Question 1

What is the Master’s Degree in Data Analytics and Visualization with upGrad?

Accepted Answer

The Master’s Degree in Data Analytics and Visualization is an engaging yet rigorous 8 months online and 12-month on-campus program designed for students to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into data science careers. The student as part of this program will receive dual certification, an Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science from IIITB and Master degree from Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA.

Question 2

What should I expect from the Master’s Degree in Data Analytics and Visualization?

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You should expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled data science professional at par with leading industry standards. On completion of program, you will have option to apply for OPT in USA as well as get support from Yeshiva University Career Services to build career in USA.

Question 3

Which topics are going to be covered as part of the program?

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The program is designed for professionals with limited Data Analytics and Visualization experience to help them build their understanding from the basics to an advanced level. “You’ll become proficient in-demand tools like Python, SQL/NoSQL, Tableau, AWS, ArcGIS and AutoML. And, unlike other data analytics programs, you’ll experiment with basic artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques.”

Question 4

What type of learning experience should I expect?

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The online learning experience will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. On-campus learning experience will be in class experience face to face with the faculty.

Question 5

Is any certification granted at the end of the program?

Accepted Answer

Post successful completion of the program, an Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science would be granted from IIIT Bangalore and a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics and Visualization from Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA.

Question 6

Can I sign up only for a few specific modules if I am interested in?

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No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety, and cannot be taken as standalone modules.

Question 7

What is the time commitment expected for the program?

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At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.

Question 8

How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?

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Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

Question 9

Why should you pursue  Master’s Degree in Data Analytics and Visualization from Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA?

Accepted Answer

In a world where data is king, professionals with data science, management, analytical skills are in high demand. To help aspirants become data professionals, upGrad Abroad in collaboration with Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University and International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIITB) is offering a UA Accelerator Program Master’s Degree in Data Analytics and Visualization. The two-year program will help in significant cost-savings, award dual accreditations from IIITB and Yeshiva University, and provide up to 3-year of OPT (post-study work visa).

Question 10

Can international students work to pay for their educational expenses?

Accepted Answer

All students, domestic and international, are eligible to work on-campus as graduate assistants or research assistants and receive compensation, beginning in their first semester. The list of available positions will be provided in advance of the Fall semester (please note the number of these positions are limited and not guaranteed). As part of all graduate programs, international students will have the opportunity to complete an internship in their 3rd semester. Students might be required to take additional courses in 3rd semester if they wish to pursue internship.

Question 11

Will I be supported for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or other English language exams during this program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Master's program in the USA.

Question 12

When will I go to Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA?

Accepted Answer

Yeshiva University will have 2 intakes for students coming through this route. First intake of the year will be Jan (winter) intake and the second intake of the year will be August (Fall) intake. Though the application process for Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University will start during the IIITB online program, you will be able to go to Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University in the nearest intake which is atleast 2 months away from completion of your IIITB program.

Question 13

When will I get Offer Letter from Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University?

Accepted Answer

upGrad will apply for you in Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in offer letter of Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of start of batch to accelerate this process.

Question 14

How do I know if the program is right for me?

Accepted Answer

If you like finding meaningful insights from data and if you get excited by the prospect of informing business decisions through analysis and have an analytical bend of mind, then this program is meant for you. As long as you can clear the selection test (or are exempt) and are excited about the transition to Data Analyst and Visualization, this program is meant for you.

Question 15

My current role does not include exposure to data. Does it make sense for me to opt for this program?

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Absolutely! Data Analyst is becoming a necessity for all industries and is no more a choice. Hence, there is a critical demand for quality data professionals and because the supply is constrained, this is one of the most lucrative career options across industries.

Question 16

What is the application process for the program and what are the timelines?

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You can start the application process by submitting the application. Applications have already started for the next cohort.

Question 17

What is the selection process for this program?

Accepted Answer

upGrad, IIIT B, Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA, world-renowned faculty, and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time in conceptualising and creating this program to make sure that the learners can receive the best possible learning experience in Data Analytics and Visualization. Hence, we want to make sure that the participants of this program also show a very high level of commitment and passion for Data Science.
For entry into Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, USA, students have to successfully complete IIIT Bangalore program with minimum of 3 GPA.

Question 18

Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?

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To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:

For IIITB:
• B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc(IT/Computer Science) or B.Sc (Mathematics) or BCA graduate with a minimum of 60% of marks are eligible to apply.

For Yeshiva University:
• IELTS of >= 6.5 and total score should be >=90.

• Advanced Certificate Program: The applicant should successfully complete the Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science from IIIT B with a minimum of 3 GPA

Question 19

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

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Refund Policy: (Programs with prep-session component)
- Students must pay applicable caution money for the enrolment to the Program. This caution amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
- You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Cohort Commencement Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. Processing fee of Rs. 10,000/- will be levied. If less than Rs. 10,000/- have been paid in total, the student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
- The student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if any such refund requests are raised post Cohort Commencement Date and student will continue to pay the EMI for the loan (if applicable) and such loan cannot be cancelled. This is also applicable for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the student can raise a request for Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
- In case of a refund, the student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of the loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total cancelled loan amount.
- Students must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.
- Request for refund must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
-If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
-However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
-A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
- The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
- The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
-If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
-A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the student enrolled for.
-The student will be required to pay deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
-The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
-Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
- If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
- The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

Question 20

Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank).

Question 21

Will I have to pay any extra amount for the EMI transaction?

Accepted Answer

If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

Question 22

Are there any fees or down payment?

Accepted Answer

Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged will be billed in the first repayment instalment.

Question 23

Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?

Accepted Answer

Only the Indian bank Credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

Question 24

Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

Question 25

How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

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