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IIT Kanpur to Offer a New eMaster's Degree course on cybersecurity; Apply now
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, introduced an eMasters degree programme on cybersecurity for working professionals, carefully curated by the computer science and engineering department of IIT Kanpur.
by Pragti Sharma / 09 Nov 2022 20:15 PM IST / 0 Comment(s) / 379
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India is ready to have more than 1.5 million job opportunities in the cybersecurity sector by 2025, and the nation needs an able and talented workforce to meet this demand.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) introduced an eMasters degree programme on cybersecurity for working professionals, carefully curated by the computer science and engineering department of IIT Kanpur.
The world-class faculty and researchers from IIT Kanpur will teach the executive-friendly programme.
No GATE score is required to register for the programme, as admission depends upon the academic and professional background of the applicant. Working professionals can complete the 60-credit 12-module industry-focused curriculum between 1 to 3 years.
The eMasters degree program at IIT Kanpur gives formal Senate-approved degrees at the Convocation. The programme will train professionals on all factors and changing scenarios in the cybersecurity sector.
The curriculum comprises in-depth modules on cryptography, machine learning, IoT security from developing to advanced stages, and more.
Batch 1, which had more than 85 participants, ended their course successfully, and Batch 2 will commence in January 2023. The last date for applications is November 12, 2022.
Perks of Online eMaster's Course by IIT Kanpur
- Construct world-class cybersecurity expertise
- Receive an eMasters degree from IIT Kanpur
- Acquire mentorship, and employment support from the IIT Kanpur placement cell
- Learn from the ultimate research faculty
- Incubation support for profitable startup initiatives
- Opportunity to become a part of IIT Kanpur's alumni network
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree (4-year programme)/Master's degree in the appropriate discipline (Computer Science/MCA/Information Technology, etc.) with at least 55 percent marks or 5.5/10 CPI.
- Minimum two years of work experience
- Applicants need not be currently employed to be eligible
- Candidates with appropriate experience will be preferred
Fee Structure
- Registration Fee (to be paid within one week of choice): Rs 40,000
- Admission Fee (to be paid to complete registration): Rs 1,60,000
- Module Fee (to be paid at the start of every quarter based on the number of modules selected -total 12 modules): Rs 5,40,000 (Rs 45,000 per module)
- Quarter Fee (to be paid at the start of every quarter): Rs 60,000 (Rs 15,000 per quarter)
- Total Fee: Rs 8,00,000
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