Data Science

Data Science (also sometimes known as Data Analytics or Data Engineering) is about uncovering findings from data - picking out the hidden secrets which will help inform long-term business decisions. Data scientists are almost like detectives, trying to find the patterns within data. Useful skills for data scientists include understanding technology, mathematics, and business experience.

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Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BSc	Epidemiology
BA/BSc	Health Information Management
BSc	ITMB - Information Technology Management for Business
BSc	Information Science
BSc	Information Systems
BSc	Information Technology
BSc	Management Information Systems
BSc	Management Science
BSc	Mathematics for Data Science
BSc	Statistics and Data Analytics

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Useful Skills

	Analytical
	Attention to Detail
	Data Manipulation
	ICT
	Idea Visualisation
	Mathematical
	Organisation
	Problem Solving
	Programming / Coding
	Staying Motivated / Working Hard
	Staying Positive (Resilience)
	Written Communication

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Studying Data Science

Data Scientist Job Profile

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Universities

Universities Offering Degrees within Accounting and Finance

	Institution	Country	Campus Type	Size	Education Model	Selectivity
	Leiden University	The Netherlands	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Leiden University offers a mix of focused, inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary programmes.	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) Selectivity depends on the programme.

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