MSc

Data Science

Teaching & Learning

What you'll learn

Gain an in-depth, systematic and critical understanding of the current research on business intelligence and issues concerning data analysis and knowledge discovery. You will explore techniques for data analysis and data representation tools from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
During this module you will reflect critically on your own development and gain an enhanced understanding of the methods and skills required to carry out masters level research successfully.
Evaluate different types of database systems, database managing systems and approaches, techniques and tools. Particular emphasis will be placed on critique of current practices and emerging trends in the area of databases, data and information management.
Develop the skills required to initiate, plan, execute, manage and sign off a project. You will focus on appropriate methodologies, standards, legislation and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management.
An opportunity to explore a subject area of particular interest to you, during this 40 credit module, you will carry out an in-depth research project which will be discussed your formal dissertation.
Gain an in-depth, systematic and critical understanding of the current research on business intelligence and issues concerning data analysis and knowledge discovery. You will explore techniques for data analysis and data representation tools from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
During this module you will reflect critically on your own development and gain an enhanced understanding of the methods and skills required to carry out masters level research successfully.
Evaluate different types of database systems, database managing systems and approaches, techniques and tools. Particular emphasis will be placed on critique of current practices and emerging trends in the area of databases, data and information management.
Develop the skills required to initiate, plan, execute, manage and sign off a project. You will focus on appropriate methodologies, standards, legislation and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management.
An opportunity to explore a subject area of particular interest to you, during this 40 credit module, you will carry out an in-depth research project which will be discussed your formal dissertation.

What you'll learn

Study the principles and techniques of advanced database management systems such as data warehouse, data integration, data quality and reporting. You will build your knowledge of technical and practical development, and of the end purpose of using a data warehouse for decision making support.
Study current trends in the development of digitalisation and globalisation, and the impact these developments have on social, organisational and commercial activities and institutions.
Explore the ways in which information management practices need to encompass insights into the technical, organisational and social aspects of the contexts in which information systems operate.
Study the latest developments to machine learning techniques within artificial intelligence and data mining. You’ll examine how these developments could be applied to various settings, such as smart cities, health, business and manufacturing.
Study the principles and techniques of advanced database management systems such as data warehouse, data integration, data quality and reporting. You will build your knowledge of technical and practical development, and of the end purpose of using a data warehouse for decision making support.
Study current trends in the development of digitalisation and globalisation, and the impact these developments have on social, organisational and commercial activities and institutions.
Explore the ways in which information management practices need to encompass insights into the technical, organisational and social aspects of the contexts in which information systems operate.
Study the latest developments to machine learning techniques within artificial intelligence and data mining. You’ll examine how these developments could be applied to various settings, such as smart cities, health, business and manufacturing.