MSc Big Data and Business Intelligence
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,275 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home £10,500 per year; part-time international £2,879 per 30 credits | home £1,750 per 30 credits
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Introduction
Gain a competitive advantage with this Master&rsquo's in Big Data and Business Intelligence - one of the first MSc courses in the UK to cover this cutting-edge technology.
This innovative master's course provides you with the skills to contribute to the design and development of big data systems as well as distributed / internet-enabled decision support application software systems.
We focus on modern engineering methods, tools, and techniques, including data analytics, machine learning, business intelligence, and data mining. You will also have the opportunity to learn programming languages such as Python and R. Our software engineering approach to building applications helps you to develop a life-cycle view of software development.
Drawing on our research excellence in this area, this innovative course in big data and business intelligence is designed to give you a competitive advantage in this fast-growing business domain.
This program has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, to partially fulfill the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Additionally, it has also been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, on behalf of the Engineering Council, to partially fulfill the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
What you should know about this course
You will gain the theoretical skills and in-depth understanding you need to pursue a future within big data.
This innovative course will help you develop practical skills in building interactive systems, applying machine learning, and data analysis.
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Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- MSc Project (60 credits)
- Big Data (15 credits)
- Advanced Database Technologies (15 credits)
- Applied Machine Learning (15 credits)
- Programming Fundamentals for Data Science (15 credits)
- Graph and Modern Databases (15 credits)
- Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (15 credits)
- Essential Professional and Academic Skills for Masters Students
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Software Tools and Techniques (15 credits)
- User-Centred Web Engineering (15 credits)
- Clouds, Grids and Virtualisation (15 credits)
- Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Systems Modelling (15 credits)
- Data Visualisation (15 credits)
Part-time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Big Data (15 credits)
- Applied Machine Learning (15 credits)
- Programming Fundamentals for Data Science (15 credits)
- Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (15 credits)
- Essential Professional and Academic Skills for Masters Students
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- MSc Project (60 credits)
- Advanced Database Technologies (15 credits)
- Graph and Modern Databases (15 credits)
- Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Software Tools and Techniques (15 credits)
- User-Centred Web Engineering (15 credits)
- Clouds, Grids and Virtualisation (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Systems Modelling (15 credits)
- Data Visualisation (15 credits)
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Career Opportunities
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates from the MSc Big Data and Business Intelligence course are equipped for employment in industry, commerce, or research with proficiency in the key theoretical and practical areas of big data systems development.
Do you provide employability services?
Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.
The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews, and employability skills workshops.
Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.