My son has is doing b.sc statistics from callcutta university and enrolled in m.s data science. Is there any prospect

Ans: Hello Ushakiran,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am happy to hear that your son is currently pursuing his Master's of Science in Data Science. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that in the contemporary world that is driven by data, a vast array of employment possibilities are created through a Master's degree in Data Science for your son to choose from. Experts in this field are recruited by various sectors viz., finance, the tech sector, healthcare, as well as e-commerce. I would suggest that your son takes up jobs in artificial intelligence, data analysis, machine learning, among others. He can consider working in the position of an AI expert, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Engineer, or even a Data Scientist. Moreover, if your son is passionate about pursuing higher studies or has a knack for teaching, I would recommend that he looks into the various job roles in academia and research. Not just that, remember that in order to succeed in this profession, your son will need to build connections, constantly enhance his abilities, as well as acquire hands-on experience through undertaking internships.

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Ans: There are places where statistics can be used especially in the field of analytics and Data Science. One option after MSc is teaching field. There are statistician required in some industry which she can try for.

Ans: Congratulations on your daughter’s admission — ISI is one of the most respected institutes in the country.
Though the Bachelor of Statistical Data Science is a new programme, ISI’s strong reputation in statistics, mathematics, and data science gives this course solid credibility. The demand for data science professionals is growing rapidly across industries like finance, tech, healthcare, and research.
Career Prospects:
• Excellent scope in roles like Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Analyst, and Quant roles.
• Strong base for higher studies — MS/MSc or PhD in India or abroad.
• ISI’s alumni network and placement support will help even if the programme is new.
Encourage her to build coding (Python, R), machine learning, and communication skills alongside — it’ll boost her profile further.
This is a smart and future-proof choice.