International Master Online in Data Science
Rome, Italy
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,900
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Introduction
Participants with no background in data science can follow several introductory courses that will prepare them to enter the world of Data Science. This Master's in Data Science is very multidisciplinary and structured so that participants first develop basic managerial skills and then specialize and use scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems (unifying statistics, data analysis, and machine learning) to extract knowledge and insights from data with the purpose of making business decisions.
Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:
Real Link with Companies
An international network of companies’ partners to help young and senior professionals in building their careers and RBS to create the best learning experience possible, thanks to Business Practice LAB, Company visits, in-class exercises and exclusive lecturers.
Internationality
Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy, being able to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty, our exclusive Bootcamps in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Rome and Tuscany and mixed ethnicity in our classes.
Professional Impact
Our higher purpose is to build managers and leaders. For this reason, we’ve built our Master around our student’s professional and personal growth, providing different services and experiences, just like our Career Service, multiple company meetings, Company Shadowing, Individual Coaching sessions and a soft skills program.
Higher Purpose
Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, an entire section of our Master is fully dedicated to a higher purpose in business, Corporate Social Responsibility and the creation of a sustainable approach and mindset to business.
Why Choose Our International Master in Data Science
Career Impact
+32% Salary Increase, after 1 year of completing the Master in Data Science. Over 41K€ on average after the completion of the Master in Data Science. They work in prestigious companies in the Data Science Sector such as Oracle, NTT Data and Digital Angels.
Think Big & Go Global
International boot camps are thus an opportunity to expand knowledge, sharpen skills and develop an international perspective in the field of interest. Choose from 4 continents and 10 international Bootcamps in Rome, Tuscany, Paris, Barcelona, Nigeria, Qatar, China, London and Silicon Valley (USA), and experience an engaging and stimulating experience focused on business topics.
Practice Lab in Partnership with TABLEAU
Powered by TABLEAU students practice with Tableau Desktop products 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 of blockchain technology and how to apply it in Data Science (i.e. for Data Notarization)
DASCA Accredited
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: you could choose SBDA™ or ABDA™.
Hackathon Included
A great opportunity, though a competition among students’ teams, to gain experience on new technologies and acquire new skills with Mongo DB.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
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.
- Early Enrollment Incentive
- Lifelong Learning Scholarship
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Executive Women Scholarship
- Entrepreneurial Grant
- Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship
- Student Loan Assistance Grant
Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Curriculum
Our Master’s program provides extensive exposure to businesses and industry professionals, creating multiple opportunities for interaction and learning. Throughout the course, company visits will be organized to allow students to directly engage with the business world. Additionally, participants will be involved in real business challenges presented by major companies like Oracle, and Tableau, and innovative startups, giving them the opportunity to apply their skills and tackle real business situations.
Develop Managerial Digital Skills & Digital Business Vision
During the first module of the International Master in Digital Marketing and Business Transformation, students will learn notions of:
- 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, and GAAP
- Project & Operations Management -With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach to 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
Develop problem-solving skills while applying data science tools & information technology solutions
During the second module, students will learn:
Data-driven Strategy
- Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0
- Fundamentals of Data Science
- Data-driven companies
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
Data Science Languages and Tools
- R and Python
- Jupyter Notebook
- Google Colaboratory
- Libraries for Data Science
Modern Data Architectures
- MongoDB and NoSQL technologies
- Distributed Architectures
- Apache: Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark
- Elasticsearch, Apache Lucene
- IoT Analytics and RT data analysis with
- Kafka and InfluxDB
- Data Mesh
Develop Technological Competencies in the area of Data Science
During the third module, students will explore:
Data Presentation, Communication & Evaluation
- Data Management & Visualization
- Data Presentation (Tableau, Microsoft Power BI with M and DAX)
- Presentation Techniques
- Data Evaluation
Data Governance
- Data Management: Ethics, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection
- Data Quality
- Data Notarization (Blockchain)
- Agile Scrum Framework
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
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, and 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.
Capstone Project
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.
Tackle a real company challenge. You can choose to be part of a small team and design a Marketing plan for a new business develop a strategy to increase online sales or create a loyalty offering for different generations.
You will be given two case studies from two real companies that will allow you to test your knowledge learnt during the master’s course.
Program Outcome
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 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 of 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
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With our help, you can create your career strategy through a journey of self-reflection, exploration and results. This program is designed to help you find internships or positions that match your ambitions and expectations. In particular, the master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:
- Marketing Researcher
- Data Business Analyst
- Data Architect
- Professional Data Scientist
- Business Developer
- Business Intelligence
- Business Analysit Consultant
- Operations Manager
- Applications Architect
Each year, Rome Business School presents the Employment Report, a document that collects data on the official results achieved by our students and former students in terms of employment and professional growth following their master’s degree at Rome Business School. The results obtained were possible thanks to the commitment of our students and the incredible professionalism of our Career Services who, with diligence and dedication, were able to direct students towards the desired career path in the world of work.
In particular, according to the most recent statistics:
- 60% of our students obtain a job offer within 6 months of the end of the master
- 92% of our students get a job offer at the end of the master
- 43% of our students have obtained a job position in large multinational companies;
- 37% of our students are currently successful managers;
- 72% of the students obtained a salary increase at the end of the master