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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
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  • Online
    Format
  • 31 Weeks
    Duration
  • Sep 30, 2022
    Start Date
  • 6 Assignments
    + 1 Capstone Project
  • EMI Options Available
    Starting at INR 4,819/month
  • 5 out of 6 Learners
    Get Positive Career Growth

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  • Careers
  • Admission Process
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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)

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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
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.

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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
Anil Gupta
Michael D. Dingman Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship DBA, Harvard University Management and Organization.
P. K. Kannan
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
Kislaya Prasad
Research Professor Academic Director, Center for Global Business PhD, Syracuse University Decision, Operations and Information Technologies.
John Bono
John Bono
Associate Clinical Professor Decision, Operations and Information Technologies; PhD in Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University.
Lauren Rhue
Lauren Rhue
Assistant Professor of Information Systems PhD, Stern School of Business, New York University Decision, Operations and Information Technologies
Kunpeng Zhang
Kunpeng Zhang
Assistant Professor Ph.D., Northwestern University Decision, Operations and Information Technologies.
Margrét Bjarnadóttir
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
      • 10 Weeks
    • Statistical Analysis & Visualisation
      • 10 Weeks
    • Machine Learning
      • 9 Weeks
    • Capstone Project
      • 2 Weeks

      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 Team
          Student Support
          • 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

        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

        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

        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.

        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
          Vibhor Srivastava
          4.5 Years Experience Deputy 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
          Rutuja Mowade
          4 Years Experience Analyst, Nice
          It doesn't matter what your previous working background is, as everything is taught from the basics.
          Anshu Srivastava
          Anshu Srivastava
          6 Years Experience Research 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
          Gangadhar Mathyam
          2 Years Experience Data 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
          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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