Postgraduate Diploma - Data Science (EQF Level 7)

The European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology’s Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science has been developed to prepare aspiring Data Scientists, Data Analysts and Artificial Intelligence specialists to take advantage of the growing business and employment opportunities in these fields. With the emergence of cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence, data science has become a key fourth generation profession. The Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science has been developed to prepare aspiring Data Scientists, Data Analysts and Artificial Intelligence specialists to take advantage of the growing business and employment opportunities in these fields. The Diploma is designed to enable learners to gain skills in maths, statistics and programming in R, Python and SQL. The Diploma also provides a sound basis for a progression to Masters Degrees in a number of relevant disciplines. Throughout the two years, learners will engage with practical case studies, research projects, leadership challenges, and interactive learning experiences that develop both theoretical insight and applied competence, enabling them to adapt and innovate within dynamic health and social care environments. Learning Outcomes The overall learning outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science are to: Gain the mathematical and statistical knowledge and understanding required to carry out basic and advanced data analysis Develop sufficient skill in the R, Python and SQL programming languages to use them to successfully carry out data analysis to an advanced level Develop a strong understanding of data management, including evaluation, structuring and cleaning of data for analysis Become familiar with and use the tools and techniques used in data visualisation Develop a comprehensive knowledge of classical data analytics, including statistical inference, predictive modelling, time series analysis and data reduction Become familiar with and apply common machine learning techniques to business and other problems in order to uncover options and solutions for them Develop an understanding of essential concepts from contemporary themes in business Understand, evaluate and apply data science and analytics within business and organisational contexts