Big Data MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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Our MSc Big Data course addresses the growing importance of big data in business, and society at large. Our modules will prepare you to make notable contributions in modern day organisations with Big Data technologies. Equipped with necessary knowledge and hand-on experience you will enhance your employability within UK and internationally. Unique and challenging modules are introduced, including Mobile networks and smartphone applications, Data mining and visualisation in addition to Ethics ...Read more

Our MSc Big Data course addresses the growing importance of big data in business, and society at large. Our modules will prepare you to make notable contributions in modern day organisations with Big Data technologies. Equipped with necessary knowledge and hand-on experience you will enhance your employability within UK and internationally. Unique and challenging modules are introduced, including Mobile networks and smartphone applications, Data mining and visualisation in addition to Ethics for IT professionals and Object oriented analysis and design that provide the foundation for Big Data.

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Entry requirements

You should possess an appropriate undergraduate qualification in Computing / Engineering (or relevant disciplines). You may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

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£417 month

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£653 month

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Students from Other UK

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£653 month

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£861 month

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£861 month

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University of the West of Scotland
High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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