Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the 7th largest engineering institution in India, Take the online Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms. This online degree prepares learners for high-paying, fast-growing careers in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence.
Data science and artificial intelligence (AI) skills are becoming important across roles and industries due to increasing digital access and rapid adoption of generative AI. National Education Policy 2020 focuses on the training and preparation of professionals in cutting-edge, rapidly emerging fields such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data analytics to increase youth employability. . NEP 2020 further emphasizes the importance of increasing gross enrollment in higher education. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, technology-related roles, including AI and machine learning specialists, data analysts and data scientists, are expected to grow by more than 30% by 2028.
To meet this demand and implement the recommendations of NEP 2020, IIT Guwahati is opening up access to fully online degree programs through multiple admission channels. Anyone with a mathematics requirement for Class XII or higher, or equivalent, is eligible to apply. Those who are eligible and registered for JEE Advanced (in any year) can be admitted directly, while those who are not can complete an online course and be admitted based on grades.
This degree rewards learning throughout, with multiple completion options. Learners can finish the program by converting credits into certificates, diplomas, degrees and ultimately honors degrees. For maximum flexibility and participation, online courses are primarily asynchronous, allowing students to learn at their own pace. Optional campus visits also provide opportunities to interact with faculty and colleagues.
Students build a foundation in coding before proceeding to specialized subjects such as generative AI, deep learning, computer vision, and data mining. Reinforce your learning through group projects, real-world case studies, and internships. Industry micro-credentials are offered in the program and recognized as prior learning, allowing students to expand their job-relevant knowledge.
“This program teaches students the digital skills they need to succeed in the modern workforce. prepare to do so.” Professor Parameswar K. Ayer, Principal Director of IIT Guwahati.
Graduates can find over 400,000 open positions in India, including AI Engineers, Data Engineers, ML Engineers and Data Analysts. Students receive job placement support from his IIT Guwahati and access to Coursera Hiring Solutions, Coursera’s skill-based recruitment platform. IIT Guwahati graduates have secured positions in leading companies such as Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, L&T and Intel.
“We have expanded our partnership with IIT Guwahati to enable learners around the world to obtain a degree from one of India’s most in-demand institutions, preparing them for high-demand jobs. I am honored to Coursera Chief Content Officer Marni Baker Stein said: “AI is changing the world, and we need professionals who can harness this technology. Multiple pathways to admission allow more students to apply and secure their future.”
Applications for the BSc (Honours) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program will open on July 19, 2023 and classes will start in October 2023. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.iitg.ac.in/. acad/ or https://coursera.org/degrees/bachelor-of-science-data-science-ai-iitguwahati
