Master of Science in Data Science - Kristu Jayanti University

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About the Programme

Kristu Jayanti University offers a two-year, full-time Master of Science in Data Science (M.Sc. DS) programme. Established in 2023, the programme is designed to develop skilled Data Science professionals through an integrated curriculum that combines Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, and Statistics. This foundation in decision sciences, research, and globally relevant industry applications equips students to excel in data-driven roles across diverse sectors.

Students learn to pre-process and visualise data, implement statistical and machine learning models, design data pipelines, work with cloud platforms, and communicate insights to stakeholders. An end-to-end capstone project, hackathons, workshops and placement support prepare graduates for roles as Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Engineers and Analytics Consultants.

Integrated Data Science Curriculum

Combines Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics and Statistics with decision sciences and industry applications.

Hands-on & Capstone Focus

Pre-process data, build predictive models, design pipelines, deploy on cloud and complete an end-to-end capstone project.

Hackathons & Industry Links

National hackathons, Kaggle, workshops, cloud bootcamps, guest lectures and placement support for analytics careers.

M.Sc Data Science students
CAREER PATHWAYS

Future Careers

Career Roles

Data Scientist
Data Analyst / Business Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer
Data Engineer / Big Data Engineer
Research Analyst / Quantitative Analyst
AI / Deep Learning Engineer
Analytics Consultant
BI Developer / Visualization Specialist
MLOps Engineer
Product Analyst

Employment Sectors

Information Technology & Product Companies
Finance, Banking & FinTech
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Retail, E-commerce & Supply Chain
Telecommunications & Media
Government & Public Sector Analytics
Start-ups & Research Labs
Consulting & Professional Services
EdTech and Analytics Firms
Higher Education and Research
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Programme At a Glance

A two-year postgraduate pathway developing skilled Data Science professionals for data-driven roles across sectors.

Programme Title: M.Sc. Data Science

Specialization: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science & Analytics, Cyber Security & Cloud Computing

Duration: 2 Years

Study Mode: Full Time

Core Academic Focus Areas: Data Analytics, Statistics, Machine Learning, AI, Big Data, Data Visualization

Practical Components: Data Analytics Labs, Projects, Internships, Case Studies, Industry Interaction

Learning Pathway: Core Courses, Data Science Electives, Certifications, Industry Projects, Internship, Research & Innovation

CURRICULUM MATRIX

Programme Matrix

Comprehensive semester-wise course distribution aligning statistical foundations, big data analytics, and advanced machine learning.

Semester I

Statistical Data Analysis using R
Mathematics for Data Science I
Advanced Database Management System
Data Structures and Algorithms using Python
Web Technologies Practical
Advanced Database Management System Practical
Data Structures and Algorithms using Python Practical
Python for Data Science

Semester II

NoSQL Databases
Mathematics for Data Science II
Statistical Inference
NoSQL Databases Practical
Data Manipulation and Statistical Analysis Practical
Cloud Computing
Soft Computing
Natural Language Processing
Information Security
Capstone Project
Soft Skills

Semester III

Big Data Analytics
Machine Learning
Data Visualization
Machine Learning Practical
Data Visualization Practical
Big Data Analytics Project
AI driven Cloud and Edge Computing
Deep Learning Techniques
Generative AI and LLM
Cyber Security
Generic Elective
Research Methodology

Semester IV

Computer Vision and NLP
Major Project
Quantum Computing
Blockchain Technologies
Drone Programming
Internet of Things
Research Proposal Writing and Literature Review
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Eligibility Criteria

Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.

  • Candidates with B.Sc. Data Science / B.Sc. Data Analytics / B.Sc. Computer Science / BCA / BE / B.Tech. or B.Sc. Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics with not less than 50% (45% for SC/ ST candidates) marks as aggregate are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who do not have a background in Computer Science will be required to undergo a mandatory Bridge Course in Computer Science conducted by the Institute.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

After the successful completion of the two-year degree programme, the student will be able to:

PSO1: Apply data science tools and techniques to solve real-world problems.

PSO2: Work effectively as data science professionals in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments.

PSO3: Pursue research and innovation contributing to scientific, societal, and national development.

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

Why to Choose This Programme?

Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.

Data-driven decision-making is central to modern organisations. A focused postgraduate programme in Data Science builds the technical, analytical and professional skills needed to turn data into insight and action.

The M.Sc. Data Science programme integrates Machine Learning, Big Data and Statistics with hands-on practice, capstone research and industry engagement—preparing graduates for high-demand roles across sectors.

Choosing this programme enables students to:

  • Industry-relevant curriculum combining Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics and Statistics.
  • Hands-on learning through labs, hackathons, Kaggle, workshops and cloud certification bootcamps.
  • Strong foundations in decision sciences, research and globally relevant industry applications.
  • Experienced faculty and interdisciplinary exposure across finance, healthcare, marketing and more.
  • Placement and industry links with technical training, analytics interview prep and internship opportunities.
  • Research and innovation focus with end-to-end capstone project, literature review and experimentation.
  • Student enrichment through national hackathons, guest lectures, peer mentoring and domain-based projects.

With strong technical foundations and applied experience, graduates are ready for data science, machine learning and analytics careers in industry and research.