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Overview
The purpose of this programme is to provide professionals, from diverse backgrounds, with an understanding of assumptions that inform their approach to doing data science and how to conduct analyses of those assumptions to formulate an optimal approach to solve the problem at hand.
Features
- This Fairness and discrimination in Data Science programme at University of Johannesburg is ideal for early career professionals in need of upskilling to become Data Scientists as it offers the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Data Science Across Disciplines, a research group in the Institute for the Future of Knowledge is offering a short learning programme on Fairness & Discrimination: Data Science (S7022Q).
- Data engineering, model building, predictions, and classifications are often being done with sensitive and private data. Knowing how to use the data fairly and without discrimination requires a fundamental understanding of these concepts as well as an ability to mathematically represent them.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data Event ManagementWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor of Science in the Mathematical Sciences or a Bachelor of Engineering Science or a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Johannesburg
8434 - 12036 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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