Overview
Upon completion of the Data Science program at Lebanese American University (LAU), students will be equipped with skills to analyze data using techniques from statistics, data mining and machine learning; generate visualizations of data or analysis results; and support decision-making processes. Practical applications from diverse domains will be integrated into the program. The program also develops industry-valued competencies in R, Python, PyTorch, Keras, SQL, MongoDB, and Dask in addition to a strong statistical foundation.
Your Career
Recent advances in Statistics, Data Mining, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, along with enhanced GPU computational power, have significantly enhanced the capacity to analyze both structured (e.g., tabular) and unstructured (e.g., text, audio, image and video) data. According to data from Glassdoor, Data Science is the top-ranked requested degree with a median salary of $116k.
Upon graduation, you can become data analysts/scientists, statisticians, data engineers, business analysts and software engineers. You may also pursue a PhD in the field and then become researchers and professors.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Python for Data Science
- Statistics for Data Science
- Data Science and its Applications
- Applied Machine Learning
- Data Ethics
- Data Engineering
- Data Visualization
- Research Methods in Data Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data View 4 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in LebanonWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students applying from the following BS disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics and Computer or Communication Engineering.
- Students applying from related majors may need remedial courses.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents13470 USD / year≈ 13470 USD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents13470 USD / year≈ 13470 USD / year
Living costs
Beirut
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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