IIT Jodhpur and Futurense Unveils PG Diploma In Data Science & Engineering; Check Details Here

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New Delhi: The hybrid Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Data Science and Engineering was launched by the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur and Futurense Technologies.

According to a statement from the institute, this industry-focused programme has been developed by IIT Jodhpur's top faculty with input from top CXOs, global professors of practise, and practice heads of data science and engineering. It will last 35 academic credits.

The 12-month intense PG Diploma programme will consist of 30 days on campus, or roughly 10 days per trimester, along with 300+ learning hours of live online instruction from IIT Jodhpur faculty and masterclasses from leading business leaders.

The programme will provide students a mix of academic and conceptual learning for a total of 35 academic credits, exposing them to the cutting-edge and practical applications of data science, machine learning engineering, and data engineering across domains.

Beginning on August 1, 2023, the course offers a single programme that addresses competences such autoML, assistive AI, expanding scalability, and commercialization of ML Solutions.

The curriculum is created to meet the continuously changing demands of business and organisations for data science and engineering. With the ability to work on real-world projects, this programme seeks to develop high-demand skills in Big Data, Data Engineering on Cloud, MLOps, Machine Learning, and AI, allowing students to put their knowledge to use in real-world situations.

Prof. Santanu Chaudhury, Director of IIT Jodhpur, commented on the launch and said, “Data science and data engineering have become some of the most in-demand skills, yet the sector is experiencing a serious talent shortage since there is a shortage of qualified workers. We have created a comprehensive programme at IIT Jodhpur that strives to close this skill gap and support working people in advancing their careers. The best learning experience can be achieved by integrating a variety of real-world industry use cases, workflows, and hands-on experiences from actual data science and engineering practice leaders. This is the first programme of its kind to combine the skills of data engineering and data science into a single course. Since we are aware of how quickly the business is changing, we have created our.”

Co-founder and CEO of Futurense Technologies, Raghav Gupta, stated, “IIT Jodhpur is an organisation that has constantly been at the forefront of technological breakthroughs and has given birth to some of India's greatest brains, therefore I'm happy to announce this cooperation with them. This partnership aims to make the aspiration of attending IIT more accessible to talented people in our nation. Young professionals must constantly learn new skills in order to remain relevant in the fast-paced work market of today, especially in light of the advent of generative AI. The foundation of this programme is to support these individuals in developing professions that are future-proof and to boost the nation's talent pipeline. We are dedicated to assisting these brilliant people in achieving professional success, and we think that this programme will provide them with the skills they need to do so.”

The PG Diploma in Data Science and Engineering is designed to prepare students for a high-growth position in the data industry, whether in data science, machine learning, or data engineering. Those with at least two years of experience in the disciplines of programming, technology, or software are eligible for the programme.

To be eligible for the programme it is required to have an MCA degree with a minimum of 60% in undergraduate or graduate programme or a minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a scale of 10, with similar requirements where the scales are other than 10. Candidates must also have completed a 4-year programme leading to a degree in one of the following disciplines: BTech in engineering, information technology, or computer science; or a BSc paired with a master's degree in science, math, or a related discipline.

IIT Jodhpur and Futurense have started accepting applications for the programme. The candidates will be evaluated based on their academic and professional experiences on a first come, first serve basis throughout the tough selection process. Being accepted into the programme requires passing the screening test. Following selection, accepted candidates will get a completely sponsored Futurense Bridge Course addressing the program's fundamentals.

The candidates can transfer their credits towards the IIT Jodhpur MTech Program without a test or screening after successfully completing the diploma programme, earning the titles of IIT Jodhpur PG Diploma Graduate and IIT Alumni.

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