PG PROGRAM in Data Science 

Expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled data science professional at par with leading industry standards.

The program is NOT going to be easy. It will requiring at least 10-15 hours of time commitment per week applying new concepts and executing industry relevant projects.

• Preparatory Support

  • Mentoring on how to make the best resume for a data professional, highlight technical and domain expertise.
  • ​Data Science Interview preparation and interview mentoring by industry experts.

• Access to Opportunities

  • Profiles of students will be circulated in the network of companies that UpGrad and IIITB has.
  • For learners with 5+ years of experience, it becomes more difficult to convert these opportunities than others. For them, it is more about how to inculcate data driven leadership in the current job and plan a transition into Data analytics or Data Science in the medium to long run.

The program is designed for professionals with limited data analytics experience to build their understanding from the basics to the advance. The program includes the following:

• Introduction to Data Management
• Statistics and EDA
• Predictive Analysis
• Introduction to Big Data and Analysis
• Domain Electives

No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety, and cannot be taken as standalone modules.

All academic doubts would be cleared in the following way:

• Peer to peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/Faculty/Teaching Assistants answer your query within a day.
• Fortnightly Q&A session with Faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world renowned faculty. Additionally the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforce learning.

At least 15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.

Post completion of the program, a PG Certification in Data Science would be granted from IIIT – Bangalore.

If you like finding meaningful insights from the data, if you get excited by the prospect of informing business decisions through analysis and have an analytical bend of mind, then this program is meant for you. As long as you are able to clear the selection test (or are exempt) and are excited about transition to Data Science- this program is meant for you.

To be eligible for the program, the following criteria needs to be fulfilled:

• College Degree: The applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/business administration/commerce/mathematics or masters in mathematics/statistics with 50% or equivalent passing marks.
• Work experience: The applicant should preferably have at least 1-2 year of professional experience

Absolutely! Data Science is becoming a necessity for all industries and is no more a choice. Hence there is a critical demand of quality data professionals and because the supply is constrained, this is one of the most lucrative career options across industries.​

You can start the application process by submitting the application. Applications have already started for the next cohort. Apply Now

UpGrad, IIITB, world renowned faculty and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time in conceptualizing and creating this program to make sure that the candidates can receive the best possible learning experience in data analytics. Hence we want to make sure that the participants of this program also show a very high level of commitment and passion towards Data Science

The applicants will have to take a selection test designed to check their aptitude and quantitative abilities. The applicants can skip the test if they meet one of the following criteria:

• GRE score is greater than 300
• GMAT score is greater than 650
• CAT score is greater than 90 percentile

The program is priced at INR 2,85,000 inclusive of taxes