Data Analytics Master of Science - MSc (UG)

## Overview

Professionals with the ability to interrogate datasets by applying analytical and machine learning techniques to describe and predict business performance are in high demand worldwide. Our master’s degree in data analytics is designed to equip you with the technical expertise needed for a career in industry, this course will prepare you for roles in analytics by developing your technical expertise and professional skills in business intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

The first semester modules focus on core topic areas such as business intelligence and analytics, data warehouse design, time series forecasting and big data applications, enabling you to gain insights into large multivariate datasets and apply analytical and problem-solving skills to explore business opportunities and challenges faced by data scientists when working with modern business intelligence and analytics systems.

In the second semester, you will apply your technical knowledge and further progress your analytical expertise by focusing on specific data science subject areas such as statistical modelling, research methods, data mining and machine learning methods. You will also be encouraged to demonstrate your technical and analytical abilities in response to real-world problems during your final-semester individual project.

Following completion of this master’s degree you will leave with sought-after skills for business intelligence, data mining, and applied machine learning roles within any field of data science. Opportunities also exist for further academic study towards a doctorate degree and a career in research.

Key features

* With our 50-year history of teaching computing, you will benefit from established academic expertise, as well as gaining insight into real-world problem solving from our qualified staff.

* Enhance your employability by developing substantial knowledge and skills in the deployment of SAS industry-standard software.

* Sharpen skills by using software and techniques such as Apache Spark and the Hadoop Distributed File System to demonstrate data mining and machine learning algorithms.

* Gain practical experience in applying statistical and machine learning algorithms to various datasets.

* Access dedicated computing laboratories, fully equipped with HP dual-boot and all-in-one computers and a high-performance file server.

* Gain an insight into real-world issues and solutions through our research groups. You will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures and seminars to expand your understanding of the impact of current research.

* Boost your career prospects through an optional one-year placement year in industry\*, where you will be able to build contacts and transferable skills. Past students have completed placements with management consultancies, retailers and companies including Bosch Thermotechnology.

> The MSc in Data Analytics will provide you with the skills required to design, build and use business intelligence systems, not only for traditional online reporting but also enable you to build forecasting and predictive models. You might not be able to predict the future but you can come pretty close to modelling it to allow businesses to make strategic decisions
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> Dr Anthony Williams, Senior Lecturer