Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement
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Strengthen Your Data Expertise
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 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.
Online Consulting Session with the MDM Admissions Manager
If you would like a preliminary consultation with the Admissions Manager via skype 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 skype chat to clarify your questions, feel free to contact Olga Gotsulyak to receive the chat link.
Ms. Gotsulyak will advise you whether your profile meets the requirements of our MDM program. You might contact her directly: gotsulyak@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.
What differentiates this program from other data science master's programs?
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.
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MDM in a Nutshell
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.
MDM Track Specialties and Career Prospects for Graduates
What are the different data collection and analysis skills conveyed in the three tracks of the Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement? And for which jobs do our participants qualify? Academic Director Prof. Dr. Frauke Kreuter explains track specialties and career prospects for graduates in this video.
Key Benefits
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.
Networking: Interact and network with faculty, industry leaders, and peers in live video sessions and annual on-site workshops.
Practical and academic basis: Acquire the necessary tools for survey methodology, statistics, and data science to take your career to the next level.
Individuality: Tailor the curriculum to your professional needs by choosing from three tracks and coordinating your studies with your professional activities.
Value for money: A degree from Mannheim is financially worthwhile, as proven by numerous rankings and studies (including Forbes, Financial Times, and QS).
Community: Become part of a global community of successful business professionals and enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of events and networking opportunities.
The Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement at a Glance
Program Credentials
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.
Professional Fields
With the academic degree M.Sc. awarded by the University of Mannheim and the specialist knowledge you have acquired, there are, depending on your orientation, many different areas of application and many interesting professional fields.
Possible Job Positions
- Survey Methodologist
- (Quantitative) User Experience Researcher (UXR)
- Research Scientist
- (Survey) Sampling Statistician
- Decision Scientist
Further Information
Benefits for Companies
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Admissions
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Perspectives
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Ready for Sharing their Expertise
The faculty of the Mannheim Master of Applied Data Science & Measurement consists of members of the Mannheim School of Social Sciences, scientists from other faculties and universities as well as experienced practitioners and experts from the fields of Data Science.
University of Mannheim
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Fetzer
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Gautschi
- Dr. Christoph Kern
- Prof. Dr. Florian Keusch
- Prof. Dr. Frauke Kreuter
- Christoph Kilian Theil
- Prof. Dr. Richard Traunmüller
- Dr. Alexander Wenz
Adjunct Faculty
- Chris Antoun, PhD (University of Maryland/University of Michigan)
- Laura Boeschoten, PhD (Tilburg University)
- Christian Borgs, PhD (University of Duisburg-Essen)
- Trent Bushirk, PhD (Bowling Green State University Ohio)
- Alexandru Cernat, PhD (Manchester University)
- Prof. Dr. Jörg Drechsler (LMU München/Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung)
- Brian Kim, PhD (University of Maryland/New York University)
- Prof. Dr. Helmut Küchenhoff (LMU München)
- Simon Munzert, PhD (Hertie School of Governance)
- Zeina Mneimneh, PhD (Univeristy of Michigan)
- Raphael Nishimura, PhD (University of Michigan)
Practitioners
- Ashley Amaya, PhD (RTI)
- Dr. rer. pol. Manfred Antoni (Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung)
- Prof. Stefan Bender (Bundesbank)
- Mario Callegaro, PhD (Google UK)
- Robert Fay, PhD (Westat)
- Emily Geisen (Qualtrics)
- Jennifer Romano Bergstrom (Bridgewater Associates/Romanocoq)
- Prof. Dr. Joe Sakshaug (Institut für Arbeits- und Berufsforschung)
- Gina K. Waleijko, PhD (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Benjamin M. Reist (NASA)
Contact Person
Olga Gotsulyak
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