The interdisciplinary master’s degree in Data Science is a unique offering from IIT Madras.
Data Science brings together all aspects of technology required for gathering, storing,
analysing and understanding data. The program includes coursework and projects on several
elements of data science such as storage technology, distributed computing, data driven
modeling, data analytics and mining, visualization, and security. The core courses are hands-
on and fundamental in nature, while a diverse set of topics - spanning an eclectic mix of
advanced algorithmic or theoretical courses and applied data science courses - are offered
as electives to help the student hone their specific interest, within the larger umbrella of data
science. The students will also choose a project in their area of interest, and deep dive into it
in their final year.
