Amsterdam Tech

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PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S
DEGREE PATHWAY IN

DATA SCIENCE & LEADERSHIP

19 Months | Online | 60 EC 

  • Live interactive workshops to facilitate learning
  • Individual and group support through peer reviews, team coaching
  • Mentoring from industry professionals
  • Extensive digital library with interactive content
  • Talent Accelerator Programme to get you job-ready.
  • Opportunity to do the final project in The Netherlands.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

With us, you graduate with three professional certifications and a master degree

Applied Foundations in Data Science and Leadership

Month 1 - 5 | Online

Applied Machine Learning and Leadership

Month 5 - 9 | Online

Advanced AI Technologies and Leadership

Month 9 - 15 | Online

Final Project - Professional Masters Degree

Month 15 - 19 | Project/Practicum - Online

WHY DATA SCIENCE and AI?

Dubbed the hottest job of the 21st century, data scientists are among the most sought-after professionals in today’s job market. With the rise of generative AI, the demand for experts who can analyze data, build intelligent systems, and drive AI-powered innovations has skyrocketed. According to Glassdoor, data science remains one of the top careers globally in terms of demand, salary, and job satisfaction. In Amsterdam, the average entry-level data scientist salary is €47,422, with increasing opportunities in AI-driven fields such as machine learning, generative AI, and AI ethics. Our programme prepares you for the future of AI and data science by equipping you with cutting-edge technical and leadership skills while connecting you with top employers in the Amsterdam metropolitan area.

ENROLMENT DATES

November

Total duration of the Master Programme is 19 months. 

PROGRAMME FEE

3600 EURO

Installments and Flexible Payment Plan available.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

  • Installments: Pay while you study.
  • Early Bird: Pay upfront and receive a 10% discount on your tuition.
  • Flexible Plan: Pay a monthly membership fee over a period of up to 5 years.
  • No application fee. Pay the 250 Euro nonrefundable registration fee only when you are accepted and are ready to book your seat.

ARE YOU READY TO CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE?

DATA SCIENCE AND AI COMPETENCIES

Equip yourself with the right skills

CODING QUALITY

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

DEEP LEARNING

COMPUTER VISION

GENERATIVE AI & LLMs

DATA COLLECTION

MACHINE LEARNING

NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING

DATA HANDLING

LEADERSHIP AND ACTION RESEARCH COMPETENCIES

  • PERSONAL AWARENESS

  • INTERPERSONAL AWARENESS

  • ORGANISATIONAL AWARENESS

  • COMMUNICATION

  • ETHICAL AND TRUSTED LEADERSHIP
  • ACTION RESEARCH SKILLS

ARE YOU READY TO CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE?

CURRICULUM

Foundational Module 0:

Introduction to coding, thinking & statistics  (Compulsory for those who can’t meet the passing criteria in the entry test)

This introductory module is designed for students who do not fully meet the basic entry knowledge level or who would like to refresh their skills. Its aim is to give those without programming/coding experience a gentle introduction to programming thinking. This introduction will give the students the required skills to keep up with the computational and statistical background needed to complete this program.

Certificate 1: Applied Foundations in Data Science and Leadership

This module introduces students to the programme, facilitators, mentors, and peers. It explores the data science domain, the role of a data scientist, and required tools. Students reflect on their learning journey, set career goals, and learn action learning principles to build effective group dynamics and a strong learning mindset.

This module builds foundational skills to explore, understand, and communicate data effectively. Students learn data structures, relationships, exploratory data analysis, and advanced visualization techniques. Through practical exercises and a project, they gain hands-on experience designing impactful visuals, uncovering insights, and addressing real-world data challenges in decision-making.

This module explores leadership identity, values, and assumptions. Students learn participatory action research principles, experience community support, and understand organizational limitations. They engage with leadership theory, practice, and philosophies, considering the implications of a post-conventional leadership approach.

This module deepens understanding of ethical challenges in data and AI. Students explore bias, data ethics, and privacy, learning strategies to mitigate issues. They examine AI’s ethical implications and governance frameworks ensuring fairness and accountability. A practical project applies these concepts, addressing real-world ethical dilemmas with critical solutions.

Certificate 2: Applied Machine Learning and Leadership

This module explores supervised machine learning for predictive modeling, covering regression, GLMs, tree-based models, and survival analysis. Students learn explainability methods to interpret model predictions and apply non-parametric regression techniques. Through theory and projects, they gain practical skills to tackle real-world predictive modeling challenges with transparency and trust.

This module views organizations as complex, dynamic systems, exploring implications for leadership and alternative intervention approaches. Students deepen self-awareness and relational understanding in professional practice. Through action research cycles, they gather relevant data for workshops and written assignments, enhancing their leadership effectiveness within organizational contexts.

Certificate 3: Advanced AI Technologies and Leadership

This module explores machine learning beyond supervised methods, focusing on unsupervised learning techniques like clustering and dimensionality reduction for uncovering patterns in complex data. Students learn explainability for transparent models, and refine academic writing, equipping them with technical and communication skills for advanced data science.

This module explores deep learning and its AI applications, covering neural networks, CNNs, and RNNs for tasks like image and text analysis. Students gain hands-on experience in NLP and computer vision techniques and participate in a Kaggle competition. Combining theory and projects, this module prepares students for real-world AI challenges.

This module explores Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on Hugging Face, transformer architecture, and model training. Students learn LLM capabilities, including text generation, summarization, and question answering. They also study Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and gain hands-on experience fine-tuning models, preparing to apply generative AI to real-world challenges.

This module integrates leadership, ethics, and the broader context of your work. Students explore transformation, knowledge, and change, focusing on their project inquiries. They consider the nature of change they wish to promote, the ethical implications of their actions, and how these align with their leadership ambitions and future goals.

Final Project

The final project is the last part of your programme and the successful completion of your professional master. It is a chance for you to put all the competencies you learned – both data science, ai and leadership – into practice. The outcome is intended to be a submission of a work-based project along with a written report, a recorded presentation and a live Q&A session. The principal question to ask is “How can I improve my practice?” With this question in mind, this part of the programme offers a practical and structured way of applying action research in a workplace, organisation or independently.

TAUGHT BY A FACULTY TEAM OF PRACTITIONERS AND ACADEMICS

ADMISSION PROCESS

 

01

Online Application Form

This quick form will help us understand whether you meet the basic requirements.

02

Analytical test and motivation

If your profile is shortlisted, you are invited to an online analytical thinking test and an interview with the admissions consultant to detail your expectations and motivation.

03

Selection and Enrolment

Upon enrolment, we will ask for a copy of your undergraduate diploma and transcript, as well as proof of English proficiency and a 250 Euro registration fee.

04

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree, English proficiency at a high B2 / low C1 level, Motivation to learn more about the fields of data science, AI and leadership, and dedication to set aside approximately 20 hours per week during an intensive 19-month part-time study, A preparatory programme is available if you lack Python, maths and statistics. If you wish to waive the foundations module, you can always take a proficiency test before your enrollment

 

If you are unsure whether you meet the prerequisites for the course, please write us at [email protected]

RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION

Amsterdam Tech has an academic partnership with European Leadership University (ELU), through which academic credits and degrees may be offered. Awarded degrees are accredited in accordance with the laws of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) through the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council, an affiliate of ENQA, and are recognised as foreign-accredited degrees under the Dutch Higher Education and Scientific Research Act (WHW).

RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION

Amsterdam Tech offers this degree pathway in partnership with Schoolvision, a recognised University of Applied Sciences (HBO) in the Netherlands.

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