MSc Data Analytics & Technologies

Entry requirements:

• An undergraduate Honors degree in Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, Management, or any related subjects, usually with a first or upper second classification.
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
• An interview is required to consider applicants suitability.

Are you ready to join one of the most advanced postgraduate programs? The University of Bolton's MSc Data Analytics & Technologies degree program, taught entirely at NEW YORK COLLEGE in Greece, is the ideal choice for those who want to develop or enhance their skills in Data Analysis and secure a long-term job in this new field of Business and Research.

With the Data Analytics and New Technologies postgraduate degree program, you will acquire skills in the fundamental principles of Data Analysis and learn to use the most advanced tools and techniques in the industry. Key topics covered include the analysis and interpretation of large volumes of data, prediction and discovery of patterns and trends from the processing and management of business data, machine learning, analysis of various types of data (text, image, social media, etc.), natural language processing, and more.

The master's degree is one of the most important programs in the field of Informatics and is offered in collaboration with one of the top universities in the UK, with tutors and researchers who are experts in the field of Data Analytics. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students and professionals from different fields, networking and creating international collaborations that can help you further in your career.

After completing the program, you will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, technology, digital marketing, and business administration. Data analytics is one of the fastest-growing professional fields today, and career opportunities are limitless.

The programme has been validated by University of Bolton and is in the final stage of formalities for the licensing procedure by the competent authorities.

Curriculum

• Data Science
• Big Data Technologies
• Research Methods
• Masters Project
• Solution Design and Ethical Practice

UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON, U.K.
The state UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON is located in the Greater Manchester area of England with a history dating back to 1824. According to the Guardian (Best UK Universities 2022 - rankings), the UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON was ranked 12th among all UK Universities in terms of student satisfaction with teaching standards (satisfied with teachers) and, in addition, in terms of overall ranking (Guardian score), it was upgraded by 4 places to 46th among all UK Universities for 2021-2022. Recently, the BBC highlighted the UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON as a model for UK Universities, regarding its operating standards for student safety from the Covid-19 pandemic: https://fb.watch/7z91qjfI7J/ and the UK Education Secretary Michelle Donelan, from the floor of the House of Commons, referred to the "amazing work the University is doing": https://fb.watch/7ziulS3_8t/ New York College has a franchise agreement under the Greek Ministry of Education legislation and the degree you will receive at the end of your studies is awarded by the University itself.

Language: English

Duration: The full-time programme is 12 months (plus 6 months for thesis writing) and the part-time course is 24 months (plus 6 months for thesis writing). The modules are offered mainly on Friday afternoons and Saturdays so as not to hinder the students' work schedule.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME

• Combines technical knowledge with administrative and organizational skills
• Modules with a strong practical content, which prepares students for the field of Data Science and New Technologies
• Flexible program ideal for working students.
• Variety of modules that gives a range of professional options.
• Teaching staff with excellent scientific/research background and professional experience in the field
• Projects and immediate career opportunities through NYC's professional network with IT companies in Greece and abroad

Careers
As graduates of this specific program, you will have the opportunity to work in positions such as Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Data Scientists, Big Data Analysts, CRM Consultants, Researchers, and others.

Employment opportunities for Data Analysts are numerous and are constantly increasing, as Data Analytics becomes increasingly important for businesses and organizations in all fields. It is worth noting that during the week of 20-24/03/2023, there were 517 open job positions in Athens for Data Analysts and related fields on the job search engine of LinkedIn.

Specifically, some of the employment opportunities that a data analyst can seek are:

• IT companies and consultants
• Banks and financial organizations
• Healthcare services and pharmaceutical companies
• Technology and software development companies
• Retail companies and consumer products
• Educational organizations
• Research and Development
• Business Administration
• Digital Marketing