Modelling and Data Analysis (master's two years)

General learning outcomes

• In-depth knowledge of a broad range of methods and techniques for analysing and solving problems within applicable fields.
• Good theoretical insight and the ability to apply theory to the development of methods and techniques for solving problems.

Target knowledge and understanding

• In-depth knowledge within a limited field of specialisation covered by the programme of study
• In-depth knowledge of fields that border on your chosen speciality.
• An understanding of the relationship between a concrete problem and the mathematical model describing the problem.


Target skills

• The ability to approach complex problems, reveal structures and clarify problems, discover suitable analytical and/or numerical methods and interpret the solutions.
• Good practical skills in the use of relevant software.
• The ability to work with other academic specialists, not necessarily from your own discipline.
• The ability to express yourself in a precise and scientific manner, in both written and spoken Norwegian and English.
• The ability to make active use of existing literature to access the work of others and use this to support your own work.
• The ability to independently evaluate the suitability of a mathematical model to a particular problem.

You will be able to find work both in the industrial or research oriented sector after having completed the Master’s programme in Modelling and Data Analysis. Which area your education is best suited for depends on which programme option you have chosen.

Some examples of potential areas of work are

finance,
insurance,
biotechnology and other technological industry,
pharmaceutical companies,
oil industry,
environment monitoring,
health administration and hospitals and
several types of consultancy work.