Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics
Rome, Italy
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 14,500
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master's program aims to develop technical skills, to analyze data with the most innovative tools and services, and managerial skills, to understand and communicate results to the company, support decision-making, manage data, extract information and insights valuable to the company, effectively communicate the results of data analysis.
Overview of the Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics
The Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics aims to develop technical and managerial skills to work with data and extract valuable information and insights for the company.
With a specific focus on business, the Master adopts a multidisciplinary approach that includes scientific notions, methodologies, and the most advanced technologies for Data Science (from Advanced Analytics to Artificial Intelligence), as well as effective skills in presentation and communication, management agile projects and in making decisions based on risk management.
Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:
A real connection with companies
An international network of partner companies that will have a direct impact on the student's academic experience through the Business Practice LAB, company visits, classroom exercises, and exclusive teachers who will bring the theoretical contents of the master closer to the current professional reality.
Internationality
Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy. Every day we can immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty, our ethnically mixed classes, and our exclusive experience: Bootcamps. Students will have the opportunity to participate in boot camps in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Qatar, Lagos, Rome, and Tuscany.
Professional Impact
Our goal is to have a real impact on the professional careers of our students, both through academic lessons and through our Career Services. In addition to the lessons, our Masters offer various services to build the profile of our students through structured Career Services, corporate meetings with the best international companies, Company Shadowing or Individual Coaching sessions, and soft skills programs.
Higher purpose
Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, we believe in managers who build companies with a higher purpose. For this reason, we will train responsible and innovative leaders, capable of driving change in society starting from their own company.
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Scholarships and Funding
Based on the personal profile, experience, and proven motivation, the candidate will be able to obtain the assignment of a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic coverages can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.
- Early Bird Enrollment Scholarship.
- Lifelong Learning Scholarship.
- Executive Women Scholarship.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship.
- Entrepreneurial Grant.
- Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship.
- Student Loan Assistance Grant.
Competition for scholarships increases as the start date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as early as possible.
Curriculum
During the Master's courses, students will have the opportunity to practice with various programming languages and software tools, including R, Python, Jupyter Notebook, and Google Colab. They will also explore important data storage and processing architectures, such as those based on Apache, and delve into innovative Data Mesh concepts within the Elasticsearch stack. The curriculum will equip them with knowledge and skills in cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, including Neural Networks and modern AI, such as ChatGPT. Students will participate in hands-on labs covering activities such as data connection, exploration, analysis, and presentation. Additionally, they will take part in a 36-hour Hackathon, working on real-world challenges with actual datasets.
Strategic thinking and planning
During the first module of the Master in Data Science, students will learn to:
- Develop and implement the marketing and sales strategies necessary to achieve planned objectives.
- Conduct strategic marketing, brand, and sales management, as well as design thinking and product development activities.
- Identify opportunities, threats, and possibilities for change within the business environment, orienting strategy based on potential sales and marketing scenarios.
- Use different marketing mix policies to create, communicate, and deliver values effectively through strategic thinking.
During the second module of the Master in Data Science and Business Analytics, students will learn to:
Data Science & Business Analytics:
- Data Science & Business Transformation
Data-driven businesses - Introduction to Data Science tools and languages
Technologies and Architectures:
- Distributed Architectures and
Apache Data Mesh: Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark MongoDB, and NoSQL technologies - Elasticsearch, Apache Lucene
- IoT data analytics and real-time data analytics (Kafka and InfluxDB)
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning:
- Data Mining
- Machine Learning, Deep Learning
- Neural networks, LLM, and modern artificial intelligence
- Advanced and Forecasting Analysis
- Text and Image Detection and Recognition
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Cloud Solutions
Business Analysis Tools:
- Jupyter Notebook and Google Colab
- KNIME and Google Data Studio
- Data Science Libraries
- R and Python languages in practice
During the third module of the Master in Data Science, students will learn to:
Advanced Analysis:
- Microsoft Power BI, M, and DAX
- Tableau (Salesforce)
- Data Evaluation
- Data Presentation Techniques
Risk Management Decision Making:
- Risk Analysis and Assessment
- Risk management
- Process Mining
- DSS and Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Governance:
- Data Management: Ethics, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection
- Data Quality
- Data Notarization (Blockchain)
- Agile Scrum Framework
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Why Electives?
The Rome Business School aims to create future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals ready to reap the benefits of digitalization, become global, and have a positive impact on society.
Elective courses are the perfect tools for students to increase their employability with targeted and in-demand skills:
- they help students create a market niche and become more competitive.
- they help students learn about courses they might not otherwise encounter.
- They offer a unique curriculum that develops specific life and career skills.
- are divided into 4 main areas of interest: Innovation and Growth, Technology and Digitalisation, Industry Focus, and International Business.
Practice Lab | In partnership with Tableau
The Rome Business School Practice Lab is where theoretical concepts are put into practice and participants learn through experience. Tableau Software is an American company specializing in interactive data visualization software focused on business intelligence.
In the Tableau Lab the students:
- They will actively work on data preparation with Tableau Prep Builder
- They will perform data analysis and visualization with Tableau Desktop
- They will gain practical knowledge for data preparation, modeling, and exploration
- They will include calculations in Tableau
- They will create visualizations and dashboards to present and analyze data
Business in Action - Hands-on Lab
Session 1: How to Find Sources to Identify Global Trends. Insight into global trends shaping the world today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, ILO. Examples of Global Trends:
- The Future of Work
- AI, Blockchain, and Technology
- The World in 2030 – Future Scenarios (UN, IMF, ECB)
Session 2: Understand the impact of global trends on businesses and explore ways businesses can adapt and transform based on future trends and forward-looking strategies.
An educational experience
At the end of your training experience, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills by taking on a real business challenge. Leverage your talents to identify opportunities and create a truly innovative strategy.
Tackling a real business challenge. You can choose to be part of a small team and design an innovative marketing business plan or a functional operational plan based on theoretical research.
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Program Outcome
- Identify valuable data and extract value from the data, with the most valuable insights for the business.
- Implement more efficient and productive processes related to data analysis, also through cutting-edge technologies in Data Management.
- Effectively use Advanced Analytics solutions, not only for data analysis but also to present valuable insights to business departments.
- Be aware of the legal aspects and implications of Data Management (e.g. Ethics, Privacy, Data Protection, Security, Intellectual Property, etc.).
- Contribute significantly to defining business strategies, from a data-driven perspective.
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Career Opportunities
During your Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Center team. With over 10 years of experience in the education sector, we help young talents and managers build their future, guiding them along the path best suited to their abilities, desires, and professional goals.
To give our students the best support in achieving their professional goals, we have structured our Career Center into two main areas:
Occupational Pathways
The Career Acceleration Program is designed to provide the skills, market knowledge, and tools needed to launch a successful career in a specific industry. Through this program, you will benefit from valuable connections with notable companies and top-tier recruiters, thus opening doors to significant professional opportunities.
Entrepreneurial Pathways
If you are considering starting your own business or dream of becoming the fresh and innovative driving force of an organization, we are here to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge. We'll guide you through the process of discovering, testing, and improving your entrepreneurial skills, helping you develop a solid business idea and ultimately successfully launch your business.
The master's degree is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:
- Data Analyst
- Data Strategist
- Data Scientist
- Data Architect
- Statistician
- Data Privacy and Security Manager
- Reporting Analyst
- Big Data Analyst
- Functional Analyst Consultant
- Data Engineer
The salary of our students after completing the Global Master in Data Science and Business Analytics increased by an average of 23%.
Why study at Rome Business School
Rome Business School offers a comprehensive training program designed to provide participants with a competitive advantage in the market. Through careful analysis of international experiences, the school has developed a modern curriculum covering advanced managerial trends and techniques.
- Modern Training Offer: Courses focus on advanced managerial trends and techniques, including intercultural management and business-oriented social media usage.
- Highly Qualified Teachers: Faculty members are selected for their professionalism and experience, ensuring the delivery of both conceptual frameworks and practical insights.
- Career Services: Personalized services such as internship opportunities, CV reviews, and networking support help students access and thrive in the job market.
- Alumni Network and Community: Participants gain access to the Rome Business School Alumni Network, fostering ongoing connections and professional development opportunities.
- Loyalty Rewards: A loyalty card system offers points accumulation and discounts on training courses for participants.
- Unique Learning Content: Courses feature cutting-edge teaching content regularly updated based on cultural trends, accompanied by comprehensive study materials.
- Flexible Study Methods: Various study methods are available, including on-campus, remote, and in-house options to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Applied Teaching Method: Courses incorporate exercises and real-life case studies to enhance learning and relevance for the job market.