This Masters degree course offers extensive training in Big Data technology and methods, providing the opportunity to upgrade existing skills to state of the art expertise 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 programmes or industry based research positions or becoming industry consultants in Big Data solutions.
Awarded by the Robert Gordon University, UK
Recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
Accredited by the BCS, UK
This course will give you a clear perspective of the current nature and practice of business information systems. In Year 1 you will be introduced to the main fundamental concepts and in Year 2 and Year 3 you will follow the specialized topics which interest you most. You will also participate in some modules offered by Westminster Business School.
Core Modules
Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Big Data Analytics
– Awarded on successful completion of four modules
Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) Big Data Analytics
– Awarded on successful completion of eight modules
Master of Science (MSc) Big Data Analytics
– Awarded on successful completion of eight modules with the MSc Project
Each module is delivered in form of lectures and tutorials, with special emphasis on practicals. Assessment would be mainly coursework based. Certain subjects would have an exam.
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 participate in 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 School of Computing (SOC) 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.
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