5 new eMasters degree programmes in economics, fintech and business launched by IIT Kanpur

 

By India Today Web Desk: Five new eMasters degree programmes in economics, fintech and business analytics have been aunched by IIT Kanpur. The programmes were created with India's rapid expansion as one of the world's biggest and fastest-growing economies in mind.

India has a GDP ranking of fifth; however, its economic environment is drastically changing due to FDIs. These five courses will equip working professionals to support India's comprehensive growth, which is supported by swift economic reforms.

The use of financial technology and data analytics has created millions of new job opportunities for experts in business analytics, big data, IoT, and cutting-edge banking technologies.

GROWTH PROSPECTS IN THESE SECTORS

According to projections, 12 million new jobs would be available in the field of data science alone by 2026.

More than 40,000 jobs are currently open in India's finance sector for professionals with 10+ years of experience who have been trained in cutting-edge skills.

Fintech startups have similarly increased threefold since 2021 and, according to reports, are projected to reach $215 billion by 2030.

India needs a highly skilled workforce in each of these fields to fill the upcoming talent gap and navigate the significant changes toward advancement.

Addressing the need of the hour, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has launched five new eMasters programmes in –

• Economics and Finance in Business
• Economics, Finance and Data Analysis
• Economics, Finance, and Public Policy
• Data Science and Business Analytics
• Financial Technology and Management

ABOUT THE FIVE NEW eMASTERS PROGRAMMES

1. eMasters Degree Program in Economics and Finance in Business: This will help professionals better understand the practical aspects of finance, economic tools, and pricing mechanisms. It will emphasise on business finance.

2. eMasters Degree Programme in Economics, Finance and Data Analytics: This will help professionals deepen their understanding of economics and finance with strong exposure to quantitative economics and data analysis.

3. Economics, Finance, and Public Policy Programme: This will help professionals build relevant knowledge and capabilities integral to dynamic policy planning and implementation process.

[The above three eMasters degree programmes are being offered by the Department of Economic Sciences, IIT Kanpur.]

3. eMasters Degree Program in Data Science and Business Analytics will offer professionals an in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge data science tools for business analytics.

4. Financial Technology and Management Programme: This will impart theoretical and practical capabilities among professionals, enabling them to navigate the financial revolution, make strategic decisions, and drive the firm's growth.

[The above two eMasters degree programmes are being offered by the Department of Industrial and Management Engineering.]

MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE IIT KANPUR eMASTERS PROGRAMMES

The executive-friendly eMasters degree programmes can be pursued without halting professional employment and do not require a GATE score for application.

A benefit of these special programmes is the flexibility of completion in 1-3 years.

These programmes are offered in a high-impact manner with live, interactive classes that are only held on the weekends along with self-paced learning.

The 12-module, 60-credit curriculums are industry-focused and taught by IIT Kanpur's top academics and researchers. Additionally, these provide a credits transfer option that allows up to 60 credits to be waived in exchange for higher education (MTech/PhD) at IIT Kanpur.

The IIT Kanpur placement cell, incubation cell, and alumni network are all accessible to participants of these eMasters degree programmes, providing a wealth of networking and career advancement opportunities.

Participants in the immersive learning process visit the IIT Kanpur campus as part of the experience, where they can meet the esteemed teachers and network with seasoned professionals.

Professionals who choose these programmes will acquire the multifaceted expertise needed to overcome obstacles and create the nation's destiny.

The eMasters degree programme at IIT Kanpur also confers official, Senate-approved degrees during the convocation, unlike the majority of other diploma or professional courses.

The application deadline for the January 2023 intake for all these eMasters programmes is December 4, 2022.