Frequently asked questions

Are the first-year courses mostly introductory or deepening courses? 

Compulsory Courses In our EngD program, you’ll take essential courses taught by esteemed faculty members, covering key topics such as Data Mining, Data Visualization, Statistics, Process Mining, Data Engineering, and Modeling and Simulation. Shared elective Courses You’ll also can customize your education by choosing from a selection of elective courses, including Innovation Space Bootcamp, User Perspectives in Design, Engine Doctorate Design Challenge, Introduction to Data Science Systems Thinking (including Scientific Integrity). These courses allow you to expand your skill set and explore new areas of interest. Check all courses in the first year online here: https://www.jads.nl/education/engd-program-data-science/study-program-curriculum/ Courses always add to your knowledge, if it’s not a technical skill, it’s a soft skill. We consider our trainees to have a strong ambition to learn and to apply knowledge. They are actively steering their professional and personal development, coached by experienced staff. Depending on your own interests, you can dive deeper into the matter.

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