MSc Data Analytics

The MSc Data Analytics course provided by the University of Strathclyde equips students with the essential skills to pursue a successful career in the growing field of data analytics. It emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application in relation to data sources, programming, and statistics to equip students to become valued specialists within organizations, shaping their digital strategies and operations. Course Content: The course encompasses study units in data analytics, machine learning with big data as well as multivariate statistics. In addition, students have the opportunity to engage in a significant project, applying the data analytics techniques they've learned on the course to a problem of practical significance.Key Modules: Key components of the syllabus include Foundations of Data Analytics, Principles of Data Management, Data Analytics in Practice, and Big Data Tools. Towards the end of the program, students will undertake an independent project where they will design and implement a piece of applied data analytics research.Accreditations: The MSc in Data Analytics is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).Future Careers: After completion of this course, students have a wide range of opportunities available to them. They can work as Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, or Business Intelligence Analysts. The demand for these professions is significant in sectors such as healthcare, marketing, business and finance, sports, and public services among others. The program is also an excellent grounding for a PhD in the field should a student wish to continue their studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.