Big data processing and information retrieval drives some of the world most successful and high-tech businesses; from well-known companies like Google and Twitter, to specialist medical informatics providers and even space exploration.
The main theme throughout the MSc Data Science and Computational Intelligence programme offered by the Coventry University is automatic big data processing and information retrieval through machine learning, neural network and evolutionary computing. We will cover how to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to analyse big datasets, assess the statistical significance of data mining results and perform advanced data mining tasks.
We will introduce you to important frameworks such as Hadoop Map Reduce and Spark, in combination with easy to use and powerful development tools such as Scala, Python, Matlab and R. We will look at emerging theories, practices, approaches and management of distributed and intelligent computing systems. You will be introduced to the key concepts of cloud computing as an architectural stack for understanding infrastructure as services, platform as services and software as services, as well as other types of distributed computing technology, such as grid computing and distributed databases. You will have opportunities to use simulation tools, including CloudSim, to simulate real world scenarios.
The highly-regarded Harvard Business Review has previously declared the role of ‘data scientist’ to be the sexiest career of the 21st century.
The explosion in the amount of available data now available to businesses, coupled with its potential value to improve competitive advantage, is driving the continued strong demand for data scientists throughout the world.
A 2014 survey by consulting firm Accenture on clients’ big-data strategies in April 2014 revealed that more than 90% planned to hire more employees with expertise in data science, yet almost half cited a lack of talent as a chief obstacle.
Opportunities following successful completion of this course could include careers as data scientists, data professionals and data analysts in variety of sectors including financial services, retail, marketing, customer and business intelligence.
The practical nature of our course places an emphasis on your future employability, developing a wide range of technical, analytical, design and professional skills.
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Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants for this programme will normally be expected to possess a minimum of upper second class honours degree in Computer science, Mathematics or other relevant area.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Our scholarships are worth up to £10,000 and every student that applies will be considered. Fulfil your potential this academic year with Coventry University!
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