University of Arizona introduces MS in Information Science: Machine Learning

MS in Information Science: Machine Learning is a 21-month program which offers a holistic and interdisciplinary curriculum to suit the needs of learners from various industries.

The University of Arizona has collaborated with Great Learning to introduce the new, fully online MS in Information Science: Machine Learning. This 21-month program is designed by the leading experts at the University of Arizona and practicing industry professionals for professionals at various stages of their careers.

The program intends to equip learners with the knowledge to design information-driven solutions for business problems and develop effective management frameworks for the future. The program will offer live online classes and recorded lectures. It also includes 11 hands-on projects and dedicated mentorship sessions to enhance the learning experience of learners.  

The official statement reads, "According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for information research and computer scientists are projected to grow by 22% by 2030. Information Science is one of the fastest-growing domains in the tech world today, especially given the total amount of digital data created worldwide will rise to 163 zettabytes by 2025 as per the IDC. It will become imperative for businesses to hire professionals with the know-how of managing and analyzing data with the latest technologies. Learners will gain the specialized skills needed to solve real-world information management challenges and graduate with the qualifications needed for in-demand roles including information architect, database administrator, data scientist/engineer, digital artists, software programmer/engineer, web programmer etc."

Placement opportunities are great for learners

Learners will also be given access to Great Learning Excelerate’s extensive pool of 4700+ industry experts and dedicated career assistance in the form of a curated jobs portal, enabling them to apply to relevant positions. Great Learning works with more than 7800 companies to offer unparalleled placement support to its learners, stated the official statement. Some of the top companies include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Dell, IBM, Flipkart, Infosys, Intel, Deloitte, etc. 

“Arizona's iSchool is eager to globalize information science and machine learning training with UAZ's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences as well as the highly-experienced UAZ Global team. Here at the University of Arizona we've chosen to work collaboratively with Great Learning because they are among the most trusted and respected educational platforms in the world. We believe this kind of global reach can make a real difference across communities and societies by providing students opportunities to boost their careers as well as to be influential in their work and where they live. I look forward to meeting our incoming cohort of students.” said Dr Catherine F Brooks, Professor and Director of School of Information, University of Arizona.

Arjun Nair, Co-founder, Great Learning said, “ Businesses today work with tons of data. No industry today is untouched by the power of data. This is a necessary skill set for every professional and business leader who is looking to leverage data to help serve their consumers better. This program with a premier institute like the University of Arizona will empower professionals around the globe to power ahead in their careers through high-quality education.”

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