Data today is treated as a source of energy, in any venture, as they point out to our yesterdays, our current status and future areas of improvement. An individual can be a ‘modern day Oracle’ if they can interpret data, with the right kind of analysis. This course, an initiative of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has helped in shaping the talent in data analysis for the seamless mutual benefits in the spheres of academics and industry. The curriculum for Big Data Analytics has been developed by Padma Shri Dr. Bimal Roy, former Director, Indian Statistical Institute. The course work comprises Statistical Methods, Probability & Stochastic Process, Linear Algebra & Linear Programming, Computing for Data Sciences, Machine Learning and Database Management. St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai, will be conducting the full time (4-semester; 96 Credit) M.Sc. in Big data analytics in collaboration with TCS. The main objective of this program is to develop the skill of Big data analytics and data analytics so that students will be placed as data scientists or big data analysts in IT industry. Lectures will be held from Monday to Saturday.
Number of seats: The intake is a maximum of 40 students per year.
Selection Process: Admission will be on the basis of the C.G.P.A or aggregate marks secured at the T.Y.B.Sc. examination. Applications for the course will be available Online. There will be an entrance examination from the academic year 2022-23. College reserves the right to make any changes in the admission policy before the process starts.
Fee Structure:
| COURSE | Fees for A.Y. 2026–27 | Fees for Batch 2026–2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 1,50,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Part 2 | 1,50,000 | 1,50,000 |
Note:
i) Fees are subject to revision, and any updates will be communicated accordingly.
ii) A document verification fee of ₹1,250 is applicable to students from boards other than Maharashtra Board.
iii) The fee for Part 1 of Batch 2026–2028 will be as mentioned above. For Part 2, the fee will be the same as Part 1, based on the student’s chosen subjects.
Note: i) Fees are subject to revision, and any updates will be communicated accordingly.
ii) A Document Verification Fees of Rs.1250/- is applicable to students from other than University of Mumbai.