IIT Kanpur introduces 4 eMasters Degree Programs including Data Science & Business Analytics

GATE score is not required to apply for the eMasters degree programs, Applications are open until October 31, 2023, for fresh cohorts to start from January 2024.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has announced the commencement of new cohorts for its eMasters degree programs. Applications are being invited for various new cohorts in Data Science and Business Analytics, Financial Technology and Management, Business Finance, Financial Analysis, Public Policy, Next Generation Wireless Technologies, Cyber Security, as well as Power Sector Regulation, Economics, and Management.

Apart from these existing programs, IIT Kanpur has launched four new eMasters degree programs in Climate Finance and Sustainability, Renewable Energy and e-Mobility, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Business Leadership in Digital Age, with applications open for the inaugural cohorts. Amidst the burning concerns around sustainability and climate change, the Climate Finance and Sustainability program would give a broad overview of financial strategies and sustainable initiatives; whereas the Renewable Energy and e-Mobility program would cater to the evolving alternative energy sector. The program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will prepare professionals to be adept at the rapidly evolving sector, and the Business Leadership in Digital Age program will upskill professionals in modern business dynamics.

Designed for executives, these eMasters degree programs do not require a GATE score, allowing professionals to pursue advanced education without disrupting their careers. The programs offer a flexible completion timeframe of 1-3 years, catering to diverse schedules.

Professionals enrolling in these programs will acquire multifaceted expertise essential for shaping the nation's future. Over 100 professionals have already completed their eMasters degrees from IIT Kanpur, propelling their careers in pioneering domains. The eMasters program at IIT Kanpur is distinctive as it grants Senate-approved eMasters degrees at the convocation, rather than diplomas or certificates. The inaugural graduating class received their degrees at the 56th Convocation of IIT Kanpur. Applications are open until October 31, 2023, for fresh cohorts to start from January 2024.