MU launches dual degree programme in Data Analytics with Saint Louis University

Mumbai: The University of Mumbai introduces a pioneering dual degree programme, in line with the National Education Policy 2020. This innovative programme provides students with the opportunity to leverage the academic strengths of MU alongside that of Saint Louis University based in the United States, facilitated through a Memorandum of Understanding. Mumbai University The introduction of dual degrees follows the model established by the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Starting from the upcoming academic year, students who enroll in the Department of Information Technology’s master’s programme in Data Analytics will spend two semesters of their first year at MU, followed by two semesters of their second year at Saint Louis University. Professor Ravindra Kulkarni, vice-chancellor, MU, said, “By expanding the scope of postgraduate courses in data analytics and implementing a common programme for Ph.D. students, this agreement will enable students to broaden their global understanding of the field and unlock new opportunities.” The advantages of a dual degree include a diverse educational environment, teaching methods and research methods of both India and the US, access to state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories in both institutions that will promote practical skills and research capacity building, and developing cultural awareness, adaptability, and language skills.