- Location: Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Road Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland
- Duration: 2 to 3 Years
Course details
Big Data Analytics is the process of examining large amounts of data of a variety of types (big data) to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations and other useful information. Such information can provide competitive advantages over rival organizations and result in business benefits, such as more effective marketing and increased revenue.
Since 2012 more and more companies have moved into this field to exploit the huge volumes of data being captured by their IT systems. From banking and financial services to retail and health care and life sciences, the opportunities in big data analytics are expanding dramatically.
Course Structure
The MSc is a taught program which focuses on topics applicable to Big Data Analytics. The course will be delivered by distance education in blended learning mode and will initially be available in part-time mode only. It includes a dissertation component which will offer the student the opportunity to apply a range of topics covered in the course to demonstrate an extended knowledge of and ability to work in the area of Big Data Analytics. Students who do not take the dissertation may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants will have an Honours degree in computing or an Honours degree with at least 30/40 credits in computing or who have significant computing industry experience along with their Honours degree will be considered for entry to the course. Applicants with a level-7 degree in computing and at least 3 years relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course will be by standard LYIT application procedure for alevel 9 course.
Bridging Course
Modules
- Database Management
- Programming Concepts and Design
- Mathematics
- Computer Systems
Table of Modules
Modules
- Big Data Architecture
- Mathematics for Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Performance Engineering
- Secure Information Systems
- Big Data Analytics
- Dissertation
Course Location
About Letterkenny Institute of Technology
LYIT is a lively and inspirational place that attracts a creative mix of 3,000 students both from the local area and from 31 different countries. This gives us a vibrant array of cultures and activities on campus and a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where students and staff work closely together.
their modern integrated campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs enctheirage strong academic learning and career-focused practical experience. they have excellent facilities in all departments, such as a suite of graphic design studios, state-of-the-art nursing restheirces, special purpose laboratories, training kitchens and restaurant, and an on-campus business development centre, CoLab, to support spin-off enterprises. their multi-purpose centre, An Dánlann, houses their excellent sport and recreational facilities in addition to their medical centre, counselling service, careers office and chaplaincies.
they are deeply committed to the people in their region. Part of their mission is to help raise the economic prospects of the young people who study with us and by doing so, the prosperity of the wider communities into which they will graduate. That’s why every ctheirse they offer teaches the latest knowledge and skills that employers demand. As part of this, they are involved in many cross-border programmes and are currently fostering a strategic alliance with the University of Ulster.
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