You are here: Programs & Courses » Master's Programs » Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement
In today's digital age, we are amassing tremendous amounts of data generated by surveys as well as everyday activities such as online shopping, the use of social networks, and the Internet of Things. Advanced techniques for collecting and analyzing these data allow us to gain insights more quickly, discover previously unknown relationships, and foster innovation. This is why the demand for data practitioners is booming.
The Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement is designed for professionals from statistical institutes, NGOs or private companies alike, who want to enhance their data collection and analysis skills while pursuing their careers. This advanced online master’s program will equip you with the skills necessary to tackle the fundamental ways data is generated and used. The multidisciplinary curriculum taught by international faculty from the world’s top-ranked universities, statistical agencies, and businesses will prepare you for a wide range of business and research positions. The program is certified by EMOS, a label for master’s programs awarded by the European Statistical System Committee, which certifies its high relevance for training in official statistics.
Excellence: Learn from a world-class faculty and earn a master’s degree from one of Europe’s leading universities.
Flexibility: Join courses online from anywhere in the world, at your own pace.
Practical and academic basis: Acquire the necessary tools for survey methodology, statistics, and data science to take your career to the next level.
Comprehensive data collection and analytics skills: Learn to competently work with designed data as well as found data for data-driven decision-making.
EMOS certification: Gain an additional EMOS certificate to affirm your proficiency in official statistics and open doors for your career at a national statistical institute or other producer of official statistics.
Individuality: Tailor the curriculum to your professional needs by choosing from a range of elective courses and coordinating your studies with your professional activities.
Networking: Interact and network with faculty, industry leaders, and peers in live video sessions and annual on-site workshops.
Community: Become part of a global community of successful business professionals and enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of events and networking opportunities.
Scholarships: Employees of national statistical institutes or NGOs as well as two excellent academics per year profit from a reduced tuition fee.
The Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement program has been certified according to the regulations of the European Master in Official Statistics (EMOS), a network of master’s programs providing post-graduate education in official statistics. If you successfully complete the EMOS Track within the MDM, you will be awarded an additional EMOS certificate, which will affirm your competencies in official statistics. Find out more about the EMOS Specialization Track here.
What advantages does the EMOS Track in official statistics have for my job prospects?
Learn MoreWhy the Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement pays off for companies.
Learn MoreWhat do the program elements comprise? Who is part of the teaching staff?
Learn MoreWhat are the prerequisites for admission? And what does the admissions procedure look like?
Learn MoreWhat do our experts and stakeholders think about the MDM at Mannheim Business School?
Learn MoreWhy is our unique Alumni Network such a successful and rewarding environment for you and your peers?
Learn moreIf you would like a preliminary online consultation with the Admissions Manager to discuss your profile, please send an e-mail with your CV and a time slot that would suit you.
If you are interested in a short video chat to clarify your questions, feel free to book an online consultation here.
Ms. Ting will advise you whether your profile meets the requirements of our MDM program. You might contact her directly: ting@mannheim-business-school.com
Please note that these online consultations will take place during our usual office hours on weekdays. These consultations do not start an application process and do not replace the selection interview.
Get a first-hand description of how the online master's program works, learn about the online learning environment, and find out about typical learning routines, networking opportunities, and on-campus events.
In contrast to other courses of study in this field, the Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement has a clear focus on data collection and questionnaire design, addressing the important questions at the beginning of the data pipelines in organizations. Participants will learn to identify appropriate methodologies for their organizations’ data collection efforts, and to organize the obtained data pipeline in order to help their organizations gain insights and optimize their decision-making processes.
The program is taught in close collaboration with the University of Maryland, which has offered the world-renowned Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) since 1993, together with the University of Michigan, and Westat, a private survey research firm.
The Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement has evolved from the International Program in Survey and Data Science (IPSDS). The development of the course of study and the research necessary for its establishment was supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Three cohorts of international participants are already in the program.
The Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement program is certified according to the regulations of the ZFU (Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht).
The Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement program is certified according to the regulations of the European Master in Official Statistics (EMOS).
Online dispute resolution according to Art. 14 Sect. 1 ODR-VO: The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR). You can find more information under http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/