Data Science and Machine Learning (DAMA)

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Description

The study program “Data Science and Machine Learning” aims at delivering knowledge and developing skills on state-of-the-art methods and computing tools in Data Science and Machine Learning, in an accessible manner and by promoting active learning.

DAMA focuses on hands-on computational applications of these methods, utilising data from all modern scientific fields (natural sciences, engineering, informatics, humanities and life sciences). Students will be hands-on practicing using programming tools and up-to-date computing tools. DAMA aims to combine knowledge of fundamental concepts and techniques with specific applications so that its graduates will be aptly skilled in today’s labor market.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have gained:

An understanding of the basic principles and methods of Data Science and Machine Learning.
An ability to use method to collect, manage and analyse large volumes of data (big data).
An ability to analyse big data and use it for classification and prediction purposes.
An ability to use machine learning methods and optimization algorithms for decision making.
An ability to develop machine learning algorithms for specific applications in a variety of scientific fields.
An ability to use advanced methods for presenting findings to ensure a most effective analysis and communication.

An understanding of the social and ethical aspects of analysing and presenting data, of privacy protection, of data management taking into accounts the regulatory framework governing such activities using computers, and of the protection of intellectual property.

Overview of the Programme

Classification according to UNESCO’s ISCED-2011

Based on the level of Education: 7

Classification according to UNESCO ISCED-2013

0619: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) not elsewhere classified

ECTS credit points

The total sum of ECTS units (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) required for the completion of the Program is 120.

Programme Duration

The minimum time required for the completion of the Programme is two (2) academic years.

Type of Postgraduate Study Programme

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Level 7 according to the EQF (European Qualifications Framework)

Programme Language

The official language of the Program is English. The language in which all material content is presented, written assignments are submitted and related communication is carried out, is English.

The Post-graduate programme accepts graduates or higher institution diplomas of related disciplines holding a B2 certification in the English language. The programme is offered in English.

The knowledge of an extra foreign language except the language of the programme and good computer-Internet skills would be useful for the successful participation in the programme.

It should be noted that for the successful completion of the programme knowledge of mathematics, probability, good use of computers and basic programming knowledge are required.

Note:

Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)

Marking:

For the evaluation of the application to the Postgraduate Studies Programme, it will be examined whether the candidate’s institution of study is or may be included in the National Register of Recognised Higher Education Institutions of Foreign Countries and whether the candidate’s degree is or may be included in the National Register of Types of Degrees of Recognised Institutions of Foreign Countries.

The Hellenic Open University, if the degree is included in the list of article 307 of Law No. 4957/2022, must request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which is issued and sent by the foreign university. If the place of study or part of the studies is confirmed as the Greek territory, the degree is not recognized, unless the part of the studies that took place in the Greek territory is in a public higher education institution or in a recognized foreign educational institution within the meaning of paragraph b) of article 299 of Law No. 4957/2022.

Certification of English language competency at level B2

English competency (level B2) is proven according to article 10, Presidential Decree 85/2022 “Determination of qualifications for appointment in the public sector (Qualification-Department)” (Α΄ 232), in combination with Part C΄ and namely “LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES ” of no. 20/01.02.2023 “Amendment of no. 94/20.6.2022 of the decision of the SUPREME COUNCIL FOR CIVIL PERSONNEL SELECTION (ASEP)”Procedure for determining the fixed parts of the content of staff selection announcements based on predetermined and objective criteria (Articles 28 – 30 of Law 4765/2021 ) (B’ 3614)” (B’ 594) with language proficiency certificates.

Language Certificates

The table below shows the language certificates -level (B2) of English Competency that are accepted as well as the issuing body.

Certification of English competency at level B2 can be proved as follows:

AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2) (Anglia Advanced) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Ascentis Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
Assessment Board for Language Examinations: Level B2 (ABLE B2) Hellenic American University (Nashua, New Hampshire, USA)
BULATS English Language Test, overall score 60-74, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH (For certificates issued by 19.11.2019)
BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE – VANTAGE (BEC VANTAGE) University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-170
BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE VANTAGE CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
CERTIFICATE IN INTEGRATED SKILLS IN ENGLISH ISE II TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (reading, writing and listening) – COMMUNICATOR – and CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) – COMMUNICATOR – (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate good language proficiency)
CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate good language proficiency)
(ECCE)- CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE or Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments – CaMLA or Michigan Language Assessment)
EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International JETSET Level 5 (CEF B2)
ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Council of Europe Level B2)
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS) from University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia (with score 5,5- 6,5)
GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International – CEFR: B2
GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Classic B2)
B2- LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2) and Β2– LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2) (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate good language proficiency)
LanguageCert Test of English (LTE) – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading) (LanguageCert Test of English B2)
LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 3 – UPPER INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL
EDEXCEL LEVEL I CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2)
LRN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
ΜΕΤ – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Listening, Reading, Speaking) score from 157 -189 from Michigan Language Assessment or CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS-CaMLA
ΜΕΤ – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Listening, Reading ή Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) score from 53- 63 του Michigan Language Assessment
MICHIGAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB) score 80-90, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS or MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Michigan State University – Certificate of English Language Competency (MSU – CELC): CEF B2
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2)
NYLC –NEW YORK LANGUAGE CENTER CERTIFICATE Level B2
OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)
OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 1 (Common European Framework equivalent level B2) (by 31/8/2009)
Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)
PEARSON EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
PEARSON LCCI LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR B2)
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 3 UPPER- INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION – EDEXCEL
PEARSON EDEXCEL LEVEL I CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2) (ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE)
PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 3 (Units: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, in case one of those is graded as “Pass”)
PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 2 (Units: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, “Distinction” or “Credit”)
PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST, CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-170
TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/ CHAUNCEY, USA, score 505 – 780
Test of Interactive English, B2 Level (ACELS)
Test of Interactive English, Β2 Level (Gatehouse Awards)
Test of Interactive English, B2 + Level (ACELS)
VTCT (ITEC) Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2)
National Foreign Language Exam System (KPG) equivalent level of Law 2740/1999, as replaced by paragraph 19, Article 13, of Law 3149/2003.

English competency (level B2) is also proven with certificates of other institutions (not limited to universities) of an equivalent level, irrespective of their legal form, provided they are certified or recognized by the competent authority of the country concerned for conducting examinations and issuing certificates of proficiency in English at the appropriate level. These certificates must be accompanied by a proof document from the issuing body that both the issuing body and the language certificate competency are certified by the competent national authority and also and that the certification also concerns the evaluation of basic communication skills (written language production, oral language production, written language comprehension and oral language comprehension).

If there is no certification or recognition body in the country concerned, a certificate from the relevant Ministry or Embassy of Greece is required, confirming that the certificates issued by the above bodies to third parties for whom English is not a native language are accepted in public services of that country as valid evidence of English at the appropriate level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The competent regulatory authority for Great Britain is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

General notes:

Advanced level foreign language certificates also prove knowledge of a lower (required) level of the foreign language.
Foreign Language Teaching Certification does not prove the competence in a foreign language. In order to prove their competence in the foreign language, candidates who hold the relevant certification must provide the foreign language certificates as provided for in this Annex where applicable
All foreign language degrees must be accompanied by their official translation into the Greek language, except the above English language proficiency certificates, which are accepted without requiring any translation and validation.

Programme Layout

1^st Year

DAMA50 Mathematics for Machine Learning

DAMA51 Foundations in Computer Science

2^nd Year

DAMA60 Algorithmic Techniques and Systems for Data Science and Machine Learning

DAMA61 Numerical and Computational Techniques for Data Science and Machine Learning

Module Selection Guidelines

The Programme is structured in two (2) years, which include four (4) compulsory course modules. Students may choose one (1) to two (2) course modules each academic year.

The choice of the first year course modules is unrestrained; there is no priority constraint in selecting between DAMA50 or DAMA51.

The selection of DAMA60, DAMA61 becomes possible after attending the course modules of the first year (i.e. a student can select any module of a year as long as he/she has completed all modules of the preceding year or he/she registers for any remaining earlier modules).

There is no priority constraint in selecting between DAMA60 or DAMA61.

For the acquisition of the Master’s Degree the successful attendance of the four compulsory course modules is required.

DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDIES

KALLES DIMITRIOS, Professor, School of Science & Technology, Hellenic Open University

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