Demand for Applied Data Analytics field workers far outstrips supply
LeapScholar, a part of the world’s largest end-to-end study abroad platform Leap, says it is on a mission to provide Indian students with greater access to top-tier education at an affordable cost, namely MS in Applied Data Analytics.
LeapScholar has formed a partnership with University of Detroit Mercy, one of the premier private universities in the USA, and through its range of partnerships with universities across the globe, to accomplish the mission.
With this collaboration, as part of Leap Advantage, LeapScholar brings University of Detroit Mercy’s highly sought-after MS in Applied Data Analytics program to Indian students aspiring to earn a master’s degree from the USA in a hybrid format at a much lower cost.
“The demand for qualified workers in the Applied Data Analytics field far outstrips the supply and will for many years,” says Jocelyn Boryczka, the Dean of University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Liberal Arts & Education.
“We are excited to bring this cutting-edge program to students in India via hybrid mode through our innovative partnership with Leap.
“At Detroit Mercy, we combine academic instruction and experiential learning to prepare graduates who are leaders in their fields. By leveraging the program’s unique features, this partnership will deliver top-quality education and enhance the presence of Detroit Mercy in India,” she said.
Speaking on the collaboration with University of Detroit Mercy, Leap Co-Founder Vaibhav Singh said, “This association with University of Detroit Mercy is another important milestone in Leap’s efforts to enable quality and affordable international education for all.
“As the demand for STEM programs continues to rise, this latest partnership will bring a world-class MS in Applied Data Analytics program in a hybrid format and at a much lower cost to Indian students, benefitting aspirants seeking a master’s degree in this field from the USA,” he said on 4 Apr 2023.
University of Detroit Mercy is ranked among the best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, and it also ranks in the top 50 Best Value Schools in the country.
The MS in Applied Data Analytics program will be delivered to students online in the first semester in India and the remaining two semesters on-campus in Detroit, Michigan.
This hybrid format will reduce the tuition fees of the program by almost 40% (approximately US$21,000 or Rs.17 lakhs savings, depending on currency conversion rates). The requirement for GRE test scores has been waived off as a part of the eligibility criteria for the program.
Students who have completed a 3-year undergraduate degree from a reputable and recognized university, and possess a strong academic background, are eligible to apply for this program.
The program has a STEM designation, which will enable Indian students to apply for a 3-year post-study work visa in the USA upon graduation, similar to full-time international students. fiinews.com
