MSc in Data Analytics

Programme Code MSCDA
Programme Duration 1
Programme Level 9
 
EQF Level 7
 
EHEA Level Second Cycle
Programme Credits 90
Semester Duration 12 Week(s)
Language of Instruction English
Field of Study 0611 - Computer use
Supplementary Field of Study Computer use
CAO Code; QQI Progamme Code etc
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Programme Extra Information Approved on behalf of Pramod following discussion with Paul Stynes.
 

Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
On completion of the programme students will be able to: Conduct independent research and analysis in the field of Data Analytics.
On completion of the programme students will be able to: Formulate and implement a novel research idea using the latest industry practices.
On completion of the programme students will be able to: Demonstrate expert knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and the tools, techniques and technologies of Data Analytics utilised in both technical and business contexts.
On completion of the programme students will be able to: Critically assess, evaluate and communicate business & technical strategies for Data Analytics.
On completion of the programme students will be able to: Develop and implement effective business & technical solutions for Data Analytics.
On completion of the programme students will be able to: Critically assess and evaluate security, privacy, and ethical issues associated with the storage, transfer, and processing of data for analytical purposes.

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9DAP Database and Analytics Programming
H9DMML1 Data Mining and Machine Learning I
H9SDA Statistics for Data Analytics
Group Elective 1
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H9BIBA Business Intelligence and Business Analytics
Group Elective 2
Module Code Title
H8DIA Data Intensive Architectures
Group Elective 3
Module Code Title
H9INN1 Innovation I
H9INN1 Innovation I

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9DMML2 Data Mining and Machine Learning II
H9MSO Modelling, Simulation & Optimization
H9RCOMP Research In Computing
Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H9DAPA Domain Applications of Predictive Analytics
Group Elective 2
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H9SSP Scalable Systems Programming
Group Elective 3
Module Code Title
H9INN2 Innovation II
H9INN2 Innovation II

Stage 1 / Semester 3

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9DGE Data Governance and Ethics
H9DGE Data Governance and Ethics
H9RPROJ Research Project
H9RPROJ Research Project