Information Studies: Data Science

In the track Data Science in the Master's programme Information Studies you learn how to give meaning to the sea of data that surrounds us.

During this one-year Master's programme in Data Science you delve into the main theories and tools used in the field of data science, and develop an integrated view on the latest developments and future possibilities of Data Science in society. You will learn how to translate scientific, societal, and business challenges into data-related questions, identify solutions that are methodologically sound, while taking the ethical and legal aspects into account, communicate results and make well-founded decisions. Together with an international group of students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds, you will conduct and evaluate data science projects in a broad range of domains.

Collaboration with VU Amsterdam
This Master's programme has been developed in collaboration with VU University and Amsterdam Data Science. Courses are taught by an international team of top scientists and experts from all collaborating institutions.