The aim of the Data Science MSc programme is to train professionals who can understand the properties of different data types and the structure of complex data sets, unfold the relationships inherent in the data, apply the necessary transformations to raw data to prepare it for analysis, draw conclusions from the data, and model real-world processes. They will also be able to carry out and coordinate research and development tasks and will be prepared to continue their studies in doctoral training.
What can you learn during the training?
- The mathematical, statistical, and programming foundations of data science (e.g., data types and representations, data transformations, optimization techniques, multivariate statistics, and machine learning methods), as well as the principles of data ethics and information security.
- Current data analysis and modelling techniques and their application in real-world scenarios.
- Data storage, processing, and visualization technologies, with an emphasis on Big Data from a variety of fields.
- The main application areas of data science, their problems and the common approaches that can be used to solve them, as well as the limitations of the corresponding techniques.
- Extracting information and solving problems based on data transformations and advanced data analysis, also considering multidisciplinary scenarios.
- Regulatory issues in data management, analysis, and modelling, including legal and ethical aspects.
- Areas of information security.
What employment opportunities will you have on graduation?
By the end of the programme, you will have a broad knowledge of the principles and operation of data science methods and the technical solutions required to deal effectively with large and complex data sets. With this theoretical and practical knowledge, you can find employment in a variety of sectors, for example as a data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, business analyst or machine learning software developer.
Further education opportunities
If you are interested in scientific research, an MSc degree in Data Science will enable you to continue your studies in doctoral programmes to obtain a PhD degree.
- Data Science MSc curriculum for 2023 September starting students (The document is only given for information.)
- Data Science MSc Graph for 2023 September starting students
- Data Science MSc bulletin for 2023 September starting students