FAQ
Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management (AIDTM) was established in the year 2020, with the core commitment of creating continuously employable professionals in the field of Big Data Analytics and Technology Management.
Yes, it is a part of Adani group.
It offers two PGDM courses i.e. PGDM (Big Data Analysis/ BDA) PGDM (Technology Management/ Tech Management).
PGDM (BDA) program is a rigorous and intensive course aimed at creating professionals with strong understanding of the fundamentals of data science, which will help them in solving complex business problems.
PGDM (Technology management) program is a rigorous and intensive course aimed at creating professionals with strong understanding of the fundamentals of Technology Management, which help them in the usage of technology for competitive advantage.
AIDTM's PGDM Program has been approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). UGC approval is not required to offer these programmes. Please Click here to see the Approval Letter issued by AICTE for the Academic Year 2021-2023. Link AICTE Approval.
Full -Time Program
PGDM (BDA) has 60 seats.
PGDM (TM) has 60 seats.
Admissions & Applications
Admission criteria are:
Recognized Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 Years duration.
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved candidates) or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination.
The candidate should have valid (or are yet to appear for) national-level entrance test score as per AICTE guidelines (CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA preferred).
Admission will be a two-stage process:
- Stage I will be assessment of the candidate’s profile.
- Stage II will include personal interview.
- Eligible candidates can apply through a prescribed Application Form along with the payment of application fee INR 1200 (non-refundable).
- Based on application and the cut-off for test scores as decided by the Admission Committee, the candidates will be invited for PI Sessions.
AIDTM has started inviting applications for PGDM (BDA) & PGDM (Tech Management) for Batch 2021-23. The last date for application is April 30, 2021. Please visit https://www.aidtm.ac.in/admissionfor detailed Admission Calendar.
The final selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Valid entrance test score
- Personal Interview
- Academic Performance
- Relevant Work Experience
- Extra-curricular Activities
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Freshers can apply. There is no mandatory minimum of experience. The experience will be given weightage in evaluation, as per policy of the institute.
Yes, candidates appearing in the final year examination of graduation in 2021 can apply subject to furnishing the proof of Graduation by Friday, October 1, 2021.
No. AIDTM does not prescribe any minimum score. The final selection will depend on the overall profile of the candidate, which may include his academic record, work experience, if any, accomplishments (Professional, Academic and extra-curricular), entrance test score and performance in interview.
Fees and Financial Aid
Program fee for the 2-year full-time for both programmes (respectively) for Batch 2021-23 will be Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lacs Only). Program Fee is payable in installments as per given Fees Structure. It includes tuition fees for two years, the cost of all study materials, basic program books, library charges and internet charges. It does not include the expenses of Hostel Accommodation and Food. Contact Admission Office for Education Loan Assistance and Scholarship options.
PGDM programme offered by AIDTM is duly approved by AICTE. Candidates admitted to this programme will be eligible for education loan from various public sector banks as well as private sector financiers such as Bank of India, Axis bank, Avanse Educational loans, Credila Financial Services Limited, etc. subject to the norms of the concerned bank or financial institution. We are in the process of finalizing with other nationalized banks.
AIDTM will be happy to admit candidates sponsored by their employers provided they get admitted to the programmes through the normal admission process. Such sponsored candidates will not be eligible to participate in the campus placement process as they are expected to go back to their sponsoring organization on completion of the programme.
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Career and Placement
Yes, the students will be required to do an internship-based project of six months on a hands-on analytics experience at a business organization.
The graduating students will have access to campus placement facilities.
There are excellent career prospects in sectors like infrastructure, hyper scale data centers, insurance, finance, marketing, healthcare, education, media and entertainment, retail, e-commerce, & government.
No. AIDTM does not provide a placement guarantee for any student. However, the industry-ready curriculum & huge demand in the field of Big Data Analysis & Technology Management should help the graduating students in securing good placement.
Campus Life
AIDTM Campus, Plot No. 225, Opp. Maharaj Hotel Lane, Jamiyatpura Road, Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway, Gandhinagar - 382423
Yes, the Institute facilitates and arranges hostels for the admitted students through reputed accommodation providers near the campus.
Classes are normally held during normal working hours from Monday through Saturday.
Faculty members are easily accessible to the students and are very keen on making the learning process complete.
Global Big Data and business analytics market stood at US$ 169 billion in 2018 and is projected to grow to US$ 274 billion by 2022. Big Data Analytics is a fastest growing field now a days, and as more and more businesses are acknowledging the need to implement Big Data Analytics into their day-to-day operations. There is an ocean of opportunities for Big Data Analytics Professionals in the global market.
• Big Data Analytics is a Fast-growing industry
• High demand for Big Data Analytics skilled professionals
• High professional growth
• Very high average salaries
• Lots of room for career advancement.
Yes
Since Big Analytics is being used in variety of fields, there are several job titles for one to get ready.
• Data Analyst/ Big Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Healthcare Data Analyst
• Data Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst
• Data Analytics Consultant
• Marketing Analyst
• Project Manager
• IT Systems Analyst
• Business Consultant
• Analytics Associate
• Analytics Manager
• BI and Analytics Consultants
• Data Scientist
• Data Engineer
• Metrics and Analytics Specialist
Source:https://www.dataquest.io/blog/10-data-analytics-jobs/’
A Big Data Analyst collects, processes and performs various statistical analyses on very large dataset to discover how big data can be utilized to solve complex problems and make business profitable.
According to Naukri.com, the number of job postings for a Data Scientist was more than 8,000 in January 2020 in India and, in the United States, the number is around 15,000. This huge number shows us a wide scope in the field of Data Science / Big Data Analytics. Consequently, the average salary paid to a Data Scientist in India is ₹625,000 and, in the United States, it is US$110,000.
Let us look at the salary on the basis of experience:
| Experience | Salary in the United States | Salary in India |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 Years | US$79,259 | ₹625,489 |
| 1-3 Years | US$95,250 | ₹856,250 |
| 3-5 Years | US$115,358 | ₹1,356,500 |
| 5+ Years | US$130,785 | ₹2,250,825 |
• Programming Languages (Python / R) and Statistics tools
• Creative and Analytical Thinking
• Strong and Effective Communication
• Data Visualization skills
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining Techniques
• Application of Machine Learning Modeling
• Database Querying Languages etc.
A Big Data analyst study the market by identifying, gathering, analyzing, visualizing, and communicating the data to discover future decisions.
• Programming Languages (Python / R) and Statistics tools
• Data Visualization tools
• Data Warehousing and data mining techniques
• Machine Learning modeling
• Database Querying Languages etc.
• Average salary for entry-level data analysts: $83,750
• Average salary for data analysts: $100,250
• Average salary for senior data analysts: $118,750-$142,500
Source: (https://www.mastersindatascience.org/careers/data-analyst/)
Both are two years PG programmes. In the job market both have the same acceptability.
Let’s try to understand the key difference between Big Data and Data Analytics with the help of an example. Data Analytics is like a textbook where we can obtain a solution to our questions, in contrast, Big Data can be thought as a big digital library where all the answers to all the problems are there, but it is pity difficult to find the answers to our problems.
Data science is the combination of statistics, mathematics, computer science, problem-solving, and capturing data in creative ways. It offers, the ability to look at things differently, and the activity of preprocessing, and aligning data, and apply variety of techniques that are used to extract insights and information from data.
Big data analytics uses specialized software and tools to find answers to specific questions based on correlations between data sets. It helps businesses to discover patterns and derive insights by leveraging the strengths of IT, management, and data science skills.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, Blockchain Technology is an elective subject in second year.
No, undergraduate in any stream can join this programme.
No, Undergraduate in any stream can join this programme.
No, Undergraduate in any stream can join.
Yes
AIDTM offers a bridge, pre-course so that any non-technical background aspirants can also develop required understanding in basics of Mathematics, Statistics and Programming concepts.
If you look at fee structure of IIMs and other top institutions, they are charging higher fee than AIDTM (from 24 lac to 13 lacs).
AITDM provides 360° career assistance and guidance for campus placement. Each student will be eligible for cohort’s placement till he / she is placed.
Yes, AIDTM offers 2 years full time programme which is duly approved by AICTE, New Delhi.
• Renowned speakers from across the globe.
• AIDTM offers 50% courses related to Big Data Analytics / Technology domain.
• Globally bench marked curriculum
• Industrial internship of 6-8 Week
• 4 months capstone project
• Hackathons on real world problems
• 360° Career Support and guidance
Yes, ideally, it is advised to have laptop.
You will get books, cases, access to library books, journals and various online databases.
PGDM Technology Management is specialized techno-management programme that integrates “IT, Computer Science, and Management” disciplines to plan, design, develop, optimize, operation and control of technological processes, products, and services. This program inculcates capabilities to shape future and accomplish the strategic and operational objectives of an organization.
Today, we live in technology driven world where technology has proven dominance on every aspect of the life. PGDM in Technology Management offers a thick edge and wide array of opportunities to techno-manager who are pursuing for high end career path and are willing to leave impact of own footprint.
• Technology Manager
• Information Security Manager
• Cyber Security Consultant
• IT Manager
• Management Analyst
• Data Warehouse Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Project Manager
• Computer & Information Research Scientist
• Computer Network Architect
• Computer Hardware Engineer
• IT Consultant
• Chief Information Officer
Yes
They plan, design, develop, optimize, operation and control of technological processes, products, and services to shaping future and accomplish the strategic and operational objectives of an organization.
• Strong communication skills.
• Project management skills
• Design thinking
• Strong technical skills in cutting edge technologies.
• Strong desire to keep learning.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Manage information technology resources and solutions.
• Initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.
• Strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
• Implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Plan annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Cybersecurity and Blockchain for Business
• Social Commerce and E-Commerce
• Big Data Ecosystem and Machine Learning
• Technology Forecasting and Assessment
• Augmented and Virtual Reality
• Data Base Management System and Data mining
• Business Process Engineering
• Introduction to R / Introduction to Python
• E- Governance
• Software Development
• Legal Aspects of IT Business
• Software Quality Process and Assurance
• Business Intelligence
• Optimization Techniques in IT
In simple words, MBA refers to a PG degree in management issued by a University and PGDM refers to Post Graduate Diploma in Management offered by an autonomous institute approved by the AICTE. Apart from this, there is no major difference between MBA and PGDM.
• PGDM Technology Management is a specialized techno-management programme whereas PGDM vanilla is general purpose management programme.
• PGDM Technology Management is integrates “IT, Computer Science, and Management” disciplines to plan, design, develop, optimize, operation and control of technological processes, products, and services and offers ample of opportunities and fastest growing career while PGDM vanilla provides limited of job opportunities.
PGDM Technology Management is a specialized techno-management programme which integrates “IT, Computer Science, and Management” disciplines to plan, design, develop, optimize, operation and control of technological processes, products, and services and offers ample of opportunities and fastest growing career whereas, PGDM (IT) offer IT and management related courses.
PGDM Technology Management is a specialized techno-management programme which integrates “IT, Computer Science, and Management” disciplines to plan, design, develop, optimize, operation and control of technological processes, products, and services and offers ample of opportunities and fastest growing career whereas, MBA (IT) offers few courses along with management courses.
The programme mentioned in the question is designed to meet different learning outcome whereas PGDM (Technology Management) is designed to nurture techno-managers who practice skills in “IT, Computer Science, and Management” disciplines to plan, design, develop, optimize, operation and control of technological processes, products, and services and offers ample of opportunities and fastest growing career.
