Data Science
In times of digitalization, where buzzwords such as business intelligence (BI) and marketing automation are omnipresent, companies are confronted with huge challenges: how can they optimize their decision-making-process on the basis of an unimaginable mass of data, originating from a variety of sources? The answer lies in data science. To meet this need WU's executive academy has designed a cutting edge program on data science. In just a few months, you will get to know the tools, techniques, and fundamental concepts that you need to know in order to make an impact as a data scientist.
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©WU Executive AcademyDuration
12 days, 3 modules
Participation fee
€ 11,400 incl. all course materials 10% reduction of fee for companies for at least 3 registered participants
Financing optionsNext start
November 6, 2026
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Language
English
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What You Will Learn:
✓ Gain a common understanding of the potential use of data and how it can be used effectively and efficiently.
✓ Be familiar with the contemporary methods and tools of data science, data analytics and machine learning
✓ Get relevant know-how to set up a data science project from scratch
✓ Work through real-life case studies with datasets from different domains
✓ Learn about current trends in AI and the AI Act
✓ Bridge the gap between understanding the business challenges and technical solutions
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This applied program takes your data skills to the next level, shows you how to build big data pipelines as well as analytics processes and how to apply what you have learned in the context of real projects. At the end of the program, you will be able to apply all the methods dealt with and will have gathered an overview about the opportunities that open up as a data scientist. “Data Science” will guide you and your company to the future and provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be your organization’s data scientist. Help your company to get on the fast lane – master the big data challenge!
Would you like to dive deeper into the subject of digitisation? Apply for the MBA Digital Transformation & Data Science and attend the program Data Governance and more in the part-time Master of Business Administration. You can also get credit for a continuing education program that has already been completed at the WU Executive Academy.
Data Science at a Glance
Schedule
Module 1: The Data Science Process (4 days, 8:30-6:00pm)
November 6-9, 2025Module 2: Data Science at Work: Challenges & Solutions (4 days, 8:30-6:00pm)
December 11-14, 2025Module 3: Leveraging Data Science for Digital Transformation (4 days, 8:30-6:00pm)
February 19-22, 2026
Target Group
Data Science permeates all areas of business and all hierarchical levels.
You are…
an analyst, product manager, expert from the technical field, executive or a professional who want to acquire a technical expertise to optimize the use of data within their organization.
aiming at building a solid understanding of the data science process.
interested in gaining insights about current trends in AI.
eager to learn how to set up a data science project from scratch.
Please note: You should have at least 3 years of work experience and a good command of English (as this is the language of instruction).
No coding skills required.
Certificate
After completing the course, you will receive a certificate including course details from the WU Executive Academy.
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View detailsDid you know that you can receive the "Digi-Winner" grant up to € 5,000 for this program? The "Wiener Arbeitnehmer*innen Förderungsfonds (Waff)" is subsidizing this program.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Austria can apply for funding of up to € 5,000 per employee with the "Digital Skills Check" from the Austrian Research Promotion Agency.
From January 1, 2025, the Waff will offer new funding for vocational education and training with digital and/or climate protection-relevant content with the Education Account for Digitalization and Climate Protection! Up to 50% of the tuition fee (max. € 5,000) can be funded, provided that your income is max. € 2,500 net!
Register for our Compact Program today and secure your WAFF funding!
Next start
November 6, 2026
Application Deadline
October 6, 2025
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