Why do international students prefer
science?
The
current trend emerging from the inputs of many Career Planning & Management Services is that
one out of every three students plan for masters in data science. Most of them
choose to go to universities abroad as international students.
Exciting career
There
are many reasons for the popularity of data science as an option for advanced
studies, employability being the foremost of them all. According to a report by
University of California, Riverside “Data Scientist” is the most exciting job
of the 21st century. We are sitting on close to 4.4 trillion
gigabytes of data today which is only augmenting every minute. Logically, the
need for qualified and trained data scientists is paramount. Insights from job
trends from various sources point to the gap in demand and supply for data
scientists. This is a widely advertised phenomenon which encourages students to
apply to multiple Universities abroad for Masters Programs in Data Analytics and Big Data.
University curriculum
International
universities allow for project based curriculum. They also enable options to
pick and choose course modules that a student would want to master in. For
instance, if one wants to excel in predictive analytics alone, he/she can
choose modules that help to develop deeper insights into this specialization.
Likewise, international universities allow space for balancing career interests
that seem divergent but can compliment. In this specific case of data
analytics, it can be a combination of advance programming along with
statistical analytics.
Advanced Exposure
Artificial
intelligence and machine learning are no longer class room concepts. They
impact our lives in the most intimate way on a daily basis. AI powered
electronics, equipment, cars, medical equipment are the norm of the day.
Machine learning is applied to provide suggestions to our e-commerce shopping
patterns. Fitness companies apply machine learning to suggest diets based on
our lifestyle which is fed into smart instruments we use regularly. An
international degree in data science provides the necessary exposure to align
with such rapid changes due to technology.
Research opportunities
Research
opportunities in masters is key to the success of the program and student both.
Access to cutting edge technology and advanced research methodologies in
international universities helps test concepts learnt in class room in real
life situations. Best of the universities abroad like CMU, Stanford and
Columbia invest heavily in research facilities. Funding available for student
research enables sustenance of practical application studies.
Networking opportunities
Industry
academia interaction promoted in many international universities leads to ideation
platforms that have the potential to result in innovative products and
services. The synergy between students and potential hiring companies gets into
action while one is still studying.
Global recognition
International universities have international
recall value. Masters in data science from a university abroad broadens the
horizon of using it for oneself. Jobs, research opportunities open up across a
range of countries due to the value of the degree. International students are
accepted to have honed life skills beyond class rooms that add to the cultural
richness, integrity and diversity of any recruiting entity.
