Arcada University: Big Data Analytics (Specialisation studies) Master-level 30 ECTS

[animuscerebri]

Hi everybody,

I just stumbled upon another interesting Finnish University of Applied Sciences called Arcada University.

They currently offer a Masters-level specialization studies program in Big Data Analytics (https://www.arcada.fi/en/study-arcada/co...-analytics):

"This programme will cover the following subjects.

- Introduction to Machine Learning and Data-driven design, 5 ECTS
- Machine Learning and Data Mining, 5 ECTS
- Visualisation and Narration with Data, 5 ECTS
- Deep Learning and Foundation Models, 5 ECTS
- Cloud Computing and Data Engineering, 5 ECTS
- AI-assisted Analytical Service Design, 5 ECTS

The curriculum consists of six courses (5 ECTS credits each) that focus on how to program intelligent services using analytical and machine learning methods. Each of the courses are thought through solving programming problems were the students can make use of Arcada’s Nvidia-sponsored Big Data Lab or computational resources from the Finnish Supercomputing Center (CSC). These tools will enable students to learn how to make use of GPU-accelerated models for processing big data."


The price is 600€, which is really a steal considering the quality of the courses. Additionally, if you wanna transfer them into another grad school, you can get pretty inexpensive, high quality Masters-level credits.

The specialization is 30 ECTS, which will at least convert to 15 US creds (Masters) or potentially more.

However, the application deadline is almost gone: May 31, 2025

I think the coolest part of this program is that you can make use of resources, such as Finnish Supercomputing Center to conduct your projects and experiments regarding your studies. That alone is a steal considering you basically buy a flat rate to use these pretty expensive resources.

[cacoleman1983]

Not bad for a (30 ECTS) 15-credit hour US graduate certificate equivalent with all those resources. As I'm typing this post, I've already missed the deadline but will revisit this school's site in the future.

[bjcheung77]

Hmm, same here... I'll also revisit this to see if/when it'll be open again...

[DegreeNerd]

Did anybody go ahead and do this? (does the awarded diploma say "Master in..." on it?)

[cacoleman1983]

Did anybody go ahead and do this? (does the awarded diploma say "Master in..." on it?)

I forgot about this program.  It's a Masters level certificate but not a Masters degree as it is only 5 courses.   A foreign credential evaluator would equate this to a graduate certificate/diploma or graduate study.

[Twrix]

I really wanted to take this one, but it appears that the program starts on campus and continues online. I asked whether they would make an exception for students outside Finland, and they said they’d get back to me... but they didn’t. It might be worth asking again next time.