Executive Master in Data Science Overview

PROGRAM FEATURES

• Learning Formula- On-Campus and 100% Online
• Intake Cohort- April and October each year.
• Accredited Master’s Certification – 60 ECTS
• Language – English
• 2 Weekends per month ( Fortnightly)
• Duration- 1 year

Data Science is the concept that unifies statistics, data analysis, and machine learning to analyze and understand real phenomena to increase business profitability and growth.

Data Science is used interchangeably with business analytics, business intelligence, predictive modeling, and statistics. The Master is designed to give the tools and resources required to transform the deluge of information into useful results by managing and utilizing the resources available. This multidisciplinary Master’s is structured in a way that enables participants firstly to develop core management skills, before specializing and using scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems (unifying statistics, data analysis, machine learning) to extract knowledge and insights from data and make business decisions, ultimately equipping participants to become innovative, responsible leaders, ready to grow businesses and make core business decisions. Participants with no background in Data Science can take 3 pre-courses that will prepare them to enter the world of Data Science:

• Technical skills for data analysis, learning to use different sets of software and analytical tools
• Management skills to analyze, present and use data for corporate strategies and decisions
• The knowledge provided will help participants generate powerful predictive models and work with various departments within a company to generate valuable results.

There is a great demand in the corporate world today for young professionals or executives working with and managing large-scale data to deliver data-driven solutions to improve a business’s effectiveness, reduce costs, or optimize business systems and processes.

WHY TAKE OUR MASTERS PROGRAM AT ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Executive Master in Data Science Management paves the way to new future opportunities and equips you with tools to build a strong professional profile.

Discover your untapped potential and your ability to take on responsibility and drive forward meaningful change. It is time to become a better manager, which you can achieve in the following way:

1. Graduation Ceremony, Rome Business School, Italy, with the option to attend the Graduation Ceremony and a one-week study tour and immersion in Italy.
   Every student has the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremony at Rome Business School Italy, the graduation ceremony is a 5 days event that also incorporates a study tour, company visits, sightseeing of monuments, and notable places.
2. Life & Soft Skills Program: Self-Discovery, Self- Awareness, Empowerment, Reinvention.Soft skills are personal attributes that influence our relationships and communication. They are fundamental for conducting effective leadership and steering businesses towards success. In this increasingly technological world, soft skills are the fuel that drives the growth of our relationships. Soft skills are essential abilities and life skills that we should master each and every day in order to become a better version of ourselves.
3. Networking & Partners, Multinational Relationships.
   In partnership with several globally renowned leading companies, such as Airtel, Fidson Pharmaceutical, Messrand, Nigeria Info, Cars45, Microsoft, Rainoil and many more, we give you the opportunity to make contact with real working environments and build a strong professional network, through workshops, webinars, guest speakers and many more activities, encouraging interaction between leading professionals and students, and facilitating the learning process through real case studies.
4. Career Acceleration Program, Design your professional profile
   A tailored Career Acceleration Program specifically designed to shape each student’s professional profile to enable them to become a competitive figure in the modern employment market. You will have access to workshops focusing on the latest key topics in relation to job seeking and career networking, individual career guidance meetings, and our exclusive events to ensure the best start or a great boost in your career.
5. Coaching Program
   How much of your potential are you using from 1 to 10? Learn to get the most out of your potential through 3 Master coaching sessions with some of our experts. You will improve your competences in terms of achieving your goals, effectively contributing to teamwork activities, communicating effectively, time management and many more key skills for being successful in your future career.
6. RBSN for Entrepreneurship
   Are you planning to start up your own business or dreaming of becoming the fresh, innovative driving force within an organization? We will equip you with skills, insights and the curious mindset required to spot new opportunities, make connections and bring new business ventures to life.
7. Virtual Coffee with CEOs
   Network with Top CEOs & learn what it takes, to excel in your career.
   Develop networking skills directly in two interactive conversations with Top CEOs, during which you can ask questions, inquire about career interests and roadblocks, and ask about the keys to career success, and network with a variety of friendly, experienced professionals! The two coffee conversations will be held virtually online, meaning you can join them and participate from anywhere live in real time.
8. RBSN Business Showmanship
   Gain visibility for your business as we project your business on our social media platforms and provide free consultation on key business challenges. The Business Showmanship is designed to give your business visibility as your business will be promoted across all our social media channels. This is usually after you have made a presentation in one of the In-Class lectures where our highly experienced faculty will offer you free consultation on your key business challenges. Your presentation will also spotlight your business as the primary case study for the class. And where a student doesn’t have an existing business, an alternative business can be used.

QUICK CURRENT STATISTICS OF OUR EXECUTIVE’S STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ON INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

• 82% Increased Professional Responsibilities
• 93% Improved Decision-Making Capability
• 79% of students increase their salary after the completion of their master’s programs
• 68% of Alumni got a new offer and promotions
• 52% of students are employed in a multinational company
• 58% are now successful Managers and Directors in their respective organizations

PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP – Enhance and fast-track your Data Science Professional Career Path

WHY TAKE OUR MASTER IN DATA SCIENCE MANAGEMENT

1. Develop Management Skills and Data-Driven Leadership for Business Optimization and Sustainability

Learn to make decisions for complex business projects using and managing large-scale data and information technology, taking all the risks of the business into account. Create a data-driven business strategy for growth and efficiency, and manage people, systems, and processes. Develop communication skills for communicating data-driven solutions for business problems and optimization.

2. Develop Problem-Solving Skills while applying tools and information technologies using Data Science

Develop an in-depth understanding of the use and importance of Data Science (probability, inference, modeling, wrangling, linear regression, machine learning). Apply the most relevant tools and techniques using R, Python, and SPSS to gain business insights and resolve complex business problems. Develop problem-solving skills by exploring, analyzing, and managing large data sets using the latest technologies.

3. Develop Technological Competences in the area of Data Science

Gain technological competencies and experience by practicing and working with statistical software and programming languages using data tools and applying principles of Data Science to gain customer insights.

PROGRAMME EXPECTATION

The Master will strengthen the students’ competences and enable them to take on responsibilities in the Data Sciences areas of any company.

On completion of this Master, students will be able to:

• Manage and analyze Big Data using technical tools and languages (e.g. R, Python, and SQL) and technical knowledge (e.g. Statistics, Quantitative Methods) and produce relevant insights and visually effective reports using analytical solutions (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Define data-driven business processes and business strategy and gain awareness of and competence in cutting-edge Data Management technologies (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain). 
• Gain insight into the legal aspects and implications of Data Management (e.g. Intellectual Property, Privacy, Data Security and Quality)
• Be responsible and innovative leaders in the field of Data Science.

PROFESSIONAL OUTLET

In particular, the master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

• Professional Data Scientist
• Data Business Analyst
• Data Architect
• Marketing Researcher
• Academic Researcher
• Business Developer
• Business Intelligence
• Business Operation Manager
• Applications Architect
• Business Analyst/ Consultants
• Digital Analyst

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY STATISTICS

• 5 Years and above of professional experience.
• 82% employed full time
• 12% business owner/ Self-employed / Entrepreneurs
• 19% of the students is from the FMCG sector
• 6% from consulting
• 19^% from Health, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology
• 6% from information technology/ telecommunication
• 12% from Finance / Accounting
• 6% from Manufacturing / Engineering / Construction
• 13% from Marketing / Publishing / Media
• 13% from NGO / Social Services
• 6% from Transport / Logistics

INDUSTRY BASE FACULTY

You will be guided by experts in every step of your Data Science path.

Our Facilitators are carefully selected international academics and disruptive executives who apply their skills and knowledge every day to achieve their goals. You will benefit from the experience of professionals currently working in the field for leading national and international companies, bringing their emerging insights from real business cases.

Our teaching method is designed to ensure the acquisition of theoretical and practical know-how in order to transfer truly useful competences that foster professional development. Our faculty members are opinion leaders on many of today’s most crucial business topics.

See some facts about our faculty:

• 75 facilitators of diverse professional background
• 10% of them are academic professors
• 90% of them currently work professionally in the field as industry experts, consultants, entrepreneurs, managers, and practitioners.
• 70% of them have international experience
• 30% of them have national experience

Checkout our topnotch renowned faculties here:

Ibrahim is an Ibadan-born IT Professional with a broad range of skills across domains like Finance, Programming, Database Design, Administration & Analytics, Networking, and Cybersecurity. He has over 20 years of post-qualification experience and holds the following certifications: MCP, MCSD, MCDBA, MCAD, MCSD.Net, OCA, OCP, PMP, CFOT, and CEH.

Adeniyi Ajani is a seasoned software analyst, developer, administrator, and trainer.  A Microsoft Certified Application Specialist in Excel.  A Computer Engineer graduate of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, he worked with Chevron at Escravos Operations as an Information Analyst to the Health Environmental and Safety Department, and later proceeded to System Specs; a leading software company in the country where he worked as a consultant to different organizations which include KPMG, EFCC, Gateway Bank, Equity Bank, Intercontinental Bank, Pan Ocean Oil, Pfizer.  Fin Bank etc. During his foray at System Specs, he implemented a lot of projects both as a team member and team lead.

Andrea Febraio co-founded Teads, a startup company bought recently by Altice for $308 million. Febraio is passionate about blockchain, bitcoin, and cryptocurrency. He is also a Senior Lecturer at London Business School, IE Business Madrid, SDA Bocconi, etc. he is currently an Advisor at Lemma Technologies.

Raymond Okoro (Ph.D.) Raymond Okoro is a Business Intelligence Technologist and disruptive innovator. He is known for providing leading-edge services and solutions using a variety of skills to add value while excellently facilitating a timely accomplishment of the organization’s goals. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Management Information System), an M.Sc in Business Information Technology, and a B.sc in Computer Information System. His grants and milestones include a $2.45 million license to Learn Grant in 2020 partnering with edConnect, Google, Shopper talk, and Workday Clouders to train over 100 candidates free of change on a Full Stack micro degree program.

METHODOLOGY:” CIRCULAR LEARNING” BASED ON THE EFMD CIRCLE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE

By adhering to the highest standards regarding the teaching methodology provided by EFMD, the Master will be taught through interactive lectures, case study analysis, exercises, discussions, role plays, teamwork exercises, video conferences, business analysis, and session presentations of students. Case studies will be used to generate discussions and illustrate business problems. Students will be encouraged to read and engage in discussions and debates. The teaching methodology is based on learning by doing, through which teachers implement a student-centered approach, involve students, and provide activities that allow students to apply the knowledge acquired.

CERTIFICATE RECOGNITION

At the end of the course, attendees will be issued with the official double certification of the Master of the respective program from Rome Business School Italy and Valencia International University, Spain. The certification also comes with an academic transcript with detailed modules and their ECTS grades, and the number of study hours for each of the modules taken.

WES recognizes our accreditation partner University, Valencia International University (VIU). Students seeking to evaluate their academic transcripts with the WES can write at Rome Business school Nigeria to be guided on the process. Valencia International University (VIU) certification has been recognized under the educational credential assessment for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as a Canadian equivalency master’s degree.

ADMISSION EVALUATION PROCESS

A Thorough Selection Process: Qualification and Steps:
Rome Business School works hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

Candidates admitted to Rome Business School will be issued instructions on enrollment procedures. To enroll, accepted candidates have two options for paying their tuition fees:

• Full tuition payment, for which the candidate receives an additional 10% discount on their tuition, after the application of any partial scholarship;
• Minimum first installment, followed by monthly installments depending on the program and study format;
• Professional and educational requirements: 2 years of working experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a fluent knowledge of English.

ADMISSION PROCESS

At Rome Business School we work hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows: