Master in Data Science (MDS)

Data Science is the computational study of systems and processes through data-driven approaches. The Master of Science degree in Data Science (MDS) at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers students the opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding and set of skills in modern data science. Data Science consists of a combination of

• Statistical modelling and machine learning
• High-performance Computing

It offers this innovative combination of methodological competences in data science, algorithmics and computing to students who have a desire to work as a data scientist or as a computational analyst, both in in industry or academia.
The Master programme has a unique blend of courses from applied mathematics, statistical data science and computer science. There are additional optional courses from various applications domains, such as finance, biology and sociology, aiming at building deep application-oriented competences in data science. Besides methodological skills and applications, the programme focuses on the use and development of tools for data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computing.