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Master of Applied Data Science

The Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) programme at the University of Canterbury is designed to provide students with a wide range of technical competencies as well as practical knowledge about data mining and machine learning techniques.

Student Stories

Several students have shared their experiences with the MADS programme:

• Phuong Tang: "The MADS programme at UC allowed me to gain a wide range of technical competencies..."
• Emil Mendoza: "The industry project was a really good learning experience..."
• Yunxing (James) Ding: "I want to be a sophisticated specialist in the field of machine learning and deep learning..."
• Joo-Hyun Ahn: "The MADS provides high-quality content with solid theories and practical cutting-edge techniques..."
• Pratik Mehta: "UC has a student-friendly environment and has students from diverse ethnicities..."
• Roelant (Rolls) Hofmans: "Data is the currency of business..."
• Nur Syaida Firzana Mohamad Isham: "The entire programme carries out great projects and programmes to help employability..."
• Xinmei (Ivy) Zhang: "I think it is a great opportunity for me to broaden my understanding in healthcare via analysing data..."
• Sumathi Karpurapu: "I was able to learn technically as well as learn the New Zealand culture…"
• Lakshay Mehra: "Starting my studies via the online-to-on-campus pathway has definitely been the best alternative..."