MSDA 6321 Introduction to Data Science, Management, and Strategy

Data Science is the study of the generalizable extraction of knowledge from data. It incorporates varying elements and builds on techniques and theories from many fields, including containing mathematics, probability models, machine learning, statistical learning, computer programming, data engineering, pattern recognition and learning, visualization and data warehousing aiming to extract value from data. This course introduces students to this rapidly growing field and equips them with some of its basic principles and tools as well as its general mindset. Students will learn concepts, techniques, and tools they need to deal with various facets of data science practice.

 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PMBA 6312 or a similar course

Offered

Summer, Fall, Spring