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Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MSC Dsa)

The Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MSc DSA) program at Strathmore University provides students with the skills and knowledge to analyze large amounts of data and extract insights to help organizations make better decisions. The two-year hybrid program covers topics like machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics. It is designed for professionals looking to advance their data analytics skills and apply them across various fields like business, finance, and health.

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Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MSC Dsa)

The Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MSc DSA) program at Strathmore University provides students with the skills and knowledge to analyze large amounts of data and extract insights to help organizations make better decisions. The two-year hybrid program covers topics like machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics. It is designed for professionals looking to advance their data analytics skills and apply them across various fields like business, finance, and health.

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Master of Science

in Data Science and


Analytics (MSc DSA)
Introduction

Every day industry executives in both the with overwhelming amounts of data, organi-
private and public sectors bemoan the lack sations are struggling to extract the powerful
of data scientists. CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and COOs insights they need to make smarter business
need people  who theoretically know how to decisions. To help uncover the true value of
look at the data that their company generate, your data, the MSc in Data Science and Ana-
and delve into it to derive the all-important lytics is for all professionals looking to harness
insights.  The demand for these professionals data in new, innovative ways and make da-
with data skills is increasing alongside the ris- ta-driven decisions.
ing investment in data. Companies today real-
ise the value of Data Analytics. As a result, they During the course of  two years  participants
are looking for skilled people to capture and will be able take their data analytics skills to
make sense of it.  the next level as they learn the theory and
practice behind recommendation engines,
Data Science - “Data is the new crude oil, do regressions, network and graphical model-
you have the skills to refine it?” ing, anomaly detection, hypothesis testing,
machine learning, and big data analytics. This
95% of the world’s data has been created in program is a collaboration between Strath-
just the past 2 years. Data is the next natural more Institute and Mathematical Sciences
resource and Big Data is becoming the new (SIMS) and @iLabAfrica Research and Innova-
differentiating factor of production. Faced tion Centre.
Who Should Attend?

This programme has been designed for stu- If you are interested in being able to:
dents who have completed a degree in ei-
ther Statistics, IT, Commerce, Economics or • Clean, prepare your data for analysis, ap-
Finance, and technical enthusiasts wishing ply programming to explore and model
to further their knowledge of Data Science data.
and Analytics.    The programme provides • Apply analytic techniques to solve
students with a route to high-quality careers development problems in Medicine,
in Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial In- Engineering, Finance, Economics, Real
telligence, Data Analytics and Data Science. Estate and Social Sciences. The types of
The programme will supply industry and analytics covered include – Descriptive
government entities with a stream of highly Analytics, Diagnostic Analytics, Predic-
trained data experts. tive Analytics and Prescriptive Analytics.

Data  science  is  responsible for discovering • Deploy Machine Learning Algorithms to
insights from massive amounts of structured mine your data.
and unstructured data to help shape or meet • Interpret analytical models to make
specific business needs and goals. The  role better business decisions, present your
of Data  Science is becoming increasingly findings and impress the audience.
important as businesses rely more heavily
on big  data  and  Data  Analytics to drive de- Consider applying for Strathmore Univer-
cision-making.   sity’s MSc in Data Science and Analytics
today!
Course Content Mode of Delivery
The course work will cover core areas, such The course will be a hybrid of both face-to-
as: Data Mining, Storage and Retrieval, face sessions as well as video-conferencing.
Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, We have made the decision to accommo-
Statistical Inference in Big Data, Applied date the learning both from home and/or
Machine Learning in Data Science, Text and on-campus. Classes are organised as five (5)
Unstructured Data Analytics. taught modules and a dissertation.

Specialisations
The programme offers two specialisations:

a. Business Analytics - This is for stu-


dents who are interested in learning
how to extract/discover/find insights
from business data, and those who
want to improve processes and out-
comes within a business. You will learn
how to use software to perform data
modelling, data and statistical analysis
to construct and develop digital analyt-
ics arguments with clearly identifying
assumptions and conclusions. Course
topics include Business Intelligence
and Big Data in Finance and Banking.

b. Computational Statistics - This is


for students interested in improving
Data Science algorithms and analyt-
ics and/or who want to transition into
becoming a Data Science researcher.
You will learn the details of computa-
tional models behind the study of data
science and analytics and how to use
software modules to statistically model
data, transforming them into usable
information, and from that information
derive insights. Course topics include
Optimisation for Data Science and
Bayesian Statistics.

Duration
Two (2) Academic Years

Classes will be held Monday to Friday from


5:30 - 8:30 pm EAT.
Entry Requirements

I. Holders of First Class or Upper Second


Class honours degrees in Statistics, IT,
Commerce, Economics or Finance from
recognised universities, or 
II. Holders of Lower Second Class degrees
plus postgraduate diplomas or certifi-
cates, or with at least two years’ relevant
experience in the areas above, or
III. Holders of other related qualifications
from recognised universities, considered
by the Academic Council as equivalent
to the criteria in (i) or (ii).
Applications and
Admission Process
Upon meeting the entry requirements
above, the applicant should begin the appli-
cation process by filling in an online applica-
tion at; www.strathmore.edu/msc-dsa/

The applicant should upload the following


documents

I. Undergraduate degree certificate and


transcript of records (TOR) in English
giving full details of subjects studied
and grades/marks obtained.

II. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Educa-


tion-KCSE certificate (Secondary/High
School Certificate or its equivalent).

III. An updated Curriculum Vitae. Please


use the Europass CV template (http://eu-
ropass.cedefop.europa.eu).

IV. Digital passport photo.

V. A copy of National Identity Card (ID) or a


copy of Passport (bio-data page).

VI. Interview fee of Ksh 2,500/= (paid


through the application portal.)

NB: Upon acceptance into the programme,


the above copies and transcripts should be
certified by the awarding institution or by an
advocate of the high court.

After submission of the application the can-


didate will be contacted by the University
to take the Graduate Entrance Exam (GEE),
which can be done in person or online. The
GEE consists of English comprehension
and grammar, arithmetic as well as an es-
say. Once the applicant has completed and
passed the written exam they will be sched-
uled for an oral interview.
Why Study in Strathmore
University?

1. Global exposure/ international out-


look: Strathmore’s international faculty
and partners, global alumni network and
diverse student body connect you with a
world of opportunities.

2. Academic rigour: Through our innova-


tive research and learning approach, you
will enhance your capacity to manage and
solve business challenges.

3. People-focused: We believe that putting


people at the center of decisions is essen-
tial to sustainable business growth and
outstanding business education.

4. Teaching staff: Our dedicated teaching


staff are active professionals who will bring
you face-to-face with real situations. You
will learn through:
• Innovative teaching.
• Individualised attention and guidance.
• Small class groups.
5. Timely completion of studies: Students
are assured of completion of an uninter-
rupted learning period of 2 years.

6. World-class facilities: Strathmore has


avant-garde architecture that has been
designed and built uniquely and in com-
pliance with energy conservation require-
ments. This ensures delivery of a rich and
holistic learning experience for its stu-
dents.
Admission Office, Strathmore University,
Ole Sangale Road, Madaraka Estate,
P.O.Box 59857-00200 City Square,
Nairobi, Kenya.

+254 (0) 703 034000/203/232/297


[email protected]
www.strathmore.edu/msc-dsa/

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