First Level Master Degree in Big Data Analytics for Policy Evaluation

The Master aims to satisfy this growing demand focusing on the most modern Big Data technologies and on the data modelling opportunities offered by Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence cutting edge tools.

These new data science tools, paired with more traditional statistical methodologies, offer a unique perspective to support decision making in the context of public policy evaluation but also attentive to highest-level strategic decisions in the corporate field.

The aim is to train professionals capable of carrying out advanced data analysis and policy evaluation functions, mastering the main methodologies for predictive- and causal analysis, for complex systems modelling, and for the monitoring of economic systems and markets through indicators derived from statistical surveys and Big Data sources.
Combining the theoretical presentation with laboratory activities students will also acquire the necessary programming skills with the main open source statistical and data management softwares.

Students will be able to apply for a visiting period at one of the Institutions within the collaborative network of the Master. Allocation of students to the available visiting positions is responsibility of the scientific committee, according to host institutions' posted places, topics and students’ abilities.

The Master is intended for: recent university graduates who seek a career focused on data science applications for strategic management, policy evaluation and consulting; young professionals in businesses, research institutions, public and private institutions and organizations looking for a boost in their data analysis skills.
The minimum admission requirement is an Undergraduate degree - First cycle degree - Bachelor level degree.

Essential requirements for admission are: fluency in written and spoken English, bachelor level knowledge of economics and statistics, and basic computer skills.

Upon successful completion of the these requirements participants will be awarded a first level Specializing Master's Diploma in "Big Data Analytics for Policy Evaluation" from the University of Turin (see the scheme of the Italian Education System).

First level continuing education degrees do not give admission to PhD or Specialization Schools.