Indian Institute of Science, Wipro alliance for Online Master’s Program in AI

The Online Master’s Program in AI will be offered to Wipro employees and it will encompass foundations of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science and business analytics.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, have joined forces to offer eligible employees of Wipro a higher education program in AI. The online Master’s in Technology (MTech) course will emphasize key areas such as AI, Foundations of ML/AI, Data Science, and Business Analytics, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in these domains.

“We are happy to support Wipro in providing higher education opportunities for their employees, especially in emerging areas like data science, GenAI and next-gen communications, through the highly successful MTech (Online) program offered by IISc for the past few years. The program curriculum for working professionals has been designed with the same high standards as our full-time programs, with our faculty members delivering content online to train students on foundational concepts and real-world applications,” said Prof Rajesh Sundaresan, Dean, Division of EECS, IISc.

“We are thrilled that Wipro stands among the pioneers in the industry, offering a Master’s degree program to our top-performing employees, under our WILP (Work Integrated Learning Programs). GenAI is evolving at a rapid pace, and we are confident that selected employees will gain immensely from the knowledge at IISc and develop capabilities for the opportunities ahead delivering strong business outcomes,” said Sanjeev Jain, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Business Operations, Wipro Limited.

As part of this collaboration, selected Wipro employees will have full access to IISc faculty members, online lectures, libraries, and alumni networks. They will also benefit from mentorship by seasoned professionals from the Data, Analytics, and AI practice at Wipro. The acceptance to the program will be subject to rigorous entrance tests and evaluations designed by IISc.

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