ACS Data and Knowledge Management: The University of Manchester

Course description
Efficient management of  data and knowledge are key factors not only to the success of almost any enterprise, but also to the successful handling of today's vast amounts of science related data: with the transition to the "information age" and the "knowledge economy", data has become both increasingly central and critical to all activities. For example, imagine the huge amounts of genomic or patient  data available electronically, and how the quality of their management can affect society. The Data and Knowledge Management pathway combines three themes, all of which are concerned with methods and technologies for the adequate management of data and knowledge.
The Data Management theme is focused on  the design, maintenance, and query processing of both structured and unstructured databases.  The Learning from Data theme covers principles, algorithms, and technologies underlying machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and optimisation, while exposing students to relevant applications. The Advanced Web Technogies theme provides students with a deep understanding of the technologies that are being used to support the continuing evolution of the Web, including Semantic Web technologies.
Career opportunities
Students following the Data and Knowlege Management pathway have all the career choices and options as described for general Advanced Computer Science.
In addition, students of this pathway are ideally placed to work in positions requiring an understanding of modern data and knowledge management tools and technologies. This includes data and knowledge engineering positions in all areas where data is stored and managed electronically, i.e., in all areas, including the finance, retail, and healthcare sector.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification:
They require a First or Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in computer science, or in a joint degree with at least 50% computer science content. Applicants with extensive computer science industrial experience and a good honours degree, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission.