Scaler Neovarsity’s MFHEA-accredited Master’s Program in Computer Science , giving working professionals a globally comparable, transferable qualification
Scaler (by InterviewBit), a leading Bengaluru-based edtech start-up, today unveiled Scaler Neovarsity, the future of higher education. Scaler Neovarsity will kick off with an online Master of Science in Computer Science, offering specialisation in both Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning. Scaler Neovarsity is a testament to Scaler’s ability to bring world-class technical online higher education to India and create the right ecosystem for its stakeholders to build a solid and enduring relationship in their professional lives.
Scaler Neovarsity’s MS program is designed by experienced industry professionals for professionals looking to upskill to grow their career and those looking to pursue a master’s program and transition into AI & ML domains. It is also relevant for machine learning engineers looking to excel in their careers, working professionals seeking a career transition into product-based companies, and non-software professionals looking to start a career in machine learning. It will enable learners to explore various fields of data utilisation to solve real-world business problems.
Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-Founder, Scaler and Interviewbit, said – “Scaler Neovarsity is an outcome of our deep understanding of the changing landscape of higher education that is trying to catch up with the ever-changing demands of the tech-backed economy of the 21st century. Scaler was founded specifically to address the challenges faced by traditional university-based higher education that is not completely in sync with the evolving demand for a skilled workforce. The new master’s program, accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and carrying 90 ECTS credits, is designed to create better opportunities for working professionals, with credits that are transferable within the European Higher Education Area.”
The program is developed and designed for working professionals allowing them to enhance their current skill sets. After program completion, learners will gain expertise in solving real-world engineering and scientific problems using cutting-edge and state-of-the-art techniques. They will have a solid foundation of computer science concepts to pursue applied research in various subfields with a fortified ability to understand advanced research work and computational tools. The 18-month program will enable the learners with problem-solving skills and computational thinking in diverse science, engineering and commerce fields like Drug-Discovery, Information Retrieval, Astronomy, E-Commerce, and telemedicine, for example. Program-takers will also receive placement assistance and extensive support from the Scaler community.
Scaler Neovarsity will deliver the program with Woolf, the first global collegiate higher education institution. Woolf is a Higher Education Institution licensed and accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Licence 2019-015, and offers programs in the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), the credit system used across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Under this arrangement, Woolf holds the accreditation, retains academic oversight and awards the degree. Scaler Neovarsity builds and delivers the program curriculum, taught by professional experts who are appointed under, and academically overseen by, Woolf — in the same practitioner-led format as Scaler’s other programs, Scaler Academy and Scaler DSML.
After completing Scaler Neovarsity‘s program, learners are awarded an MFHEA-accredited Master of Science in Computer Science carrying 90 ECTS credits — the same credit volume as many European master’s degrees, which makes the workload comparable and the credits transferable within the European Higher Education Area. Malta is a party to the Lisbon Recognition Convention, alongside multiple states including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which entitles the holder to a fair, transparent assessment of the qualification in any other signatory country. Each country’s assessment is carried out by its own recognition authority, and the outcome depends on the purpose — employment, further study or licensing. A recognised foreign master’s degree may also contribute to points-based immigration assessments; each system sets its own criteria, and decisions rest with the destination government. Learners for whom recognition in a specific country is essential should confirm it before enrolling.
“Our mission is to increase access to world-class higher education and ensure that it is globally recognized and transferable. As a member college of Woolf, Scaler is helping to transform higher education by creating educational programs that align with today’s workforce,” said Dr. Joshua Broggi, founder and CEO of Woolf. “Scaler opens the door to a world of possibilities to those who thought higher education would never be an option. We are thrilled to be working with Scaler to bring this vision to fruition.”
With over 1800+ employees, another 2,000 mentors and teaching assistants, and a learner base of more than 25,000 software engineers, Scaler is aggressively working towards bridging the tech talent gap in India. Recently, Scaler also launched its B2B marketing campaign highlighting the emerging shift in the status quo, with companies preferring the right skills, along with Scalerverse, a new community space to harbour an immersive learning experience for the learners and mentors. Scaler has raised 76.5 million USD from Sequoia Capital India, Tiger Global, Lightrock India, and others. The young edtech brand is currently valued at 710 million USD.
