IIT Kanpur launches 5 new eMasters Degree programmes in Economics, Fintech and Business Analytics
IIT Kanpur has launched 5 new eMasters degree programmes in Economics, Fintech and Business Analytics, the application deadline for the five new courses is December 4, 2022.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has launched five new eMasters degree programmes in Economics, Fintech and Business Analytics.
These eMasters degree courses are in Economics and Finance in Business; Economics, Finance & Data Analysis; and Economics, Finance, and Public Policy; Data Science and Business Analytics; and Financial Technology and Management. The application deadline for the January 2023 intake for all these programmes is December 4, 2022.
More details of IIT Kanpur's 5 new eMasters Degree programmes
These industry-relevant programmes are offered in a high-impact format with weekend-only live interactive classes coupled with self-paced learning. The 60-credit, 12-module industry-focused real-world curriculums are taught by world-class faculty and researchers from IIT Kanpur.
These also offer a credits transfer facility where a waiver of up to 60 credits can be transferred for higher education (M.Tech/PhD) at IIT Kanpur.
The eMasters Degree Program in Economics and Finance in Business will equip professionals with a practical understanding of financial concepts, economic tools, and pricing mechanisms with a core emphasis on business finance.
The eMasters Degree Programme in Economics, Finance and Data Analytics will help professionals deepen their understanding of economics and finance with strong exposure to quantitative economics and data analysis. The Economics, Finance, and Public Policy Programme will help professionals build relevant knowledge and capabilities integral to the dynamic policy planning and implementation process.
The eMasters Degree Program in Data Science and Business Analytics will offer professionals an in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge data science tools for business analytics. The Financial Technology and Management Programme will impart theoretical and practical capabilities among professionals, enabling them to navigate the financial revolution, make strategic decisions, and drive the firm's growth.
The executive-friendly eMasters degree programmes do not require a GATE score for applying and can be pursued without pausing professional careers. The flexibility of completion between 1-3 years is an added bonus of these unique programmes.
Unlike most other diploma or professional courses, the eMasters degree program at IIT Kanpur also gives formal Senate-approved degrees at the convocation.
Job opportunities growing in related fields; eMasters programmes to meet upcoming talent gap
The intervention of data analytics and financial technology has opened millions of job opportunities for professionals thoroughly skilled in business analytics, big data, IoT, and new-age banking technologies. As per reports, Data Science alone is set to create 12 million job opportunities by 2026.
As of today, the finance sector in India has more than 40,000 jobs available for professionals with 10+ years of experience trained in futuristic skills. Similarly, fintech startups have multiplied three times in 2021 and are expected to reach $215 billion by 2030, as per reports.
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