Professional Master in Data Science (PMDS)

Data science is concerned with the extraction of useful knowledge from data sets. It is closely related to the fields of computer science, mathematics, and statistics. It is a relatively new term for a broad set of skills spanning the more established fields of machine learning, data mining, databases, and visualization, along with their applications in various fields. In 2012, Harvard Business Review called data science “The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century.”

The program is designed for working professionals with a background in ICT who would like to extend their skill set to encompass data science and become qualified experts in the principles and practices of data science.

Required courses: Computer Programming for Data Science, Data Modeling and Data Management, Fundamentals of Machine Learning, Mathematical Foundations of Data Science, Business Intelligence and Analytics for Professionals.

Elective courses: Data Driven Computer Vision, Deep Learning for Professionals, Human-Computer Interaction for Professionals, Data Governance: Strategies, Infrastructure and Framework, Industrial Project.

The program takes place outside of regular working hours, specifically on weekends and evenings. Most students complete the program in 20 months given the technical nature of the courses and intensity of hands-on sessions and the time it takes to complete the end-of-program project. The program employs a diverse set of teaching methods, including in-person classroom sessions at both the AITVN in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Campuses together with live online classes. The curriculum emphasizes interactive hybrid learning, complemented by hands-on practical sessions and project-based instruction across all courses. Additionally, the program offers two immersive field trips: to AIT’s main campus and/or to selected companies/ organizations in Thailand that have successfully implemented advanced data science and AI technologies to address practical industrial challenges. These visits provide participants with valuable exposure to real-world solutions in action.