Frequently Asked Questions

The Data Science, Economics and Business (DSEB) major is designed as an integrated program rather than a stack of standalone tracks. Data science and computing core courses, including Introduction to Data Mining, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition, Deep Learning, Advanced Statistics and Time Series Analysis, sit alongside economics and business core courses like Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Finance, Advanced Microeconomics, Industrial Organization and Game Theory. Students build the ability to apply data driven methods across business, policy and financial decisions.

The DSEB major includes core data science coursework such as Introduction to Data Science, Introduction to Data Mining, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Deep Learning, Advanced Statistics and Time Series Analysis. Reinforcement Learning and electives such as Machine Learning in Dynamic Environments and Geospatial Data Science extend into applied areas of the field.

Graduates of this major are equipped to build three broad kinds of solutions. First, digital business systems, leading digital transformation and applying business acumen with data insights to create efficient, scalable systems and processes. Second, financial innovations spanning cryptocurrency, blockchain, algorithmic trading and ventures in FinX sectors. Third, policies for governance and business, using data and econometrics to inform decisions on funding, resource allocation and welfare in think tanks, governments and corporate firms.

The DSEB major includes dedicated finance and analytics coursework: Finance as a core course, Financial Econometrics as an elective, alongside Time Series Analysis, Advanced Statistics and Applied Econometrics. These courses prepare graduates for roles in quantitative finance, analytics, algorithmic trading and financial technology.

Yes. The DSEB major is well suited to policy and government-facing careers. Core and elective coursework in Econometrics, Applied Econometrics, Experimental Economics, Environmental Economics, Microeconomics of Development, Macro Development, Indian Economy and Financial Systems and Gender in Economics and Business gives students the analytical toolkit that think tanks, government departments, and policy-focused organisations use to evaluate outcomes and allocate resources.