Dec
27
SIMAD Graduate Studies introduces Master of Data Science
Master of Data Science (Coursework)
The Master of Data Science is offered on a full-time basis and the duration of the study is 2 years. This program provides opportunities to the students who wish to strengthen their career prospects in data science
Career Opportunity
- Data Scientist
- Big Data Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Webometrician
- Mining Analyst
- Data Modeler
- Data Architect/Engineer
- Qualitative Analyst
Course Structure
OURSES MODULE (42 Credit Hours)
CORE COURSES (30 Credits) + DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT (12 Credits)
CORE COURSES (30 Credits)
| NO | SUBJECT |
| 1 | Principles and Practices of Data Science and Analytics |
| 2 | Statistic for Data Science |
| 3 | Programming for Data Science |
| 4 | Machine Learning |
| 5 | Big Data Storage and Management |
| 6 | Data Visualisation |
| 7 | Research Design and Analysis in Data Science |
| 8 | Big Data Computing |
| 9 | Consumer Behavioural and Social Media Analytics |
| 10 | Forensic Analytics and Digital Investigations |
| DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT | |
| 1 | Master Project I |
| 2 | Master Project II |
Entry Requirements
For admission into the Master of Data Science programme, applicants must have at least
- A Bachelor’s degree in Science stream with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in non-Science stream with a minimum CGPA of 3.0
