Students
Tuition Fee
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Start Date
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Medium of studying
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Duration
2 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Computer Science | Data Science | Statistics
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Mathematics and Statistics
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


EngD Data Science Program

The EngD Data Science is a joint initiative of Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University, and the Data Science Centre Eindhoven. Together they founded The Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS), a thriving data science community that integrates postgraduate education, innovation, entrepreneurial activities, lifelong learning, and scientific research.


Program Details

  • ECTS points: 120
  • Education type: EngD
  • Duration: Two years
  • Language: English
  • Degree: Engineering Doctorate

About the Program

Data Science is concerned with finding patterns and creating value from vast streams of data in the context of a data domain. The main themes of the program are:


  • Collect, explore, analyze, interpret, and present huge data sets
  • Approach data and domain problems from multiple perspectives
  • Create value for organizations by designing novel data-driven solutions

The program combines statistics, computer science, mathematics, and design theory with business acumen to explore data sets, gather insights, visualize results, and communicate meaningful findings to stakeholders, considering underlying ethical and legal aspects.


Candidate Profile

Candidates for the EngD Data Science are creative problem solvers with excellent technical skills, team players with an eagerness to learn, and an attitude that shows responsibility for the quality and quantity of knowledge gained. They have a solid background in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, and a strong affinity with Data Science.


Graduate Profile

A Data Science graduate:


  • Properly applies techniques from statistics, computer science, and mathematics in a variety of data domains.
  • Shows curiosity with the desire to discover, distill, and model a problem down to a clear set of concepts and hypotheses to be tested.
  • Uses data to tell a story and communicate that story effectively to stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates cleverness to look at a problem in different creative ways.
  • Collaborates in teams and with a variety of stakeholders to get optimal results.

Program Location

The Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS) is located in the city of 's Hertogenbosch, in the former convent Mariėnburg.


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