Program Overview

MSc Big Data Analytics

Description

The MSc Big Data Analytics is a postgraduate degree offered by Mediterranean College, a highly specialised provider in Computer Networks & Security studies. It focuses on the extraction, analysis, exploitation, and management of information from big data, using a variety of scientific techniques and software tools.

Admissions

• Copy of the last studies certificate
• CV (in English)
• Reference Letters (2)
• Good knowledge of English (IELTS 6.5 level or equivalent)
• Academic interview
• Photos (2)
• Copy of ID-card/passport

Structure & Content

The programme is studied within 2 years in a part-time basis and comprises of six 20-credit modules and a diploma thesis of 60 credits. A key aspect of the programme is that its structure and learning outcomes are designed in conjunction with SAS Analytics.

Teaching & Learning

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Discussion groups
• Practical sessions
• Presentations
• Blended learning

HPC Lab

• I7-8700, 6 cores /12 threads, 3.2 ~ 4.6 GHz boost freq.
• 16GB RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, 2560 cores, 8 GB
• Dual monitors (20” 1920×1080)

Why choose this Course

• One out of few postgraduate programmes in Greece on advanced studies in data science
• Focused on the extraction, analysis, exploitation, and management of information from both business and scientific data
• Students gain theoretical and practical skills using the specialized analytics tools of SAS, and analytics-oriented programming languages, like R and Python
• Students are assessed through professionally oriented methods, including analytical essays, technical reports, research papers, case studies, multi-task portfolios, and presentations
• Students pursue high-level research on a particular topic of their interest, under the supervision of an experienced tutor, which can lead to publications in conference proceedings or scientific journals

Further Study & Career

• Graduates have excellent employment and earnings potential as prospects include working in many areas of computing and information technology, particularly in the areas of data analytics, business intelligence, information management, and visualization
• Alternatively, they may undertake further research leading to a PhD

Staff

• Academic staff are all active scholars and/or industry professionals with substantial experience in computer science and are also accredited lecturers of the University of Derby for every module they teach, and registered at the Ministry of Education’s College Tutors Registry

Resources

• Mediterranean College places particular emphasis on the academic support of undergraduate students: students receive regular feedback on their academic progress; students have full access to the College’s libraries and electronic resources, whilst the educational processes are fully supported by the Mediterranean College’s e-class

Activities

• Mediterranean College has developed an integrated Employability plan, the MC Employability Scheme, focused on the contemporary needs of our Computing students: career counseling and professional development, regular guest lectures, real projects, seminars, networking events, employability fair, and internship scheme

Partners

• The University of Derby (Guardian University Guide 2020) is a TOP-26 UK University, having the 1st place among the UK Universities that are affiliated in Greece; it is in the TOP-10 for student employability and is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Testimonials

• My time at the College was great. I made some great friends there who helped me overcome many problems. I learned a lot from my time there and I want to thank my teachers for supporting me throughout these three years. - Christos Avgerinos, BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• The 3 years I studied at Mediterranean College, I had the opportunity to further my knowledge and develop a range of personal and professional skills. I also learned how to work as a team to accomplish our goals. All the academic and administrative staff were really supportive and helpful. - Georgios Choutsisvilli, BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• Studying at the University of Derby was an interesting experience, the level of studies is really good but most of all we met people that we became good friends with. I wish all the best for their life and career. - Dimitrios Pozaritis, BSc (Hons) Computer Science

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