MIT xPRO, Emeritus Launch ‘Post Graduate Program in Data Science and AI’

MUMBAI:
India’s demand for data science and AI/ML talent is set to surge, expected to grow to 1,115K-1,135K professionals by 2026. By 2030, AI, ML, and intelligent automation will no longer be niche capabilities but baseline skills across roles and industries as per the State of Data Science and AI Skills in India 2023 report by Nasscom. From tech startups and banks to hospitals and government bodies, every organization today relies on skilled data professionals to stay competitive. It is significant to understand how AI is redefining the role of analytics from a backward-looking, descriptive function to a forward-looking, strategic capability.

To equip professionals for today’s fast-evolving landscape, MIT xPRO, the professional development arm of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has collaborated with Emeritus to launch the Post Graduate Program in Data Science and AI. MIT is ranked #1 in the world for engineering and technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). Delivered by MIT’s distinguished faculty, the program is offered in a flexible online format and provides access to 25+ industry-relevant tools and libraries, making it ideal for working professionals.

This program is ideal for professionals aiming to transition into or grow within the dynamic field of data science and advanced analytics. It is particularly suited for data analysts and business analysts seeking to enhance their analytical capabilities or pivot into more specialised data science roles. Additionally, tech professionals looking to apply data science techniques to solve real-world challenges and build future-ready, AI-powered solutions will find this program highly relevant and impactful.

Speaking on the program, Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head India & APAC, Emeritus, added, “As industries evolve faster than ever, the gap between ambition and capability is widening. This program is designed to close that gap giving professionals the mindset, tools, and confidence to lead the AI revolution. This program stands out because of its real-world focus, it’s not about learning AI in isolation, but about using it to solve business problems that matter.”

The Post Graduate Program in Data Science and AI by MIT xPRO offers a comprehensive, industry-aligned learning experience designed for working professionals. Delivered through a blend of self-paced video lectures by MIT faculty and weekly live sessions with leading data science and AI experts, the program ensures a balance of academic rigor and practical application. Through this program, participants will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and libraries, build end-to-end AI/ML solutions. It also offers a 2-week capstone project to solve real-world challenges. From foundational techniques to advanced applications in deep learning, NLP, and generative AI, the curriculum enables learners to solve real-world problems with confidence and expertise. The modules of this program include introduction to data science, integer, nonlinear, and discrete optimization models and leading digital transformations among others.

Through this program, participants will be able to:
· Make strategic decisions by using data as a key driver of business growth and efficiency
· Build and deploy models using Python and Google Colab, gaining hands-on experience with key tools used by data science professionals.
· Translate technical results into business insights, bridging the gap between complex data outputs and executive-level decision-making
· Create a portfolio of real-world AI projects showcasing their ability to apply machine learning techniques to solve practical business problems
· Master next-gen AI tools and techniques, including ML and GenAI, to stay future-ready in an evolving data and AI landscape.