MSc Data Analytics and Decision Science (DDS)

Designed for professional data lovers with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) background, our Master of Science in Data Analytics and Decision Science (DDS) teaches you a unique set of skills to put data-driven approaches into practice and create value for business from data. The DDS programme is positioned at the intersection of data analytics and operations research and brings together expertise from a wide range of fields: mathematical optimisation, machine learning, heuristic algorithm, design and simulation. This very unique combination will give you a competitive advantage in your chosen field. Graduates of the programme are working across all fields and industries. In fact, it is hard to come up with an industry or service that is not directly or indirectly impacted by data and algorithm driven decision making. The competence to derive decisions under uncertain and ever-changing environments is highly sought after in each industry. The MSc Data Analytics and Decision Science offers a comprehensive programme of cutting-edge courses and is designed as a full-time experience over the course of four semesters (two years). Our core competency is to teach students in a method-based way to train them to become industry-independent data experts. At the same time, a lot of emphasis is put on practice-oriented modules and dealing with real case studies from various business partners of our ecosystem. An internship additionally secures the well-balanced mix of theory and practice as part of the curriculum. The choice of various elective modules lets students specialise in various sectors to best prepare them for their dream jobs. Examples of courses include: Machine Learning Heuristic Optimisation Energy and Climate Analytics Health Care Analytics & Management Management & Technology Perspectives