Course Overview
This Masters degree course offers extensive training in Big Data technology and methods, providing the opportunity to upgrade existing skills to the state of the art in areas such as data mining, programming for distributed systems, NoSQL databases, text analytics techniques and leveraging cloud computing platforms for Big Data analytics. A strong research focus will equip students to either move on to PhD program or an industry based research position or be an industry consultant in Big Data solutions.
Next Intake
May, 2019
Duration
2 Years
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Awarded By
Robert Gordon University UK
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Recognized By
University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
Associated Careers
Architect - Big Data
Analytics - Developer Support Engineer
Big Data Engineer
Big Data Systems Administrator
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Network Data Platform and Contextual Insights Consultant
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure
Senior Manager - Cloud Enforcement
Technology Solutions Architect - Cloud Computing
Technical Leader – Big Data Technology
Entry Requirement
The normal minimum entry requirements are an Honours Degree (2nd class or better) in a discipline with significant IT, Computing, Mathematics or Statistics content.
In general, all potential applicants are subjected to an interview to discuss the level of qualification offered and the experience gained in an industrial background.
These requirements may be relaxed for applicants holding a qualification or industrial experience of equivalent standard. In general, an interview is required for entry to the course.
IIT will always refer to Computer Science and Digital Media (CSDM) of Robert Gordon University (RGU), Scotland, UK when considering applicants who do not meet the stipulated criteria. Applicants may still be considered in situations where they possess a degree in addition to significant industrial experience. These applicants will also be subjected to an interview.
