Divine Institute Of Management & Technology: Nurturing Industry-Ready Talent In Business Analytics & Management
By Dr Bharat Goel, Director
In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, the demand for skilled professionals in business analytics and data science is rising, driven by the growth of data-driven decision-making across various industries. However, the higher education sector faces significant challenges in preparing students for changing industry needs.
The gap between academic curricula and industry often leaves graduates less prepared for demands in real world. Additionally, hands-on experience, interdisciplinary education, and overall development remain crucial in producing both employable and skilled professionals.
As the business analytics industry is expected to grow by a Compound Annual Growth Rate above 10 percent in 2030, institutions must modernize to prepare students with the technical expertise, soft skills, and industry-relevant experience necessary to meet these challenges.
The Divine Institute of Management & Technology (DIMTECH) was established with a vision inspired by the need to address the challenges faced by the young generation in the changing industrial sector.
DIMTECH aims to bridge the academia-industry gap by offering a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in HR, marketing, finance, business analytics, operations, and supply chain management. The institute's distinctive method starts with student profiling in order to evaluate fundamental skills and match interests with specializations.
Industry-Driven Skill Development
DIMTECH collaborates with industry partners, including a Chicago-based firm, Excellent Global Solutions, to provide capstone projects and certifications in areas such as business analytics, data analytics, Power BI, HR analytics, and foreign exchange accounting.
Such initiatives make students obtain practical industry-ready skills and these skills will be supplemented by a minimum placement offer value of `5 lakh rupees per annum and paid internship worth between `8,000 to `15,000 monthly after the first year.
DIMTECH’s industry mentorship module is a cornerstone of its pedagogy, addressing the challenge of preparing students for corporate realities. Each student is assigned an industry mentor, with a ratio of one mentor to five mentees, ensuring personalized guidance. Mentors meet students once every two weeks, either in person or through video calls, to discuss real-world corporate challenges, effectively serving as live case studies.
This bridges the gap between theoretical learning and real-life practices where students can identify and match academic conceptions with industrial issues.
“At DIMTECH, we offer yoga, meditation, sports, personality development classes, and aptitude training to cultivate well-rounded professionals equipped with both technical and interpersonal skills”, says Dr Bharat Goel, Director, Divine Institute of Management & Technology.
By combining cutting-edge infrastructure, industry partnerships, and a student-centric approach, DIMTECH is set to transform the face of higher education in business analytics and data science
Global Academic Expertise
The institute’s academic delivery is underpinned by its innovative 60-20-20 pedagogy. Core faculties deliver 60 percent of the curriculum, 20 percent by the professionals in the industry, and 20 percent by international faculties working in global institutions such as the International American University in Los Angeles.
Faculty selection is rigorous, involving a panel of senior professors from IIMs and U.S. universities, psychometric tests, and strict evaluation criteria. This ensures high-quality instruction that blends academic rigor with global and industry perspectives.
DIMTECH’s state-of-the-art infrastructure further enhances its ability to deliver hands-on training. The institute is well-equipped with specific group discussion rooms, a language lab, and computer laboratories with the latest software, such as Power BI training and analytics tools.
A unique Personality Development (PD) Lab, supported by corporate trainers, focuses on interpersonal skills, setting DIMTECH apart from its peers. Regular PDP sessions, mandatory from day one, emphasize effective communication and self-expression, critical for professional success.
Empowering Future Leaders
By identifying the financial barrier in education, “We offer up to 100 percent scholarships for deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring access to world-class education, such scholarships are given out on a basis of academic merit and qualifying degree marks”, says Dr Bharat Goel.
To foster practical exposure, they organize workshops, seminars, and corporate visits every 15 days, allowing students to observe real-world industry operations. The capstone projects organized by the institute in partnership with global company’s offering 45 to 60 days of paid internship by giving experience in business analytics and digital marketing.
Placement assistance is a key focus, with tie-ups with companies such as Coca-Cola, L&T, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, and SD Global ensuring robust recruitment opportunities. The institute trains and encourages its students through the curriculum and mentorship to meet the expectations of corporates which leads to assured placements.
Pathway Ahead
Looking ahead, DIMTECH is planning to make further enhancements by offering new courses, such as a program of drone technology to begin next year, because of the growing needs in this field. To facilitate this move, the institute is renovating its labs and employing staff with extensive experience ensuring students remain at the forefront of emerging technologies.
By combining cutting-edge infrastructure, industry partnerships, and a student-centric approach, DIMTECH is set to transform the face of higher education in business analytics and data science, creating employable, well-rounded professionals ready to contribute to India’s growth.