Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 12 months or 24 months
This Master’s programme is designed to bridge the gap between data science and business management through an interdisciplinary approach that equips you with the critical business and data science skills necessary to establish or lead successful data science teams or enterprises.
Combining the study of Data Science and Business Management offers a strategic advantage in today's data-driven world. The world of data is undergoing a period of profound transformation as companies and organisations manage ever- increasing volumes and diversity of data. In response, the importance placed on data collection, management and analysis by organisations of all sizes is increasing all the time as businesses strive to stay competitive in today's market.
While the tools and techniques of advanced data science were previously largely confined to professionals with computing or other STEM backgrounds, the democratisation of data science means that business managers of all backgrounds can learn to unlock insights from data.
2:2 (lower second class) Honours degree or equivalent in any subject will be considered.
Combining Data Science and Business Management will enhance your career prospects in today's data-driven job market. The combination of business leadership skills and proficiency in data science you will gain on this programme will help lead to roles in business forecasting, targeted marketing, and using data to optimise processes.
This programme is designed to equip aspiring business managers with a unique blend of data modelling skills essential for deriving valuable insights from data as well as equipping students from a STEM background with the commercial knowledge to deliver real value for organisations.
According to a recent LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise report, Data Engineer emerges as one of the fastest-growing professions in the UK, further underlining the vast opportunities available in the field for aspiring business management enthusiasts.
Career Opportunities
Business Consultant
Business Manager
Commercial Analyst
Data Analyst
Data Analytics Manager
Data Consultant
Data and Information Coordinator
Intelligence Analyst
Core Modules:
Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
The Leadership Challenge (BU501H)
Digital Marketing (BU506E)
Introduction to Programming (PX5007)
Human Resource Essentials (BU551Q)
Business Marketing Strategy Planning (BU552P)
Machine Learning (PX5509)
Data Science and Business Management Individual Project (60 credit points)
Optional Modules:
Image Analysis (PX5023)
Data Visualisation (PX5019)
Image Analysis (PX5023)
Data Visualisation (PX5019)
Introduction to Data Science (PX5508)
Statistics and Time Series Analysis (PX5510)
Founded in 1495 by Bishop Elphinstone, the University of Aberdeen boasts 500 years of excellence, and has secured a position as a leading internationa...
