Data Science

The Professional Doctorate in Engineering program Data Science is a two-year post-master's program. It qualifies its students to become top-level professional data scientists.
Data Science is concerned with the problem of finding patterns and creating value from vast streams of data in the context of a data domain.

The main themes of the program are:
• Collect, explore, analyze, interpret, and present huge data sets
• Approach data and domain problems from multiple perspective
• Create value for organizations by designing novel data driven solutions

The program combines statistics, computer science, mathematics, and design theory with the business acumen to explore data sets, gather insights, visualize results, and communicate meaningful findings to stakeholders taking into consideration underlying ethical and legal aspects.

About PDEng
A PDEng program is a more industry-oriented alternative to a PhD trajectory. Whilst a PhD is focused on a career as an independent researcher, a PDEng prepares a trainee for an industrial career as a technological designer. Like a PhD candidate, a PDEng candidate has the status of TU/e employee after being selected for this program, and receives a salary and attractive benefits package.