MSc Big Data Science and Technology

Big Data Science and Technology is a postgraduate course offered by the University of Bradford that aims to educate and equip students with the skills required for handling large data sets that organizations need to address. The course focuses on prevalent methods and technologies used in data science, providing an understanding of big data’s importance across different industries, including healthcare, finance, and marketing.Course Content: The course emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of dealing with large and complex data sets. It covers various topics like data preparation, acquisition, transformation, visualization, and decision-making principles. Students get exposure to contemporary big data technologies and methods and how to use them in problem-solving. The curriculum prepares students for a professional career in big data or undertaking doctoral studies in related areas. Key Modules: The program features several modules such as Techniques for Big Data and Data Science, Big Data Systems, Research in Emerging Technology, Data Visualisation, Machine Intelligence, and a dissertation project which gives students the opportunity to research an area of their interest within the course.Accreditations: Though the course itself does not have any specific accreditations, the University of Bradford is accredited and recognized globally for its quality education and has a high reputation in the field of technology and research.Future Careers: This course prepares students for diverse careers in industries such as finance, healthcare, and marketing. They can work in roles such as data scientists, information architects, data analysts, business analysts, with the technology sector being a significant employer. Graduates also have opportunities in research and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.