In the technology-driven world of the 21st century, data science is not just a profession, it is said to be the key to all future changes. Realizing this importance, the famous Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory at the University of Tokyo, Japan, has launched a specialized program titled Global Consumer Intelligence GIC World.
This course, run with the support of JICA, offers the opportunity to learn everything from the basics of data science to machine learning and business applications. Students will get the opportunity to learn everything free of cost. Bangladeshi students will be able to participate in this three-month program starting from September 2026.
What will be taught in the online course—
The main feature of the course is its hands-on learning opportunity. Here, students will not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also gain industry-ready skills by working on various competitions and real business projects. The curriculum will cover topics including Introduction to Data Science, Supervised and Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, SQL, and Time Series Analysis. To facilitate the preparation of students, there will be a special supplementary session on Python programming and online office hours by teaching assistants.
Application Deadline—
To be eligible to participate in the GIC World program, the applicant must be enrolled as a student in any recognized educational institution (school, college, vocational or university) as of September 17. Since it is an online program, students from any part of the world can participate in it. To apply, students will have to upload their educational institution’s ID card or enrollment certificate. This course is not open to those who are not yet students or who are not enrolled in any degree program. However, part-time students or those who will graduate during the course will also be considered eligible to apply for this program.
Application Address: You will find detailed information about the course here.
