Question 1

What is the MS in Data Analytics with upGrad?

Accepted Answer

The MS in Data Analytics is an engaging yet rigorous 8 months online and 12-month on-campus program designed for students to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into data science careers. The student as part of this program will receive dual certification, an Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science from IIITB and Master degree from Clark University, US.

Question 2

What should I expect from the MS in Data Analytics?

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You should expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled data science professional at par with leading industry standards. On completion of program, you will have option to apply for OPT in US as well as get support from Clark University Career Services to build a career in the US.

Question 3

Which topics are going to be covered as part of the program?

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The program is designed for professionals with limited data analytics experience to help them build their understanding from the basics to an advanced level. The program covers tools such as Python, MySQL and Excel, as well as important Data Science concepts such as statistics and exploratory data analytics, regression, clustering, tree models, model selection and principal component analysis.

Question 4

What type of learning experience should I expect?

Accepted Answer

The online learning experience will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. On-campus learning experience will be in class experience face to face with the faculty.

Question 5

Is any certification granted at the end of the program?

Accepted Answer

Post successful completion of the program, an Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science would be granted from IIIT Bangalore and an MS in Data Analytics from Clark University, US.

Question 6

Can I sign up only for a few specific modules if I am interested in?

Accepted Answer

No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety, and cannot be taken as standalone modules.

Question 7

What is the time commitment expected for the program?

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At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the online program. The on-campus program in the US is full-time and will have an appropriate workload.

Question 8

How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?

Accepted Answer

Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

Question 9

How do I know if the program is right for me?

Accepted Answer

If you like finding meaningful insights from data and if you get excited by the prospect of informing business decisions through analysis and have an analytical bend of mind, then this program is meant for you. As long as you can clear the selection test (or are exempt) and are excited about the transition to Data Analyst, this program is meant for you.

Question 10

My current role does not include exposure to data. Does it make sense for me to opt for this program?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Data Analyst is becoming a necessity for all industries and is no more a choice. Hence, there is a critical demand for quality data professionals and because the supply is constrained, this is one of the most lucrative career options across industries.

Question 11

What is the application process for the program and what are the timelines?

Accepted Answer

You can start the application process by submitting the application. Applications have already started for the next cohort.

Question 12

What is the selection process for this program?

Accepted Answer

upGrad, IIIT B, Clark University US, world-renowned faculty, and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time in conceptualising and creating this program to make sure that the learners can receive the best possible learning experience in data analytics. Hence, we want to make sure that the participants of this program also show a very high level of commitment and passion for Data Science. For entry into Clark University, students have to successfully complete IIIT Bangalore program with a minimum of 3 GPA.

Question 13

Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?

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To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:

College Degree:

• A 4-year Undergraduate degree is preferred. However, if a learner has completed 3 years of Undergraduate, then the awarding University must be NAAC A or A+ (in year 2019/2020/2021) and preferably from a Science background i.e. BCA/B.Sc/BIT. If an applicant is coming from any other stream (Business, Humanities etc) the applicant needs to have substantial work experience in the relevant areas of application. • Applicants with 4 year bachelor’s degree need to have minimum 65% marks. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 6
• Applicants with 3-year bachelor’s degree need to have minimum 58% marks. Maximum backlogs(ATKTs) accepted will be 4• TOEFL (ETS code 5969): 85 overall, recommended sub-score minimum of 20, or IELTS: 6.5 overall, recommended sub-score minimum of 6, or Duolingo: 120, recommended sub-score minimum of 100, or PTE: 53 (No band less than 50)

Advanced Certificate Program: An aggregate score of 3.0 GPA and above in the Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in each course.

Question 14

Why should you pursue MS in Data Analytics from Clark University?

Accepted Answer

Distinctive practitioner-scholar instructor model bringing pragmatic, real-world expertise in the classroom.
The curriculum is prepared to fit all the needs of the modern workforce.
Develop system architects to prepare data for advanced analytics.

Now you can also accelerate your career by gaining cutting-edge skills in the field of data analytics. During the first year, students will study and attend online classes and have doubt resolution sessions. Upon successful completion of year one with IIIT and 3 CGPA, students will be eligible to study MS in Data Analytics at Clark University. An IELTS score of 6.5 is required to be eligible to study at Clark University. A corresponding score of 85 in TOEFL or 56 in PTE is also acceptable for transfer.
upGrad Abroad will help and guide students throughout the application process, IELTS preparation and offer end-to-end visa support for successful admission at Clark University.

Question 15

Can international students work to pay for their educational expenses?

Accepted Answer

Although there are a limited number of part-time, on-campus jobs for international students, the income from these jobs is only sufficient to provide “pocket money”; you will not earn enough income to pay for a significant portion of your educational expenses. The U.S. government prohibits international students from working outside the University.

Question 16

Will I be supported for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or other English language exams during this program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Master's program in the US.

Question 17

When will I go to Clark University?

Accepted Answer

Clark University will have 2 intakes for students coming through this route. The first intake of the year will be Jan (winter) intake and the second intake of the year will be the August (Fall) intake. Though the application process for Clark University will start during the IIITB online program, you will be able to go to Clark University in the nearest intake which is at least 3 months away from completion of your IIITB program.

Question 18

When will I get Offer Letter from Clark University?

Accepted Answer

upGrad will apply for you in Clark University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter of Clark University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission to Clark University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of a batch to accelerate this process.

Question 19

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

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Refund Policy: (Programs with prep-session component)
- Students must pay applicable caution money for the enrolment to the Program. This caution amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
- You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Cohort Commencement Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. Processing fee of 150 USD/- will be levied. If less than 150 USD/- have been paid in total, the student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
- The student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if any such refund requests are raised post Cohort Commencement Date and student will continue to pay the EMI for the loan (if applicable) and such loan cannot be cancelled. This is also applicable for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the student can raise a request for Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
- In case of a refund, the student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of the loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total cancelled loan amount.
- Students must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.
- Request for refund must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

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 batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
- The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

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.
-A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
-The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
-The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
-Till this 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 will expire, and the student will 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 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 been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

MS in Data Analytics

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VND442 million

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USD133K

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