We run into decision problems almost everywhere, and a proper handling of them is fundamental for a well-functioning society. Decisions that are not thought through and made by gut feeling often lead to unfavourable consequences. In this programme you will learn how to handle decision situations in a systematic way so that preferred consequences are probable.
You will be made familiar with all the stages in decision making, from selecting, gathering and processing background information, structuring of the problem and assessing the consequences to making the actual decision based on rational principles.
The programme has two tracks: data science or decision and risk analysis. In the first year you will learn about both subject areas and in the second year you will specialise in either one.
The data science track covers how to extract knowledge from data by, for example, machine learning, big data analytics, data mining and time series. In terms of the decision making process, this is the beginning, where the bases for decisions are found.
The decision and risk analysis track focuses on the later stages such as finding, evaluating and choosing alternatives but also how to deal with uncertain factors such as subjective values and future outcomes. You will also learn to spot the difference between rational and irrational arguments for decisions.
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Career
After having completed the programme you will be qualified to assess and handle risks as well as form strategies. Moreover, you will be able to provide decision makers with well-founded advice in tricky situations.
Apart from academia and Ph.D. studies, graduates may pursue careers in a variety of organisations such as large and mid-size corporations, banks and financial institutes, public sector agencies and non-governmental organisations.
Programme outline
Programme outline – list of courses
More information about the programme
Credits: 120
Language: English
Duration: 2 years
Study pace: 100%
Study form: Distance
Begins: Autumn
Degree: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits). Main Field of Study: Computer and Systems Sciences. Specialization: Decision Support and Risk Analysis.
Programme requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or a degree equal to 180 ECTS, including a 15 ECTS independent degree project or thesis. A minimum of 15 ECTS within programming or mathematics.
Language proficiency
Swedish upper secondary school course English B/English 6 or:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)- Academic Module: Overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no section below 5.5).
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Paper Based: Overall minimum score of 575 (with minimum score 4.5 in the written test)
Internet based: Overall minimum score of 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test) - University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies
Distance studies
The programme is taught online. All courses will be available through our learning platform, giving students the freedom of being location independent. This programme has no campus meetings or lectures in Stockholm.
The programme is somewhat flexible, but you need to follow the programme outline. When the course is scheduled, you will get feedback, help and results on your assignment and group work from the teachers. If you decide to not take or complete one course, you have to wait until the next time the course is scheduled to take or finish it. Some courses are given only once a year.
Selection
The selection of students is only based on grades of academic courses.
This means that you don’t submit recommendation letters or motivation letter when applying to this specific programme.
Application
DSV’s Master’s Programmes start once a year, in September.
The application is now closed for programme start in the autumn of 2020. Next opportunity to apply is for programme start in the autumn of 2021. The application round is open from mid-October to mid-January. You will find exact dates on www.universityadmissions.se closer to the admission round.
Application online at the University Admission website
More information regarding application
Required supporting documentation
Along with your supporting documents at univeristyadmissions.se, you are required to submit a separate form with a list of proof of specific entry requirements. Download the form below.
List the courses, from your uploaded transcript of courses, that you want to use to meet the specific requirements for this programme. Upload the form along with your supporting documentation at universityadmissions.se
Please note!
- Swedish applicants: This form is required for Swedish applicants, as well as international applicants, when applying for this programme
- This form is for specific requirements only, to assist the admission board to navigate in your uploaded supporting documents. You need to submit all your supporting documentation, including general entry requirements (Bachelor’s degree, English proficiency etc), as instructed, at universityadmissons.se
- The department is not able to give advance notice regarding requirements. You must apply via the central admission’s web platform (universityadmissions.se) and upload documents for the admission board to review.
- You need to fill out one form for each of the programmes you are applying for.
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Specific entry req. Decision analysis and Data science (195 Kb)
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Late application
If the admission is closed, you are not able to apply. Occasionally some programmes are open for “late admission” and in that case, it is indicated at www.universityadmissions.se
