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Full-Time

Fully Online Format

Recommended 12-15 hrs/week

7 Months

U.S. Public University

Top 20

Batch start date

31st Dec, 2023

End Date

31st July, 2024

    Program Overview

    Key Highlights

    Offered by a top 20 U.S. public university
    Offered by a top 20 U.S. public university
    Live Sessions by Industry Experts
    Live Sessions by Industry Experts
    Comprehensive curriculum covering concepts such as Inferential Statistics, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling and Data-driven story telling
    Comprehensive curriculum covering concepts such as Inferential Statistics, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling and Data-driven story telling
    Programming tools and languages such as Python, SQL, Excel and Tableau
    Programming tools and languages such as Python, SQL, Excel and Tableau
    300+ hours of hands-on learning and 50+ hours of live sessions. Recommended 12-15 hours per week
    300+ hours of hands-on learning and 50+ hours of live sessions. Recommended 12-15 hours per week
    No prior coding/programming experience required
    No prior coding/programming experience required

    Why pursue a career in Data Science?

    * 27.9% - The rise in demand for skilled and knowledgeable data scientists by 2026 as per The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    * 498,000 - Data Science jobs available as per LinkedIn.

    * $75,000 - $ 145,000 - Salary range of skilled and experienced data scientist.

    Professional Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics (E-Learning)

    Professional Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics (E-Learning)
    Upon successful completion of the Program, you receive a verified certificate from University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business
    Professional Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics (E-Learning)
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    • 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

    Top Subjects you will learn

    Statistics, Predictive Analytics using Python, Machine Learnview more

    Graduation Requirements

    A Professional Certificate in Data Science and Business Analview more

    Who is this program for

    Software Engineers who wish to enter DS, Mid Level IT profesview more

    Minimum Eligibility

    Minimum Age: 21 Years Old

    Academic Level:
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    Programming Languages and Tools Covered

    Program Brochure

    Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, case studies, and projects

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    Faculty Members

    Learn from Maryland Smith's leading data science faculty and industry leaders

    Syllabus

    Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions.

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    1:50
    Teacher-Student Ratio
    300+
    Hours of Learning
    50+
    Hours of Live Session
    7 Months
    Curriculum Duration

    Data Science Toolkit

      Statistical Analysis & Visualization

        Machine Learning

          Capstone

            Industry Projects and and Case Studies

            Learn through real-life industry projects.
            • Engage in collaborative projects with student-mentor interaction
            • Benefit by learning in-person with expert mentors
            • Personalized subjective feedback on your submissions to facilitate improvement

            The upGrad Institute Advantage

            Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you navigate your PGD in Data Science
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            Learning Support

            Learning Support
            Student Support (Non-Academic queries)
            • Student Support Team is available 24*7
            • Email us on studentsupport@upgrad.com OR use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learning platform
            Doubt Resolution (Academic)
            • Live Discussion forum for peer to peer doubt resolution monitored by technical experts
            • 1-1 Doubt solving sessions with Teaching Experts
            • Informal peer groups on WhatsApp for doubt solving
            benefits

            Networking Opportunities

            Networking Opportunities
            Industry Networking
            • Global alumni network based in over 85 countries
            • Virtual networking sessions to interact with batchmates and alumni
            • Online discussion forums for peer to peer interaction
            • Learn & network with our industry experts and career coaches
            • Informal peer groups on WhatsApp for learners to interact and network
            benefits

            Career Services

             Career Services
            Services
            • Industry leaders to guide you on job opportunities, career path in the field of Data. Support on polishing your hard skills and soft skills for interview preparation
            • Resume and LinkedIn profile building support, to enhance your career prospects
            • Global job opportunities

            Admission Process

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            Frequently Asked Questions

            Course Curriculum

            What are some of the topics that will be covered?

            Statistics, Predictive Analytics using Python, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Predictive Modelling, Business Problem Solving etc. 

            Who is this programme 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 

            What are some of the job opportunities after graduation?

            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

            How long is the course?

            7 months.
            Course 1: Pre-Program Preparatory Content
            Course 2: Data Science Toolkit
            Course 3: Statistical Analysis & Visualization
            Course 4: Machine Learning

            Course 5: Capstone

            How many hours do I need a week?

            12-15 Hrs / Week

            What are the equivalent requirements for IELTS 6.0?

            upGrad Institute IELTS 6.0 Equivalent Chart

            • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), score of 6.0 and above
            • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), score of 80 and above
            • Pearson Test of English (PTE), score of 54 and above
            • Cambridge English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL),Level 1 and above
            • Cambridge Occupational English Test (OET), score of  C/250+ and above
            • Cambridge CPE and CAE, score of 169 and above
            • Test of English for Education Purposes (TEEP), score of  6.0 and above
            • Oxford International Business English Certificate (OIBEC), Pass
            • Duolingo English Test, score of 105 and above
            • GCSE English, grade C and above
            • GCE A-level English Language, grade C and above
            • GCE AS-level English language, grade C and above
            • Cambridge O-level, grade C and above
            • Cambridge International GCSE, English as First Language, grade C and above
            • Cambridge International GCSE, English as Second Language, grade C and above
            • International Baccalaureate: English A, 4 at SL or HL and above
            • International Baccalaureate: English B, 4 at SL or HL and above
            • For HongKong learners taking the HKDSE exam, Grade 4 and above
            • For HongKong learners taking the HKAL exam, Grade C and above
            • For Indian learners taking the National Board Standard XII exam, 70% and above
            • For Indian learners taking the State Board Standard XII exam, 80% and above

            Refund Policy/Financials

            Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

            Refund Policy: (Programs with/without prep-session component)
             

            • The student must pay applicable caution money for the enrollment of the course. This will be adjustable against the total course fee payable by the student.
            • You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor  to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
            • Refund shall be processed to an eligible student within 30 working days from the date of receipt of refund form subject to submission of the right documents from him/her in this regard.
            • Refund shall be subject to deduction of $150 processing charges and as per the conversion rate applicable.
               

            Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
             

            • If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch. This deferral will be subjected to a 10% deferral fee of the total course amount + taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
            • This deferral request shall be granted only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the start date of the initial batch in which the student was originally enrolled for.
            • The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid. Until the process is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
            • The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request shall be deemed as expired, and the student shall continue as part of the current cohort.
            • If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether or not the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
            • The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.
               

            Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
             

            • If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
            • However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
            • A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the start date of the initial batch in which the student was originally enrolled for.
            • The student shall have time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. In the event the student raises a refund request after the deferral window expires, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy shall apply.
            • The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student has opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).The student shall be liable to pay the differential program fees between the two cohorts, if any.

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