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MSc - Master of Science
Headingley Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
15 Month
Gain an understanding of big data governance, data analytics and data storage to successfully manage and share an organisations’ data. Data and information are recognised as central to the economic, business and cultural life of our society today. This course will equip you with the advanced information and analytic skills to thrive in the digital knowledge economy. You could already be working and looking to enhance your expertise in data science. Alternatively, you may have recently graduated and want to move into roles specifically aligned with data science and analytics. We’ll help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of data within business. As part of your course, you’ll: Study data governance, considering how data can be sourced, consolidated and stored securely, responsibly and efficiently Explore techniques used to analyse data Discover how data can contribute to a company's business strategy Focus on the application of data science in a specific field such as health, education or fraud prevention In the ever-changing technological world, the skills required to successfully manage and share an organisations' data, require employees that have good understanding of data issues, technology, people and business. All of these skills are addressed by modules on this course, placing you at the forefront of the emerging digital economy. You’ll be encouraged to undertake projects and volunteering opportunities with outside organisations, and our expert staff will ensure your learning is highly relevant to the workplace. Central to the course will be the themes of security, ethics, data governance and sustainability. You’ll graduate with a critical awareness of the current ethical and security problems associated with the exploitation of information services and resources in organisations, enabling you to support collection, sorting and ordering of data, big data and information across a range of sectors.
Gain an in-depth, systematic and critical understanding of the current research on business intelligence and issues concerning data analysis and knowledge discovery. You will explore techniques for data analysis and data representation tools from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
Evaluate different types of database systems, database managing systems and approaches, techniques and tools. Particular emphasis will be placed on critique of current practices and emerging trends in the area of databases, data and information management.
An opportunity to explore a subject area of particular interest to you, during this 40 credit module, you will carry out an in-depth research project which will be discussed your formal dissertation.
Develop the skills required to initiate, plan, execute, manage and sign off a project. You will focus on appropriate methodologies, standards, legislation and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management.
During this module you will reflect critically on your own development and gain an enhanced understanding of the methods and skills required to carry out masters level research successfully.
