Multi-disciplinary programmes the future of data science education, say experts

Computing is relevant to all aspects of life, data is everywhere, says Sai University V-C

Students should be exposed to multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary higher education programmes in computing and data science to explore possibilities and get insights, say experts.

At a webinar on careers in computing and data sciences, hosted by The Hindu with Sai University on Monday, panelists said it is imperative to have mix-and-match learning models for students like that of Harvard University and MIT.

University’s Founder and Chancellor K.V. Ramani said: “The aim is to bring in global best practices to India. We have established a university with top-notch names around the world. Fifty per cent of our faculty will be international professors and the other half will be Indian professors with international accreditation. Students at Sai University will be able to pick subjects across disciplines like in international institutes.”