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Introduction to Big Data Analytics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
We 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 McCormack M01-0207 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
We 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0207
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

With the surge of the Internet, social networking, and IoT technologies, there's an unprecedented influx of data accessible to individuals and organizations alike. Effectively utilizing this data is vital for businesses aiming to thrive in the contemporary big data domain. However, collecting, storing, and analyzing this data isn¿t straightforward and requires specific tools and skills. This course delves into the principles and methods for effective data collection, storage, processing, and analysis, with a specific emphasis on handling large datasets. The goal is to help students acquire practical knowledge of big data technologies while familiarizing them with related tools, applications, and platforms. Through this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of both the challenges and opportunities in the big data realm, and gain hands-on experience on big data analytics.

Prerequisites

MSIS 615 and MSIS 618

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

McCormack M01-0207

Enrolled / Capacity

36 / 35

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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