Overview

Graduates will be able to:

Conduct independent research and analysis in open data.
Formulate and implement a novel research idea in the area.
Demonstrate expert knowledge in managing and implementing open data solutions.
Show high level competence in the tools and techniques of open data.
Critically assess business and technical strategies for open data.
Develop and implement effective business and technical solutions for open data.

Critically appreciate ethical, data governance and sustainability issues relevant to open data practice.

You will attain expertise to be able to evaluate modelling techniques, use software development to solve problems involving data and to analyse and evaluate large data sets. You will also understand the ethical, moral and sustainability issues associated with open data practices. Towards the end of your studies, you will also examine a specific research question that can be relevant to your organisation in your research project.

As a graduate of this programme, you can lead the way in using data to drive business innovation, improve business efficiency, enhance public accountability, make better decisions, and solve real world challenges with open data. There is a strong and growing open data ecosystem and this course will give you the competence and confidence to be a leader in the field.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Data Modelling
Programming and Algorithms
Ethics and Fairness
Open Science and FAIR Principles

Semester 2

Statistics
Data Analytics
Open Data Workflows and Lifecycle
Plus a choice of one elective module from:- Database and File Systems- Open Innovation- Data Assurance and Security Principles

Semester 3

Data Governance
Research Practicum

Note: Elective modules are subject to availability and a minimum number of students required to run a module.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a level 8 (honours degree) qualification (2.2 or higher) on the National Framework of Qualifications from a cognate/STEM background. Learners from a non-cognate background from areas like Bioscience, the Social Sciences, Psychology, or Library Science will also be considered for the programme. Candidates will be required to demonstrate numerical and computer proficiency which may be assessed by interview or written assessment.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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