The MSc in Computational Data Science (MSc CODS) at Khalifa University, developed with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), combines computer science algorithms and statistical techniques to extract insight from big data across finance, healthcare, energy, telecommunications and security sectors. The 30-credit-hour programme offers optional concentrations in Computational Systems and Data Analytics and includes a 9-credit master's thesis (minimum CGPA 3.0).
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 English: IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 91).
The programme runs about 18 months full-time.
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