PGDM – Big Data Analytics at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management

If you are looking at PGDM – Big Data Analytics, Asia-Pacific Institute of Management in 3 & 4 runs it as a 2-year, full-time postgraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management is a private institute, founded in 1996. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGDM programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Asia-Pacific Institute of Management for the current semester-wise plan.

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management has not published a fee for PGDM – Big Data Analytics on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 2 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for PGDM – Big Data Analytics, you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject, usually with around 50% marks.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Asia-Pacific Institute of Management's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CAT, MAT and XAT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Asia-Pacific Institute of Management on its website (www.asiapacific.edu) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show an average package of ₹8.11 lakh and a highest package of ₹22 lakh at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management runs 4 PGDM specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PGDM General
• PGDM – Banking & Financial Services
• PGDM – Marketing

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 2 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Asia-Pacific Institute of Management compare with other colleges offering PGDM in and around 3 & 4?