Summary and Report on Online Global Workshop on Six Days Online Global Programme on 'Basics of Business Analytics and Data Sciences' held from 3rd to 8th of August 2020.

Summary and Report on Online Global Workshop on Six Days Online Global Programme on 'Basics of Business Analytics and Data Sciences' held from 3rd to 8th of August 2020. Business analytics and data science are often used interchangeably but are different at many levels. While both are used in solving business problems and decision-making processes in organisations, both have different job descriptions and skills requirements. The syllabus for these two fields is also, therefore, different at many levels. “Today, both Data Science and Business Analytics have become an integral part of how business problems are answered. Both involve data gathering, modelling, and insight gathering and are used interchangeably. However, they are quite different from each other, particularly the scope of the problem each address,” says Anish Agarwal, Director – Data & Analytics, India, NatWest Group. The Online Workshop was conducted with the very objective to involve and engage the research scholars in intensive discussion, presentations and participation on the subject of Business Analytics and Data Sciences. These deliberations and outcomes of the workshop had enriched them in their ongoing and proposed projects including PhD thesis, dissertation, projects and research articles. The online workshop has been designed to guide the researcher from the selection of the topic to all the developmental stages of the research work. Some methods include searching the internet, collecting data at the library, interviewing customers, running surveys and focus groups. Each type of research has pros and cons, so it’s important to be aware of all the variations and their applications. Business Analytics and Data Sciences included many ways of gathering information about an industry, its competition or the opportunities available that are relevant for conducting the research. The contemporary practices and guidelines set by various competent authority around the globe for research had been elaborated and explained by the resource persons invited for the workshop. It was a great pleasure in having the guidance and presence of 1) The Chairman Dr. R.L. Shrivastava, FIE Chairman, Nagpur Local Centre, The Institution of Engineers (I) who had accepted the Chairmanship of the workshop. 2) The Principal Convener Dr. R.R. Lakhe, FIE, Director, SQMS, Nagpur who had accepted the invite to be the The Principal Convener of the workshop 3) Organizing Secretary Dr. M.A. Burghate, FIE, Lead Editor, IJCAMS, Pune. Inaugural Ceremony with a Welcome Address The Inaugural Ceremony with a Welcome Address and Opening session chaired by by Dr. R.L. Shrivastava, Chairman, Nagpur Local Centre, IE (I) on 3rd to 8th of August 2020. An Online Test conducted on 8th of August 2020. towards the assessment of the take away of the audience. Approx. 75 researchers and academicians including Graduates, Post Graduates, Post PG Students and Teachers, registered and participated in the workshop. It was a tremendous response from all across the globe. Apart from the Institute of Engineers, following listed organization have contributed towards the grand success of the workshop. Shreyas Quality Management System (SQMS) Shreyas Quality Management System (SQMS) is a management training & consultancy firm which was accredited by Consultancy Development Center, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. Organization is impaneled with QCI for ‘Lean’. Dr. R. R. Lakhe is registered LQMS Sr. Consultant. SQMS is Quality Council of India NABET approved Laboratory consultancy organisation for NABL Accreditation. SQMS focuses on organisational Performance Improvement through the globally accepted tools such as Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, ISO 9001QMS, ISO14001 EMS, ISO27001, ISO50001 EnMS, Corporate Social responsibility & Sustainability, TQM, Quality cost, ISO 45001, etc. For more details, please visit website: www. sqmsindia.com/ International Journal of Commerce and Management Studies (IJCAMS) International Journal of Commerce and Management Studies (IJCAMS) is an online journal with open access, especially designed for the intellectuals in the area of Business Technology, Commerce, and Management. It is a peer reviewed, indexed journal which is available online and in print as well, with ISSN: 2456-3684 . IJCAMS‟ mission is to make available the finest peer-reviewed research and review articles in all fields of Commerce and Management under the sections such as General Management, Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, Operations Management and The Emerging Trends in Commerce And Management Technology. Through this mission, it helps us to publish original contributions in its field in order to share knowledge amongst its readers and to be a reference publication. For more details, please visit website: www.ijcams.com The Highlights and Takeaways- • Expert resource persons with vivid experience and qualification in the field of Research. • Hands on research training, assignments and problem solving. • Q & A sessions on Pre-PhD and Post-PhD research work. • Online Mock and Final test Examinations based on the participant‟s research knowledge, aptitude and reasoning. • Assistance in preparations of Online Phd Examination (PET) and Pre-PhD Course work examination. E-Certification on successful completion of the entire Workshop had been awarded to the participants.