IIM Calcutta Advanced Programme in Data Sciences

Accelerate Your Career with India's Leading Data Science Programme.

Transform your analytical capabilities with a curriculum designed by India's premier Business School.

In today's data-rich world, simply understanding data isn't enough – you need to master its strategic business implications. With 2.5 quintillion bytes of data generated daily, data science mastery is no longer optional for success; it's a necessity.

IIM Calcutta's Advanced Programme in Data Sciences (APDS) goes far beyond just algorithms. This program offers profound insights and a strategic understanding of data within the critical context of business and management.

You'll gain advanced skills to transform raw data into actionable business value, enabling you to provide data-driven recommendations and predictions that directly contribute to your organization's strategic goals.

Learning Outcomes

Master data-driven insights with AI, ML and visualization.
Gain proficiency in Tableau, Python, R, SPSS, SQL, Hadoop and more.
Deep dive into Econometrics, Stochastic Processes and Simulation.
Master Data Analysis, Warehousing, Big Data, Text Mining, IoT, Deep Learning and Industry 4.0.
Apply skills to diverse fields like atmospheric science and agriculture.

Ready to lead with data?

Meet Your Programme Directors

Prof. Debashis Saha

Professor Debashis Saha, with a Ph.D. in Computer Communication and Networks from IIT Kharagpur, researches Digital Business, IoT, Industry 4.0, 4G/5G Networks, ICT, and WDM Optical Networks.

Prof. Sumanta Basu

Dr. Sumanta Basu, an IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D., specializes in operations, supply chain, risk, pricing, and revenue management. He holds US patents in process improvement, publishes widely, and consults for the Government of India and private organizations.

Programme Highlights

Duration

12 Months' (Live Online)

Eligibility

Graduation with minimum 3+ Years of Work Experience

Campus Module

10 Days (2 visits of 5 days each)

Live Online Sessions

Sundays (09.30 AM to 12.30 PM) &

Select Wednesdays (6:30 PM to 9:30 PM)

Benefits

IIM Calcutta Certification

& Executive Education Alumni Status

Alumni Speak

"Data is an invaluable resource, and leveraging it effectively is crucial. APDS offered comprehensive insights into analytics and data science theory, practical applications and essential algorithms. Understanding data science's mathematical and statistical foundations is vital, and IIM Calcutta's expertise in these areas is unmatched."

— Jayanta Biswas

Principal Software Engineer

Shell India Marketing Pvt. Ltd.

"What piqued my curiosity about APDS was that I've been working in data science, business intelligence and HR analytics. I wanted to keep pace with the new developments in these fields. In addition to learning about the most recent algorithms and technologies, the course exposed me to various projects and assignments that helped me gain hands-on experience in data science applications."

— Rupa Bhargava

Consultant & Partner

KP Global Consulting

"Despite my background in data science, I enrolled in APDS and gained significant knowledge and insights. It's a must for anyone in this rapidly evolving field, as it offers a flexible blended-learning approach that lets you grow your data science skills without compromising work commitments."

— Tirtha Roy

Program Manager

Amazon