12 Months | Executive Diploma | Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

IIIT Bangalore
Executive Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

The Executive Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is a 12-month industry-focused programme offered by IIIT Bangalore and powered by upGrad. The programme blends Mathematics, Programming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Generative AI into a structured learning journey. Learners build expertise through an intensive bootcamp, core curriculum, specialization tracks, capstone projects and hands-on assignments using over 100 industry tools. The curriculum also integrates GenAI, cloud computing, big data, MLOps concepts and real-world business case studies to prepare learners for modern AI and Data Science careers.

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University Rankings & Accreditation

IIIT Bangalore — recognition that matters

IIIT Bangalore Executive Diploma

Established 1998 Premier Technology Institute

AICTE & UGC Recognized Institution

12 Months Executive Programme

30+ Assignments Industry Projects

100+ Tools Industry Technologies

2 Specializations Data Analysis & Data Engineering

GenAI Integrated Future-ready Curriculum

Program Highlights

Everything that matters — at a glance

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Programme Duration
12 Months
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Programme Type
Executive Diploma
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Learning Format
Live Online + Self-paced
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Bootcamp
12-Week Mathematics & Programming Bootcamp
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Core Curriculum
30 Weeks (17 Credits)
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Specializations
Data Analysis & Data Engineering
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Capstone
Industry Capstone Project
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Assignments
30+ Industry Assignments & Case Studies
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Industry Tools
100+ Tools & Technologies
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Certification
Executive Diploma from IIIT Bangalore

How You Learn Online

UGC-compliant 4-Quadrant learning model — structured for working professionals

Video & E-Tutorial

Animated video lectures, virtual labs, audio content and full transcriptions — available 24/7

E-Content & Resources

Digital study material, e-books, case studies, web references and reading material uploaded weekly

Live Discussion Forum

Weekly live sessions with course coordinators for doubt-clearing and peer interaction

Assessments

Weekly quizzes, assignments, MCQs and project evaluations — structured and timely feedback

Program Curriculum

Industry-aligned, application-based — built for career outcomes

Phase 0 - Mathematics & Programming Bootcamp (12 Weeks)

Sets
Combinatorics
Probability
Conditional Probability
Descriptive Statistics
Functions
Vector Algebra
Derivatives
Integrals
Python Fundamentals
Variables & Data Types
Control Statements
Loops
Functions in Python
Lists
Tuples
Sets in Python
Dictionaries
Introduction to MySQL
Basic SQL Queries

Phase 1 - Core Curriculum (30 Weeks | 17 Credits)

Advanced Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Probability Distributions
Multivariate Calculus
Python Programming
Object-Oriented Programming
Python Data Science Libraries
GenAI for Coding
Database Design
MySQL
NoSQL Databases
Exploratory Data Analysis
Inferential Statistics
Hypothesis Testing
Power BI
Tableau
AWS Fundamentals
Google Cloud
Microsoft Azure
PySpark
Machine Learning
Linear Regression
Logistic Regression
K-Nearest Neighbors
Decision Trees
Ensemble Learning
Clustering
Artificial Neural Networks
CNN
RNN
Natural Language Processing
Containerization
Version Control

Projects During Core Curriculum

Spotify Music Recommendation Analysis
Insurance Risk Assessment using SQL
NYC Taxi Data Analysis
US Beer Production Analytics
Mercari Product Recommendation
Customer Interaction Analytics
Household Energy Prediction
Parcel Delivery Time Prediction
Microsoft Stock Prediction
Weather Forecasting using Deep Learning

Phase 2 - Data Analysis Specialization (21 Weeks)

Business Problem Solving
Advanced SQL
Data Warehousing
ETL Fundamentals
Data Visualization
Advanced Power BI
Advanced Tableau
Dashboard Design
Business Intelligence
Customer Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Financial Analytics
Supply Chain Analytics
Forecasting
A/B Testing
Time Series Analysis
Recommendation Systems
Storytelling with Data
Generative AI for Analytics
Executive Dashboard Project

Phase 2 - Data Engineering Specialization (21 Weeks)

Data Engineering Fundamentals
Apache Spark
PySpark
Apache Kafka
Data Pipelines
Data Lake
Data Lakehouse
Apache Airflow
Cloud Data Engineering
AWS Data Services
Azure Data Factory
Google BigQuery
Data Warehousing
Data Governance
Data Quality
Big Data Processing
Streaming Data
Data Orchestration
ETL & ELT
Cloud Data Engineering Project

Phase 3 - Industry Capstone

Business Case Selection
Data Collection
Data Cleaning
Exploratory Data Analysis
Feature Engineering
Machine Learning Model
Data Visualization
Dashboard Development
Model Evaluation
Cloud Deployment
Business Insights
Final Documentation
Capstone Presentation

Career Preparation

Resume Building
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
GitHub Portfolio
Mock Interviews
SQL Interview Preparation
Python Interview Preparation
Machine Learning Interview Preparation
HR Interview Preparation
Career Mentorship
Placement Assistance

4 Specializations

Click any specialization to see fees and key modules

Data Analysis IIIT Bangalore Included ▼

Total FeeIncluded

Per SemesterIncluded

Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

Power BI
Tableau
Business Intelligence
Advanced Analytics

Data Engineering IIIT Bangalore Included ▼

Total FeeIncluded

Per SemesterIncluded

Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

Apache Spark
PySpark
Kafka
Cloud Data Engineering

Machine Learning IIIT Bangalore Included ▼

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Per SemesterIncluded

Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

Supervised Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Model Deployment

Artificial Intelligence IIIT Bangalore Included ▼

Total FeeIncluded

Per SemesterIncluded

Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

Generative AI
Neural Networks
Cloud AI
AI Applications

Fee Structure

Transparent pricing — paid semester-wise with Zero Cost EMI available

Specialization	Per Semester	Total Fee	EMI / Month (6 mo)
Executive Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	NA	₹2,80,000	Starting at ₹6,625/month

The total programme fee is ₹2,80,000 (inclusive of taxes). Flexible financing options are available with EMIs starting from ₹6,625 per month for eligible learners.

Scholarships Available

Reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis

Category	Who's Eligible	Scholarship
No Cost EMI	Eligible learners	Available
Education Loan	Available through financing partners	Available
Corporate Sponsorship	Working Professionals	Case Basis

Eligibility Criteria

Simple and transparent — no entrance exam required

🇮🇳 Students with Indian Education

Passed 10 + 2 from a recognised board
Completed undergraduate degree (minimum 3 years)
Aggregate minimum of 50% marks
Final year students can apply with last semester results
Work experience gives added advantage

🌍 Students with Foreign Education

Certificate of Equivalence from AIU (Association of Indian Universities) required
Visit aiu.ac.in for details

Career Opportunities

Roles our graduates step into after completing this program

Data Scientist

Analyze complex datasets, build predictive models and deliver business insights using machine learning and AI.

Data Analyst

Transform business data into actionable insights through SQL, Python, Power BI and Tableau dashboards.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Develop interactive dashboards, business reports and KPI-driven analytics solutions for organizations.

Machine Learning Engineer

Develop, optimize and deploy machine learning models for real-world business applications.

AI Engineer

Build intelligent systems using Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, NLP and Generative AI technologies.

Data Engineer

Design scalable data pipelines, data lakes and cloud-based data engineering solutions using modern big data technologies.

Business Analyst

Interpret business requirements, perform data analysis and support strategic decision-making with analytical insights.

Analytics Consultant

Help organizations solve business challenges using advanced analytics, visualization and machine learning solutions.

Cloud Data Engineer

Develop cloud-native data platforms and enterprise-scale ETL pipelines using AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.

AI & Data Science Consultant

Advise businesses on AI adoption, predictive analytics, data engineering and intelligent automation strategies.

Our Hiring Partners

Top companies that recruit our graduates

Microsoft Google Amazon IBM Accenture Deloitte EY PwC Infosys TCS Cognizant Capgemini HCLTech Wipro Oracle SAP Adobe NVIDIA upGrad Hiring Network IIIT Bangalore Alumni Network

Student Testimonials

Real students. Real outcomes.

The programme strengthened my foundation in Data Science and helped me gain practical experience through industry projects and business case studies.

Programme Learner

Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI

The combination of Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Power BI and cloud technologies made me industry-ready for modern analytics roles.

Working Professional

Data Scientist

The specialization tracks and capstone project significantly improved my technical portfolio and confidence for AI and Data Science interviews.

Programme Graduate

AI & Data Professional

The curriculum successfully blends statistics, programming, business analytics and AI into one comprehensive executive diploma.

Industry Mentor

IIIT Bangalore Executive Diploma

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you apply — answered clearly

What is the Executive Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence? Program

The Executive Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is a 12-month industry-oriented programme offered by IIIT Bangalore in partnership with upGrad. It is designed to build expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Business Analytics and Generative AI through live learning, hands-on projects and industry-relevant assignments.

Who should enroll in this programme? Eligibility

The programme is suitable for graduates, software engineers, data analysts, business analysts, IT professionals and working professionals who want to transition into Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics roles.

What is the duration of the programme? Program

The programme runs for 12 months and includes a Mathematics & Programming Bootcamp, core curriculum, specialization tracks, industry assignments and a capstone project.

How is the programme delivered? Learning

The programme combines live online classes, recorded sessions, mentor support, coding exercises, practical assignments, business case studies and industry projects for a comprehensive learning experience.

What topics are covered in the curriculum? Curriculum

The curriculum covers Python, SQL, Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Power BI, Tableau, Cloud Computing, Big Data, PySpark, Natural Language Processing and Generative AI.

Does the programme include a Mathematics & Programming Bootcamp? Curriculum

Yes. The programme begins with a 12-week bootcamp covering probability, statistics, linear algebra, calculus, Python programming and SQL fundamentals required for advanced Data Science learning.

Will I learn Machine Learning and Deep Learning? Curriculum

Yes. Learners study supervised learning, unsupervised learning, ensemble methods, neural networks, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and Natural Language Processing.

Does the programme include Generative AI? Curriculum

Yes. The curriculum incorporates Generative AI concepts, GenAI-assisted coding and practical AI applications to prepare learners for modern AI-driven analytics workflows.

What specialization options are available? Curriculum

Learners can specialize in Data Analysis or Data Engineering, gaining expertise in business intelligence, cloud data platforms, Apache Spark, ETL pipelines, Power BI, Tableau and enterprise analytics.

Which tools and technologies will I learn? Curriculum

The programme covers Python, SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Power BI, Tableau, PySpark, Apache Spark, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and more than 100 industry-standard tools and technologies.

Are projects included in the programme? Projects

Yes. Learners complete over 30 industry assignments and business case studies along with multiple hands-on projects and an industry capstone project based on real-world business problems.

What is the Industry Capstone Project? Projects

The capstone project requires learners to solve a real business problem by performing data collection, cleaning, exploratory analysis, feature engineering, machine learning model development, visualization, deployment and business presentation.

Will I receive a diploma after completing the programme? Certification

Yes. Participants who successfully complete all programme requirements receive the Executive Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence from IIIT Bangalore.

Does the programme provide career support? Career

Yes. Learners receive career services including resume building, LinkedIn profile optimization, GitHub portfolio development, mock interviews, mentorship and placement assistance.

What career opportunities are available after completing this diploma? Career

Graduates can pursue roles such as Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Engineer, Business Analyst, Analytics Consultant and AI & Data Science Consultant.

How much is the programme fee? Fees

The total programme fee is ₹2,80,000 (inclusive of taxes). Flexible financing options are available with EMIs starting from ₹6,625 per month for eligible learners.

Does the programme include cloud computing and big data technologies? Curriculum

Yes. Learners work with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Apache Spark, PySpark, cloud data engineering tools and big data processing technologies.

Is this programme suitable for working professionals? Learning

Yes. The curriculum is designed with flexible online learning, allowing working professionals to balance their jobs while developing advanced Data Science and AI skills.

Why should I choose the IIIT Bangalore Executive Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence? Program

The programme combines Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Business Analytics, Generative AI, cloud technologies, 100+ industry tools, 30+ assignments and an industry capstone project into a comprehensive executive diploma. It prepares learners with practical skills required for modern AI and analytics careers while earning a prestigious IIIT Bangalore certification.

Build a Career in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Master Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Cloud Computing and Generative AI through IIIT Bangalore’s industry-oriented Executive Diploma featuring 100+ tools, 30+ assignments and an industry capstone project.

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