RV University to launch M.Tech. in Data Science

Both full time and part-time M.Tech in Data Science for working professionals will be offered from 2023 under this collaboration.

RV University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with upGrad to offer a joint M.Tech programme in data science. The collaboration seeks to offer industry-relevant curriculum and train students as per industry requirements. Both full time and part-time M.Tech in Data Science for working professionals will be offered from 2023 under this collaboration.

The courses will be delivered by RVU and upGrad, consists of seven specialisation courses over two years which will also have live sessions with assigned experts on campus for doubt clearing and hands-on activities.

The courses taught will include, advanced concepts in programming, mathematics, domain specific subjects in data science, big data analytics, AI and machine learning, besides specialisation and industry driven projects among others. Modular design based on trimesters will be followed to support work deadlines and engagements. Students can exit with PG Diploma as per NEP or accumulate credits in Academic Bank of Credits. For full-time, 2nd year will involve internship, research and product development. For part-time candidates, credits for work in industry will be given. On successful completion, RV University will award the Degree while upGrad Campus will provide a Certificate to the students enrolled in this Joint Course.

Dr. Sanjay Chitnis, Dean, School of Computer Science and Engineering said, “This programme will enable the participants to build the competencies in AI, Machine Learning and Data Science, in addition to advanced computer science specialisations with expert sessions and industry relevant projects. We are also partnering with industries from multiple verticals for hands-on projects and placements. Thus, this programme will be a very good value proposition for working professionals and full-time students to prepare themselves for the future.”

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