aivancity School of AI & Data for Business & Society, ranked number one in France for AI and Data Science, and IMT Ghaziabad, one of India’s most respected and globally recognised business schools, have signed a partnership agreement.
aivancity School of AI & Data for Business & Society, ranked No. 1 in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in France, and the Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad (IMT Ghaziabad), one of India’s most prestigious management schools, have announced a new partnership, notably through the launch of an international academic programme centred on aivancity’s MSc in Data Management.
This strategic partnership aims to train a new generation of professionals capable of operating at the intersection of data, artificial intelligence, business and ethics, in a context where organisations are increasingly relying on data to make strategic decisions.
Designed as a joint 1+1 programme, this MSc in Data Management will offer students a unique international academic experience spanning India and France. The programme combines IMT Ghaziabad’s expertise in management with that of aivancity in the fields of artificial intelligence, data and organisational transformation.
Students will benefit in particular from:
The aim is to develop advanced technical and managerial skills to train leaders capable of steering organisations in the global data economy.
This collaboration forms part of the AI Summit 2026 initiative, structured around three principles: People, Planet and Progress. Through this programme, the two institutions aim to:
By training experts capable of reconciling technology, business and social responsibility, the programme addresses the major challenges associated with the use of data and AI within organisations.
Beyond student training, this partnership also opens up new opportunities for lecturers and researchers at both institutions. In particular, it provides for: • collaborative teaching • joint research projects • the co-development of programmes in the fields of AI and data • international academic exchanges This collaboration thus marks an important step in the development of a sustainable academic bridge between Europe and India in the fields of artificial intelligence and data.
Dr Tawhid Chtioui, President and Founder of aivancity, said:
“We are proud to announce this partnership between aivancity and IMT Ghaziabad. This programme reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence and to training the future leaders of the global data economy. By combining our expertise, we are offering students a unique international experience at the heart of innovation and responsible data management.”
Through this partnership, aivancity is pursuing its ambition to develop leading international academic collaborations, with a view to preparing talented individuals for the profound transformations brought about by artificial intelligence and data.