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Career Prospects for Data Analytics and Data Science at Manchester Met University

Committed to the success of graduates and students, Manchester Met University provide a wide range of services to students, graduates, employers and university staff. To ensure that students achieve their goals and positive outcome, MMU deliver career education and employability as part of the curriculum.

The Careers & Employability Service organises a variety of events each term to give students an opportunity to meet employers and enhance their employability. The School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology has thrown light on the future prospects of career in the field of Data Analytics and Data Science.

Career Prospects for Data Analytics and Data Science

• There has been a 28% & 35% increase in UK demand for Data Analytic & Data Scientists respectively, between 2012 and 2015.
• Britain is expected to create an average of 56,000 new big data jobs per year until 2020
• There will be 140,000-190,000 job postings by Companies that they are unable to fill due to the lack of expertise, by 2018 (McKinsey and Company reports)

The School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology is

• A member of the Oracle Academy.
• An academic partner of the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP). This partner status recognises school’s expertise in the field of information and cyber security.
• An Academy of the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and deliver their partner programme which provides a pathway for students towards a rewarding, high-growth IT career.

To make a positive impact on the student experience and graduate outcomes, MMU work with academics and faculty staff and ensure that the careers and employability offer is relevant to the students.

For more information on the Data Analytics and Data Science programs and other courses offered by the School of Computing, Mathematics and Digital Technology,Manchester Met University, please contact SI-UK for a free consultation.

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