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Fill out an application form online
Our admission committee will review profile. Upon qualifying, offer letter will be sent to you
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The MS Engineering Management is an engaging yet rigorous 8 months online and 12-months on-campus program designed for students to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into the field of management, informatics and information technology. The student as part of this program will receive dual certification - an Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science from IIIT Bangalore and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Drexel University US.
You should expect to develop skills for any level of leadership across a wide domain of technological industries from a project / lead engineer, a functional manager, director, program manager, plant manager and / or CEO. Graduates of the program will automatically qualify for the Certified Associate in Engineering Management (CAEM), or Certified. Professional in Engineering Management (CPEM) without having to take the certifying exam. On completion of the program, you will have the option to apply for OPT in the US as well as get support from Drexel University Career Services to build a career in the US.
The program is designed for professionals with limited data analytics experience to help them build their understanding from the basics to an advanced level. The program covers tools such as Python, MySQL and Excel, as well as important Data Science concepts such as statistics and exploratory data analytics, regression, clustering, tree models, model selection and principal component analysis, Leading and Managing Technical Worker, Design Thinking for Engineering Communications, Engineering Statistics and many more.
The online learning experience will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. The on-campus learning experience will offer students the opportunity to engage directly with faculty.
Post successful completion of the online program, an Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science certificate would be awarded from IIIT Bangalore and on completion of the on-campus degree program, a Master's degree in Engineering Management shall be conferred upon by Drexel University.
No, the program is designed to be completed in its entirety, and cannot be taken as standalone modules.
What is a Graduate Co-op program at Drexel University?
The Graduate Co-op program enables graduate students to alternate class terms with a six-month period of hands-on experience, gaining access to employers in their chosen industries. Through this program learners get the opportunity to expand their professional networks, enhance their résumés, and bring that experience back to the classroom and their peers.
Once students are on campus, they should contact their graduate academic advisor to declare a Graduate Co-op concentration. Students will have until the end of the fall course add/drop period to declare their concentration.
In many cases, co-op opportunities are paid positions. However, compensation varies depending on the industry, job market, or other special circumstances. Whether paid or unpaid, all of our co-ops offer unparalleled industry experience with a variety of employers.
Most graduate co-op positions are within the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley area, but there are opportunities nationally and internationally and some are remote.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Co-op program by the end of the course add/drop period of the fall quarter will have a summer/fall co-op, which means they will be on co-op during the summer and fall quarters.
During the fall quarter of the first year, students will be registered in the COOP 500 course, which will cover resume development, job search planning, and on-the-job professionalism. At the start of the winter term, students will meet with their co-op advisor for an introduction to the job search database and resume review. Meetings will occur within the first three weeks and students will then gain access to the job search database to review and apply for available positions. Employers will select candidates from the database to interview. Simultaneously, students are encouraged to conduct an independent job search beyond the database for opportunities.
All students in the USA with a valid F-1 Visa are not eligible to work off-campus. Rather, such students are eligible to work on-campus as graduate assistants or research assistants or other on-campus ad-hoc jobs and receive compensation, beginning in their first semester. The list of available positions will be provided in advance of the Fall semester (please note the number of these positions are limited and not guaranteed).
Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Master's program in the USA.
Drexel University offers 3 intakes for students coming through the accelerator route. The first intake of the year will be January (Spring) intake and the second and third intakes of the year will be May (Summer) and September (Fall). Though the application process for Drexel University will start during the IIIT Bangalore online program, you will be able to go to Drexel University in the nearest intake which is at least 3 months away from completion of your IIIT Bangalore program.
upGrad will apply for you to the Drexel University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter of Drexel University you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Drexel University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process.
If you aspire to be a leader in a technology-based organization, then the Engineering Management program could be the right fit for you. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership and management positions across a wide range of technological industries, from project or lead engineer to functional manager, director, program manager, plant manager, and even CEO. It is a multidisciplinary program that offers a curriculum in selected areas of technology or management, such as analysis and decision-making methods for technical managers, statistics, financial and engineering management, and engineering economic evaluation.
To be eligible for this program, you should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, basic science, or a STEM-related field. The program is also open to professionals who are already working in the field and want to enhance their skills and knowledge to become engineering leaders. Whether you are at the early stages of your career or looking to take it to the next level, the Engineering Management program can provide you with the necessary skills and expertise for any level of leadership in a technological industry.
To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
For IIIT Bangalore:
For Drexel University:
There are 4 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed as.
Step 1- Complete Application -Complete your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application which include your work experience & educational background.
Step 2- Apply for the Scholarship- Submit your Statement of Purpose to join a IIITB program.
Step 3- Get Shortlisted & Receive the Offer Letter- Upon qualifying, an Offer Letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the course.
Step 4- Block your Seat - Block your seat with an initial payment of INR 25,000 to enroll into the Program. Begin your leadership journey.
You can start the application process by submitting the application.
At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.
Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.
0% EMI with Finance partners /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.
1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)
2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.
3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.
4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for the EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.
6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.
7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.
8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000
9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.
10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.
11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.
Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000
Refund Policy:
Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
Deferral policy applicable only for International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (“IIIT Bangalore”)