BSc Degree program in Programming & Data Science is IIT Madras’ first online bachelor’s program. It is a 36 month(s) program that allows you to work towards an undergraduate diploma/degree from an IIT regardless of age/location and with a wide range of academic backgrounds.
About IIT Madras
IIT Madras is one of the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research.
According to IIT Madras’ Director, Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras is a pioneer in introducing a completely online BSc Degree program that can produce graduates in the Programming and Data Science sector. The program uses a blend of in-person assessment and online learning. Additionally, it is affordable & flexible. He believes the program will be a game-changer in Indian education in the coming years. Moreover, other top-ranking institutions may follow suit.
Is this course for you?
Let’s figure out who can go for this course:
- Someone currently in college can pursue this as a second degree.
- If you are a drop out of / completed your Bachelor’s Degree, you may apply.
- No age or stream or geographical restrictions.
Program Structure
The program is split into three levels:
1: Foundational Level has eight courses, namely, Mathematics for Data Science I, Statistics for Data Science I, Computational Thinking, English I, Mathematics for Data Science II, Statistics for Data Science II, Programming in Python, English II.
The duration of the Foundational level is 1 – 3 years, 10 hrs/course/week.
Fee: INR32000
2: Diploma in programming has six courses: Database management system, Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms using Python, Modern application development 1, Programming concepts using Java, Modern application development 2, Skill enhancement development 1.
The duration of the Diploma is 1-2 years, 10 hrs/course/week.
Fee: INR55000
3: Diploma in Data Science has six courses, namely, Machine Learning foundations, Business Data Management, Machine Learning theory, Machine Learning practice, Business Analytics, Skill enhancement 2.
The duration of the Diploma is 1-2 years, 10 hrs/course/week.
Fee: INR55000
4: Degree Level has eleven courses that complete the requirements for the BSc degree. Students have to do a pair of core courses. Core Courses Option I(Operating Systems, Computer Architecture), Core Courses Option II(Software Testing, Software Engineering), Core Courses Option III(AI: Search Methods for Problem Solving, Deep Learning.) And complete the remaining credits by selecting from these Elective courses, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Software Testing, Software Engineering, AI: Search Methods for Problem Solving, Deep Learning, Topics in Application Development, Topics in Machine Learning, Topics in Data Science.
The duration for the Degree is 1 – 3 years, 10 hrs/course/week.
Fee: INR100000
Course Structure
The course structure consists of video lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams.
Fee
The program allows you to pay only for courses you have registered for each term.
Exam Cities
You get to pick out your exam cities according to your convenience.
Flexibility
The program offers the student a chance to exit with a Foundational Certificate from the Centre for Continuing Education, IIT Madras.
Or, the student can proceed to the next level and join the Diploma Level.
Brand
Undoubtedly, the IITM brand will stick with you and might take you places. But we still can’t be sure of how the placements might look like.
Certificate of Completion
Students get a certificate of completion based on the level they have completed, approved by the IITM Senate. Additionally, they also become alumni of IIT Madras.
- Foundational Certificate from IIT Madras
- Diploma in Data Science from IIT Madras
- Diploma in Programming from IIT Madras
- BSc in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras
Conclusion
Upon weighing all the factors, we can conclude that this online program might bring students new opportunities. Since this is IITM’s first online program, working professionals might benefit from it without affecting their work. The fee charged is justified and shouldn’t be too hefty on the pocket.
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