Data Science MSc
About This Programme
One-year MSc Data Science covering machine learning, big data management, statistical modelling, and data visualisation. Semester 1 (Sep) mandatory: Data Mining and Machine Learning, Statistical Modelling and Analysis. Sep optional (choose 2): Biologically Inspired Computation, Computer Network Security, Industrial Programming, Software Engineering Foundations. Semester 2 (Jan) mandatory: Big Data Management, Data Visualisation and Analytics, Research Methods and Project Planning. Jan optional (choose 1): Applied Text Analytics, Applied Development and Operations (DevOps), Advanced Software Engineering, Digital and Knowledge Economy. Final component: Masters Project and Dissertation (May). Entry: a good relevant Honours degree (first or upper second class) with substantial computing/IT components including databases and programming; engineering or mathematics backgrounds also considered. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Tuition AED 113,685/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 56,843/year part-time. Accreditations: BCS (CITP + CEng accreditation pathway), Euro-Inf international accreditation, UAE MoHESR, UK QAA. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Programme Leader: Ahmad Ryad Soobhany (also Director of Ethics). Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.
What You'll Study
Year 1, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide Students undertake four courses in semester 1 and a further four courses in semester 2. In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the MSc qualification undertake a Masters project, which culminates in a dissertation.
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
- Big Data Management
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
- Research Methods and Project Planning
- Masters Project and Dissertation
Optional courses
- Biologically Inspired Computation
- Computer Network Security
- Industrial Programming
- Software Engineering Foundations
- Applied Text Analytics
- Applied Development and Operations (DevOps)
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Digital and Knowledge Economy
Year 1, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide Students undertake four courses in semester 1 and a further four courses in semester 2. In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the MSc qualification undertake a Masters project, which culminates in a dissertation.
- Big Data Management
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
- Research Methods and Project Planning
- Masters Project and Dissertation
Optional courses
- Applied Text Analytics
- Applied Development and Operations (DevOps)
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Digital and Knowledge Economy
- Biologically Inspired Computation
- Computer Network Security
- Industrial Programming
- Software Engineering Foundations
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CITP Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. CEng Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Euro-Inf This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition. This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom
Programme Details
Award
MSc
Start Date
September, January
Duration
1 year
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Computer Science
Study Pattern
Full time / Part time
Delivery Format
In person