The world economy is facing digital transformation, where different stages of economic activities and processes become digital and data is becoming a new commodity. Availability of data and Data Analytics open new business opportunities and enable the digital transformation of enterprises. We are also facing the appearance of smart, connected products and digital service ecosystems, which transform the competitive environment and business processes. Data is the cornerstone of the ongoing digital transformation and the role of Data Analytics is getting increasingly important.
Data Analytics specialists help businesses understand the importance of data and utilize data efficiently. The focus of this Degree Programme is on preparing specialists, who have technical skills working with data sets but also understand how Data Analytics contributes to the business development. During the studies, you will learn different methods of working with data, special software packages and technologies. Moreover, this educational program is focusing on teaching relevant programming, statistics, and machine learning skills.
Your studies follow the problem- and project-based learning approaches with a strong practical focus. You study in an international environment, collaborate with the local businesses working on development tasks.This curriculum is covering competencies required for the following job profiles:
• Data Analytics specialist
• Data Analysis expert and consultant.
The topics included in this study program are based on thorough analysis of the requirements of the real-life working environment. Therefore, completing this program gives you an ability to work as part of data analysis teams, to participate in the design of data analytics services, or to become an independent entrepreneur. Relevant competences acquired by the student earlier can be recognized as a part of the studies.
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