TN: Many colleges applied to start AI and Data Science courses
Amid the increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science courses, many Arts and Science colleges in Madras have applied for the nod to start these courses.
The sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science technologies are shaping the future and so the demand for these courses is also on the rise. Many Arts and Science colleges in Madras are seeking approval to start these courses to cater to the rising demand.
The University of Madras has started two new undergraduate courses - BSc Computer Science with AI and BSc Computer Science with Data Science and Machine Learning this year.
"There are a lot of job opportunities in the IT sector. Apart from engineering students, even commerce and science students want to pursue computer-related courses. To fulfil their need, we have started these two courses," said the Vice-Chancellor of the university, S Gowri, as reported by TNIE.
AI, Data Science courses witness high demand
Noticing the overwhelming demand for these courses, many colleges in Madras have applied to start these courses. Gurunanak College has applied to start BA in Political Science and BSc in AI with 50 seats. Madras Christian College (MCC) has applied to start a programme in BSc Computer Science with a specialisation in Data Analytics.
MOP Vaishnav College for Women has applied for BCom in Finance and Taxation. "Demand for commerce seats will go up significantly this year as the stream has produced the maximum number of centum in Class XII boards," said Lalitha Balakrishnan, Principal of MOP.
DG Vaishnav College has sought approval for BSc in Data Science, BCom (Computer application) and MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice Science. "We have plans to start BSc Data Science in collaboration with the industry. This will help our students do internships and enhance their skills," said Santhosh Baboo, Principal of the DG Vaishnav College.
The Varsity has said that the approval will be given only after proper inquiry of the infrastructure and faculty strength of the colleges.
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