Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Data Science & Analytics (MSCDSA)

About MSCDSA Course

Master of Science (Data Science and Analytics) is a two-year postgraduate programme offered in Open & Distance Learning (ODL) mode by Indira Gandhi National Open University under the School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS).

This programme is designed for learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who want to build a strong foundation in data science, analytics, computational methods, and statistical techniques that prepare them for real-world problem solving in sectors such as business, healthcare, social sciences, and engineering.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of MSCDSA are prepared for careers in:

Eligibility

FEE STRUCTURE (UAE)

PROGRAM DETAILS

FEE

IGNOU MSCDSA – Syllabus Overview (2025–26)

Semester I

S.No	Subject Name	Subject Code	Credits
1	Mathematical Foundations – I	MCS-061	4
2	Introduction to Data Science	MCS-062	4
3	Data Structures Using Python	MCS-063	4
4	Database Management Systems	MCS-207	4
5	Data Science Laboratory – I	MCSL-064	2
6	Data Science Laboratory – II	MCSL-065	2

Semester II

S.No	Subject Name	Subject Code	Credits
1	Mathematical Foundations – II	MCS-066	4
2	Data Wrangling and Visualization	MCS-067	4
3	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	MCS-224	4
4	Predictive Data Analysis	MCS-068	4
5	Data Analytics Laboratory – I	MCSL-069	2
6	Data Analytics Laboratory – II	MCSL-070	2

Semester III

S.No	Subject Name	Subject Code	Credits
1	Big Data Analytics	MCS-071	4
2	Deep Learning	MCS-072	4
3	Soft Computing	MCS-073	4
4	Cloud Computing	MCS-074	4
5	Big Data Laboratory – I	MCSL-075	2
6	Big Data Laboratory – II	MCSL-076	2