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About the Masters in data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Program Highlights
- Duration: 12 -15 Months
- Dual Certified
- Credit Value: 60 ECTS
- Delivery: Online synchronous learning and onsite workshops
The Master’s in Data Science and AI program, in collaboration with UCAM, Spain, offers a distinctive interdisciplinary education, meticulously crafted to equip students with advanced skills in the dynamic fields of data science and artificial intelligence. By integrating knowledge from computer science, statistics, mathematics, and domain-specific insights, the program shapes adept professionals primed for promising careers in these burgeoning sectors. This fusion of disciplines harmoniously weaves computer science intricacies, statistical analysis, mathematical foundations, and specialized knowledge, providing students not just with theoretical grounding but also indispensable practical expertise.
Participants undergo a transformative journey, refining skills in vital areas such as data analysis, machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, model evaluation, and cutting-edge AI techniques. A comprehensive curriculum guides them through these competencies, enabling them to navigate data complexities, unveil hidden insights, and translate them into actionable intelligence. The program’s culmination is marked by a dissertation, showcasing learners’ growth. This component challenges students to apply acquired skills to solve real-world challenges, leveraging data science and AI tools to create impactful solutions beyond academia.
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Master’s programme lasts 12-15 months and comprises six core modules and a dissertation, for a total credit value of 60 ECTS:
Module Names Credit Value
Learning Outcomes
- Establish a robust understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of AI.
- Develop practical skills in implementing and deploying AI systems for various applications.
- Understanding of ethical and societal implications of AI towards its development and deployment.
- Leverage AI as a strategic tool for decision-making and problem-solving in diverse domains and industries.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand various machine learning algorithms and their applications in predictive analytics.
- Learn how to build, train, and evaluate machine learning models using appropriate metrics and techniques.
- Acquire knowledge of techniques to enhance model performance.
- Gain experience in applying machine learning algorithms to real-world datasets, solving business problems, and making data-driven decisions.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop proficiency in collecting, cleaning, and analysing large datasets using statistical techniques and programming languages.
- Gain the ability to effectively communicate insights and patterns from data through compelling visualizations.
- Learn techniques for exploratory data analysis to uncover hidden patterns and trends.
- Develop skills to interpret data analysis results, draw meaningful conclusions, and effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze business problems and discuss the opportunities for organizations.
- To become more analytical and data-driven to solve such problems.
- Evaluate different categories of analytics.
- Critically analyze the importance of analytics in social media functions.
- Apply a broad range of advanced applications of analytics to a chosen business.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate analytical proficiency in applying statistical techniques for data analysis and inference.
- Critically evaluate, select, and validate statistical models for effective analysis and interpretation of data.
- Apply statistical modelling techniques using software tools and programming languages to solve real-world problems.
- Develop problem-solving skills and make data-driven decisions based on statistical insights.
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire a solid understanding of the characteristics, challenges, and opportunities presented by large-scale datasets.
- Familiarize yourself with popular big data technologies and learn how to leverage those capabilities.
- Gain proficiency in utilizing cloud platforms for data science applications.
- Learn how to design and implement distributed computing architectures to efficiently process and analyse large datasets.
Learning Outcomes
- Conduct independent Research and Development within the context of a Data Science Project
- Developing the ability to independently solve problems using analytics and data science.
- Communicate technical information clearly and succinctly to a broad, non-specialist audience.
- Create detailed written documentation and evaluate project outcomes concerning key research publications in the relevant field.
The Masters in Data Science and AI will be facilitated by renowned faculty with decades of experience in the domain. During the program, students will be exposed to industry-specific case studies, business simulations and extempore. All learners will have access to Westford E-library with 1000 journals, books, and online study material. Upon completion of the program, the learners may choose to attend the university convocation on the campus of UCAM in Murcia, Spain.
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Partners and University
About UCAM
Why UCAM?
- UCAM is accredited by ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation of Spain)
- UCAM has around 200 renowned international strategic partners, including leading colleges and universities in the world, such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, NTU, NUS and Università Degli Studi di Bologna.
- UCAM has been awarded an overall score of 4 stars in the QS Stars Rating and obtains the highest rating (5 stars) in the categories of teaching, internationalisation, social responsibility, and inclusiveness.
- UCAM was ranked tenth by Times Higher Education (THE) Times Higher Education (THE) in quality of teaching and student general assessment.
About CMI
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with businesses and educational institutions to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders.
Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
Over 100,000 managers use CMI’s unique services regularly. Organizations like Jaguar, Land Rover, Royal Bank of Scotland, Fujitsu, Allianz, Silverstone, Royal Air Force, London South Bank, and Royal College of Physicians amongst others use Chartered Management Institute certifications for certifying their professionals.
Why CMI?
- CMI promotes the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
- It is the ultimate management accolade backed by a unique royal charter.
- Provides practical insight for both today’s leaders and the next generation.
- Currently has 100k active learners and boasts 12000+ Chartered managers.
Upon completion of the program, learners could earn up to 60 ECTS credits and will receive a Master’s degree in Data Science and AI awarded by UCAM, Spain. Additionally, learners will also receive a certificate of “Certified Data Science Professional” from the Chartered Management Institute, UK.
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Entry Requirements
- A valid bachelor’s degree
Online Learning Process
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Effective Work-Study-Life Balance
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Global Impact
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Faculty Mentors guiding you through your educational journey
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Access to online libraries and resources, anytime-anywhere
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MBA Advantage
Westford Mentorship Program
Westford Mentorship Programme is a reciprocal learning opportunity between our MBA alumni currently in leadership roles in the industry and our day scholars who are pursuing their bachelor’s degree. This programme will allow the mentees to be coached by the mentors, who will share their professional experience, knowledge, and skills with the mentees to help them to achieve their career ambition. It all equates in giving back to the society by having a positive influence in the lives of young people, especially those who are looking for meaningful professions. The Program bridges the gap between academia and the workforce by providing students with an opportunity to engage with experts in their field of interest, ask insightful questions, and enhance their career exploration. Alumni mentoring programs have proven incredibly successful across the globe, however, it will be the first of its kind in the UAE.
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MBA Leaders Toastmasters Club
Westford has a dedicated toastmaster clubs for postgraduate levels to provide you the opportunity to practice, learn, grow, mentor and coach. In this journey you will be a part of a team that is here to encourage, motivate and inspire you.Felicitation Ceremony in Dubai, UAE
The Annual Westford Felicitation Ceremony La Reussite is held for graduating students of Westford. Students of each university that are partnered with Westford receive a separate felicitation.FAQs
Learners can work as data scientist, data analyst, data manager, data architect, data engineer, business analyst, data modeler or even a statistician. All these roles will leverage the learner’s skills contributing to various industries.
Students will learn to deploy tools such as python, java, go, SQL and C/C++ amongst the others.
Full time working professionals can pursue masters in data science and artificial intelligence. With flexible study options like online classes or part-time programs, it is possible to balance work and study.
Westford provides its learners with hands-on projects and industry-relevant case studies to help better understand the opportunities and challenges that organizations face. It helps them understand the need of developing tools and processes capable of self-performance requiring minimal to no individual intermediation.
Along with the Master’s in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from UCAM, Spain, learners will also receive the Certified Data Science Professional certificate enhancing their credibility and employability prospects.
Knowledge of computer science, mathematics, statistics along with use of programming tools are the key learnings of the Master’s in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Through various Westford Initiatives like Bootcamps, workshops, We connect, industry expert guest sessions, learners can enhance their networking along with the multidisciplinary cohorts enrolled at Westford.
The program is designed for working professionals, the program is delivered through blended learning format, live online classes along with onsite workshops, the students can access recorded sessions at any time to continue learning at their own pace.
From inception, students have access to their course administrators who are well equipped to handle any student related challenges be it academic or administrative or even technical.
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