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My Son is in B.Tech Civil at NIT Surathkal. Should He Pursue IIT Madras Online B.Sc. Data Science?

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 09, 2024Hindi
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My son is doing B.tech civil in NIT sursthkal .2nd yr.3rd srmester.he also registered iit madras online B.S datascince.please give roadmap for my son

Ans: Hello.
Your son has joined B.S. (DS) in online mode. Suggest him to learn the course in offline mode as far as possible if time permits from regular studies. Yet online B.S. in Data Science from IIT Madras offers a unique and valuable interdisciplinary skill set.
For the remaining period i.e. till he completes his degree, here are some points on which you can work:
(1) If your son is interested in advanced studies, he could consider pursuing a Master’s degree in fields like Construction Management, Computational Civil Engineering, or Data Analytics.
(2) Alternatively, he can focus on research in areas where civil engineering and data science overlap (smart cities, environmental sustainability, etc.).
(3) Encourage him to seek internships that allow him to work in both civil engineering and data science.
(4) Participate in hackathons, workshops, and seminars related to civil engineering and data science.
(5) Build a strong LinkedIn profile and network with professionals from both domains.
(6) Keep a strong portfolio of projects from both degrees.
(7) Master Civil Engineering related software (especially RCC/Steel design related)
(8) Keep a close eye on advertisements published in Newspapers related to the employment of civil engineers.
(9) If interested in joining a government job, go through the syllabus of civil services examinations of your state.
(10) Learn some key points from Architecture Engineering. A combination of Civil + Architecture + interior along with knowledge of DS will boost the career of your son.

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