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Learn how to effectively use business intelligence and data analytics technologies and tools. Focus on current research in the field of computing and digital technologies for business success. Consider the professional and ethical requirements of big data.
This top-up course is informed by data science, AI and machine learning. Data science research has impact wherever analysis of large-scale complex data is useful. It enables businesses and policy makers to determine trends, it can be used in disease prevention, preventing terrorist attacks, cybersecurity, combatting crime and in the discovery of new scientific knowledge. You will learn a range of industry specific software and tools such as Oracle, Python (Anaconda Navigator), R Studio and Weka.
This course is delivered at our study centre in Botswana. Please contact the study centre directly for more information about start dates and fees.
We employ a blended teaching and learning approach and work consistently to expose you to real-world industrial activity while developing essential practical skills. You will learn through a mix of lectures, interactive lectorials, lab-based practicals, classroom-based seminars, group problem-solving sessions, case studies, guest expert lectures, one-to-one and group supervision and online learning.
You will be assessed mostly by practical coursework, with some written assessments and occasional written examinations or time-constrained assessments.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.
Please contact the study centre directly for information on fees, finance and start dates.
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You will graduate as a technically competent data and information systems analyst with experience of up-to-date methodologies, opening up a wide range of employment opportunities.
With the global data and business analytics market value continuing to increase, there is a clear demand for data analytics professionals.
Our graduates in this area are working as Software Developers and Data Engineers at financial institutions including JP Morgan and Deloitte and software development companies such as Accenture.
You will be given additional support in career planning, preparing to apply, preparing your CV, interview techniques and much more, meaning you will well equipped to apply for exciting, high-salary positions such as data analytics analyst or big data consultant.