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Master of Science in Big Data Analytics with Placement Year

San Jose State University

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,095/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1857

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Big Data Analytics with Placement Year

Program Overview

Develop the skills to become a talented data scientist with experience of using industry-standard software and technologies.

Learn to use industry-leading software including SAS and HaDoop.
Gain hands-on knowledge of data storage, data mining and statistical modelling techniques.
Study aspects related to the distribution and integration of data with emphasis on the business context.
Have the opportunity to work abroad —with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Prepare for jobs with salaries ranging from £35,000–£80,000.

Big data analysis is essential for companies to understand their customers better, develop new products and cut operational costs. This course has been developed in consultation with our industry contacts to create graduates who can become data scientists capable of working with the massive amounts of data now common to many businesses.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

This course explores statistics, computing and management to help you develop the skills and expertise needed by a data scientist. You learn about data analytics (including statistical modelling and data mining), systems development (including big data and distributed systems), data integration, how data is stored and utilised, and the core skills around professionalism and research.

Our partnerships with business inform the course design, ensuring the content is relevant, up-to-date and meets the needs of industry. These partnerships also enable the inclusion of cutting edge software such as SAS.

You learn through

Teaching sessions
Learning materials
Recommended readings
Problem-based learning
Group projects
Contemporary software platforms

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

56 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,095 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in San Jose State University

CAD 23,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 52.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

Statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
Database and programming technologies
Statistical theory
Marketing and insight
Credit risk
Data and technology
Digital analytics
Data science

Scholarships

Global Spartan Scholarship:

Open to new and continuing SJSU international students at both levels
Only available to new students enrolled in the fall intake
Application is required (student will receive the email on registered email id)

More Scholarship opportunities available to apply for after the first full-time semester

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.