General description

Students must earn 30 ECTS credits in the minor study program in Data Science.
These are made up of compulsory modules, core elective and elective modules.

Admission requirements

The minor program in Data Science builds on the knowledge gained during the
Bachelor's program at the UZH Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics.
Particularly noteworthy is the programming language Python (or equivalent;
introduction to programming). Students are expected to acquire any knowledge
they are lacking through independent study or completion of the following
Bachelor's modules: Datenorientierte Programmierung (Data-Oriented Programming)
and Statistik (Statistics). Students from other faculties may have to fulfill
additional requirements.

Branch of studies

Computer science

Career possibilities

The minor study program in Data Science will add a data science component to your major study program. You will acquire the necessary skills in your area of specialization to analyze large quantities of data in a targeted manner – for example, in order to identify and evaluate regularities or anomalies and create the basis for decision-making. With these skills, you will be in particularly high demand as a specialist in your main field of study; for example, as a data analyst or consultant. The spectrum of potential employers ranges from major companies in the service sector and international IT companies to specialized small firms.

ECTS credits

30 ECTS Credits

Program structure

30 ECTS credits to be earned from the selected minor program according to the regulations: www.oec.uzh.ch/en/regulations

Major/minor subject combinations

This minor study program can be combined with a major study program in accordance with the provisions set out in your program.

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