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| Information Science - Data Analytics | | |
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School | Northumbria University | | |
Location | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EGL, United Kingdom | | |
School Type | University | | |
School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 23,000
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Degree | Master | | |
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Length | 1 Year(s) | | |
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Prerequisites Notes | See website. | | |
Cost | Costs may vary due to the exchange rate. | | |
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Description | Are you looking for a Masters-level qualification that will open doors to jobs and promotions in the field of data analytics? This course combines core modules in information science with specialised modules in Database Modelling as well as Statistics and Business Intelligence.
As part of the focus on data analytics, you will cover topics such as how to design and manipulate databases with relational algebra and SQL. You will also analyse (big) data in order to improve organisational decision-making, using techniques such as regression analysis, clustering, distance measures, probability and distributions. All of Northumbria’s information science postgraduate courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. This accreditation makes our courses stand out and enhances their credibility and currency among employers, and is also crucial for progressing to Chartership status once qualified. | | |
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