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Duration | 1.5 - 2 years (Full Time) |
Course Level | PG Degree |
International Students Admission Website | |
Type of University | Public |
Year of establishment | 1969 |
Highlights
- The Master of Science in Data Science program prepares graduate students for a professional career in the field of big data
- Students will be equipped with fundamental knowledge and skills in data science and analytics, including:
- modeling and quantitative analysis of massive datasets,
- application of such technologies in strategic decisions,
- critical skills for collecting and managing massive datasets, and
- implementation of efficient solutions to real-world big data problems using the most appropriate algorithmic techniques and software development tools available
- The program includes a set of core required courses and provides an opportunity for students to select from a wide range of electives related to data analytics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, business intelligence, and cybersecurity
- The program is defined in terms of either of two plans:
- Plan II: 30 credit hours of courses (course work only; does not require a thesis), among which at least 21 credit hours must be CS graduate courses
- Students will study courses like Database Application Development, Database Systems, Advanced Algorithms and Applications, Machine Learning, Foundations of Data Science, etc.
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Ranking
- University Rankings
- #301-400
- ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
- #169
- THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #148
- US News & World Report 2022
- #147
- US News & World Report 2022
Fees & Expenses
1st year tuition fees
| Fees components | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | INR 16,60,478 |
Other expenses in 1st Year
| Fees components | Amount |
|---|---|
| Insurance | INR 2,26,195 |
| Total | INR 2,26,195 |
Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 81.6
|Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16áµ—Ę° December 2022
Entry Requirements
| Qualification | Entry Criteria |
|---|---|
| 12th | No specific cutoff mentioned |
| Graduation | CGPA - 3/4
|
| 3 year degree accepted | No |
| TOEFL | Marks - 80/120 |
| PTE | Marks - 53/90 |
| IELTS | Marks - 6.5/9 |
| Duolingo | Marks - 120/160 |
| Conditional Offer | Not mentioned |
Application Process
Step 1: Additional documents required
- Original transcripts/mark sheets bearing an official stamp must be submitted to the Graduate School. Copied, faxed, or scanned transcripts are considered unofficial
- A separate statement confirming degree conferral (degree statement) bearing an official stamp is also required
- Transcripts and degree statements must be in the original language of the international institution as well as in English. Applicants submitting an approved transcript evaluation (World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators) are not required to submit English translations
- Submit English Proficiency Scores
Step 2: Start your online application
Step 3: Application fees for this course
Step 4: Application deadline
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