Key highlights of the M.Sc. in Data Science at Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences include:
* Industry-aligned curriculum with real-time tools
* Hands-on experience through industry internship, hackathons, and case-based pedagogy
* Research-driven learning environment
* Strong career pathways across various sectors
* Career support via resume building, technical mentoring, and placement assistance
* Exposure to cloud computing, data engineering, social media analytics, and AI solutions
Graduates are equipped with a robust foundation in data modeling, computation, and real-world problem solving, making them highly employable across both public and private sectors.
Public Sector Roles include:
* Data Scientist in e-Governance & Policy Analytics
* Analysts in Healthcare, Agriculture, Urban Planning
* Research and Innovation Fellows in Government Think Tanks
* Digital Economy Experts in Public Service Commissions
Private Sector Opportunities include:
* Data Analyst / Data Scientist in Tech, Healthcare, FinTech, Retail
* Machine Learning Engineer / AI Specialist
* Cloud Data Engineer / ETL Developer
* Business Intelligence Analyst / Visualization Expert
* Data Consultant in Banking, FMCG, and Telecom
The programme adopts a learner-centric, technology-enabled, and experiential learning model, deeply inspired by NEP 2020, with a focus on active and collaborative learning, project-based assessments, interdisciplinary learning, and continuous mentoring.
The M.Sc. Data Science programme is designed to:
* Cultivate analytical and computational intelligence to solve real-world challenges
* Strengthen theoretical foundations and applied knowledge in core areas
* Equip learners with mastery of industry-relevant tools and platforms
* Nurture lifelong learners who are adaptable to fast-changing technology
* Encourage socially and ethically responsible data use
* Ignite entrepreneurial spirit and foster problem-solving mindsets
* Enable interdisciplinary fluency, allowing professionals to collaborate across domains.
