| Course Name: | Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science (Full-Time) (PGD-DS) |
| Course Institution: | Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
| Course Department: | NA |
| Course Duration: | 8 month(s) |
| Course Fee: | INR 495000 |
| Course Mode: | full time regular classroom |
| Course Location(country): | India |
| Course Location(city): | Bangalore,Hyderabad |
| Course Level: | Bachelors |
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science(PGD-DS) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education aims to equip students with a better understanding of the basic and advanced concepts of Data Science. This course provides them with the skills required to be able to apply Big Data techniques using tools such as R, Excel, SQL, Tableau, NoSQL, Pig, Hadoop, Hive, Storm, and Apache Spark.
This program in Data Science will enable students to learn artificial intelligence and a neural network that highlights the creation of intelligent machines. They also learn how to communicate analytics problems, findings, and methods effectively through oral, visual, and writing techniques. Students will possess the skills required to assist companies in making critical decisions through their analytical, modeling, and visualization skills. They also learn the emerging data science of unstructured data analysis and robotic process automation by choosing elective based on their area of interest.
DURATION
The Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science is an 11-month program.
CENTERS
The academy offering the course Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science has its campuses in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The university delivers Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science through Interactive sessions conducted by industry experts to provide flexible learning.
This program has two phases:
In-person Training: Classroom Program at Bangalore and Hyderabad
Duration: 8 months
Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science consists of engaging classroom sessions accompanied by assignments and case studies. The course exposes the students to excellent infrastructure with the latest analytics software & applications equipped in modern classrooms and data science labs. Students interact with the best minds in the field of Analytics who have vast experience, including industry subject matter experts (SMEs).
Capstone – Projects & Assignments
Duration: 3 months
This phase will include 4 Industry Discussions, 3 Assignments, 5 Case Studies, and 3 Industry Projects. The course provides specific electives on Marketing and BFSI Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, Unstructured Data Analysis, and Linear Programming.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The PGD-DS by Manipal Academy of Higher Education has an ideal industry-relevant curriculum with applications in various domains taught by highly experienced Experts from academia, Data Science, and IT industry. This course has a balanced curriculum where instructor-led classroom sessions take place on weekdays, followed by assignments and case studies after class hours.
The Academy divides the syllabus into two terms:
ADMISSION PROCESS
First, Interested students need to fill up an application form to enroll themselves for PGD-DS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education on their official website.
Then the candidates have to go through an online assessment test based on their graduation streams and programming knowledge.
Accordingly, candidates who clear the examination successfully may have to appear for a video call based interview.
The Academy conducts admissions and interviews on a rolling basis.
Moreover, students can avail Loans from Neev Finance, Avance, and TachyLoans.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The program has the following eligibility criteria:
- Candidate must have a graduate degree from a recognized institute/university with either mathematics, programming, or statistics as a subject. The minimum marks requirement is 50%.
- Candidate must clear the preliminary online test and interview.
FEE STRUCTURE
The tuition fee for this program is as follows:
Without hostel: INR 4,95,000 Lacs + GST
With hostel: INR 6,15,000 Lacs + GST
Additionally, the students can pay the fee for the program through Cheque, DD, Net Banking, Credit, or Debit Cards.
Note: For queries regarding fee payment methods, students can contact admissions office at +91 9019997000.
PLACEMENTS
Placement guarantee: In addition to developing an individual, the academy guarantees successful placement opportunities to all its students pursuing Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science upon successful completion of the course at the end of the program. Moreover, those students who do not get placement opportunities will receive INR 30,000 per month for three months and continued placement support.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science course successfully will be able to have a successful career in the following domains:
- Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
- Data Science
- Big Data Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Data Visualization
RECRUITMENT PARTNERS
Manipal has tie-ups with more than 40 organizations, from various domains namely IT, e-Commerce, Consulting, Retail, BFSI, and Manufacturing. The average salary offered to students who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma In Data Science course is INR 6.6 Lacs per annum, whereas the highest salary offered is INR 12 Lacs per annum.
Some of the recruitment partners are :
- Amazon
- Bigbasket
- Dhira Software Labs
- eBay
- Equifax
- Feedback
- Genpact
- Litmusworld
