Data ScienceFachhochschule Technikum Wien

The Master's program in Data Science at UAS Technikum Wien is designed to train analysts for the information society's most valuable resource: data. This interdisciplinary program equips graduates with the skills to support decision-making processes in various phases within companies and organizations. The program is subject to accreditation by AQ Austria, and the language of instruction is English.

Program Facts:

• The program starts in September and has a duration of 4 semesters, totaling 120 ECTS credits.
• Upon completion, students earn a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
• The program is offered part-time and is taught in English.
• The tuition fee is €363.36 per semester, plus a €25.20 ÖH fee. For students from third countries, the tuition fee is €3,000 per semester.
• The program incorporates remote learning elements (blended learning).
• A semester abroad is recommended but optional in the 3rd or 4th semester.
• A Double Degree program is available with the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology.

Attendance Times:

• Mondays: 05:50 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 05:50 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 05:50 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.

Skills Acquired:

• Performing data collection for various data types (textual, image, video, sensor data).
• Preparing and modeling data for analysis.
• Conducting analyses considering ethical, data protection, infrastructure, and business aspects.
• Selecting and applying relevant analysis methods and algorithms.
• Communicating analysis results appropriately and transferring them to operations.
• Planning, implementing, and managing Data Science projects for value creation.
• Eliciting requirements and defining goals for Data Science projects.
• Communicating with technical and non-technical professionals during project design and implementation.

Specialization Options:

• Elective courses in areas such as Smart City, Process Analytics, Data Warehouse & BI, Natural Language Processing, Finance, Big Data Analytics, Smart Maintenance, Marketing Analytics, Trustworthy AI, Renewable Energies, Medical Imaging, and Security & Privacy in AI.

Career Prospects:

Graduates can work as Data Scientists, Analytics Consultants, Data Engineers, Analytics Architects, or Analytics Developers in various industries, including banking, insurance, retail, information, consulting, and industrial sectors. Tasks include data analysis, visualization of results, and creation of models.