MSc Data Science and Business Analytics

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year

Masters Degree Description

This one-year conversion MSc is designed for graduates from a wide range of disciplines and experience. It gives you skills in data analytics, computing and business. Using sophisticated analytics techniques, including social network visualisation and sentiment analysis, and professional software, including R tidyverse, Python and SQL, you gain the skills and knowledge to transform data into commercial value and boost your employability.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any discipline. Computer appreciation is expected by students on this course.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways.

Student Destinations

You are in a prime position to pursue a wide variety of prestigious and extremely well-rewarded positions, which include, but are not restricted to: data analyst and data manager, research and business analyst, social media and business strategist, data scientist and data engineer.

Module Details

Core module:

Software Development and Databases
Contemporary Issues in Data Science
MSc Dissertation and Research Skills
Business Analytics
Big Data Visualisation and Analytics
Applied Data Modelling and Artificial Intelligence
MSc Dissertation and Research Skills

Optional modules:

International Finance
Analysis of Financial Statements
Social Media Theory and Practice
Current Issues in International Business
Operations and Project Management
International Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage

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