Programmer Objectives
The Plymouth MSc Data Science and Business Analytics is a multi-disciplinary programmer involving three subject areas: Computing, Business and Statistics. The design of the Masters programmer in Data Science and Business Analytics includes 120 credits of core modules and 60 credits of dissertation.
Programmer Aims:
To deliver a contemporary, multidisciplinary data science and business analytics curriculum that provides students with opportunities to apply acquired techniques critically to develop strategic solutions in an ever more data-dependent world, taking account of basic data protection and security issues;
To develop high theoretical and practical competence in the use of software for manipulating, visualizing and modelling structured and unstructured data, together with a broad awareness of computational tools used in analytics applications such as e Health;
To provide an up-to-date tool set, including sentiment analysis, for extracting deep insights relevant to business, science or society from social media and other sources;
To cultivate generic skills in structured, methodological programming practice and specific knowledge of computer architectures and data representation mechanisms that allow computational solutions to real-world analytics problems to be critically identified and strategically produced;
To offer a choice of modules in finance, marketing or international business that provide cutting edge exposure to an advanced and broad range of business topics;
To develop an enhanced ability to communicate effectively critiqued complex technical and professional concepts, including some of their social and ethical aspects, to specialized and non-specialized audiences using modern presentational tools.
Why University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is renowned for high quality, internationally-leading education, research and innovation. Plymouth is a three-time winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, the University continues to grow in stature and reputation. It has a strong track record for teaching and learning excellence, and has one of the highest numbers of National Teaching Fellows of any UK university. With over 19,000 students, and a further 9,500 studying for Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and around the world, and over 130,000 alumni pursuing their chosen careers globally, it has a growing global presence.
Plymouth University scores well in law, psychology, geographical sciences, computing (including digital media) and computer science, fine art and art history.
Top 10 UK Young University in the 2019 THE Young University Rankings
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2018 – Silver
Ranked 60th in the Guardian Ranking 2020
Ranked 77th in the Complete University Guide 2020
Ranked 101–150th in the THE Young University Rankings 2019
Ranked 126-150th in THE European Teaching Rankings 2019
23 National Teaching Fellowships in HE since 2000
The 1st university to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark
Whatuni Student Choice Awards: 4th in the international category in 2018
Duration
Full-time (12 Months)
Fees & Structure
Tuition Fees n Non-tuition Fees
S$26,750.00 S$2,700.00 - S$2,800.00
Note:
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmers include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 21 and above and possess one of the following:
Applicants should hold first or second class honors degree or equivalent in any discipline* OR
Mature candidates 30 years and above with 8 years of working experience.
* Applicants need not have any prior knowledge of data analysis or statistics and/or work experience
English Language Requirements
If English is not the first language, applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements:
Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE ‘O’ Level OR IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 5.5)
OR Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51
OR MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR Pass the MDIS English Placement test OR Equivalent
