Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (HBSU), in collaboration with TeamLease EdTech, has launched Maharashtra’s first undergraduate program in Business Artificial Intelligence (AI), as per a statement. The BSc in Business AI is an industry-aligned degree that uniquely blends business fundamentals with applied AI skills and real-world work experience.
Designed to bridge the talent gap at the intersection of business and technology, the program empowers students to drive AI adoption within organisations. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, AI tool proficiency, and project-based implementation, the curriculum is tailored to meet the evolving needs of digitally driven enterprises.
“India needs professionals who can think like business leaders and operate like data scientists,” said Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO, TeamLease EdTech. “This BSc in Business AI is more than a course—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of AI-literate business professionals.”
Programme Highlights – A Series of Firsts
— Maharashtra’s first BSc in Business AI
— First degree to offer academic credit for on-the-job training and project-based learning
— HBSU’s first career-integrated program aligned with real-time industry needs
With this initiative, HBSU becomes the first university in the state to offer a degree program in Business AI, reinforcing its mission to deliver innovative, employment-oriented education.
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“At HBSU, we are committed to delivering forward-thinking programs that align with the future of work,” said Prof. Rajanish Kamat, Vice Chancellor, HBSU. “This course will give students the tools, training, and exposure needed to thrive in AI-powered business environments.”
The programme will be delivered in a blended format, combining expert mentorship, AI lab-based training, and immersive projects in areas like marketing, finance, human resources, and operations.
Applications for the inaugural cohort are now open.
About Dr. Homi Bhabha State University
HBSU operates as an autonomous degree-granting university governed by its own rules and regulations. It is the first of its kind in Maharashtra, set up under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) to offer high-quality, employment-driven education across disciplines.
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