Erasmus Mundus Master in Data Mining and Knowledge Management

Deadline: 20 January 2011
Open to: holders of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the fields of computer science, mathematics or statistics
Scholarship: Category A students: 24,000 €/year; category B students – 11,500 €/year

Data Mining anda Knowledge Management (DMKM) has become essential for improving the competitiveness of businesses and increasing access to knowledge. DMKM still comes up, however, against major scientific and technological obstacles. This European Master in DMKM proposes specialized training in this field.

The consortium is composed of six universities  from four countries: Data Mining and Knowledge Management (DMKM) has become essential for improving the competitiveness of businesses and increasing access to knowledge. DMKM still comes up, however, against major scientific and technological obstacles. This European Master in DMKM proposes specialized training in this field.

The consortium is composed of six universities from four countries:
France (University of Pierre and Marie Curie Paris 6, University of Lyon Lumière Lyon 2, Polytec’Nantes)
Romania (University Polithenica of Bucharest)
Italy (University of East Piedmont
Spain (Technical University of Catalonia).

The Master in DMKM is based on experience in multi-site teaching gained from the Master’s degree in Knowledge Extraction from Data, which has been running since 1999 within three members of the consortium.

Eligibility

The Master in DMKM is aimed at students from all over the world. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the fields of computer science, mathematics or statistics, as well as a good level of English (at least TOEFL 550 or equivalent). Admission is granted on the basis of a selection procedure.

Program

Classes are taught in English and the course is composed of 18 modules of about sixty hours each. The course runs over 4 semesters. The first semester is devoted to basic training, and includes subjects in mathematics, statistics, databases, etc., whereas the two following ones are devoted to acquire two specialities among six ones, such as Complex Data Mining, Information retrieval, Knowledge acquisition and management, etc. The fourth semester is targeted to the writing of a dissertation in either a laboratory or a company. Language classes will also be provided to ensure that students integrate as well as possible in socio-cultural terms in the host country. Each student must spend at least one semester in at least two of the four countries. Students that have obtained 120 ECTS will automatically obtain national Master degrees from the countries in which they have studied. Classes are transmitted via video-conferencing. They are also recorded and accessible online. Students can benefit, on their site of residence, from support in the form of tutoring for each course. Tuition fees are 4,000 €/year for European students and 8,000 €/year for other students. All candidates may apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

Application process

1. Fill-in the application form online with personal details, university education and marks obtained, language skills, professional experience, work placements, cultural knowledge obtained from travelling or other means.

2. Indicate whether or not he/she applies for a scholarship;

3. Upload by the indicated deadline all the required documents and proofs:
o Recent identity photo;
o Copy of passport of other legal identification document;
o List of marks obtained during the three-year bachelor course;
o Syllabus or description of the courses taken in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and statistics in the three-year bachelor course;
o Obtained certificates or diplomas in foreign languages;
o A letter describing his/her interests in the field and motivations to enroll in the Master;
o A CV including a list of previous work placements and professional experience;
o Two referees’ contacts (e-mail is preferable);
o Proof of proficiency in English.

Application deadline is January 20th, 2011.

The official webpage.