MSc in
Data Science
in collaboration with
What is your next education pathway ?
The aim of the MSc in Data Science is to support students with little previous experience of data analysis or computer programming and to help them to gain new skills such as working with databases; statistical thinking; programming in high-level languages; modelling; applying data science tools and packages; machine learning; information retrieval; data visualisation and addressing the challenges of big data. This degree is offered in collaboration with Coventry University, UK.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of BSc(Hons) Data Science Coventry University award with at least a 2.2.
Or
Those who have completed a degree with at least a 2.2 in a discipline with significant IT, Computing, Mathematics and Statistics content in a recognised institution (upon validation of the Degree/Higher Diploma by NIBM) with 3-years’ experience in the relevant field are eligible to enrol for the master’s degree.
1. Data Science degree – Coventry or any other reputed university
2. Degree in computer science, mathematics, with 3 years data science experience
3. Any other degree with five years’ experience in the related fields and the following pre-requisite 03 courses to be selected offered by NIC
a. Introduction to data science
b. Programming for data science
c. Big data analytics
d. Basic mathematics/ Statistics
e. Computer programming C++ or Java, SQL
Other applicants with non-standard qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by Coventry University.
Commencement
NIC (Kirulapona) – 03rd March 2024 (Part-Time)
Programme Fees
Course Fee: LKR 1,000,000/- + Registration Fee: 25,000/-
All course fees can be paid in instalments.
Course Structure And Modules
Principles of Data Science
Programming for Data Science
Information Retrieval
Big Data Analytics Technologies
Data Visualisation and Communication
Artificial Neural Networks
Machine Learning
Data Mining
Data Science Project