The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has recently launched a new 4-year BSc degree in Data Science. The program will offer students with the option to gain either a certificate, diploma or degree. The key facets of the program have been listed below
IIT Madras Data Science Program Highlights
- Eligibility: students who are currently in class 12th can apply for the program. Students from all academic backgrounds are eligible for admissions (admissions will start after they complete their 12th grade)
- Mode: classes will be delivered online
- Key Areas Of Data Science Which Are Covered: Visualization, Managerial Insights, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Modelling etc.
- Number Of Students Currently Enrolled: 13,000+
- Examinations: Offline exams are conducted in more than 116 exam centres
- Last Date To Apply: 19th August 2022 (for the September batch)
- Official Website: https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in
The program launched by IIT Madras aims to fill the growing need for data science professionals in the market. The sector is considered as one of the hottest and fastest growing in terms of employment opportunities. The average starting salary of a data scientist in the US has now crossed $100K (INR 80 lacs) and the same trend is expected across the world. If you feel that you have a knack for data, mathematics, and logic you must consider this program for your future.
