MSc ACS: Data and Knowledge Management

Duration	1 Year
Level	Masters Program

Efficient management of data and knowledge are key factors not only to the success of almost any enterprise but also to the successful handling of today’s vast amounts of science-related data: with the transition to the information age and the knowledge economy, data has become both increasingly central and critical to all activities
For example, imagine the huge amounts of genomic or patient data available electronically, and how the quality of their management can affect society
The Data and Knowledge Management pathway allows students to take specialist themes concerned with methods and technologies for the adequate management of data and knowledge
The Managing Data theme focuses on the design, maintenance, and query processing of both structured and unstructured databases. The Learning from Data theme covers principles, algorithms, and technologies underlying machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and optimization, while exposing students to relevant applications
The Advanced Web Technologies theme provides students with a deep understanding of the technologies that are being used to support the continuing evolution of the Web, including Semantic Web technologies

Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	60.0% Applicant must have a First or strong Upper Second class honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science or in a joint degree with at least 50% Computer Science content Applicants with extensive Computer Science industrial experience and a good honours degree in Computer Science, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission Applicants must have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills
Exams	IELTS: 7 with no sub-test below 6.0 PTE: 66

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