The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.

Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistHarness the power of data science to uncover actionable insights and transform your organisation’s decision-making
Download Brochure20 December 2023
14 Weeks, Online
4-6 hours per week
US$2,000 and get US$200 off with a referral
Our participants tell us that taking this programme together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
Apply before December 8, 2023 to enjoy USD 50 off on the programme fee.
Use code APAC50ALL9153 during payment.
New features:
● Live session with faculty
● Live sessions with Industry Experts
● Tools to be taught - XLSTAT, Excel and Tableau
● Capstone Project
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Have questions? Our Advisor will assist you promptly.
100+ Pre-Recorded Video Lectures* from SMU faculty with for self-paced learning interspersed with live lectures from renowned SMU faculty and industry practitioners
30 **Assignments
10+ Industry Examples
6 Discussion Boards
9+ Case Studies
3 Live Sessions with Faculty
Note:
-The programme highlights presented above are approximate, and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the programme's desired outcomes.
-The programme is designed to be delivered approximately over 9 to 10 months in a calendar year, including some occasional breaks that may be provided. This is only indicative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered and other variables like breaks provided/not provided."
-**Assignments are reviewed either by success coach who is available to support participants in their learning journey and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments and discussions will be confirmed closer to the programme start.
-*This is a majorly self-paced online programme with some live sessions with programme faculty. Post- session video recordings will be available for up to 12 months after programme completion. We have a curated panel of industry practitioners who will be conducting the weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
Note: The tools will be taught by teaching faculty, industry practitioners, or linked to relevant knowledge bases for your reference and self-guided learning
The Capstone Project will give the participants an opportunity to apply the learnings from this course to a key industry or a real-world situation.
Through real-world examples from multiple industries, you'll see how the theories are put into practice.
Understand how proprietary data was collected by Facebook for targeted advertising.
Learn about how Tesla uses Recurrent Neural Networks(RNN) in autopilot cars.
Understand how AI runs Google Adwords to decide advertisement ranking.
Learn how Tinder uses the data-enabled network effect for New Smart Photo algorithm.
Identify how Walmart uses historical data for data-driven predictive technology to predict shopping pattern during natural calamities.
Understand how Pandora uses data insights to improve their service/product offerings.
Other companies that are included as examples or as use cases in the programme include Apple, Netflix, Google Trends, Spotify, Microsoft etc.
Note: All brand, product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and programme owners.
Enterprises across the globe are shifting their focus to data-driven goals and decision-making. In fact, the International Data Corporation reports that worldwide data will grow 61% to 175 zettabytes by 2025*. So, why is data science so important? Because it enables organisations to efficiently process and interpret data that can be used to make informed business decisions & drive growth, optimisation and performance.
In the online Data Science & Analytics for Strategic Decisions programme—offered by Singapore Management University—you can learn how to process and understand data that can be used to drive better, smarter decisions within your organisation.
*Source: IDC, 2021
is the expected rise in employment of data scientists by 2030 - much faster than the average for all occupations.
of businesses cite the need to manage unstructured data as a problem for their business.
*The schedule of live sessions and profile of Industry experts is subject to change and confirmation will be provided post programme start.
The programme is designed for both tech and non-tech professionals with 6 – 20+ years of relevant work experience—No coding is required; however, a basic knowledge of Excel would be beneficial. Industries and Functions that can benefit include:
Industries:
IT, E-Commerce, Computer Software, Finance, Marketing and Advertising, Banking, Education Management, and Management Consulting
Functions:
Engineering, Programming, Technology, General Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and HR Functions
This programme is especially helpful for professionals who aspire to:
Note: *All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University.
Download BrochureAll certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Singapore Management University.
Stepping into a business leadership career requires a variety of job-ready skills. Below given services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The primary goal is to give you the skills needed to succeed in your career; however, job placement is not guaranteed.
Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:
● Resume building videos
● Interview preparation videos
● Linkedln profile building videos
● Interview guidebooks
● Glossary of resume templates
Please note:
SMU or Emeritus do not promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. SMU is not involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here
Early applications encouraged. Limited seats are available
Flexible payment options available.