Professional Certificate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics
Strengthen your decision-making skills with a DSBA certificate from the US. Identify insights, improve your ability to make predictions, & make better data-driven business decisions.
5 out of 6 learners get positive career growth upGrad Results reviewed by Deloitte
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31 Weeks
Duration
Sep 30, 2022
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6 Assignments
+ 1 Capstone Project
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Starting at INR 4,819/month
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Instructors
Syllabus
Benefits
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Admission Process
Fees
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About the Program
Hands-on Capstone Projects
Choose your own sector for the project (Tech, E-commerce, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, to name a few)
Student Support
Student support is available all day for your convenience (24*7) For urgent queries, use the Call Back Option on the platform.
Dedicated Career Assistance
Receive 1:1 career counselling sessions and access to job portals.
Program Overview
Key Highlights
300+ Hours of Learning
20+ Case Studies and Assignments
60+ Hours of Live Sessions
Professional Certificate Program from University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business
Graded Assessments Every Module
10-12 Hours/Week of Learning
1 Capstone Project from the Domain of Your Choice
Option to articulate to Executive Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics
"Our aim is simple: We strive to create high-impact, hands-on experiences that prepare students for meaningful and productive careers.”
- Ronnie Screwvala, Co-Founder, upGrad
Syllabus
Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects.
Top Skills You Will Learn:
Statistics, Predictive Analytics using Python, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Predictive Modelling, Business Problem Solving etc.
Job Opportunities:
Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Financial Analyst, Management Analyst/Consultant, Market Researcher, Operations Research Analysts, Independent Consultant, Business Analyst, Predictive Modeling Analyst/Consultant, Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager, Strategy Consultant, Risk Analyst
Who Is This Program For?
- Software Engineers who wish to enter DS - Mid Level IT professionals - Non Technical Business Analysts - Marketing/ Healthcare/ Domain based professionals who wish to apply analytics - Early career technologists with understanding of math and basic logic for programming
Minimum Eligibility
The program design and curriculum assumes an undergraduate education has been earned by the learner. High school graduates/ Associate degree holders can pursue this program.
Programming Languages and Tools Covered
University of Maryland
On successful completion of the Program, you receive a verified certificate from University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business
- Showcase your certificate from a globally recognized university
- Get a chance to network with Maryland Smith's faculty, industry experts and peers during the course
- Gain demonstrable hands on skills in data science and business analytics
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Instructors
Learn from Maryland Smith's leading Data Science faculty and industry leaders
Anil Gupta
Michael D. Dingman Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship DBA, Harvard University Management and Organization.
P. K. Kannan
Dean's Chair in Marketing Science
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives Dean's Chair in Marketing Science PhD in Management, Purdue University Marketing.
Kislaya Prasad
Research Professor Academic Director, Center for Global Business PhD, Syracuse University Decision, Operations and Information Technologies.
John Bono
Associate Clinical Professor Decision, Operations and Information Technologies; PhD in Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University.
Lauren Rhue
Assistant Professor of Information Systems PhD, Stern School of Business, New York University Decision, Operations and Information Technologies
Kunpeng Zhang
Assistant Professor Ph.D., Northwestern University Decision, Operations and Information Technologies.
Margrét Bjarnadóttir
Associate Professor Ph.D., MIT Decision, Operations and Information Technologies.
Syllabus
Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions.
Preparatory Content
Data Science Toolkit
10Weeks
Statistical Analysis & Visualisation
10Weeks
Machine Learning
9Weeks
Capstone Project
2Weeks
Industry Projects
Learn through real-life industry projects sponsored by top companies across industries
Deriving Business Insights and Storytelling
Work from the top-down on a real business problem, breaking it down into a d...
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Regression
Use all the skills learnt in statistics and regression to build a predictive...
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Classification
Solve a real-industry problem using the classification and model selection t...
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Disclaimer:
Case studies are representative and subject to change based on faculty inputs
The upGrad Advantage
Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you master Data Science
Student Support available all day for your convenience (24*7)
For urgent queries, use the Call Back option on the platform.
Q&A Forum
Timely doubt resolution by peers and Teaching Assistants on the Q&A forum
Personalized feedback on assignments and case studies
Expert Feedback
Personalized expert feedback on assignments and projects
Regular live sessions by experts to clarify concept-related doubts
Industry Networking
Live sessions by experts on various industry topics Group discussions
One-on-one discussions and feedback sessions with industry mentors
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Careers Transformed
Personalized Industry Session
Sessions by an industry expert for a small group of 10-12 learners with similar profiles to discuss real life applications of concepts and personalized coaching.
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Career Mentorship Sessions (1:1)
Get personalized career landscaping from experts to chart out best opportunities.
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Interview Preparation
Support in polishing your hard skills and soft skills for interview preparation.
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Admission Process
There are 3 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:
Step 1: Take the Test
Complete and submit your online application form and complete the short 15 minute test for the admission committee to assess your candidature.
Step 2: Get Shortlisted and Receive your Offer Letter
Our admissions team will review your details. An offer letter will be sent to you if you qualify for the program.
Step 3: Block your Seat
Upon recieving the offer letter you can proceed confirm your candidature to the program by paying a minimum block amount of INR 15,000.
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Program Fee
INR 150,000 (incl. taxes)
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How You Benefit From This Program
Earn a Professional Certificate without leaving your job
Cutting edge curriculum delivered by world class instructors
Accelerate and Transition your career by unlocking the power of data
Hands-on capstone projects that deepen your understanding
upGrad Learner Reviews
Vibhor Srivastava
4.5 Years ExperienceDeputy Manager,ICICI Bank
The Data Science course from upGrad has been a boon for me and it has helped enhance my skills in Excel, SQL, R, etc.
Rutuja Mowade
4 Years ExperienceAnalyst,Nice
It doesn't matter what your previous working background is, as everything is taught from the basics.
Anshu Srivastava
6 Years ExperienceResearch Assistant,Nice
Group case studies really give a sense of teamwork, as it happens in regular classroom studies. It teaches us coordination and right attitude as a team player in meeting all the deadlines.
Gangadhar Mathyam
2 Years ExperienceData Analyst,Tech Mahindra
They will prepare you how to face Data Science job interviews. Along with this, upGrad will also provide mock interviews and mock mcqs tests to check your capability for the interviews.
Arindam Banerjee
I’ve spent more than 10yrs working in tech and I felt I needed to upskill myself in the latest technologies. I was looking for something that is rigorous and can help act as a differentiator for me in new projects.
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