The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business

Foundational knowledge and projects are top notch. You get to learn how to think critically as a data scientist and bring value to a company. The program manager Kanchan is very Hands-on and ready to help clarify any doubts. My only con is the job support... Read More system.

Pros: Good coverage of the basics of python programming and statistics. Great coverage of all the required topics in related to machine learning. Cons: Job support could be better. Just make sure that you have some basic knowledge of statistics and python... Read More programming before starting the program.

It can be difficult, but I was able to keep up with it. I devoted extra time where I thought I was lacking in understanding. I was very pleased with my progress throughout the program. In the end, I’m glad I kept going even when I was doubting myself.... Read More

The hands-on learning sessions and assignments are extremely valuable. They provide meaningful opportunities to practice the course material and demonstrate competency. Additionally, the mentored learning sessions provide an arena for addressing specific... Read More questions and problem solving. I feel comfortable with the material and my ability to perform in a future role that depends on the information delivered through this course.

Enrolling in the Postgraduate Program in Data Science & Business Analytics was a pivotal decision in my career. The comprehensive curriculum and the expertise of the professional staff provided me with a solid foundation in both data science and business... Read More analytics. The program's demanding nature required me to hone my time management skills, but the supportive program manager and the vibrant community of peers made the journey less daunting. Although the financial and time investment was significant, the knowledge and skills I acquired opened new professional opportunities for me, making it a worthwhile endeavor. The only challenge was the initial learning curve with new technologies, but overcoming this has made me more adaptable and skilled in my field."

As an online education program, the quality of delivery, the quality of the professors and the quality of the support has been exceptional. The website is well organized, is reliable, doesn't seem to suffer from crashes or frequent outages. The majority... Read More of courses are taught by UT professors and are fairly straightforward. The start of the program requires a bit of work since python is heavily used in the program. If you are unfamiliar with it, they do teach it. You might find reviewing the basics of python before you start this program helpful. I really appreciated the support I received while studying. My questions were answered in a timely manner. The support staff really worked hard to be professional and to make sure my issues were solved. I can't comment on the job support since I have a job. I wanted this certificate because I think Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is the wave of the future. I think it will be an asset as I move forward. This program does require some work. You will have less free time and if you have a family, you need to understand that time management on your part is imperative. I found that it does take 8-10 hours per week in studying/watching lectures/taking quizzes and so forth. I also found the mentoring sessions to be very valuable. I think some people try to skip this session. That is a mistake. The mentors review the coursework and since it is a zoom session, you can ask questions of them in real-time and they will do their best to answer them and/or follow up as needed. If you are not a self starter or highly motivated, this type of program may not be for you. I found that taking the initiative and asking for help as soon as I needed it, worked well. I also found that starting the projects as soon as possible helped. If I had questions, then I had time to wait on an answer and work through it. Finally, I thought the cost of the program was reasonable. I looked into other programs and this one was affordable for me.

I recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding or carve out a career in the field. The comprehensive curriculum caters to a wide range of skill levels, from beginners to those with prior knowledge or advanced experience. The instruction... Read More is exceptional, with highly skilled professors and mentors who are not only very supportive but actively push students toward achievement. The support system, including program advisors who go above and beyond, coupled with the practical application through real-world projects make this program uniquely effective and enriching.

The program was well made and structured. I was able to learn so many new things. Everyone is so helpful in aiding you to understand and make the most out of this program. I think I would definitely recommend people to take this course if they are interested... Read More in learning from a solid program about AI models, data science, and business analytics.

I enrolled in the Postgraduate program for AI ML - Business Applications. This program is jointly offered by UT Texas McCombs School of Business in partnership with Great Learning. When comparing this with other courses offered by leading Universities... Read More in the USA, I found this course curriculum attractive because it covers both the theory of AI ML and also has practical programming experience using Python. In this course, we cover a huge gamut of topics in AI. I also got to learn hands-on Python programming. The course is on a tight schedule, but definitely doable, even for a busy working executive like me. The key to success is to have the enthusiasm to learn AI! I would highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to learn and excel in this emerging technology.

Post graduate program in AI and ML is very structured course and gets the student from group to making the student very efficient in analyzing the data and guiding to make correct decisions in applying the various techniques. The course coordinator and... Read More the Faculty are very helpful and address any issue asap. The course is structured in a way to get the fundamentals and slowly delve into the concepts of AI/ML and it is a must for every one who wants to continue their path in mastering AI/ML. Kudos to the entire team. I am an alum and this being my second course with McCombs school i like the way the programs are designed and delivered.