The session was aimed at equipping students with essential analytical skills and providing them with practical exposure to widely used Excel-based data analysis techniques.The workshop was facilitated by Prof. Smita Kansal and Prof. Abhay Kr Ray, who brought in their vast academic expertise and industry-oriented insights to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience.

Throughout the workshop, students were introduced to a range of Excel functionalities crucial for managerial decision-making. Key topics covered included:

Data cleaning and preparation

Use of functions and formulas for analysis

Descriptive statistics using Excel

Practical exercises for data-driven problem solving

The hands-on structure of the session allowed students to apply the learned techniques in real time, thereby strengthening their analytical thinking and enhancing their understanding of data-driven decision-making processes.

The workshop concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where students clarified their doubts related to business analytics applications and Excel-based modelling. The enthusiastic participation from the MBA 2025–27 cohort made the session highly successful.

The department extends heartfelt appreciation to Prof. Smita Kansal and Prof. Abhay Kr Ray for conducting the workshop and to all students for their active involvement.