4 Big Data Degree Programs in Canada

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The goals of the program reflect the general and specific goals of technical training. The AEC Big Data Management program aims to equip students to work as Big Data management technicians. It will therefore teach them to use databases using tools such as SQL or NO-SQL, to explore data, to produce algorithms useful for their research and to tell their findings through a story.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGDA) is a 10 course, flexible 30 credit program that enables PGDA students to complete courses in data analytics that are linked to industry certifications and address both immediate and future workforce needs. This innovative program enables PGDA students to gain foundational knowledge, insight and understanding of big data analytics as it relates to data and business analytics, networking, databases, cybersecurity and cloud computing as well as important employability and life skills including but not limited to critical thinking, problem solving, communications, collaboration, teamwork, ethics and legal issues.

Trent is one of the first universities in Canada to work to fill the training gap for professionals in data science. You will be uniquely prepared with the tools and techniques you require to work with and analyze today’s increasingly complex data sets in all areas of the sciences, as well as the business world. This professional program can be completed in 16 months and emphasizes practical skills in visualization, data mining, cloud-based approaches and parallel programming skills. Prepare for careers including Chief Data Officer, Data Scientist, Data Solutions Architect, Business Manager and Business Analyst.