Introduction
Working professionals who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in various domains can now enrol in four new online PG courses at IIT-Kanpur (IIT-K). These courses do not require Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for admission. They are flexible, interactive, and industry relevant.
The four online PG courses at IIT-Kanpur are:
| Course Name | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Business leadership in the digital age | 1-3 years | ₹ 2,00,000 |
| Artificial intelligence and machine learning | 1-3 years | ₹ 2,00,000 |
| Renewable energy and e-mobility | 1-3 years | ₹ 2,00,000 |
| Climate finance and sustainability | 1-3 years | ₹ 2,00,000 |
Business leadership in the digital age
This course covers topics such as digital transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, and ethics. It aims to equip prospective professionals with a thorough understanding of contemporary business dynamics and how to navigate the complexities of the corporate landscape.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
This course covers topics such as data science, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. It prepares professionals to be adept at the rapidly evolving sector of AI and ML. It also teaches them how to apply these technologies in practical applications.
Renewable energy and e-mobility
This course covers topics such as solar energy, wind energy, bioenergy, hydrogen energy, battery technology, electric vehicles, and smart grids. It caters to the evolving alternative energy sector and gives participants an in-depth understanding of sustainable energy systems and electric mobility technologies.
Climate finance and sustainability
This course covers topics such as climate change science, climate policy, green finance, carbon markets, environmental economics, and corporate sustainability. It gives a broad overview of financial strategies and sustainable initiatives. It also shows how they are connected to the global challenge of climate change.
Course details
These courses have a completion timeframe of one to three years, depending on the pace of the learners. They also offer live interactive classes on weekends, self-paced learning modules, online assessments, peer to peer learning, and campus visits. The courses are open to graduates from any discipline with a minimum of two years of work experience. The applications for these courses are open till September 24, 2023. The classes will start in January 2024. Interested candidates can find more details about these courses on the official website.
These courses are part of IIT-K’s initiative to offer online education to a wider audience and bridge the gap between academia and industry. IIT-K is one of the premier institutes of engineering and technology in India. It has been ranked among the top 50 universities in Asia by QS World University Rankings 2023. IIT-K is also known for its research excellence and innovation in various fields such as aerospace engineering, computer science, nanotechnology, robotics, and social sciences.
How to apply for the online PG courses at IIT-Kanpur
If you are interested in applying for any of these courses, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of IIT-Kanpur and click on the online PG courses link.
- Choose the course that you are interested in and read the details carefully.
- Fill up the online application form with your personal and professional details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 through online mode.
- Submit the application form and wait for the confirmation email.