Data Analytics and Decision Science (DDS)
RWTH Aachen University
Program Overview
Designed for professional data lovers with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) background, our Master of Science in Data Analytics and Decision Science (DDS) teaches you a unique set of skills to put data-driven approaches into practice and create value for business from data. The DDS programme is positioned at the intersection of data analytics and operations research and brings together expertise from a wide range of fields: mathematical optimisation, machine learning, heuristic algorithm, design and simulation. This very unique combination will give you a competitive advantage in your chosen field. Graduates of the programme are working across all fields and industries. In fact, it is hard to come up with an industry or service that is not directly or indirectly impacted by data and algorithm driven decision making. The competence to derive decisions under uncertain and ever-changing environments is highly sought after in each industry.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €105,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Certified proof of your competence in the English language is required through the completion of one of the accepted examinations listed below: TOEFL Internet-based minimum of 90 points IELTS test, minimum overall band score: 6 Cambridge Test - Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) First Certificate in English (FCE), completed with a B Placement test of RWTH Aachen University's language centre (B2) For German applicants: English at level B2 (can be proven by the "Abiturzeugnis")
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
RWTH Business School is looking for applicants who have a background in a technological area and at least a Bachelor's of Engineering or Science degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Applicants need at least: 125 credit points in mathematics and/or natural sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, computer science, or similar) 15 credit points in the fields of higher mathematics or statistics, database and information systems, programming, algorithms and data structures, complexity theory, quantitative methods / operations research 12 months of professional work experience
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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