Space Science Engineering to Data Analytics: 18 new courses by the IITs

NEW DELHI: From space science engineering to drone technology to digital banking, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) have launched a flurry of certificate and degree programmes over the past year. Many of these also come with the option of online or hybrid learning and some do not require candidates to qualify entrance tests such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced or the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

Given below is a list of courses launched by some of the premier institutions of the country over the past year.

DEGREES

BTech in Mathematics and Computing

Institution: IIT Indore

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility: Class 12 with a valid JEE Advanced score

Course description: The programme has been designed to fulfil the requirements in finance, analytics, data science, cryptography based security and information technology.

BTech in Space Science and Engineering

Institution: IIT Indore

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility: Class 12 with physics, chemistry, mathematics with a valid JEE Advanced score

Course description: This is an interdisciplinary programme in which students specialise in space instrumentation - detectors and payloads, imaging and data analytics, remote sensing and atmospheric engineering, astronomy and astrophysics.

BSc in Physics with specialisation

Institution: IIT Jodhpur

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Class 12 with physics

Course description: This course covers fundamental and applied physics principles along with the required understanding of computing, mathematics, and engineering. It will also help students develop an attitude for product design and entrepreneurial activities.

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BSc in Chemistry with specialisation

Institution: IIT Jodhpur

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Class 12 with chemistry

Course description: In this programme, students will learn to apply the concepts of science and basic engineering to analyse and design complex novel materials, and molecular complexes that have potential applications to society.

BSc in Electronic Systems

Institution: IIT Madras

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility: Class 12 with physics and maths

Course description: The programme will teach students how to build electronic and embedded systems. Students will also have the option of dropping out in between to earn a diploma in electronic systems. The four-year BSc degree is an online programme and will be of 142 credits in total.

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Data Analytics

Institution: IIT Patna

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Class 12 with physics, chemistry, mathematics with a minimum of 60%. Valid score in national or state-level entrance examinations.

Course description: This programme will teach students about the foundations of data analytics, using data structures and analysis with Python, advanced machine learning techniques, web designing and app designing, among others.

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Institution: IIT Patna

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum of 60%. Valid score in national or state level entrance examinations.

Course description: The programme will help students learn the skills for problem solving and suggesting alternative solutions for complex business problems using market intelligence capabilities. The student will also learn attributes for start-up creations and scaling up the business performance.

MTech in Robotics

Institution: IIT Delhi

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Candidates with bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with a valid GATE score.

Course description: A multidisciplinary curriculum designed to be heavy on experiential learning coupled with theoretical foundations. Students will learn to develop products and systems designed to address challenges in developing robotic platforms and applications.

MTech in Electric Transportation

Institution: IIT Mandi

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Candidates with bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with minimum 60% aggregate marks.

Course description: The programme will expose students to research on electric transportation through various course projects, systems design, and dissertation. It will focus on enhancing students’ employability in the electric vehicles industry.

MTech in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Engineering

Institution: IIT Kanpur

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Candidates with BE or BTech in aerospace, aeronautical, mechanical, automobile, production, civil, naval architecture, textile engineering, electrical, electronics, electronics and communication, instrumentation, mechatronics; or a four-year BSc degree, with a valid GATE score.

Course description: This is an interdisciplinary programme that will help students learn about drone technology. The first year will be dedicated to coursework and the second year on research leading to a thesis. Students can opt for two specialisations: aeromechanics, and design autonomy. The course will be of 150 credits.

MTech in Cognitive Systems

Institution: IIT Kanpur

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: BTech or BE (any branch) or BSc four-year program in physics, chemistry, maths, statistics, biosciences or related sciences with a minimum of 60% and a valid GATE score.

Course description: The programme will cater to the study and application of cognitive principles in domains such as human-computer interaction (HCI), natural language processing (NLP), and translational neuroscience. The curriculum will introduce students to fundamentals of cognitive science, empirical methodologies, and modelling.

MSc in Medical Physics

Institution: IIT Hyderabad

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: Candidates with BSc with minimum 60% aggregate marks.

Course description: The programme will cover radiological physics principles, practice, radiation biology, radiation safety, regulations, instrumentation, site planning, commissioning of radiation generators and regulatory approvals, quality control procedures and clinical studies.

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CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS

Certificate Programme in Premier Banking

Institution: IIT Madras

Duration: 6 months

Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree. Open also to students pursuing graduation.

Course description: The course will expose students to the operational processes and modern banking environment.

Certificate Programme in Banking and Finance

Institution: IIT Madras

Duration: 3 months

Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree. Open also to students pursuing graduation.

Course description: Students will learn how a bank works, its role as a financial intermediary, and the products and services it offers. Students will also learn about wealth management solutions offered to different types of customers and the products and services offered to them for wealth creation.

Certificate Programme in Mutual Fund

Institution: IIT Madras

Duration: 3 months

Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree. Open also to students pursuing graduation.

Course description: This course is an introduction to advanced mutual fund terms like mutual fund structure, products, risk management, valuation and accounting, scheme evaluation and legal and regulatory purview. The student will learn about advanced financial planning model to know how to design an ideal portfolio, distributing mutual funds and the best sales practices as proposed by regulators and understanding the investor protection guidelines.

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Certificate Programme in Securities Operations and Risk Management

Institution: IIT Madras

Duration: 3 months

Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree. Open also to students pursuing graduation.

Course description: The course will help the student understand the process of trade life cycle, custodial transaction execution, order management, operations management, risk disclosure and clearing and settlement. The student will also learn about the risk management framework, encompassing compliance and regulatory reporting works.

Certificate Programme in Digital Banking

Institution: IIT Madras

Duration: 3 months

Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree. Open also to students pursuing graduation.

Course description: This course will help the student understand the operational and technological aspect of digital banking, the process of marketing of digital banking products and services and career opportunities in the banking and finance industry.

Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security

Institution: IIT Jammu

Duration: 12 months

Eligibility: Candidates with any bachelor’s degree

Course description: This programme will help learners to identify cyber threats, gain insights into cybersecurity and risk management, data breaches, cloud and network security, and design cybersecurity frameworks. Students will learn subjects such as mathematical foundations and introduction to cryptography, computer networking fundamentals, operating systems fundamentals, web application and network security, multimedia, and digital forensics.