General description

Master's programs provide an advanced academic education and allow students to complete independent academic and project-based work. 120 ECTS credits must be completed, consisting of a major study program (90 ECTS credits) and a minor study program (30 ECTS credits).
At the heart of the major study program in Data Science are compulsory and core elective modules in data science plus a Master's project. Rounding off the program are elective modules drawn from all the areas taught by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, designed to give you a deeper level of knowledge. A Master's thesis comprising 30 ECTS credits is the final element of the program.

Admission requirements

In order to be admitted to a Master's degree program, an applicant must meet the requirements set out in the ordinance on admission to studies at the University of Zurich. Student Services review the application in this regard.
The Faculty will then subject the application documents to a specialized academic review and determine the applicant's level of study. The decision is based on an evaluation of the curriculum of the program of studies completed, as well as other documents. www.oec.uzh.ch/en/admission-master

Branch of studies

Business informatics, Computer science

Educational goals

Master's degree programs provide students with an advanced academic education and allow them to shape their own profiles. The Master's degree qualifies graduates for demanding activities, such as starting a professional career or, for suitable candidates, continuing their academic career in a Doctoral program.

Career possibilities

With a Master's degree in Data Science, you will be one of the few informatics specialists in Switzerland who specialize particularly in analyzing and processing data – a field with a huge amount of potential for the future. The spectrum of potential employers ranges from major companies in the service sector and international IT companies to specialized small firms. Moreover, graduates with the right aptitude have the opportunity to complete a doctorate, an outstanding foundation for an academic career.

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Program structure

• 60 ECTS credits to be earned from a compulsory area, a core elective area, an elective area and a Master’s project
  
• Master’s thesis comprising 30 ECTS credits
  
• Complemented by a minor program of choice comprising 30 ECTS credits and selected from the current programs on offer: www.degrees.uzh.ch/en/
  
• Normal period of study: four semesters
  
• Title awarded upon graduation: Master of Science UZH in Informatik (corresponds to Master of Science UZH in Informatics)
  

Major/minor subject combinations

In addition to the major study program comprising 90 ECTS credits, a minor study program comprising 30 ECTS credits is selected from the Faculty or from other UZH faculties.

Examination and assessment regulations

Assessments are evaluated with grades or on a pass/fail basis. Grades from 1 to
6 are assigned to graded assessments, where 6 indicates the highest grade and 1 the lowest. A grade of 4 or higher is sufficient to pass. Half and quarter grades are permitted.

Language of instruction

English