The MSc in Applied Data Science is a response to the recent demand for business savvy data scientists with the collaborative skills to match. Our students will gain hands-on experience in solving real-world data science problems with our prominent industry partners, including Commerzbank and PwC, and will be equipped with the technical skills, business domain knowledge, and critical judgment to navigate the modern data ecosystem.
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The GMAT is a challenging exam requiring substantial preparation for optimal performance. This one and a half day course provides students with all the essential tips and necessary preparation for high performance and excellent exam results.
Our pre-experience Master programme is designed for students with an interest in developing cross-functional problem decomposition and solving skills by applying machine learning technology and data science, as well as business domain knowledge and critical judgment to navigate the modern data ecosystem.
Our students will master core data science and machine learning concepts, as well as the art and science of problem decomposition and solving. They will be able to identify business needs and wants, as well as problems, and propose relevant solutions using machine learning tools and by applying sophisticated statistical techniques. To do this, they will collect, transform and visualize data, create data models, as well as run predictions and simulations.
In a nutshell: The Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Master in Applied Data Science Programme provides the skills required to recognise and meet the data science wants of contemporary business, across-function and with an understanding of the connected ethical ramifications.
| Quantitative Fundamentals |
| Computational Semantics |
| Intro to Data Analytics in Business |
| Organisational Strategy |
| The Language of Business |
| Business Statistics for Problem Decomposition and Analysis |
| Machine Learning 1 - Business Use Cases 1 |
| Managing, Storage and Visualising Big Data |
| Deep Learning |
| Elective* |
| Text Mining & NLP |
| Machine Learning 2 - Business Use Cases 2 |
| Cooperation Company Project |
| Academic Writing |
| AI & Humanity - Ethics of Data Science |
| Elective* |
| AI - The New Frontier |
| Elective* |
| Capstone/Thesis |
*Electives: Finance; Behavioural Economics; Blockchain Technology, From Data to Insights
Frankfurt School applies a practical approach to your studies by preparing you for the realities of data science in the working world. We do this by strengthening your statistical, mathematical and computational skills, and through exposing you to every day working life as part of our cooperative company projects. Our guest lectures by external professionals with current knowledge of the market bring relevant and valuable cases to be solved in the classroom.
On completion of the Master in Applied Data Science you will be qualified to connect the dots for businesses. These companies, including the Big Four, are seeking experts who understand specific wants and needs and can provide relevant solutions for genuine business transformations.
Job opportunities will include but not be limited to Data Analyst; Business Analyst; Data Visualisation Engineer, Internal Data Science Consultant and new roles in all sectors that are experiencing digital transformation.
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The first step in applying for our programme is the completion of our online application, which includes uploading the required documents in support of your application:
Required Documents
Each of the documents listed above are required for completing your application. However, you do not need to upload them all at once.
Winter Semester Start
The final deadline for applications is June 30th.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applications received before the end of November and March will benefit from our early bird discounts of 4000 EUR and 2000 EUR respectively. Applicants interested in a scholarship must complete the relevant section in our online application and submit it by the end of June.
| 30 November | Deadline for early-bird discount of 4000 EUR |
| 31st March | Deadline for early-bird discount of 2000 EUR |
| 30th June | Final deadline for all applications. |
| 30th June | Final deadline to be considered for FS Scholarships. |
| September | Start of programme |
After reviewing your application documents, we will invite qualified candidates to participate in a personal interview with a faculty member of Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. The interview will be held either at Frankfurt School, or over the phone for students that are not able to make an in-person interview. The purpose of the interview is to gain a better understanding of your character, personality, expectations, motivations and goals.
We adopt a holistic approach in assessing our candidates, and the final decision regarding your admission will be based on a combination of undergraduate grades and/ or admissions test, English language abilities and the interview results. At this point, successful candidates will be invited to enter the programme by completing a diagnostic that maps out their knowledge spaces. These are used throughout the programme to give students continuous feedback on their progress.
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We also take into account other significant experiences, commitments or awards such as internships, international experiences, and volunteer projects.
On this day, all students are expected to be at Frankfurt School. For non-EU applicants who require a visa to enter Germany, please keep in mind that it can take up to two or three months to obtain the necessary visa.
We look forward to welcoming you at your campus!
The Master in Applied Data Science follows a unique time model that permits you to work part-time whilst pursuing your full-time Master’s degree. We call this the “3-day model”.
Our students typically attend classes three days a week. This leaves you with three working days for self-study, language courses or part-time employment. Some lectures or excursions are organised as blocked week events.
Your degree is an investment in your professional future. As a business school of international standing, not only do we offer you ideal conditions for earning a degree – we also offer you excellent career prospects.
As we guarantee the quality of our teaching and research, we also expect the highest levels of commitment and motivation from our students.
All female applicants are able to apply for our Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Scholarship. The scholarship encourages and supports women in fields underrepresented by women. Those who wish to apply can do so with a motivational letter within the application.