience delivering global projects at McKinsey.
Karthik Paineni
Karthik is the Chief Technology Officer, where he spearheads the development and execution of cutting-edge technology strategies to drive innovation and efficiency. With nearly 2 decades of experience in the tech industry, Kartihk has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centric technology solutions.
Let’s Learn Together!
Are you ready to take the Decision Science journey for a continuous investment in your future? Our global team is ready to guide you help build these skills of the future no matter what profession you explore.