MBA in Data Science
The NIIT Technologies limited, a leading global IT solutions organisation, and NIIT University (NU), a reputed higher education institute, recently announced the launch of a two-year work-integrated Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in Intelligent Data Science.
The programme’s curriculum is focused to nurture talented professionals to become next generation data science leaders who will drive business transformations. First year of the programme will be facilitated at the state-of-the-art NU campus and is designed to develop industry focused intelligent data science and Artificial Intelligence skills covering domain, programming skills, machine learning.
Second year of programme offers full-time internship at NIIT Technologies along with an opportunity to work with global client base in real business situations to implement data science skills across its focus verticals Travel, Insurance and Banking and Financial Services.
Conceptualised as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless.
Eligibility criteria: Graduate in any discipline with Mathematics or Statistics as a subject with minimum 60 per cent marks in graduation. Aspirants should have minimum two years of relevant work experience after graduation.
Important dates: last date to apply is April 23, 2018. The aptitude test will be held on April 29 and the GDPI on May 13. The orientation date will be on July 26, 2018. For more information, log on to http://DataScience-MBA.niit-tech.com.
UG & PG programmes
The PDM University at Bahadurgarh, Haryana, announced admission for its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in more than 125 courses. These courses include Engineering, Agriculture, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, Commerce and many others.
The university is also offering specialised courses in association with IBM, such as BTech in Big Data Analytics, BTech in Cloud Computing as well as BBA in association with IBM. Almost 90 per cent of the courses offered at PDM University follow choice-based credit system.
Selection process: Applicants will be shortlisted based on the respective tests conducted at the national level, scores achieved in the Class 12 examination and a personal interview. Students can start the application process online on the university website.
Important dates: The last date of receiving applications is yet to be announced and will be displayed soon on the university website. The university admissions usually close by August 15. For more information, log on to www.pdm.ac.in.
BA- Btech- BSc- BED
Manav Rachna University announces the commencement of admission to its Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme for the session 2018-20.
Eligibility:
Selection criteria: Marks in qualifying exams or merit in Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test 2018 (MRNAT 2018)
Important Dates: last date to apply is May 31, 2018. For more information, log on to manavrachna.edu.in/university/.
BSc -BEd programme
Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, announces admissions to its new four-year dual degree programme that awards a BSc and BEd degree. The programme aims to develop professionals with deep disciplinary knowledge of the sciences and a profound understanding of the theory and practice of education.
Scholarship: The university provides extensive financial assistance to deserving students through full and partial scholarships covering tuition fees, accommodation and food charges. The final year tuition fee is waived for all the students enrolling in the 4-year dual degree programme.
Selection process: Applicants will be selected based on a written test and personal interview for shortlisted students. Students can apply online on the University website.
Important dates: Applications for admissions close on April 30, 2018, followed by an entrance test on May 13, 2018, interviews end of May and offer of admission in June 2018. The academic session starts in July 2018. For more information, log on to www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/B.Sc.B.Ed.