By studying Data Science, you’ll lay the foundations for the smart decisions of tomorrow.
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The digital world provides us with limitless data. However, only a few specialists can understand and analyse this data and use it appropriately for themselves. Your Data Science degree at the IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) will turn you into exactly such a data analysis professional. Equipped with the necessary skills to solve problems theoretically, you will also be able to evaluate this data correctly in practice - and use it consistently for new solutions. No matter when, no matter where. Data Science is therefore the core science of all digitalisation processes. And crucial for successful business models in the digital world.
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Your studies in Data Science are opening a whole new range of opportunities for you and your career. Be ready to make an impact and to work in an industry as diverse as your learned skills.
As a data scientist, you systematically evaluate data and extract knowledge. Based on the knowledge you gain from your analysis; you support the company management with strategic decisions. You also know how to clearly present your insights to any audience independent of their expertise in math. Data scientists usually act in an advisory capacity and provide support in difficult situations. With your expertise, you are at home in the field of business intelligence and big data.
As a data engineer, you are responsible for all relevant processes relating to the generation, storage, maintenance, processing, and transfer of data. The design and monitoring of the hardware and software infrastructure are crucial. This includes the conception, purchasing, and set-up of all the necessary components that are required. As a data expert, you are also responsible for the security and stability of the entire system as well as compliance with data protection and data security regulations and policies.
As an expert in data analytics, you know how to correctly evaluate the flood of digital information and data, regardless of the device. Your goal is to filter out the data that provides the customer with important information and figures so that they can derive trends and customer needs for their market. To achieve this, data must be collected, visualised, and correctly interpreted. That means strategic consulting is an important skill for a digital analytics consultant.
You can study your Data Science bachelor's degree in various study formats. It all depends on what your individual daily life looks like and what prerequisites you begin your studies with. Here, you will get a good overview of which model best supports you personally on your journey.
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A numerus clausus (NC) is not an issue at the IU, we allow studying without NC. We prefer to look together with you at where your strengths and talents lie, so that you can really study exactly what adds value to you and your environment. Accordingly, there is no NC with us. If you meet all the other requirements (see table and further FAQs), nothing can prevent you from making a successful start for your future.
You can study the Data Science bachelor’s degree through the distance learning programme completely on your own terms and with 100% flexibility. Thanks to the virtual learning format with interactive online courses, your IU studies can be completed entirely independent of time and place.
Yes, we also make that possible at the IU. In addition to the entrance qualification in form of an Abitur or Fachabitur, prospective students without an Abitur also have the opportunity to enter our bachelor’s programme. You can study Data Science without an Abitur if you have completed an advanced training course (e.g. as an IHK Business Administrator), have a master craftsman's certificate or have at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of subsequent work experience.
The Data Science bachelor's degree through distance learning takes 36, 48, or 72 months, depending on which time model you choose. If you need more time and semesters for your studies, that's absolutely no problem.
Data Science is the intersection between the scientific disciplines of Computer Science and Mathematics and industry-specific expertise. Due to this strong interdisciplinary structure, the focus of the study programme is broadly diversified. The task of a specialist trained in Data Science mainly involves the management of digital data and the generation of knowledge from data. In addition, the derivation of recommendations for action from data, the support of decision-making and the creation of forecasts and thus prediction of future events. The potential of a career in Data Science is extremely high, as almost every industry is looking for professionals to optimise business management. Thanks to high demand, salaries for people who study Data Science or have already completed such a degree are up sharply.
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As an academic, you have very high chances of working in better-paid positions, you are more secure and you are more flexible in planning your career. A degree provides you with skills that will prepare you for a successful career and give you better career opportunities. Sometimes, only a degree course can lead to a certain profession, and it provides you with technical skills that are useful for your future profession. Apart from that, people with a degree are less affected by unemployment.
On the Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science, you will learn the fundamentals of programming, mathematics, statistics and databases. You will deepen your knowledge of machine learning, neural networks, big data, cloud computing, business intelligence and data visualisation. Data protection, cyber security and ethical issues are also covered. You will apply your knowledge directly in practice, for example in project and portfolio courses, where you will develop and present data science solutions. The wide-ranging programme allows you to focus on areas of application that particularly interest you. In this way, you will build up your technical and methodological expertise step by step.
With Big Data you have several career opportunities. After your studies, you can perform practical as well as advisory tasks. You interpret and canalise the very large amounts of data. Your Bachelor's degree at the IU will make you indispensable, e.g. as a Data Scientist, Data Engineer or Data Analytics Consultant. Thereby, all relevant processes around the generation, storage, maintenance, preparation and transfer of data are part of your daily business.
