Advanced Programme in Data Sciences (APDS)

Analytics and Data Science Programmes

Advanced Programme in Data Sciences (APDS)

Data science is an interdisciplinary field that strives to extract knowledge or insights from data in various forms, either structured or unstructured. Data science employs techniques and theories drawn from many fields within the broad areas of mathematics, statistics, operations research, information science, and computer science.

Demand for trained data scientists has witnessed a massive growth in recent years. Data analysis is not only essential but indispensable for meeting the challenges of making most efficient strategic as well as tactical decisions. Applications of data science take place in various domains such as government sector, agriculture, atmospheric sciences, infrastructure management, financial markets, e-commerce.

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  • APDS has given me a deep learning curve which has brought a sense of motivation, discipline, and que.....
    Sumit Verma
    Consultant, ATOS
    Batch: APDS02
  • The topics covered in the programme are directly applicable to real life situations. The programme h.....
    Aditya S Prakash
    Asst. Vice President, Credit Suisse
    Batch: APDS02
  • These 12 months have been the most productive months of my life. I have gained a very good foundatio.....
    Kavitha Krishnan M
    Project Leader Development, Oracle
    Batch: APDS02
  • This course has helped in giving me visibility in my company, across service lines. My company manag.....
    Mahua Banerjee
    Ernst & Young LLP
    Batch: APDS02
  • The case study approach of learning makes the whole process of learning different from other program.....
    Dr Gopika Gopi Chenganikattu
    Manager- Solution Designs, Cerner Healthcare
    Batch: APDS02
  • The programme gave a broader view of Analytics and Data Science environment and a good jump start to.....
    Leela Rakesh Reddy B
    Senior Principal Consultant, Oracle
    Batch: APDS02
  • When I decided to embark upon my journey as a data analyst, I realised in some time that it is not a.....
    Pankaj Kumar Sinha
    NTT Data Services (Formerly Dell Services)
    Batch: APDS02
  • I got the opportunity to work as data scientist and analytics lead for the GST project in my company.....
    Murari Jha
    Project Manager, Infosys
    Batch: APDS02
  • What piqued my curiosity about IIMC Advanced Programme in Data Sciences was the fact that I've been .....
    Rupa Bhargava
    Consultant & Partner, KP Global Consulting
    Batch: APDS05
  • Having a domain knowledge of data science and working in the field, I still chose to sign up for thi.....
    Tirtha Roy
    Program Manager, Amazon
    Batch: APDS05
  • Being involved in this programme has provided me with an extensive understanding of data science and.....
    Sanchay Gupta
    Asst. Manager Environment, Tata Steel
    Batch: APDS05
  • Data science is an up-and-coming field and that's why I chose IIM Calcutta to study its finer points.....
    Chandramouli Chakraborty
    Manager Quality Assurance & Control, Regal Rexnord Corporation
    Batch: APDS05

  • Sumit Verma
    Consultant, ATOS
    Batch: APDS02

    APDS has given me a deep learning curve which has brought a sense of motivation, discipline, and quest for learning more in this huge field of data science.

  • Aditya S Prakash
    Asst. Vice President, Credit Suisse
    Batch: APDS02

    The topics covered in the programme are directly applicable to real life situations. The programme has opened new opportunities for me to move to more analytics based projects/companies in future.

  • Kavitha Krishnan M
    Project Leader Development, Oracle
    Batch: APDS02

    These 12 months have been the most productive months of my life. I have gained a very good foundation in data science and this course has given me the first step to data science journey.

  • Mahua Banerjee
    Ernst & Young LLP
    Batch: APDS02

    This course has helped in giving me visibility in my company, across service lines. My company management gave weightage to this course for assigning live projects.

  • Dr Gopika Gopi Chenganikattu
    Manager- Solution Designs, Cerner Healthcare
    Batch: APDS02

    The case study approach of learning makes the whole process of learning different from other programmes. I have got a very good foundation of Statistics and Economterics through this programme.

  • Leela Rakesh Reddy B
    Senior Principal Consultant, Oracle
    Batch: APDS02

    The programme gave a broader view of Analytics and Data Science environment and a good jump start to plunge deeper into specific areas. Talks by industry people were very insightful and motivating. The course has created a strong base in all modules and this has equipped me to pursue specific areas of demand.

  • Pankaj Kumar Sinha
    NTT Data Services (Formerly Dell Services)
    Batch: APDS02

    When I decided to embark upon my journey as a data analyst, I realised in some time that it is not all about programming and inference of its result. A deeper insight of domain knowledge and business justification for future investmentss from stakeholders is required. I found APDS very helpful to understand analytics from business perspective.

  • Murari Jha
    Project Manager, Infosys
    Batch: APDS02

    I got the opportunity to work as data scientist and analytics lead for the GST project in my company because of this programme. It has been a fantastic learning journey for me and I have been able to reskill myself in the area of data science.

  • Rupa Bhargava
    Consultant & Partner, KP Global Consulting
    Batch: APDS05

    What piqued my curiosity about IIMC Advanced Programme in Data Sciences was the fact that I've been working in data science, business intelligence and HR analytics and I wanted to keep pace with the new developments in these fields. In addition to learning about the most recent algorithms and technologies, the course exposed me to a variety of projects and assignments that helped me gain hands-on experience in data science applications. It has been a great pleasure to study here and work with data science professionals from across India. Learning from their expertise in the fields in which they operate has been an enriching experience

  • Tirtha Roy
    Program Manager, Amazon
    Batch: APDS05

    Having a domain knowledge of data science and working in the field, I still chose to sign up for this course and learned a lot. Data science is a fast-paced, ever-changing discipline. Despite our familiarity with data science, there are always new developments. Before taking this course, I didn't realise how much I didn't know about data science. It is a highly recommendable course as it allows you to learn while you work, thanks to the blended-learning approach. With this course, one can expand their data science abilities and broaden their knowledge without sacrificing work commitments.

  • Sanchay Gupta
    Asst. Manager Environment, Tata Steel
    Batch: APDS05

    Being involved in this programme has provided me with an extensive understanding of data science and its advanced applications in the field of environmental science. During the course, I've learned a lot and gained an understanding of the diverse applications of data science, including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. I've been working on several projects and I hope to put the skills I've learned to good use in my professional career.

  • Chandramouli Chakraborty
    Manager Quality Assurance & Control, Regal Rexnord Corporation
    Batch: APDS05

    Data science is an up-and-coming field and that's why I chose IIM Calcutta to study its finer points. Upon completing this course, I gained a unique perspective on the world of data science. I've had the pleasure of learning from Prof. Debashish Saha, Prof. Manisha Chakrabarty and Prof. Shumanto Basu, among others, who have enlightened us about data science in a novel way. I truly believe that taking this course will enhance my career as a data scientist.