Top 5 Analytics Projects for MBA (Business Analytics) Students

Introduction: In today’s data-first world, real-world project experience is the difference between knowing analytics and applying it for impact. At Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, MBA (Business Analytics) students work on hands-on projects that bridge classroom learning with industry expectations.

Here are the top 5 analytics projects you should consider as an MBA (BA) student to sharpen your skills and impress future recruiters.

Customer Segmentation Using RFM Analysis

Objective: Segment customers based on Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value to personalize marketing strategies.

Skills Used:

  • Excel / Power BI / Python
  • Data Cleaning & Sorting
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Dashboard creation

Real-world use: Retail, e-commerce, banking — improve retention and engagement.

Predictive Sales Forecasting for a Product Line

Objective: Use historical sales data to forecast future performance and plan inventory.

Skills Used:

  • Time Series Analysis
  • Linear Regression
  • Python / Tableau
  • Visualization techniques

Real-world use: FMCG, SaaS, automotive, and supply chain management.

HR Analytics: Attrition Prediction

Objective: Identify employees likely to leave the company and analyze root causes.

Skills Used:

  • Logistic Regression
  • Classification Models (Decision Trees)
  • Excel / Python
  • HR Data interpretation

Real-world use: IT firms, large enterprises, BPOs — improve employee retention strategy.

Social Media Sentiment Analysis

Objective: Analyze customer sentiment from social media reviews and feedback to support brand positioning.

Skills Used:

  • NLP (Natural Language Processing)
  • Python (TextBlob/VADER)
  • Word Cloud & Sentiment Scoring
  • Data scraping techniques

Real-world use: Brands in FMCG, Fashion, Tech, EdTech for campaign analysis.

Credit Risk Scoring in Financial Services

Objective: Develop a model to assess a loan applicant’s risk level.

Skills Used:

  • Classification Models (Logistic Regression, KNN)
  • Feature Engineering
  • Python & Excel
  • Data interpretation for BFSI

Real-world use: Banks, fintech firms, and NBFCs.

How Jaipuria Ghaziabad Helps You Build These Projects

  • Access to real industry datasets
  • Faculty mentoring with domain-specific insights
  • Dedicated Analytics Lab
  • Certification in Power BI, Python, Tableau, and more
  • Collaboration with recruiters for internship-based projects

Career Benefits of Project-Based Learning

  • Build a strong portfolio for analytics roles
  • Demonstrate tool proficiency and business understanding
  • Improve your resume and LinkedIn profile with real achievements
  • Stand out in interviews with application-based insights

Whether you’re aiming to become a Business Analyst, Product Manager, or Consultant, these analytics projects will sharpen your skills and boost your placement prospects.

At Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, we don’t just teach analytics — we build analysts who lead.

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