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The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics equips students with practical computing and data science skills for career advancement or transition. This program focuses on building expertise in Data Analytics theory and application, preparing graduates for ICT/Data Analyst roles across various sectors including commercial, industrial, and public organizations. Students will gain theoretical foundations to implement advanced analytics in web and business applications, predictive modeling, statistics, programming, machine learning, and sophisticated data visualization using diverse tools and methods to derive valuable insights for stakeholders and inform strategic choices.
The program goals include:
Cultivating students' analytical skills to evaluate Big Data industry developments.
Training students to produce comprehensive, meaningful analyses on data analytics' future direction with focus on specific problem areas.
Offering students opportunities to acquire industry-relevant technical and design capabilities while enhancing statistical analysis and modeling knowledge.
Empowering students to create scalable Big Data solutions.
Preparing students for effective teamwork in achieving shared objectives.
Providing practical experiences where students can implement their learning in real-world scenarios.
The minimum entry requirements for the Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics are:
A Level 8 primary undergraduate honours degree with a minimum Pass classification from a recognised third level institution in a non-cognate area and ideally be able to demonstrate mathematical problem solving skills as part of previous programme learning. i.e. maths at Leaving Cert level would suffice.
Or
A minimum Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor’s degree in a cognate area such as computer science, technology, networking, information systems, engineering, general science, mathematics, statistics, data science.
Or
Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification and who have at least 3 years’ work experience may also be considered through the college’s normal RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience may be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case - by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures.