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Principles of Data Science
September 30, 2024 2024-09-30 10:53Principles of Data Science
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Overview
Data scientists bring value to organizations across industries because they are able to solve complex challenges with data
and drive important decision-making processes. Not only is there a huge demand, but there is a significant shortage of
qualified data scientists with 54% of the most rigorous data science positions requiring a degree higher than a bachelor’s.
This MicroMasters® program in Statistics and Data Science (SDS) was developed by the University of Dubai’s Dubai Business
School. It is a multidisciplinary approach comprised of four separate tracks with four online courses each and a virtually
proctored exam. Each track focuses on a combination of methods-centered courses and domain analysis courses to provide you
with foundational knowledge and hands-on training in a discipline of your choice. All learners complete the Probability and
Machine Learning courses, two other courses determined by the chosen track, and the Capstone Exam.
SDS tracks
This track will prepare you to become an informed and effective practitioner of data science who adds value to your
organization across industries.
This track will prepare you with in-depth knowledge of data science and time series analysis and will enable you to conduct
rigorous analysis, inform decision-making processes, and contribute to evidence-based practices across industries.
This track will prepare you to extract meaningful insights from social, cultural, economic, and policy-related data and
equip you to tackle complex real-world problems and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in AI and data-driven solutions
within all social sciences
This track will equip you to analyze the impact of interventions on time series data, preparing you for roles in economics,
public policy, and social sciences where understanding temporal dynamics is crucial for informed decision-making and policy
formulation.
All tracks are taught by University of Dubai faculty and administered by Dubai Business School at a similar pace and level
of rigor as an on-campus course at the University of Dubai. The program is designed for learners who want to acquire
sophisticated and rigorous training in data science without leaving their day job but without compromising quality.
There is no application process, but college-level calculus and comfort with mathematical reasoning and Python programming
are highly recommended if you want to excel.
