Data science is a field of work in which professionals seek to extract meaningful information from large amounts of complex data in the search for solutions to business challenges. Coursework may focus on mathematics, statistics, programming, and the development of analytic skills.

The formal higher education system of Finland is the 7-3-2-2 pattern. The university takes two years in vocational or technical education and finally two-year pre-tertiary education. Finland also has several public as well as private universities that have enabled accessibility of higher education to students.