Universidade Portucalense – Infante D. Henrique

Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique is a cooperative higher education and scientific research establishment

Short Master in Data Science

DURATION

2,5 months

ECTS

17

VACANCIES

25

REGIME

post-work

DEGREE

short master

LANGUAGES

PT

DURATION

2,5 months

ECTS

17

VACANCIES

25

REGIME

post-work

DEGREE

short master

LANGUAGES

PT

COURSE HIGHLIGTHS

  • No short master’s degree in data science or equivalent offered in the Greater Porto area
  • Availability of different profiles according to the candidates’ needs
  • Data processing and analysis in a logic transversal to all professional areas
Why choose this course?

These professionals are highly sought after and valued in the national and international market and with this course students will acquire the basic theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to pursue this career.

In regard to equivalences all course units defined for the Short Master have direct equivalence in the Master of Data Science, enabling the candidate to continue the cycle of studies.

Career Prospects
Specialists in knowing how to extract, process and explore data, create descriptive and predictive models applying statistical methods. These professionals are highly sought after and valued in the national and international market and with this course students will acquire the basic knowledge, theoretical and practical, necessary to pursue this career. Health industry, public administration, e-commerce and marketing, finance, energy, telecommunications, media and media are some of these examples.
Objectives
The objective of this course is to train professionals who know how to analyze, interpret and use software based on statistical and mathematical models, contributing to the development of organizations.
Expected Timetable

Teaching Period:

11th April to 23rd June 2023

Fridays from 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Saturdays 9.00am to 1.00pm

Diploma or Certificate Awarded

A certificate of attendance is awarded to participants who have attended at least 75% of the course. A Specialization Certificate in Data Science is awarded to participants who have passed all course units.

Post-Graduate and Advanced Formative Offers
Study Plan 2021/2022 ECTS
Exploratory Data Analysis
5
Statistical Graphics and Visualization
4
OP - Programming for Data Scientists
8
OP - Estimation Detection and Learning
8

Note: The optional CUs available will be defined annually by the Department Direction.

Bruno Veloso

Coordinator of the Short Master in Data Science

Carla Santos

Coordinator of the Short Master in Data Science

DST/ Department of Science andTechnology

Short Master in Data Science
(sm.ciencia.dados@upt.pt)

Bruno Veloso

Coordinator of the Short Master in Data Science

Carla Santos

Coordinator of the Short Master in Data Science

DST/ Department of Science and Technology

Short Master in Data Science
(sm.ciencia.dados@upt.pt)

Price List

APPLICATION

100€

TUITON FEE

600€

Admission Requirements

Holders of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Management, Economics, Engineering and related areas or professionals with knowledge in the areas of mathematics, statistics and basic programming.

Application Period

9th January to 10th March 2023

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