Advanced Data Science Certificate Program

Rotman School of Management (UofT) &
IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras

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Course Duration

8 Months

Batch

Session Timing

Saturday
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Advanced Data Science Program Overview

Acquire global level data literacy with the world-class Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) & IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras Advanced Data Science Certificate Program. This experiential, innovative and holistic program is specially designed for talented individuals seeking a transformative learning experience in data science. Participants will get exposure to the new age data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights from real-world data. The program pedagogy consists of an interdisciplinary curriculum and interdepartmental collaborative efforts of Rotman School of Management, Department of Statistical Sciences and Computer Science Department of the University of Toronto in design and delivery.

This interdisciplinary curriculum will enable participants to:

Leverage Internationally Recognized Instructors with combined academic excellence and extensive industry experience
Exposure to examining the subjects and concepts from different approaches and all related to the real business world
Seek engaging insights through discussions, assignments, practices, and case studies

Advanced Data Science Program will develop the data-driven skills and confidence to get a new career edge within this growing field of data science. Further, earn privilege to join the Rotman Connect community, participants will be able to gain professional leads and connections through Rotman School of Management’s global online community.

Advanced Data Science Program Highlights

Eligibility

Graduate /Diploma Holder
Minimum 2+ years of work experience in the field of Engineering
For professionals, who are looking for a career transition in the Data Science field

Program Schedule

Weekend Lectures: 2.5 hours
No. of sessions: 40

Tools to be covered

*The above given is an indicative list of tools and is subject to change as per Rotman School Of Management (UofT) & IITM Pravartak's discretion.

Syllabus Breakdown

Taught by IITM Pravartak
Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras

Fundamental theory for Data Sciences

Linear Algebra
Probability
Statistics
Linear Regression
Bayesian Analysis

Programming & Data Tools

Python basics and advance to be covered for data analytics
Data Structure & Algorithm: Python

Data Structure & Algorithm

Python

Data Collection & Preparation

Taught by Rotman School of Management (UofT)

Data Visualization & Communication

Principles of effective visualizations
Telling stories with data
Techniques and Tools for data visualization
Presenting and communicating data to different audiences

Machine Learning

Concepts, principles and types of ML

Design and train ML for different tasks

Popular ML algorithms and techniques

Metrics to evaluate the ML models

ML real-world applications

Supervised & Unsupervised Learning

Differences between supervised and unsupervised learning

Classification, regression, and popular algorithms

Clustering, dimensionality reduction and anomaly detection

Feature selection and engineering techniques

Practical applications of supervised and unsupervised learning

Artificial and Computational Intelligence

AI and CI concepts, principles

AI and CI techniques

Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision

AI and CI applications in different industries

Big Data Analytics

Work with large and complex datasets

Statistics and ML for big data analytics

Data tools and techniques for big data processing

Big data analytics in social media, healthcare, marketing and finance

Building a data driven organization

Identify and articulate business problems and design and implement data-driven processes
Data strategy, data culture and data-driven decision making
Leadership development in building a data-driven organization
Measuring and evaluating the impact

Geospatial Data Analysis & Applications

Contemporary geospatial data analysis
Geostatistics and spatial data visualization
GIS software and tools
Advanced geospatial & social media metrics

Clustering Analysis & Factor Analysis

Cluster analysis and factor analysis techniques

Results interpretation

The relationship between clustering and factor analysis

Applications of clustering analysis and factor analysis

Network Analysis & Business applications

Network properties and network path algorithm

Algorithms to understand nodes and to identify communities in a network

Techniques for predicting new edges in network and for node classification

Diffusion and influence maximization

2.5 hours Weekend Classes

Real time case study

Live Online
Interactive Lectures

32 Sessions

*The above list is indicative and is subject to change as per the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras discretion.

About Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto)

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is recognized worldwide as Canada’s top research university, a reputation that will add value for students who aspire to careers with global dimensions. The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s multicultural commercial capital.

Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. Upholding rigorous standards of scholarship, Rotman School of Management pushes boundaries of inquiry in the search for innovative answers to the most challenging questions. Institute is creating superior-quality learning experiences in the classroom, online, in the business arena, and society.

1^st
Business school in Canada
QS Global MBA Rankings,
Rotman 2020

24^th
by Times Higher
Education for Business
& Economics Rankings 2021

15^th
for Faculty in the world
by FT Rankings 2020

About IITM Pravartak

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). IITM Pravartak is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras. The IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub aims to focus on new knowledge in the SNACS area through extensive and application-oriented research. IITM-PTF gladly takes the role of preparing young India for the next generation of world-class technologies. The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organisations.

Know the Facilitators

Walid Hejazi

Gerhard Trippen

Alex Arifuzzaman

Jun Yuan

Hemant Sangwan

Brian Keng

Kanchana Padmanabhan

Bernardo Blum

Prof. Ganapathy Krishnamurthi

Prof. Balaji Srinivasan

Dual Certification

Participants who complete the necessary program prerequisites will receive a dual certificate of Advanced Data Science Certificate Program from Rotman School of Management (UofT) and IITM Pravartak.

Program Fee Details

Fees

Installment Pattern

Fees

Fee Structure

Application Fee

INR 3,000/- + GST

Total Program Fee

INR 1,61,000/- + GST

No cost EMI available.

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Installment Pattern

Installment 1

INR 78,000/- + GST

As per the date mentioned in the offer letter

Installment 2

INR 80,000/- + GST

20th November 2023

Admission Process

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You’ll learn

Advanced statistical & data engineering skills
Hands-on exposure to data science projects
Gain capabilities to adopt and evaluate various data analytics tools, such as Dashboards, Machine Learning, Prediction Models, and Regression Analysis
Visualization techniques to represent data effectively to understand when to use and how to interpret descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
Mindsets and techniques to apply scientific thinking to business, such as examining cause and effect in data analysis and actualizing a business idea
A deeper understanding of how to build a data-driven organization, including managing privacy and security concerns and developing strategies for cultivating evidence-based decision-making

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Advanced Data Science Certificate Program?

The Advanced Data Science Certificate Program from Rotman School of Management(University of Toronto) & IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras has 8 months standard program duration.

What is the mode of delivery for the Advanced Data Science Certificate Program?

Advanced Data Science Certificate Program – Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) & IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras is delivered in the online learning mode where participants will be given exposure to seamless synchronous and asynchronous online lectures.

What is the fee for the Advanced Data Science Certificate Program - Rotman School of Management & IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras?

This joint program has a total fee of INR 1,61,000/- + GST.

Will I be awarded a certificate at the end of the Advanced Data Science Certificate Program?

All students will be granted a Certificate in Advanced Data Science Program after they successfully complete the program requirements.

Does Rotman School of Management have a global ranking?

Yes, Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) has the most prestigious QS World Rankings.

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Advanced Data Science Certificate Program

Rotman School of Management (UofT) &
IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Live Online Sessions

Case Studies and Interactive Activities

Assignments and Presentations

Program Portal and Online
Learning Hub

Top-tier faculty from Rotman School of Management & IITM Pravartak

Technical Support for Online Teaching and Learning Platform

Privilege to Alumni network – Rotman Connect

*The above given is an indicative list of tools and is subject to change as per Rotman School Of Management (UofT) & IITM Pravartak's discretion.

Taught by IITM Pravartak
Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras