Applied Data Science: Data Visualization and Machine Learning

Pedro Vidal Carneiro / 5 ECTs / Semester / Inglês

A broad analytical skill set allied with strong business logic, is the most demanded profile in today’s corporates. This course aims at providing an overview of the concepts, tools and techniques behind the increasing field of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, applied to business. From large companies to start-ups, the executives of tomorrow must understand the difference between traditional analytics (business intelligence and reporting) and advanced analytics (powerful predictive engines and prescriptive tools such as machine learning). The course was designed with the philosophy of offering a hands-on approach to the most important concepts behind data visualization and machine learning.