Oxford Brookes University · Part-time
Data Analytics for Government
Combine computing, statistical and mathematical skills and deal with the challenges of our modern data-driven society with our MSc Data Analytics for Government. With recent developments in digital technology, society has entered the era of 'big data'. The UK…
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Combine computing, statistical and mathematical skills and deal with the challenges of our modern data-driven society with our MSc Data Analytics for Government. With recent developments in digital technology, society has entered the era of 'big data'. The UK Government recognises big data as one of the eight great technologies. It has priorities for funding and research and will have a pivotal role in rebuilding and strengthening the economy. We have structured this course in conjunction with the Office for National Statistics. Specifically for employees of all public sector bodies in the UK. You will develop skills in state-of-the-art methods and techniques related to data analytics. And you will cover cutting-edge areas in data analytics, including: - data science and big data models - advanced machine learning (with AI) - statistical programming - distributed systems (cloud, Hadoop, Spark) - data visualisation - statistics in government - time series.
Getting in
As the university states it
This programme is restricted to employees of all public sector bodies in the UK. Please contact the University if you are unsure if this applies to you. To join this course you'll need a 2:2 bachelor's degree in the physical or social sciences where you have developed analytical knowledge and understanding in mathematical sciences. Typically this includes applicants with knowledge and familiarity with basic computing, mathematics and statistics concepts and methods at a bachelor's degree level. Applicants with other qualifications plus work experience from other fields who have quantitative skills and familiarity with data analysis and modelling ideas, to be reflected in their application, will also be considered. These applications must be approved by the Programme Lead. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
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