BSc Online Diploma Course
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched the world's first online BSc and Diploma courses in programming and data science. The programme has been launched by the Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank through a webinar held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The best thing about the course is there is no age/ stream/ geographical restrictions to appear for it.
Moreover, aspirants who have passed class 12 can also join it. Also, the degree can be pursued by those aspirants who are currently in college or who have dropped out of / completed their Bachelor’s Degree.
Aspirants who fulfil the further eligibility criteria can join the online course. The online application process for BSc in programming and data science will begin soon. The last date to submit the online application form is September 15, 2020. For more related details, candidates are advised to visit the official website at onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in.
Official Website: www.onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in
About Online BSc, Diploma in Programming and Data Science:
The BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science consists of three levels; foundation level, diploma, and degree level. The programme also provides the facility for leaving the course with three exit levels as well. Aspirants can either complete the 3-year degree programme or can exit after completing either foundation level or diploma level.
The course consists of the following three degrees;
- Diploma in Programming
- Diploma in Data Science
- BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science
Eligibility Criteria:
Aspirants have to go through a qualifier process under which they will get access to the four weeks of the course. The course will consist of four subjects i.e., Mathematics, English, Statistics, and Computational Thinking.
Those aspirants who get minimum required scores in the Qualifier Exam will get the opportunity to register for Foundational Level courses.
Programme Structure:
The program is split into three levels that have to be completed strictly in sequence:
1: Foundational Level (8 courses)
2: Diploma Level (6 Programming courses + 6 Data Science courses)
3: Degree Level (11 courses)
Highlights:
- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched the world's first online BSc and Diploma courses in programming and data science.
- The programme has been launched by the Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank through a webinar held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
