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Data Science

Master of Science

Admission requirements

The master's degree course 'Data Science' can only be started in winter semester. Admission requirements are:

  • Basic knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, statistics, and programming

  • Bachelor’s degree or a comparable qualification

  • Proof of English language skills at the B2 CERF level or a comparable qualification

  • Basic knowledge of the German language (A2 level), proof of which can be provided at a later stage of the first year of studies.

This master’s degree course is about…

The master’s degree course Data Science takes an interdisciplinary approach, recognising that data-driven solutions are applicable across a wide range of fields and industries. By combining core principles from statistics, computer science, mathematics, and domain-specific knowledge, this degree course equips students with the tools and expertise needed to tackle complex problems in various domains such as healthcare, finance, business, engineering, and social sciences.

What students can expect

Compulsory modules

  1. Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
  2. Machine Learning
  3. Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  4. Databases
  5. Bayesian Modelling
  6. Interdisciplinary Data Science
  7. Interdisciplinary Projects
  8. Master's Dissertation

Compulsory Elective Modules

  1. Deep Learning and Generative Artificial Intelligence
  2. Machine Learning for Time Series
  3. Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing
  4. Software Engineering for Data Science
  5. Bayesian Econometrics
  6. Computational Physics
  7. Multivariate Statistics
  8. Data Structures and Efficient Algorithms
  9. NoSQL Databases
  10. Natural Language Processing
  11. Software Engineering
  12. Biometry
  13. Algorithms and Programming

Overview

Standard period of study:
4 Semester
Study type:
part time,
full time
Subject type:
One-Subject Degree Course
Restricted admission:
without admission restriction
Main teaching language:
English
Study field:
Mathematics, Natural Sciences
Faculty:
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Start of studies:
Winter semester
Knowledge of the German language:
Basic knowledge of the German language (A2 level), proof of which can be provided at a later stage of the first year of studies.