This module introduces the elements of the data analytics workflow, including data cleaning, feature extraction and feature selection, predictive and descriptive modelling, and deployment of models. The role of data visualisation in the data analytics process is discussed as well. The module involves practice with a state-of-the-art data analytics software platform.

Applicants must have a minimum Level 8 honours degree, at minimum second class honours (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent), in a relevant engineering, computing, mathematics, science or technology discipline, or a Level 8 Honours degree in other disciplines, which has a significant mathematics and computing element