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Master of Data Science & Big Data Analytics

Pune, India
2 years
English
On campus
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About the program

M.Sc. Data Science & Big Data Analytics is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme taught in English on the Pune campus of MIT-WPU. The programme page lists tracks or specialisations such as Big Data Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, Cloud Computing, Data Science and IoT, Artificial Intelligence.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design
implement
test
and evaluate computing solutions relevant to Data Science & Big Data Analytics
use data and modern digital tools effectively
and communicate technical decisions clearly.

Career outcomes

Data Scientist
Big Data Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer
Python Developer
PowerBI/Tableau Developer
Data Architect

Curriculum

Semester-wise course tables are on the programme page. Courses listed include: PM Artificial Intelligence
PM Big Data Technologies
PM Computational Methods for Data Science
PM Data Warehousing & Data Mining
PR Mini Project I
UC Research Methodology
UC Scientific Studies of Mind
Matter
Spirit
and Consciousness
PM Data Analysis using Python
PM Machine Learning
PR Mini Project II.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree in computer science
IT
Engineering
Data science
Statistics or mathematics
Recognised by AIU or the Government. Selection on MIT-WPU CET entrance exam and Personal Interaction (PI) score. Equivalence of the qualification through AIU is required.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree in computer science, IT, engineering, data science, statistics or mathematics, recognised by AIU or the Government

Language tests

IELTS Requires manual verification

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Student and parent passport copies (mandatory)
academic mark sheets and certificates
for NRI and CIWGC/CIWSEA candidates also employer certificate
sponsorship letter and NRI certificate

How to apply

Check eligibility
International category and deadline official website. Apply online at official website. Pay the processing fee (USD 300 or INR 20
000). Upload: student and parent passports
Mark sheets
Certificates
Photograph (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA also employer
Sponsorship and NRI certificates). Attend the Personal Interaction and any entrance test or portfolio review set in Annexure 1 of the Admission Policy. Receive the provisional offer
Pay the first fee instalment
Pass verification and receive the final offer letter. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
Endorsed to MIT-WPU
With proof of funds. On arrival
Submit the verified visa copy to the International Relations Division.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$1,700 USD
Application fee	₹1,800 INR
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Kothrud, Pune
Faculty or school	School of Computer Science and Information Technology
Department	Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	88
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	50% international scholarship for FN/OCI/CIWGC-SEA applicants with min 50% marks (already reflected in the fee, first come first served, not for NRI); up to 50 foreign nationals can receive a 100% scholarship with 80% or more marks.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.