Data analysis
With the continuously growing amount of data that companies generate and collect, data analysts are becoming increasingly valuable for analyzing and deriving insights from this data flood. As a data analyst, you play a central role in the company, regardless of industry, where your knowledge will help business leaders to make data-driven decisions, which will make you a very valuable asset.
The Education
Today’s job market demands skilled data analysts as one of the most requested competencies. These experts possess a dynamic ability to work with both numbers and data programs while excelling in strong visual and verbal presentation skills. As a data analyst, you can work for large international companies handling large amounts of data or for small companies needing to organize and model monthly sales figures. You can find opportunities in industries such as finance, medicine, marketing, and social media.
Throughout the program, you will learn to collect, organize, and interpret data to answer specific questions valuable to the business. You will perform descriptive and diagnostic analyses that reveal what happened and why. At the same time, you will perform predictive and prescriptive analysis, providing insights into future events and recommending valuable actions for the business.
You will learn data visualization, transforming raw data into understandable graphics. In the workplace, this skill enables you to communicate effectively with senior executives, boards, and others who may not have the technical expertise required to understand raw data and numbers.
Career opportunities
Many choose to combine data analysis with other areas of interest where the role is needed. You can find opportunities in industries such as finance, medicine, marketing, and social media. After completing the program, you can find yourself in roles such as:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Data Quality Analyst
- Data and Reporting Analyst
Learning Objectives
"Basic Data Analysis"
"Data-Driven Decision Making"
"Basic Spreadsheet Fundamentals"
"Statistical Tools"
"Term assignment"
"Evaluation of results"
"Visualization of data"
"Analysis Reporting"
"Master thesis"
Education leader
Start date & location
Online
13th of Aug 2024
15th of Oct 2024
5th of Jan 2025
11th of March 2025
Extent
1 year full time | 2 years part time
Application period
Open application with continuous admission
Admission requirements
There are two admission categories for this course; Study competence & Experience competence
Read moreTuition fees & financing
CSN-eligible tuition fee of SEK 88,000 (SEK 44,000/semester)
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