Global Master in Data Science and Business Analytics.
The Master's program is aimed to develop Technical skills, for analyzing data with the most innovative tools and services, and Managerial skills, to understand and communicate the outcomes to the business, to support decision making, managing data, extract valuable information and insights to the business, effectively communicate the results of data analysis.
Formula: Full time
Method: On campus
Language: English
Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics Overview. The Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics aims to develop technical and managerial competencies, to work with data, and extract valuable information and insights to the business. With a specific focus on business, the Master has a multidisciplinary approach encompassing scientific notions, methodologies, and the latest and most advanced technologies for Data Science (from Advanced Analytics to Artificial Intelligence), as well as effective presentation and communication skills, agile project management, and risk management decision making.
Learnings Outcomes.
- Identify the valuable data and extract value from data, with the highest valuable insights for the business.
- Implement more efficient and productive processes related to data analysis, also through the cutting-edge technologies in Data Management.
- Effectively use Advanced Analytics solutions, not only for data analysis but also for presenting valuable insights to business departments.
- Be aware of the legal aspects and implications in Data Management (e.g., Ethics, Privacy, Data Protection, Security, Intellectual Property, etc.).
- Significantly Contribute to the definition of business strategies, from a data-driven perspective.
Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:
True link with companies
An international network of partner companies that will directly impact the students academic experience through the Business Practice LAB, Company visits, in class exercises and exclusive lecturers that will approach the theoretical contents of the master to the current professional reality.
Internationality
Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy. Everyday we are capable to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty. our class with mixed ethnicity and our exclusive experience: Bootcamps. Students will have the opportunity to participate in bootcamps in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Qatar, Lagos, Rome and Tuscany.
Professional Impact
Our goal is to have a true impact on our students professional career, both through the academic and through our Career Services. In addition to the lectures, our Masters provide different services to build our students profile through a structured Career Services, company meetings from top international companies, Company Shadowing or Individual Coaching sessions and a soft skills programs.
Higher Purpose
Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, we believe in managers that build businesses with a higher purpose. For that, we will train leaders to be responsible and innovative, and to drive change in society starting within their own companies.
5 reason why to choose our Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics.
Practice Lab in partnership with TABLEAU
Meet the managers, get on a hands-on task and practice with Tableau Desktop product on:
- Connecting to Data, Preparing Data, Exploring Data, Analyzing Data, Sharing Insights.
- Analysis of real case studies (i.e. how data-driven companies such as Amazon and The Gap use Big Data for developing their strategies).
- Practice on real datasets (i.e. Covid-19 pandemic geographical distribution, The Boston Housing dataset, The IRIS dataset, and many more).
- Work on Python.
- Get a solid knowledge on blockchain technology and how to apply it in Data Science (i.e. for Data Notarization).
DASCA accreditation
The Master is accredited by DASCA (Data Science Council of America). This allows students to turn to the DASCA Data Analyst certifications exams to boost their employability and career paths.
International Bootcamp included in the Master
Think big and go global, choose among 4 continents International Bootcamps in Tuscany, Paris, Barcelona, Nigeria, China, London, Grand Tour Italy, Qatar and Silicon Valley (US), have an immersive and stimulating experience, focused on the topics of the business world.
Participate in a RBS Hackathon
36 hours to work on a challenge by exploring real world datasets. A great opportunity, though a competition among students’ teams, to gain experience on new technologies and acquire new skills with Mongo DB.
Business in Action
- Practice with different data languages, software tools, libraries as well as Advanced Analytics.
- Analyze and understand the major architectures and frameworks for data storage, processing, management, and search.
- Acquire knowledge and skills on the most innovative technologies and solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Global Master in Data Science & Business Analytics. During the Master’s courses, students will have the opportunity to practice with various programming languages and software tools, including R, Python, Jupyter Notebook, and Google Colab. They will also delve into major data storage and processing architectures, such as those based on Apache, and explore innovative Data Mesh concepts within the Elasticsearch stack. The curriculum will equip them with knowledge and skills in cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, including Neural Networks and modern AI, such as ChatGPT. Students will engage in hands-on labs covering tasks like data connection, exploration, analysis, and presentation. Additionally, they will participate in a 36-hour Hackathon, working on real-world challenges with actual datasets.
Strategic Thinking and Planning in Data Science During the first module of the Master in Data Science for Managers, students will learn how to:
- Managerial Economics
This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning.
- Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
With this module, the managerial skills required to understand a Business Plan and its structure will be developed.
- Business Strategy
Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations.
- Accounting & Budgeting
This module is aimed at students understanding the importance of financial management and control principles, with key indicators such as ROI, EBIT, GAAP.
- Project & Operations Management
With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach in solving problems.
- Marketing: Traditional and Digital
Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision making.
- Human Resource Management
This subject area focuses on strategic human resource issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation and retention.
- Data Analytics for Managers
This course is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge needed to analyze and interpret large sets of data, to make effective business decisions and strategies.
During the second module of the Master in Data Science, students will learn:
1) Data Science and Business Analytics:
- Data Science and Business Transformation
- Data-driven companies
- Introduction to Data Science tools and languages
2) Technologies & Architectures:
- Distributed Architectures & Data Mesh
- Apache: Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark
- MongoDB and NoSQL technologies
- Elasticsearch, Apache Lucene
- IoT Analytics & RT data analysis (Kafka & InfluxDB)
3) Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Deep Learning:
- Data Mining
- Machine Learning, Deep Learning
- Neural networks, LLM and modern AI
- Advanced and Predictive Analytics
- Text and Image Detection and Recognition
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Cloud solutions
4) Business Analytics Toolbox:
- Jupyter Notebook & Google Colab
- KNIME & Google Data Studio
- Libraries for Data Science
- Hands-on R & Python languages
During the third module of the Master in Data Science, students will learn:
5) Advanced Analytics:
- Microsoft Power BI, M and DAX
- Tableau (Salesforce)
- Data Evaluation
- Data Presentation Techniques
6) Risk Management Decision-Making:
- Risk Analysis & Evaluation
- Risk Management
- Process Mining
- DSS & Data-driven Decision Making
7) Data Governance:
- Data Management: Ethics, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection
- Data Quality
- Data Notarization (Blockchain)
- Agile Scrum Framework
- Business Ethics and CSR
Why Electives? Future managers, business owners, and professionals who are prepared to take advantage of the advantages of digitalization, go global, and make a positive contribution to society are what Rome Business School seeks to develop.
- By focusing on in-demand skills, electives are the perfect tools for students to increase their employability.
- Students can become more competitive and carve out a niche for themselves with the help of electives.
- Students are exposed to courses in electives that they might not have otherwise experienced.
- A unique curriculum that promotes life and career skills is offered by electives. Six main areas of interest make up the organization of elective courses:
- Innovation & Growth
- Tech & Digitalization
- Industry Business Excellence
- International Business
- Preparation for Professional Certifications (DASCA)
- Global Electives with RBS School partners
Practice Lab | In partnership with Tableu
Rome Business School Practice Lab is the place where theoretical concepts are put into practice and participants learn through experience. Tableau Software is an American interactive data visualization software company focused on business intelligence. In the Tableau-Lab students will:
- Hands-on Data Preparation with Tableau Prep Builder
- Hands-on Data Visualization and Analysis with Tableau Desktop
- Acquire the practical knowledge to prepare, model ed explore the data
- Understand Calculations in Tableau
- Create views and dashboards for presenting and analyzing the data
Business in Action - Hands-on Lab The Global Trends lab consists of 2 virtual sessions:
Session 1: How to Find Sources to identify global trends. Deep dive into the global world trends shaping the world of today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, ILO. Examples of Global Trends:
- The Future of Work
- AI, Blockchain, and Technology
- The World in 2030 – Future Scenarios (UN, IMF, ECB)
Session 2: Understand the impact of global trends on businesses, and explore ways in which businesses can adapt and transform based on future trends and forward-thinking strategies
An educational experience At the end of your educational experience, you will have the chance to prove your abilities by tackling a real business challenge. Use your talent to identify opportunities and create a truly innovative strategy in Data Science and Business Analytics Management.
Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences. During the full week you will experience an intensive and fully immersive business experience, facing challenges, dealing with managers, students and lecturers, and creating your own project that will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience.
Faculty. Rome Business School’s Global Master in Data Science and Business Analyticsare held by highly selected international university professors, trainers and business managers, drawn from a variety of operational and professional fields, from advertising to sales, from entrepreneurship to digital marketing. The teaching approach is aimed at the acquisition of know-how, in order to transfer truly useful competencies for the attendees’ professional development.
Career and Entrepreneurship Services. Throughout your Global Master in Data Science & Business Analitycs, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years’ experience in education, we help young talents and managers to build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires and professional goals. To give our students the best support achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas: Occupational Pathways The Occupational Pathways is designed to provide you with the skills, market knowledge and tools you need to launch a successful career in a specific industry. Through this programme, you will benefit from valuable connections with leading companies and high-level recruiters, opening doors to meaningful professional opportunities.
Entrepreneurial Pathways If you are considering starting your own business or dream of becoming the fresh and innovative driving force behind an organisation, we are here to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need. We will guide you through the process of discovering, testing, and improving your entrepreneurial skills, helping you develop a solid business idea and ultimately successfully launch your business.
The master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:
- Data Analyst
- Data Stategist
- Data Scientist
- Data Architect
- Statistician
- Data Privacy and Security Manager
- Reporting Analyst
- Big Data Analyst
- Functional Analyst Consultant
- Data Engineer
Scholarships. Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. In fact, Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.
Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
