The eMSIT course is a master’s degree offered by IIITH on Coursera. It offers the knowledge of industry micro-credentials, and other comprehensive subjects that allows students’ progress in their learning path based on their prior knowledge. The two year’s master degree program can be completed in 2 to 6 years and it includes, 7 courses and capstone project, 18 to 20 hours per week. Also, the curriculum comprises specializations in data science, practical projects, machine learning and full stack development, along with the studies of AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT. Students will also get support from expert teachers and regular sessions with industry professionals.
Prof. P. J. Narayanan, Director of IIIT Hyderabad said that they are excited to extend the access to interdisciplinary learning and MSIT’s innovative experience. The programs “Learn by Doing” motto will help students to successfully advance their careers in computer science and IT.
According to the prediction of NASSCOM the IT industry in India will need approximately 95 lakh tech professionals by 2026. Graduates of this program will receive this in-demand IT and computer science positions across many companies. Students will get jobs and networking opportunities from MSTI network.
The program allows students to study in their own pace and from any location they reside in. candidates must have a 4-year undergraduate degree with a STEM platform or a 3-year UG degree in Mathematics of Computing along with one year of PG course after UG.
The spring 2024 will start on July 22, 2024. Interested applicants can apply on the official website. Students have to click on “Apply Now” option to register and login with the online account and after that they can apply for the course.
Course fee
INR 256,000 INR / $3,200 USD- Term wise payments of INR 32,000 or $400 per term. Student loan option available for Indian students.
IIITH Coursera Course Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What’s included on the degree certificate?
The certificate is issued by IIIT, Hyderabad. Students who complete the course will get a Master of Science in Information Technology degree, same as the same acquired from IIIT Hyderabad’s on-campus MSIT program.
Q. Who is eligible for this program?
Students with or a no background of computer science can apply for this course to advance their career.
Q. What is the application fee for the program?
To apply for the program, students have to pay no fees. However, students have to pay the tuition fee.
Q. I don’t have a technical, CS or IT background, can I still apply for this program?
Yes, you don’t need such backgrounds for this program. After completing the course, you can advance your career in machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science and full stack development.
Q. What is the time commitment required for this course?
It’s a flexible course, and the time varies among students. You will need to spend 18 to 20 hours per week, and the program can be completed in two to six years.
