Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital integration across all industries. Today technology jobs are not just restricted to tech industries but has gained prominence across non-tech sectors as well. There has been a 35% – 40% increase in tech recruitment within non-tech sectors and salaries for these roles have also spiked up by 15% – 20%. India is expected to add another 1 crore tech jobs over the next two years. To address this demand, more aspirants are undertaking niche technology courses to make themselves skill ready for the future workforce. In fact, the demand for tech-focused courses increased by 13% in 2022 and is expected to further increase consistently.

The year 2023 is going to be an important year from this perspective and here are the top technology courses which will stay in vogue in 2023:

Biomedical engineering – Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles from engineering, physical sciences, mathematics and informatics for the study of biology and medicine. Utilizing biotechnology techniques, biomedical researchers study biological processes and diseases with the goal of developing effective treatments and cures. Biomechanics, cellular engineering, genetic engineering, orthopaedic surgery, bio-instrumentation, medical imaging, and bio-materials are among the other aspects of the programme.

According to industry estimates, the demand for biomedical engineers is increasing steadily and is expected to continue. Some of the popular career pathways in this field include materials engineering, tissue engineering, device engineering, maintenance engineering, rehabilitation engineering, data analysis, signal analysis, research – clinical and biomedical, sales, marketing, academics and consultants.

Automation – Automation has today made strong inroads into multiple facets like communication technology, computing, internet of things and robotics. Internet of Things (IoT) is a new paradigm that has changed the traditional way of living in a high-tech integrated lifestyle. Smart city, smart homes, pollution control, energy saving, smart transportation, and smart industries are lifestyle transformations led by IoT. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) pertains to the commencement of the fourth Industrial Revolution and is revolutionizing the manufacturing processes of companies, both across tech and non-tech industries.

Automation has the potential to be a rewarding career path for professionals and in 2023 jobs relating to automation is expected to increase by 45%. Automation firms will require more resources as the demand for improved performance, productivity, and process improvement is becoming prominent. Automation research, development, and design are some of the major roles that will be in demand.

Nanotechnology – Nanotechnology is defined as the technology for manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials, and devices. The technology has applications in many sectors such as materials, manufacturing, energy and consumer products. It is a field that is developing at a rapid pace making its impact in many technical disciplines from chemistry to mechanical and electrical engineering to computer science. Nanotechnology has had a diverging impact on many aspects of our daily lives, and career opportunities in this field are expanding rapidly. Aspirants can work in a variety of fields, including environmental monitoring and control, food science (including quality control and packaging), forensics, federal lab research, military and national security. Over the last five years, the demand for courses around this technology has seen a momentous surge. At MIT Manipal, various courses on nanotechnology have been included in specific programs depending upon its application in the domain. For example BTech(Bio Medical Engineering) has courses on “Nanomedicine” and “Biomedical nanotechnology”, BTech(Chemical Engineering) on “Catalysis and Nano technology”, BTech(Mechanical Engineering) on “MEMS and Nanotechnology” and many more. Supported with modern labs and facilities students get an in depth understanding on the subject.

Cognitive technology – In the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scientists utilize Machine Learning (ML) and AI best practices to analyse massive amounts of data to solve complex problems in business, medicine, and several other fields. The amount of data that is generated, by both humans and machines, far outpaces the human ability to absorb, interpret, and make complex decisions based on that data. Today data has become an integral part of businesses as companies use data analytics to map consumer behaviour and requirements; as well as market sentiment and macro-economic factors affecting their businesses. Cognitive computing is widely used to assist humans in their decision-making processes. Cognitive technology courses have become a favourite with more candidates looking at immersive profiles to build their careers in. MIT Manipal offers a range of programs as well as minor specializations in Computational Intelligence. Our BTech and MTech programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Information Technology, Computer and Communication Engineering, Data Science and Engineering are the favourites among the students.

Biotechnology – Biotechnology incorporates the foundations of biology and chemistry with the principles of bioprocess engineering. Biotechnology has an impact on many aspects of our lives. We can improve our lives and solve our problems through cellular and bimolecular processes. Among the many fields that are covered under biotechnology are healthcare, pharmacy, food production, animal husbandry, agriculture, textiles and nutrition.

There is a lot of emerging potential in the biotechnology field in India. In fact, student enrolments for bio technology courses has increased by 14% y-o-y since 2016. There are a number of job opportunities after completing this course, including research jobs, private-sector jobs, and entrepreneurship. Students who graduate from this course are also employed in fields like medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and research.

While technology jobs are on the rise, there are still rising concerns about the availability of skilled talent in the country. The talent demand – supply gap still stands at around 21%. Only 30% – 40% of technology graduates are being hired. In the coming fiscal, with course becoming more industry focused and more aspirants partaking technology focused learning, the demand – supply gap is going to further reduce.

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