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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 02, 2025

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
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He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 01, 2025Hindi

Sir should i choose integrated msc in data science and AI what is the scope of this degree and how much could i earn in future

Ans: You have not mentioned which colleges you are targeting to get admission to, for an MSc (DS & AI). An integrated M.Sc. in Data Science and AI equips graduates with advanced skills in data analysis, machine learning, neural networks, and artificial intelligence, preparing them for roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Analyst, and AI Researcher across sectors like FinTech, healthcare, e-commerce, and manufacturing, with the industry projected to exceed USD 178 billion by 2025 and AI market growth of 13.7% annually through 2026. Such programs feature multidisciplinary curricula blending mathematics, statistics, computer science, and domain applications, delivered by PhD-qualified faculty; modern laboratories for big data, deep learning, and AI experiments; strong industry partnerships for internships; and placement cells securing 80–95% placements over the last three years. Research opportunities, capstone projects, and international collaborations further enhance employability.

Leading integrated M.Sc. programs include:
IIT Madras Interdisciplinary Dual Degree in Data Science and AI.
CUSAT Integrated B.Sc.+M.Sc. in Computer Science (AI & Data Science).
Goa University Integrated B.Sc.+M.Sc. in Data Science.
Amrita University Coimbatore Integrated M.Sc. in Data Science.
Christ University Dual Degree M.Sc. in Data Analytics and AI with Steinbeis.
Jamia Millia Islamia M.Sc. (AI & ML).
Christ University M.Sc. Data Science.
Amity University Online M.Sc. Data Science.
IIIT Bangalore M.Sc. Data Science.
Jain University M.Sc. Data Science and Analytics.

Recommendation:
For rigorous interdisciplinary training and top-tier placement consistency, recommendation is the IIT Madras Interdisciplinary Dual Degree in Data Science and AI. For a cost-effective government program with high placement, recommendation is CUSAT’s Integrated B.Sc.+M.Sc. in Computer Science (AI & Data Science). All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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