Applied Data Analytics University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

Through the Applied Data Analytics MSc degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will learn key data science skills using freely available software. Core subjects will cover fundamental theories, ethical considerations and industry-standard techniques, while optional modules will allow you to focus on specific applications.

The range of options include business, computational, and environmental themes. As part of the environmental options, you will gain experience with GIS software and spatial analysis, while in the business-themed options the focus is on business decisions and company culture – can you help it move toward data-driven decision-making? The computational theme has an emphasis on data engineering and machine learning.

The part-time Applied Data Analytics at The University of the Highlands and Islands course is delivered online, allowing you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. The full-time course is delivered on campus at UHI Inverness. Whether you prefer to study part-time or full-time, you can tailor your option choices to suit your specific areas of interest

Special features

• Flexible optional themes (business, computational and environmental)

• Learn to apply a wide range of data analytics techniques and evaluate their relevance and validity

• Make an immediate and effective contribution to an organisation through data science

• Study current ethical issues in data science and their application to an organisation

Career opportunities:

On successful completion of the course you will be well suited for any role with a strong emphasis on data analysis or data science. You might also like to take dual roles within a business, marrying your underlying subject knowledge with your data science skills.

You may progress on to any data focussed MRes or PhD project that also makes use of your underlying subject knowledge gained through experience or undergraduate qualifications.