MSc Information Technology with Data Analytics at University of the West of Scotland

This programme will develop your familiarity with mathematical, statistical, and computational data modelling techniques. You will gain experience in carrying out data analysis, communicating and critically commenting on the results. The MSc Information Technology with Data Analytics is ideal for students who have a degree in a subject other than IT or computing and wanting to develop much sought-after business-relevant IT knowledge and skills.

Faculty: Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / typically 2-3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Paisley: January, May, September; London: January, May, September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

** To be eligible to undertake this module, it is expected that a student would already be in the workplace and a tripartite agreement would exist between the company, student, and University prior to enrolment. Modules include: Business Data Communication and Networks, Database Design and Implementation for Business, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Masters Project, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Data Mining and Business Intelligence, IT Strategy and Management, Object Orientated Programming, Work Based Learning**.

Career pathways

Upon completion, you can seek a job as a Market Research Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, or an Intelligence Analyst. As well as local authorities, public organisations, and SMEs, UWS computing graduates enjoy careers at companies including:

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