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MSc Big Data

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our MSc Big Data course addresses the growing importance of big data in business, and society at large. International Data Corporation (IDC: a market research firm) forecast that the Big Data technology market will grow at a 26.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to £28.79 billion by 2018 €“ approximately six times the growth rate of the overall information technology market; with 30% organizations collecting big data and/or the market of data-driven services. Our modules will prepare you to make notable contributions in modern-day organizations with Big Data technologies. Equipped with the necessary knowledge and hands-on experience you will enhance your employability within the UK and internationally. Unique and challenging modules are introduced, including Mobile networks and smartphone applications, Data mining and visualization in addition to Ethics for IT professionals, and Object-oriented analysis and design that provide the foundation for Big Data.

General Eligibility

You will normally possess an appropriate undergraduate qualification: Honours Degree (2.2 or above) in Computing/ Engineering (or relevant disciplines) from a UK academic institute or an equivalent 4-year international degree qualification.

You may also be considered with other academic, vocational, or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Module
  • Mobile Networks and Smartphone Application

  • Data Mining and Visualization

  • Ethics for the IT Professional

  • Object Oriented Analysis & Design

  • Research Design and Methods

  • Emerging Topics in Computing

  • Master’s Project

  • Advanced-Data Science

  • Intelligent Systems

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS

  • Overall score 6.0

  • No sub-test less than 5.5

Additional Information

typically 2 years part-time / January intake: 1.5 years full-time, typically 2-3 years part-time

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