Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc)
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
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Introduction
Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc)
With more and more data being captured, there is growing need for people with the skills to manage large data collections, and make use of them through a range of data analysis techniques. It has been said that “data is the raw material of the 21st century”.
The Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc) is an interdisciplinary program that encompasses understanding how data can be used in a business context, how large data sets can be managed, and how data can be analysed. The program will also develop students’ skills in data analysis techniques and computing.
Graduates of the MBusDataSc will have advanced knowledge in areas including: understanding of opportunities for applying data analysis in business, awareness of ethical and privacy issues and mitigation approaches, understanding of technologies for managing large data sets and the ability to select and apply appropriate technologies, and an understanding of different techniques for analysing data and the ability to select and apply appropriate techniques.
The program can be completed in a 12 month period, starting in February (semester 1).
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
- The 180 point program of study shall consist of eight compulsory papers
- The Environment of Business and Economics
- Advanced Database Topics
- Management of Large Scale Data
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
- Statistical Techniques for Data Science
- Adaptive Business Intelligence
- Advanced Business Analytics
- Including one of the following project papers:
- Applied Project or INFO 580 Research Project
Program Outcome
Level of Award of the Degree
The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Application Details
Applicants should submit their online application form along with the following supporting documents: scanned copies of their previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English); Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE); and certified/notarised translations of original documents which are not in English. After completion of online application, applicants’ proof of identity document must be posted to: International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.