1. ORGANIZATION

The Postgraduate Studies Program (PMS)Computational and Statistical Analytics in Data Science(English title "Computational and Statistical Data Analytics, MCDA") of the University of Patras is developed in collaboration with the Departments of "Statistics - Probability Theory and Operations Research" and "Computational Mathematics and Informatics" of the Department of Mathematics. The teaching of the courses is based on the academic staff of the two collaborating academic units, who have recognized research work and specialization in the individual taught subjects. In order to further strengthen the program, specialized teachers are also invited, outside the two collaborating units, who have recognized research, educational or professional contribution to specific taught subjects.

2. COGNITIVE OBJECTS - PURPOSE

The Master of Science in Computational and Statistical Analytics in Data Science aims to provide specialized interdisciplinary postgraduate education in data management, representation and processing, as well as the relevant computational techniques required. Specifically, the MCDA Master of Science aims to:

  • in establishing knowledge for models and/or empirical techniques developed in combination for data processing, in the broader scientific field of mathematics, computer science and statistics,

  • in understanding, processing and analyzing data of various types with modern algorithmic - computational techniques,

  • in statistics and the conditions of its application to different data sets in the right way for each situation,

  • in the representation, storage and presentation of complex data,

  • in flexible, efficient and effective data management.


3. POSTGRADUATE DEGREE

The MSC awards a Postgraduate Diploma (MPD) in "Computational and Statistical Analytics in Data Science" (MSc in Computational and Statistical Data Analytics).


4. NUMBER AND CATEGORIES OF GRADUATES ADMITTED

Up to 30 graduates from domestic and recognized foreign institutions of Science and Technology, Polytechnic Schools, Higher Military Educational Institutions (ASEI) and Schools of Economics & Management of domestic or foreign institutions of similar status are admitted to the Postgraduate Program each year, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable legislation. The admission procedure (conditions and criteria) is described in detail inupdated program operating regulations.

5. DURATION OF THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM FOR THE GRANTING OF THE POSTGRADUATE DEGREE

  • The duration of the program for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma is three (3) academic semesters with the maximum duration of active study being six (6) semesters.

  • There is no possibility of part-time study.

  • Postgraduate Students (MS) are required to renew their registration every semester through the Electronic Secretariat.https://progress.upatras.gr.Renewal takes place within the exclusive deadlines announced by the Secretariat of the Postgraduate Program.

 

6. COURSE SCHEDULE

  • The courses are six-month courses and are taught in Greek and/or English.

  • In the first semester, four (4) Compulsory Core Courses are taught. In the second semester, two (2) Compulsory Core Courses and a number of Elective Courses are taught from which each student must choose two (2). In the third semester, students prepare the Master's Thesis. Ninety (90) European Credit Units (ECTS) are required to obtain the Master's Degree. Of these, thirty (30) units correspond to the 4 compulsory courses of the first semester (core courses), thirty (30) units correspond to the 4 courses of the second semester [: 2 compulsory and 2 elective courses] and thirty (30) units correspond to the preparation of the Master's Thesis of the third semester.

  • After the renewal of the student's registration, the student declares the courses he intends to attend, using a similar procedure. Each student must declare thirty (30) ECTS credits (corresponding to four (4) courses) in the first and thirty (30) ECTS credits (corresponding to four (4) courses) in the second semester of his studies. After the second semester and up to the maximum duration of study, the student may declare the courses he owes each semester.

  • The teaching of each postgraduate course lasts thirty-nine (39) teaching hours which are held on a weekly basis (13 weeks x 3 hours per week). The duration of the teaching hour is set at forty-five (45) minutes with a fifteen (15) minute break.

  • The teaching of the courses takes place during the morning hours and/or afternoon hours according to the timetable, which is announced by the Secretariat of the Postgraduate Program. The course may include lectures, seminars, special lectures, workshops, individual and/or collective assignments (oral and/or written).

  • Attendance at lectures and exercises (laboratories, etc.) is mandatory. Absences may be excused, the maximum number of which may not exceed 1/6 of the lectures or exercises taken. In the event of exceeding the limit of absences in a course, the student is not entitled to be examined in it and is obliged to repeat the course.

 

7. GRADING - EXAMS

  • The performance in each course is evaluated by the instructor(s) and graded according to the grading scale applicable to undergraduate students. Specifically, the grades given range from zero (0) to ten (10) with whole or half unit gradings. Passing grades are 5 and higher.

  • In case of failure in a course or exceeding the absence limit, the postgraduate student is obliged to repeat his/her attendance. In case of a second failure in a course, the postgraduate student is deleted from the Program.

  • There is no September retake exam planned for the courses of both semesters.

 

8. DIPLOMATIC WORK

  • The preparation of the Postgraduate Thesis is mandatory for PhD students. It is not possible to replace it with any other "appropriate" scientific procedure for any reason.

  • For each MA, a faculty member, a lecturer of the “MCDA” postgraduate program, is appointed by the Faculty of Law at the beginning of the third semester as the supervising professor (EC) of his/her thesis, upon the MA’s request and with his/her consent. The EC defines the topic of the thesis. The research, collection and processing of data and finally the preparation of the thesis are carried out and completed during the third semester.

  • The Thesis is strictly individual, must be thematically in the scientific field of Statistics and/or Informatics and demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and skills of empirical applications, critical thinking, and analytical - synthetic - research abilities. Indicatively, a Diploma Thesis may consist of: (i) Original research work, (ii) Detailed proof or extension of known conclusions, which does not exist in the bibliography, (iii) Presentation of a topic, in a way that demonstrates good knowledge and in-depth understanding of the relevant bibliography.

  • A complete dissertation should reflect the student's ability to undertake independent and autonomous research initiative. The dissertation should show that the student is aware of the relevant bibliography. It must be well-edited, written linguistically correctly, respecting the basic rules of grammar and syntax, and should not contain typographical or other errors. The dissertation is written in Greek with a summary in one of the official languages ​​of the European Union.

  • For the examination of the postgraduate thesis, a Three-Member Examination Committee is appointed, upon request of the EP, in which the supervisor and two (2) other faculty members or researchers of grades A, B or C, who hold a doctoral degree and belong to the same or related specialty to that in which the thesis was prepared, participate. The examination of the thesis takes place only if the candidate has successfully passed all the required courses of the postgraduate program.

  • The grading of the thesis is based on the evaluation of its research work, the scientific methodology for obtaining the results, the presentation of the bibliographic review and the usefulness of the findings. The manner of the written and oral presentation and the answers of the thesis to the questions are also evaluated.

 

9. Student Rights and Obligations

  • Postgraduate students have all the rights and benefits provided for first-cycle students, except for the right to free textbooks.

  • Students do not pay tuition fees for their studies.

  • Students who are accepted into this Postgraduate Studies Program are required to:

    1. To register and declare courses each semester of their studies, within the exclusive deadlines announced by the Secretariat of the Postgraduate Program.

    2. To attend the courses they have chosen for each semester of their studies regularly and without fail, by signing the attendance register.

    3. Submit the required exercises, assignments, etc. for each course within the prescribed deadlines.

    4. To attend the scheduled exams.

    5. To complete the evaluation questionnaires for each course they participate in.

    6. To respect and abide by the decisions of the collective bodies as well as academic ethics.

    7. To participate in the Department's undergraduate educational work in the form of supporting faculty members in auxiliary work according to their specific instructions, provided that there is financial compensation for any contribution they make.

  • The provision of educational work by faculty members of the Department to other students of the same Department, without assignment from the Department Assembly, is unethical.


10. Awarding of a Postgraduate Diploma - Diploma Supplement

  • The postgraduate student completes his/her studies and receives the Postgraduate Diploma when he/she fulfills all the obligations stipulated in the Program and the Internal Regulations for Postgraduate Studies of the University of Patras.

  • The grade of the Postgraduate Diploma is derived from the weighted average of the courses of the Postgraduate Diploma and the Thesis (the weighting is done by the credit units of the courses and the Thesis) and is calculated with an accuracy of two decimal places.

  • In order to participate in the ceremony, final year students of the Master of Science (MSc) submit the required supporting documents to the Secretariat of the Postgraduate Program.

  • The BMI is accompanied by a Diploma Supplementin theGreekandEnglish language, which, among other things, contains information and data regarding the duration and content of the Study Program, the qualifications and specialization acquired by the graduate and his/her grade, according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

  • The awarding of the PhDs takes place at least twice a year, uniformly for all Postgraduate Programs, at a special public ceremony, attended by the Rector, the Chairs of the Departments and all postgraduate students who have fulfilled the requirements for the awarding of a PhD.





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