Data Science MSc
Master
In Sheffield
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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This CILIP-accredited course produces highly employable graduates for a rapidly expanding global job market. It was developed in collaboration with external organisations across a range of sectors to make sure you gain knowledge and learn skills that employers are looking for.
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About this course
You’ll learn the theory and the skills you need to support data-driven decision-making in organisations. The course covers three core areas: data management, data analysis and business insight. You’ll get hands-on experience with data management and analysis. Industry experts contribute to the course, sharing their experience and talking you through examples of data science in action.
You’ll need at least a 2:1 in any subject.
This course is accredited by CILIP
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Subjects
- Big Data Analytics
- Digital Advocacy
- Business Intelligence
- Digital Libraries
- Social Media
- Data analysis
- Database Design
- Visualisation
- Data and Society
- Data science
Course programme
Core modules
- Data and Society
- Introduction to Data Science
- Data Mining and Visualisation
- Data Analysis
- Database Design
- Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
- Dissertation
Choose from a range of optional modules including:
- Information Systems in Organisations
- Business Intelligence
- Information Governance and Ethics
- Researching Social Media
- Information Retrieval: Search Engines and Digital Libraries
- Digital Advocacy
- Big Data Analytics
You can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical laboratory classes, group work, online discussion, case studies and lectures by visiting speakers.
AssessmentYou'll be assessed using a wide variety of methods including essays, reports, small projects, in-class tests, presentations, posters, group work and a research-based dissertation.
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Data Science MSc