Study start in data science (MSc)

We offer new students in the master’s programme in data science a short refresher course in mathematics, at the level taught in upper secondary schools in Denmark. Selected topics will be covered to help you refresh the mathematical background expected for the programme. Participation in the course is free of charge, and there are no tests or exam.

Teaching takes place over the three weekends in August (8-9, 15-16, and 22-23 August) at SDU Odense. Each weekend consists of lectures as well as problem-solving sessions and worked examples.

The teaching will be livestreamed, allowing you to take part without attending in person. However, we strongly recommend physical attendance, as our experience shows that students gain considerably more from the course when they are present on campus.

The course is taught in English. 

Contact

• Send an email to Nicklas Sindlev Andersen at sindlev@imada.sdu.dk if you have questions about the academic content of the course.
• Send an email to Peter Bækgaard Von Lehnsburg at pbm@sdu.dk if you have other questions about the course.

As a new graduate student, you must pass a study start test. You will not be tested on academic knowledge—the purpose of the study start test is simply to confirm that you have started the programme.

You pass the study start test by attending the mandatory study start introductory meeting at the beginning of the first semester. The exact time and location are stated in your timetable in itslearning.

You have two attempts to pass the study start test. If you do not attend the mandatory study start introduction, this will count as a used examination attempt. You will then automatically be registered for the second examination attempt, which will be held in the same way. The exact time and location will be stated in your timetable in itslearning.

If you are enrolled in a master’s programme and have previously completed courses within another master’s programme without completing the programme, you must apply for starting credits for those courses.

If you have previously completed a full master’s programme, you may apply for credit transfer for one or more courses, but you are not required to do so.