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Data Science Track

This track focuses on the analysis and interpretation of data to understand complex systems and relationships, suitable for those interested in studying interconnected phenomena.

First Semester 30
Mandatory 24
Numerical Algorithms 6
High-Performance Computing 6
Introduction to Data Science 6
Introduction to Programming (Python) 6
Electives 6
History of Computing 3
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 3
Scattered Data Approximation 3
Introduction to Fourier Analysis 3
   
Second Semester 30
Mandatory 24
Graphical Models and Network Science 6
Stochastic Methods 6
Advanced Topics in Machine Learning 6
Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition 6
Effective High-Performance Computing & Data Analytics 6
Introduction to Bayesian Learning 3
Probability & Measure 6
Electives 6
Data Analytics 6
Data Management 6
Discretization Methods 6
Geometric Algorithms 6
Information & Physics 3
Information Security 6
Introduction to Fourier Analysis 3
Particle Methods 6
Quantum Computing 6
Text Analysis and Spatial Data for Economists 6
   
Third Semester 30
Mandatory 21
Master Thesis Preparation 6
Data Analytics for Fraud Detection 3
Analysis of Social Networks 6
Bioinformatics 6
Graph Deep Learning 3
Electives 9
Deep Learning Lab 3
Graph Deep Learning 3
History of Computing (if not already taken) 2
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (if not already taken) 3
Machine Learning (MSc) 6
Scattered Data Approximation (if not already taken) 3
Software Atelier: Simulation, Data Science & Supercomputing 6
   
Fourth Semester 30
Mandatory 6
Master Thesis preparation 6
Data Analytics for Fraud Detection 3
Analysis of Social Networks 6
Bioinformatics 6
Graph Deep Learning 3
Electives 15
Algorithms & Complexity 6
Computational Biology and Drug Design 6
Deep Learning Lab 3
Distributed Algorithms (if not already taken) 6
History of Computing (if not already taken) 2
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (if not already taken) 3
Machine Learning (MSc) 6
Scattered Data Approximation (if not already taken) 3
Software Atelier: Simulation, Data Science & Supercomputing 6

Please be aware that slight changes in the study programme may occur.

For students who require special provisions, modifications to the track curriculum can be arranged following discussions with MCS Study Coordination and program director(s).

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