MSc specialization

Data Science: Business

and GovernanceUnderstanding a Data-Driven Society!

Prof. dr. Max Louwerse

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MSc specialization

Data Science: Business

and GovernanceUnderstanding a Data-Driven Society!

Developments

http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2819918 (August 2014)

MSc specialization Data Science: Business

and Governance

Elective Courses

Goals of this MSc specialization

• To teach students the basic theories, findings, and

skills in Data Science

• Students are trained in the use of DS software

• Students acquire knowledge about the economic,

legal, behavioral and communication aspects of DS

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor programs that provide access to DS B&G

• Economics (statistics)

• Law (statistics)

• Psychology

• Social Sciences

• Communication Sciences

• Sciences (statistics)

MSc specialization Data Science: Business

and Governance PROFILE

• Data Scientists who know about the societal

aspects (business & governance) of dealing

with big data and data analysis

• Data Scientists who are aware of the

possibilities and limitations of data analysis

methods

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