Part-time Master Data Science

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Credit Points: 60
Length of Study: 3 semesters
Language: German
Study Places: 25
Start Date: in October
Application Deadline: July 31
Costs: 19.800 Euro plus the current term contribution of 240 Euro per term, instalment payments possible
Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Ulf Brefeld

The study programme prepares you to process and investigate large amounts of complex data independently and with current analysis methods. In several modules, you will acquire subject-specific knowledge in the fields of mathematics and statistics, machine learning and the use of common IT infrastructure. In addition, you will also be enabled to identify potential areas of application for data-driven methods and to evaluate possible implications from different perspectives, such as societal relevance.

In each semester, you will also take a transfer module in addition to the subject-specific modules in order to put your acquired knowledge into a professional, application-oriented and critical context. For example, in the practical project in the second semester you can work on a problem from your own everyday professional life and apply your acquired knowledge directly to your individual work practice during your studies.

The part-time study programme is designed in a way that you can remain employed at the same time and earn your degree in just 18 months without any loss of earnings, in order to achieve the best possible balance between work, study and family.

The individual modules consist of alternating phases of contact events (attendance and online) and self-study. Contact events take place on weekends (usually on Fridays and Saturdays). The self-study phases are carried out with the support of an online learning platform, on which you can work on exercises, exchange information with lecturers and fellow students in discussion forums or participate in video consultation sessions.

This programme received external accreditation by the FIBAA.