Why this course?
The MSc Data Analytics is designed to create rounded data analytics problem-solvers.
The course focuses on the uses of data analytics techniques within business contexts, making informed decisions about appropriate technology to extract knowledge from data and understanding the theoretical principles by which such technology operates.
You'll gain a comprehensive skill set that will enable you to work in a variety of sectors using a blended learning approach that combines theory, intensive practice and industrial engagement.
The degree is unique by bringing together essential skills from three departments across the University in order to address the needs of a fast-growing industry. It's jointly delivered by:
- Department of Management Science
- Department of Mathematics & Statistics
- Department of Computer & Information Sciences
This unique collaboration avoids the narrow interpretation of the subject offered by similar degrees and presents significant opportunities for businesses to recruit data analytics experts with a high-level expertise and knowledge.
Every year, guest speakers attend our course, sharing their invaluable experiences. As part of the Data Analytics in Practice class, we host representatives from external originations, who present case studies and challenging projects to our students.
What you’ll study
The core Data Analytics in Practice class runs over both semesters and provides you with a practical environment to apply methodological learnings from other classes into challenging projects from industry.
Semester 1
Semester 1 is designed to provide you with the fundamental technical analytics knowledge from all three departments. Computer & Information Sciences courses will cover core techniques including machine learning and data mining as well as data visualisation and big data platforms
Mathematics courses will ensure you gain strong computational skills while establishing a broad knowledge of statistical tools essential for analytics. Management Science courses will build the foundations of business skills including problem structuring as well as decision analysis, in addition to providing essential practical skills.
Semester 2
Semester 2 is designed to extend your core skills and provide you with opportunities through a broad range of electives to specialise in areas that you are particularly interested to excel. To ensure breadth of knowledge, you'll be required to choose electives from at least two departments.
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