MSc Big Data Analytics

This Master’s degree course offers extensive training in Big Data technology and methods, providing the opportunity to upgrade existing skills to the state-of-the-art in areas such as data mining, programming for distributed systems, NoSQL databases, text analytics techniques and leveraging cloud computing platforms for Big Data analytics. A strong research focus will equip students to either move on to a PhD programme or an industry-based research position or be an industry consultant in Big Data solutions.

The MSc project module is of particular value to students to further enhance their ability to produce well-documented and high-quality work of an advance technical standard to deadline and a high standard of presentation. It will give them a strong foundation and self-confidence to introduce and implement Big Data projects in their work place. This will in turn benefit the local IT industry in Sri Lanka.

At all stages of study, the course content is complemented by practical work intended to not only reinforce the learning process, but also to enhance their vocational relevance of the course of study. The syllabus content incorporates course modules intended to enhance the technical and professional skills required to manage and execute state-of-the-art Big Data processing systems.