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«Data Science ist was für Menschen mit Spürsinn für Potenzial»

Master of Science in Applied Information and Data Science The cutting-edge programme for data generalists and future leaders in digital technology

The multidisciplinary Master’s programme prepares students for the technical and managerial challenges of the digital economy. The course opens up a wide range of employment and development opportunities in all data-related functions, business fields, companies and organisations. 


«Data Science ist was für Menschen mit Spürsinn für Potenzial»

Why choose a Master's Degree in Applied Information and Data Science at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts?

Data is the key resource of the 21st century, and unleashing its full economic and social potential calls for individuals with outstanding entrepreneurial, technical and analytical skills that are of direct relevance for the applied fields. The Master's Degree in Applied Information and Data Science is a joint initiative of four departments of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Business, IT, Design and Art, Architecture and Engineering) and gives our students access to all the expertise within the university.

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Course with a strong applied focus

The Master's programme offers academically sound technical and management training with a strong emphasis on the applied fields, whereby students learn to adapt cutting-edge data technologies to situations that are directly relevant to practitioners. While doing so they maintain a full overview of all steps in data processing – from developing a concept for data use, to acquiring the data, all the way to applying the extracted knowledge. The Master's programme focuses on innovative forms of data use rather than on the statistical, IT-based principles of modern data technologies and analytical methods.

Flexible planning of coursework (flexible model)

The Master's programme offers students the possibility to earn a Master's degree over a flexible period. The course generally takes four semesters to complete; however, it can be extended all the way to eight semesters. The programme combines various forms of learning (e-learning, guided self-study and self-directed learning) that allow for more flexible planning of the coursework. Students can begin their studies in the autumn or spring semester.

Multidisciplinary programme

The Master's programme is based on a multidisciplinary curriculum that combines knowledge from fields such as social sciences, computer science, design, statistics, management, law and others.

Open access

In principle, the Master's programme is open to all students with a Bachelor's degree from a university or a university of applied sciences who have a keen interest in data technology and strong abilities when it comes to tackling analytical problems. The programme requires all students to be willing to fill any gaps in their basic knowledge of statistics and computer science during the assessment semester (first semester).

Internationally tailored programme

The Master’s degree in Applied Information and Data Science was developed in accordance with the EDISON European curriculum development programme, which marks the first time that occupational profiles, competence profiles, learning objectives and curricula for training data scientists have been developed. 

Facts

Degree

Master of Science in Applied Information and Data Science

Graduate profile

Graduates of the programme have solid practice-based knowledge of the applied information and data science that meets current academic standards.

  • They are able to develop a keen sense for the economic and social potential of data as a resource.
  • They are familiar with the techniques and methods for identifying innovative forms of data use.
  • They are able to access, merge, structure and prepare data from different sources for analytical purposes.
  • They are able to recognise patterns in complex data sets with a view to predicting future events and making management decisions that lead to success.
  • They can put the insights gained from the data into perspective, communicate them effectively to diverse stakeholder groups and describe them correctly in accordance with academic standards.
  • They are familiar with the legal framework for data use and are aware of the ethical problems that arise between societal interests and data-driven trends.
Specialisation
  • Applied Information and Data Science
Field of activity

The course opens the door to demanding technical and managerial tasks

  • in data-driven business functions such as marketing, controlling, process management, product development, research and development, production, logistics, supply chain management, business intelligence, IT and IT management, and human resource management;
  • in data-driven industries such as financial and insurance services, telecommunications, media, healthcare, logistics and transport companies, public administrations, and non-profit organisations;
  • in the data industry itself, such as data services, market research, consulting, application development, research institutions, and others.


The programme also provides an excellent basis for self-employed entrepreneurs.

Admission

The course is open to all graduates with a Bachelor's degree from a university or a university of applied sciences. Admission assumes that applicants have a strong interest in data technologies and a pronounced affinity for analytical problems.

Additional prerequisites include:

  • a positive evaluation of the application,
  • the ability to do university-level coursework in English and in German,
  • willingness to fill any gaps in basic knowledge of statistics and computer science during the assessment semester (first semester).

Read more about the admission procedure here.

Application deadline

15 May 2018 / 15 January 2019

Commencement of studies

September 2018 / February 2019

Semester dates

Autumn semester: Mid September until Christmas (calendar weeks 38 to 52)

Spring semester: Mid February until the end of May (calendar weeks 8 to 22)

Language of instruction
  • German
Student counselling
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees

Registration fee: CHF 515.–
Semester fee: CHF 800.–

Budget Plan

International

Students have the opportunity to take an exchange semester during their studies. For this they can choose a suitable university from the list of cooperation partners or look for one on their own.

Place of study

Lucerne

Duration of studies

The course generally takes four semesters to complete; however, it can be extended all the way to eight semesters. Students can begin their studies in the autumn or spring semester. They can plan their course load per semester individually.

Time model
  • part-time
Services
  • Smart-Up: Support programme (coaching, consulting, facilities, networks, events, etc.) for students who want to start their own business.
  • Careers Service: Activities and offers for planning and starting a career.
  • Mentoring-Programm: Students in the Master's programme will have a personal mentor to advise them on all matters concerning their studies.
  • Sprachzentrum: Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers a broad range of language courses.
Cross-disciplinary modules

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, together with the University of Teacher Education Lucerne and the University of Lucerne, offers numerous interdisciplinary modules in general fields such as culture, business, technology, law, politics and ethics.

Brochure Applied Information and Data Science