About the Program
The Data Science program at Cyprus International University, School of Applied Sciences, was established in 2022 to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field of data science. This interdisciplinary program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines the foundational concepts of Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics with practical applications, preparing students for the dynamic and data-driven economy of the future. The program emphasizes the development of technical skills and practical knowledge, providing students with a solid foundation in data science techniques and methodologies.
Education Opportunities
The Data Science program offers students a robust education, equipping them with the necessary technical and analytical skills to manage, analyze, and derive insights from data. The curriculum includes courses in programming, statistical analysis, data-driven modeling, data management, and real-world problem-solving using data science concepts and methods. Students also learn to effectively communicate their solutions and findings. Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience with professional statistical software and develop expertise in various data science techniques. The program's objective is to produce graduates who can take on innovative roles in the public and private sectors, addressing the current gap in expertise in the field of data science.
Career Areas
Graduates of the Data Science program can expect strong job opportunities in a variety of sectors, as the demand for data scientists continues to outpace the supply. This favorable job market allows for diverse career paths and opportunities for advancement in the field. Data science professionals can choose to specialize in a specific sector, such as marketing, or focus on a particular skill, such as machine learning. As they progress in their careers, data scientists have the option to take on leadership roles, managing teams and overseeing data-driven projects. Some of the many career possibilities for data science graduates include positions in data analysis, machine learning, big data management, and data visualization, among others.
Contact
School of Applied Sciences
Science and Technology Center, ST256
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2751
School E-mail: secretary-sas@ciu.edu.tr
Director: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Müesser NAT
Director E-mail: mnat@ciu.edu.tr
Compulsory Courses
First Semester
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS-I
Course code
BUSN101Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6MICROECONOMICS
Course code
ECON101Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7READING AND WRITING SKILLS-I
Course code
ENGL141Credit
3Theoretical
2Practical
2Ects
4FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
Course code
ITEC103Credit
3Theoretical
2Practical
2Ects
5CALCULUS-I
Course code
MATH101Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
6TURKISH LANGUAGE
Course code
TREG100Credit
0Theoretical
2Practical
0Ects
2TURKISH
Course code
TURK100Credit
0Theoretical
2Practical
0Ects
2Second Semester
READING AND WRITING SKILLS-II
Course code
ENGL142Credit
3Theoretical
2Practical
2Ects
4HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION
Course code
HIST100Credit
0Theoretical
2Practical
0Ects
2FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course code
ITEC104Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
Course code
ITEC112Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
6CALCULUS-II
Course code
MATH102Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
Course code
MATH122Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
1Ects
5MODERN TURKISH HISTORY
Course code
TARH100Credit
0Theoretical
2Practical
0Ects
2Third Semester
FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA SCIENCE
Course code
DASC201Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
Course code
DASC283Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
7ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING
Course code
ITEC223Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
6LINEAR ALGEBRA
Course code
MATH121Credit
2Theoretical
2Practical
0Ects
4INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Course code
MATH205Credit
4Theoretical
4Practical
1Ects
5Fourth Semester
FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH METHODS
Course code
APSC220Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6DATA VISUALIZATION
Course code
DASC202Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
1Ects
7VISUAL PROGRAMMING
Course code
ITEC214Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
1Ects
6DATA STRUCTURES AND DATA ORGANIZATION
Course code
ITEC242Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
7Fifth Semester
STATISTICAL MACHINE LEARNING
Course code
DASC311Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
7APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Course code
DASC317Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7PRINCIPLES OF DATA MINING
Course code
DASC325Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
7AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
DASCXX1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
5DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS I
Course code
ITEC343Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
6Sixth Semester
BIG DATA CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
Course code
DASC336Credit
0Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7FORECASTING ANALYSIS
Course code
DASC348Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
7AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
DASCXX2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
5DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS II
Course code
ITEC344Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
5UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE
Course code
UNIEXX1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
4Seventh Semester
SUMMER TRAINING
Course code
DASC300Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
5PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Course code
DASC401Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
1Ects
4AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
DASCXX3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
-3Ects
5AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
DASCXX4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
5DATA AND NETWORK SECURITY
Course code
ITSE479Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
6UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE
Course code
UNIEXX2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
4Eighth Semester
DATA SCIENCE PROJECT
Course code
DASC402Credit
4Theoretical
2Practical
4Ects
8DATA PRIVACY AND ETHICS
Course code
DASC482Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7NEURAL NETWORKS AND DEEP LEARNING
Course code
DASC488Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
1Ects
6AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
DASCXX5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
5AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
DASCXX6Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
5Elective Courses
CYBER SECURITY-I
Course code
ITSE201Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
0CYBER SECURITY-II
Course code
ITSE202Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
0DIGITAL FORENSICS
Course code
ITSE306Credit
4Theoretical
3Practical
2Ects
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