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Course Details

Master of Science in Computing ( Business Intelligence and Data Mining)

Course code: BN518

Note :

This course is not being offered in the academic year starting September 2013.

Duration: 1 academic year
NFQ level: 9
Schedule: Full time
Award title: Master of Science
Credits for Full Award: 90 @ NFQ Level 9
Fee: €4000**  
Awarding Body: ITB  

Note :

This course is not being offered in the academic year starting September 2013.

For further details please contact our marketing team on 01 885 1530 or e-mail:  info@itb.ie.

Have a listen to what this course is all about and take a look at our very Data Mining Masters website for more information.

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this stream is a 2nd Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent) , in a NFQ level 8 course, or equivalent.
Applicants not meeting this entry requirement may be admitted to the programme on the basis of extensive practical and/or professional experience which can be assessed by the Institute's APL/APEL process.

 

Course Aim

This course is designed to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to:

  • Select, apply and evaluate business intelligence and data mining techniques which are focused on discovering knowledge that can be acted on to add value to a company.
  • Bring both an in-depth theoretical understanding, and the practical hands-on experience, to a data exploration and mining project including implementing novel and emerging techniques.
  • Keep abreast of current research and business intelligence related topics.

Course Content

Semester 1
  • Data Pre-Processing and Exploration
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Mining Algorithms
Semester 2
  • Text Mining and Web Content Mining
  • Business Intelligence and Data Mining Applications
  • Multimedia Mining
  • MSc Research Project

Note : ITB reserves the right to adjust the modules and electives on offer.

How to apply ?

Download the Application form (to be updated)

 ** For more info about fees for International Students email international@itb.ie

For further details on post graduate courses and intakes in September 2013 please contact the marketing team on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie

What our students say...

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"There is so much depth to studying Computing that you can literally specialise in what you most enjoy towards the end of your degree. The course caters towards all levels of ability, starting off at an even level and then building up ability in steps.Everyone has their own pace and this approach caters for that, regardless of your age or educational background ."

Brendan Lawless,
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Graduate

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