SLP in Data Science in Practice (Online)

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General

Faculty Website:   Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: Institute for Intelligent Systems
Programme Level: Continuous Education Programmes
Programme Name: SLP in Data Science in Practice
Programme Code: S6DSPO

Medium of Facilitation: Online
NQF Level: 0
NQF Credits: 0
SAQA: 

Senate Approval: S395/2020(3)

Application Start Date: 17 January 2024
Application End Date: 10 December 2024

Campus: Online

Contacts: Maggy Ngolwane 011 559-6459
Email: maggyn@uj.ac.za

Duration of Study: 6 Months

Programme Fees


Purpose

The Data Science Across Disciplines Research Group from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment is pleased to offer a short learning programme on Data Science in Practice. Tools associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution – such as Data Analysis, Machine Learning Modelling and Data Visualisation – are becoming increasingly critical in industry, making it imperative that staff upskill in the area of Data Science as a whole. The purpose of this programme is to provide professionals, from diverse backgrounds, with a solid knowledge base in the field of Data Science as required when tackling problems across social, economic and technical fields. This programme is ideal for early career professionals in need of upskilling to become Data Scientists as it offers the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience.


Admission Requirements

Applicants require at least a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the Mathematical Sciences; other relevant NQF level 7 qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis.


Selection Process

Selection is based on academic credit.


More Information

Please use the following application Specific Token when applying: FEBESLP
Extended BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Zoology and Chemistry)

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