Data Science

Information

Prerequisites
In the Data Science profile, above-average knowledge in Data Science, Statistics, or Econometrics is required; this mainly corresponds in content and scope to the courses of the first academic year of the Master courses in Data Science or Statistical Science at Bielefeld University. In particular, knowledge in the areas of probability theory, statistical inference, regression models, and maximum likelihood theory is required, which must be demonstrated by successful examination results in courses with corresponding content.

Courses and Seminars
BiGSEM faculty members offer courses and seminars for BiGSEM candidates. At the beginning of each academic year doctoral candidates coordinate their individual course schedule with there profile coordinator. In particular, the profile coordinator investigates the fulfilment of the profile prerequisites and possibly requires its successful completion.

Mini Courses
Internationally renowned scientists teach on a regular basis a mini course, a sequence of six lectures or a full semester of lectures in their area of expertise at BiGSEM.

Doctoral Thesis
From the beginning on each fellow works on their doctoral thesis. Details of the supervision are recorded in a Supervision Agreement which is signed by both parties. Theses which lead to double degrees are supervised by researchers of the two degree granting universities.

Doctoral Workshop
A selected number of eraly carrer researchers from all over the world present their research. The workshop is organzied by second year BiGSEM doctoral candidates.