MBA Data Science
Scientific Area
As part of the fourth industrial revolution, digital technologies have been evolving at a very fast pace and are increasingly being used in most organizations. Big data, the internet of things, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning are leading organizations to adopt solutions using appropriate tools, such as the Python programming language, R and others, which are applied in data science and also in business intelligence.
With this course, students acquire skills and knowledge in various areas such as data analysis, statistical models, machine learning, data mining, data visualization and data science project management. It also helps students to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking and effective communication, creating the conditions for them to access career opportunities in this area, which has a wide offer in the job market.
Provide students with the skills and knowledge to perform data analysis, apply statistical models, use artificial intelligence with machine learning, perform data mining, use data visualization techniques and manage data science projects, while also creating problem-solving, critical thinking and effective communication skills.
This course is aimed at students with a bachelor’s degree or higher, but students without a degree who want to learn and work in data science are also accepted.
Introduction to Data
32 hours
Big Data and Technologies
48 hours
Python Programming
64 hours
Probabilities and Statistics for Data Science
48 hours
Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques
32 hours
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
32 hours
Data Science Project Management
32 hours
Final Project
Adriana Fernandes
Alberto Sardinha
António Cabeças
Inês Almeida
Isabel Alvarez
Laercio Cruvinel
Testimonials
Next Issue: October 2025
Teaching regime: Online
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 18:30 – 21:30 Wednesday and Thursday, 18:30 – 20:30
- Application: €150
- Registration: €150
- Certificate of qualifications: €75
- Tuition fee: €2,950*
*Payment in 9 monthly instalments or upfront payment with a 3.5% discount.
Former Autónoma students benefit from a 10% discount on the tuition fee.
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Curriculum vitae.
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The application will only be validated upon payment of the application and submission (within a maximum period of 30 days) of all the requested documentation.
Failure to submit the aforementioned documents will invalidate the registration and prevent students from attending the course.