Data analytics is now becoming the fashion in all domains. Related buzzwords, such as data mining, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, are floating around in all kinds of media. In this course, we kick-off to understand the fundamental definitions behind all buzzwords as well as to learn the common techniques, such as multivariate statistical inference, and supervised/unsupervised learning algorithms. R or Python will be used through this course in order to comprehend, compare, and link the different techniques to the practical world.

DA course is now designed in a blended learning format, which includes: asynchronous video learning; face-to-face discussion; homework exercise; team project collaboration.