MSc Data Analytics for Business
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Key Information
Campus location
Milan, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
MSc Data Analytics for Business
The Master of Science in Data analytics for business is a two-year program designed for students who have a strong interest in data analysis.
The Master program provides students with a solid understanding of Statistics and Computer science, along with domain-specific knowledge in Business.
This program is entirely taught in English and aims at:
- providing students with advanced knowledge on Statistics and Machine learning that enables building effective models for data analysis, inference and forecasting and to support the decision-making process;
- providing advanced skills in data management and computer programming for building algorithms suited to implement and deploy statistical methods and data analysis tools in practice;
- combining quantitative skills with business and corporate knowledge to address business challenges, identify new business opportunities and support the management with data-driven strategies;
- empowering students with data visualization tools, teamwork abilities, communication skills for an effective presentation and discussion of project results;
- completing the training with real case studies and elements of tech law related to digital technology.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
First Year
- Mathematical methods and probability
- Statistical inference
- Applied linear models
- Computational statistics
- Database systems and computer programming
- Principles of management and tech law
- One elective course among:
- Bayesian modelling
- New venture development and data driven strategy
Second Year
- Statistical learning
- Time series and spatial data analysis
- Advanced programming and deep learning for AI
- One elective course among:
- Stochastic processes and optimization for machine learning
- Financial markets and institutions
- One elective course among:
- Empirical economics
- Marketing analytics
- Data visualization and text mining
- Elective courses
- Thesis
Elective courses
- Causal methods for policy evaluation
- Strategic decision-making
- Strategic equity transactions
- Data-driven operations and supply chain management
- Logic, rationality and decisions
- Statistical methods for network data
- Experimental design
- Italian course
Program Outcome
- Degree awarded: Laurea magistrale in Data analytics for business
- Total ECTS: 120
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Master of Science in Data analytics for business opens up to several data-driven career opportunities.
The Graduates have methodological tools and technical skills suited to play the role of Data analyst and Business analyst and, in general, to contribute to companies and institutions operating in a data-driven framework.
Graduates will also have suitable knowledge for pursuing PhD programs in subject areas related to Statistics and Data Science.