| Course Name |
Big Data Analytics |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
89646 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. |
| Course Fee |
EU Fees: €5,750
Non-EU Fees: €12,000 |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements
Level 8 Honours Degree in Computing, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2), or Higher Diploma in Computing (Conversion Course into Computing). Non computing applicants must have a minimum of 30 ECT credits in Computing...
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Level 8 Honours Degree in Computing, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2), or Higher Diploma in Computing (Conversion Course into Computing). Non computing applicants must have a minimum of 30 ECT credits in Computing or Computing related modules, or computer industry experience. If you do not have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applicants may also attend a one week bridging course where necessary.
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| Number of Places |
20 |
| Course Summary |
Our Master of Science in Computing in Big Data Analytics is a one year, full-time or two year, part-time programme. It focuses on the processes involved in examining and interpreting large amounts of data of a variety of types to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations and other useful information. |
| Course Content |
Expand+From banking and financial services to retail and healthcare, as well as life sciences, the opportunities in big data analytics are expanding all the time, and this course provides you with excellent qualifications to make the most of the ever increa...
Hide-From banking and financial services to retail and healthcare, as well as life sciences, the opportunities in big data analytics are expanding all the time, and this course provides you with excellent qualifications to make the most of the ever increasing opportunities.
After all, your skills can provide competitive advantage for businesses including more effective marketing and increased revenue which is why more and more companies have moved into the field, harnessing talents such as yours to exploit the huge volumes of data now available.
The opportunities for successful graduates exist in companies running large database systems, as well as the payment card industry and financial services. Roles typically include becoming a data storage manager, data analyst or data scientist.
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| Subjects Taught |
Year One
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
1
Business Intelligence Mandatory 10 5
Machine Learning Mandatory 10 5
Big Data Analytics Mandatory 10 5
Mathematics for Analytics Mandatory 10 5
Big Data Architecture Mandatory 10 5
Data Science Mandatory 10 5
Dissertation Mandatory 30 0 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at Letterkenny Institute of Technology or other institutions and universities at home and abroad.
Master Degree by Research at LYIT
Master Degree in Institutes ...
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Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at Letterkenny Institute of Technology or other institutions and universities at home and abroad.
Master Degree by Research at LYIT
Master Degree in Institutes and Universities at home and abroad.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Companies in business & computing
Finance Companies of all types
Health Care Providers,Logistics,Retail
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Data Engineer
Data Analytics Consultant
Operations Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Data Project Manager
Logistics Specialist
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| Further Enquiries |
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Head of Department Thomas Dowling
Email: computing@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186304 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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