Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program

The Master's program in Data Science for Public Decision Making is a second-level master's degree offered by the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". The program is conducted in Italian and is held remotely.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Credits: 60
• Coordinator: Prof. Gianluca Cubadda
• Course Codes: PXV
• Start of Classes: January 15

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with a set of transversal skills, particularly in statistics, computer science, and management, to govern the entire process of acquiring, managing, and analyzing large quantities of data from diverse sources. The goal is to enable students to communicate effectively the information derived from these activities for use in evaluation and decision-making processes in public administration.

Professional Profile

The professional profile of experts in Data Science for Public Decision Making requires advanced skills in statistical methodology, consolidated capabilities in managing large quantities of data, and pronounced abilities in multidisciplinary team work and communication of results. Specifically, the professional should:

• Possess knowledge of methodologies for managing and analyzing large datasets to autonomously develop statistical models for predicting future events.
• Present excellent programming and software utilization skills to manage, visualize, and analyze complex data from varied sources.
• Be able to communicate effectively the results of analyses to non-specialists and interact with experts from other disciplines to develop innovative solutions to public problems.

Admission Requirements

The Master's program is open to Italian and foreign graduates with adequate statistical and computer science training, holding a four-year degree from the old system or a master's degree (D.M. 270/04) or a specialized degree (D.M. 509/99). The Board of Teachers will evaluate the possession of minimum requirements for each applicant on a case-by-case basis. Enrollment of non-EU students residing in Italy with a regular residence permit for work or study is allowed, and the enrollment of non-EU students residing abroad is regulated by current laws. The foreign degree must be accompanied by a CIMEA certificate. The access title must be possessed at the time of enrollment, before the start of the training activities. Auditors are allowed to attend the Master's program, and it is possible to attend individual courses.

Final Notes

All information about the Master's program is presented in the attached documents, while the single announcement of the Master's and Advanced Courses is available in the dedicated section.