MSc Mannheim Master in Data Science at University of Mannheim

Programme overview

Machine learning, artificial intelligence,and big data play a central role in modern information systems. The Mannheim Master in Data Science equips students with advanced expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data management. The program blends an extensive course selection with practical projects and research opportunities.

Faculty: School of Business Informatics and Mathematics | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Students acquire skills in collecting, organizing, and mining large amounts of data, and learn to apply these skills for data-driven problem-solving in various fields. The curriculum comprises fundamentals in machine learning, data mining, data security, and data management, as well as a wide range of elective courses in areas such as deep learning, text analytics, computer vision, process mining, data integration, reinforcement learning, and optimization, among many others.

Career pathways

The amount of data collected, as well as the progress of data mining and artificial intelligence methods have led to a growing interest in data-driven problem solving in companies, civil service institutions, and in research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 130 ECTS credits. a bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade of 2.5 in computer science or mathematics or a related program (in particular bio-/geo-/financial/business informatics/mathematics, technical/applied informatics/mathematics) or a computer science-related engineering program (in particular computer or software engineering) or a program recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee from a German or foreign higher education institution (including Berufsakademie) with at least 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of at least three years. The degree is considered equivalent if the program of study includes courses equivalent to at least 70 ECTS credits in informatics, mathematics, or statistics. Proof of proficiency in English (may be submitted until 15 August or 15 January, respectively) If you are not part of one of the following groups:Applicants with German citizenship Applicants from countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area Applicants who hold a German university entrance qualificationThe German Feststellungsprüfung or a completed bachelor’s program in Germany is not considered as German university entrance qualification Applicants who are in the final semester of a bachelor's program in Germany or completed a bachelor's program in Germany Stateless applicants you must

Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/

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