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Mathematical Modelling MSc v Data Science Analytics MSc

  • 14-07-2013 7:14pm
    #1
    Smythe
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    Was wondering if anyone might have an opinion on which of the following two courses would be more likely to lead to employment? Or if you have any other comments on choosing between the two...

    Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing MSc

    http://www.ucc.ie/en/ckr36/


    Data Science and Analytics MSc (this is twice the price of the one above, as one above is partially funded)

    http://www.ucc.ie/en/ckr49/


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  • #2
    Yakuza
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    Both courses look interesting, but analytics is currently a huge field, personally speaking I'd say you'd have a wider choice of jobs to pick from with an MSc in Analytics under your belt. Some consulting companies sponsor MSc students / interns, so cost may not be relevant. As I said, Analytics / Big Data is the current Big Thing so that would be where I would be investing my energy if I were 20 years younger :)


  • #3
    Smythe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭Smythe


    Thank you.
    Yakuza wrote: »
    Some consulting companies sponsor MSc students / interns, so cost may not be relevant.
    What type of consulting companies?


  • #4
    Yakuza
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭Yakuza


    The likes of Distinct has a sponsorhip programme (for specific courses, mind): http://www.smurfitschool.ie/businessanalytics/keyfeatures,99211,en.html

    Accenture has an analytics department and hires grads.

    Many companies such as O2, Paddy Power look for analytics grads to help them crunch their customer data, to identify trends etc (rather than engage with a consultancy, they are big enough to have their own department).

    Look here for a sample of jobs: http://www.irishjobs.ie/Analytics-Jobs-in-Dublin (this is a mix of entry-level and senior jobs, but it is a massive growth area).


  • #5
    Smythe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭Smythe


    Thank you for that Yakuza.


  • #6
    Smythe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭Smythe


    Out of curiosity, if someone did the Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing MSc course might it still be possible to work in Data Analytics if they later decided to do so?

    That is, since it's not a completely unrelated field.

    Or would employers who want data analysts only want those who have specifically studied Data Analytics / Operational Research?


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