Programme Highlights
- 7-month programme helps participants develop skills in Computer Science & Data Engineering needed to develop Big Data Applications. Also, gain skills in technical problem-solving.
- Earn a reputed Post Graduate Certification from BITS Pilani upon completion.
- Learn from BITS Pilani Faculty, Industry leaders and work on industry-relevant projects.
- Master the usage of open source tools and get access to a cloud platform to practice assignments and projects.
- Get access to career coaching services from upGrad and get introduced to the right opportunities to upgrade yourself.
Programme Curriculum
The 7-month programme comprises of 3 Courses and a Capstone Project.
Foundations of Big Data Systems
The Hadoop Framework
Processing Big Data – ETL & Batch Processing
Big Data Analytics using SparkML
Capstone Project
For detailed programme curriculum, download the brochure.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum eligibility to apply: Working Professionals with minimum 6 months of work experience, holding a minimum 3 years Bachelor's Degree - BE/BTech/BSc/BCA* or equivalent (with adequate mathematics and computation background) and having minimum 55% GPA in undergraduate degree examinations are eligible to apply for this program.
IT & Technology Professionals: Learn about the fundamentals of Big Data and get hands-on exposure to the latest tools and technologies to facilitate an easy transition to a promising Big Data Engineering Role.
Project Leads & Project Managers in IT/Tech Companies: Learn about Big Data concepts, industry applications, tools and technologies to effectively lead a Big Data Project Team.
- Current Big Data Professionals: Augment your knowledge of big data engineering and get a reputed Post Graduate Certification to grow in your industry.
- Big Data Enthusiasts: Learn about Big Data concepts/applications, tools and technologies, and get a reputed Post Graduate Certification for career growth.
Fee Structure
Programme Fees: INR 1,18,000 (including GST)
For details, please visit https://programs.upgrad.com/bigdata-analytics
How to Apply
Please note, you will only receive the final admissions offer on submitting the documents.
- Visit https://www.upgrad.com/big-data-analytics-ai-pgc-bits-pilani/ to apply. The admissions process is completely online and is customised to meet your educational and professional profile. Following are the key steps in the application process:
- Step 1 - You must apply for the program on upGrad’s website- https://programs.upgrad.com/bigdata-analytics. The application form will require information related to your educational and professional experience.
- Step 2 - Post application, the suitability of your profile will be evaluated. If required, you may be asked to appear for a 20-minute online entrance test on programming aptitude.
- Step 3 - Shortlisted candidates will receive a provisional admissions offer. Final admissions offer will be granted upon payment of the full program fee and successful submission of the required documents.
- You will be required to submit the following documents on the upGrad platform (before program launch date):
- A self-attested copy of your undergraduate transcript/degree mentioning your GPA/Grades.
- A proof of employment mentioning the number of years of work experience (e.g. A Bonafide Letter from your employer, experience certificate, etc.)