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DATA SCIENCE II: THEORY AND PRACTICE (DS5065)

The 21st century has seen a big increase in the amount of data which is made accessible. Social media such as Facebook, online shops such as Amazon and many others, are all gathering raw data. But what can be done about this data? Data Science covers tools and methods around the extraction of knowledge from data. Such tools cover its collection, storing, processing and analysis. In this course we will learn about several of the most important tools in the above flow and will apply them to real-world examples.

DATA PROTECTION (DS5081)

This course, together with the Advanced Data Protection course, guides students through the preparation of the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). At the end of the course, students will demonstrate practical knowledge of privacy governance methodologies and processes, privacy laws and regulations, and the protection of personal information.

ADVANCED DATA PROTECTION (DS5082)

Following the first data protection course, this course guides students through the preparation of the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). At the end of the course, students may take the IAPP certification exam. The IAPP’s CIPM is a widely recognized privacy certification for professionals seeking to fulfill roles such as data protection officer, data and AI officer, data ethics office, data protection manager, etc.

TOPICS IN DATA SCIENCE (DS5091)

TOPICS VARY BY SEMESTER

CAPSTONE PROFESSIONAL THESIS (DS5095)

This 6 credit capstone provides students with opportunity to test their theoretical knowledge of Human Rights and Data Science in a professional situation (NGO, private company, public administration, international institutions or other relevant bodies). The thesis should follow a 4-credit internship or relevant professional experience approved by the program director and the thesis supervisor.

CAPSTONE INTERNSHIP (DS5098)

This capstone provides students with opportunity to test their theoretical knowledge of Human Rights and Data Science in the context of data protection in a professional situation (NGO, private company, public administration, international institutions or other relevant bodies). Students will pursue an internship for 4 credits and write a professional capstone thesis for 6 credits.

INTERNSHIP (DS5980)

TOPICS IN ECONOMICS (EC1091)

Courses on different and emerging topics in the discipline, enriching the present course offerings. These classes are taught by permanent or visiting faculty.

FIRSTBRIDGE IN ECONOMICS (EC1099)

Firstbridge courses are offered to degree seeking freshmen and registration is done via webform in pre-arrival checklist.