IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology

B.Sc. in Data Science and Application is offered by IIT Madras as a part-time education mode in order to provide an opportunity for working professionals and students who cannot pursue full-time courses due to various constraints such as work commitments, financial constraints, etc. The part-time education mode provides flexibility in terms of time and allows individuals to balance their work and study commitments. IIT Madras offers this B.Sc. Programme through its Continuing Education programme (CEP), which is designed to provide higher education opportunities to working professionals, and individuals who cannot pursue full-time courses due to various reasons. The programme is offered through a combination of online and classroom learning, which enables students to attend classes on weekends or after work hours. The B.Sc. In Data Science and Application programme offered by IIT Madras through CEP is a three-year programme, and the curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in mathematics, Statistics computer Science, and data Science. The programme is also designed to equip students with practical skills in data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization, which are highly sought-after skills in the industry. The part-time education mode allows individuals to pursue higher education while continuing with their professional and personal commitments. The programme offered by IIT Madras through CEP is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and the degree awarded is equivalent to the full-time programme.