Big data is thriving, with more and more high-paying jobs opening up as data-driven technology becomes more thoroughly integrated into company practices. If you want to start a career that is likely to be successful and sustainable in the long run, having data skills and expertise may be advantageous, as these are highly valued by businesses and are poised to become even more important in enterprises across industries.
An MBA in Data Science can prepare you to work on the business strategy side of data-related firms if you are more interested in acquiring business experience than hard data skills.
List of some top colleges offering MBA-(Data Science)
SCIT-Pune
Duration: Two Years full time programme.
Eligibility:
Candidate should be Graduate with Mathematics at +2 level from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance and with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade.
Online Manipal
Duration: Two Years online programme.
Total course fee – INR 2,60,000
Eligibility:
- Graduates in any discipline from recognized universities/institutions or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade
- Work experience is desirable
Amity University Online
Duration: Two Years online programme.
Eligibility:
- Candidates must have completed Graduation Degree and a zeal to learn about Entrepreneurship
- Applicant must possess sufficient knowledge and understanding of English Language.
IIM Calcutta
Duration: One Years full time programme. (Advanced Program in Data Science)
Programme fee: 4,70,000/- + (applicable taxes)
Eligibility:
Working managers with an experience profile of 3 years or more, who are graduates (10+2+3)/post graduates in any discipline with 50% marks.
Shiv Nadar University
Duration: Two Years online programme.
Total course fee – INR 4,00,000
Eligibility:
- Graduates in any discipline from recognized universities/institutions or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade
- Work experience is desirable
K J Somaiya Institute Of Management
Duration: Two Years offline programme.
Eligibility:
- Graduates in any discipline from recognized universities/institutions or an equivalent qualification as recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade
- Work experience is desirable
GLIM, Chennai
Duration: 9 months online PG programme.
Total course fee – INR 2,75,000
Eligibility:
- Graduates in any discipline from recognized universities/institutions or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade
- Work experience is desirable
Several MBA programmes provide tracks, specialities, or focuses that allow students to concentrate their studies on certain areas of interest. This is where data science, most commonly in the form of business analytics, comes into play. Those with an MBA in data science or an MBA in data analytics can work with data in a business-oriented environment to make informed business decisions.
