Master of Science (MSc) in Big Data and Business Analytics

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Activity 1.1
Introduction:
Being highly interested in Science, I have always aimed to complete my higher level
education in this field. This is the reason why I have completed my bachelor’s degree in
Science. Now, I am aiming to complete my Master’s in science and hence, I am willing to get
myself enrolled in the MSc course. During my course of Bachelor degree, I have gained a
significant knowledge about Big Data analytics and therefore; I want to complete my MSc
course in this specialization of Science. This will help me to involve in the research on Big
Data analytics in the future. I believe that this MSc course will help me to establish myself
successfully in my career as a researcher and will also help me to contribute on the growth of
this field.
Activity 1.2:
I also firmly believe that if I get enrolled in MSc, then it would be possible for me to upgrade
my knowledge in this field successfully. My motivation for studying MSc in Big Data
analytics has been mainly because of the growing employment opportunity in this field and
because of the interest that I have gained in my Bachelor’s study. Therefore; my motivational
factors are based on the both the intrinsic and extrinsic drives (Kuvaas et al 2017). With the
help of my previous knowledge of Big Data analytics, I feel I will be comprehensive enough
to gain new knowledge during my MSc course. Thus, it will be also possible for me to apply
the knowledge in my professional life in the future with success. I will be able to analyse my
progress in this field and therefore; through the course; I will make attempt on closing my
gaps about the knowledge in this field. In terms of synthesis, I would be able to design the
processes by which the Big Data analytics can be implemented successfully. In this aspect,
the design will be regarding the way, the analytics on the business process can be
implemented. Lastly, in the case of evaluating the results of the analysis and synthesis, it
would be possible to enhance the quality of the outputs of the analysis with success.
Comment on colleague’s post:
The post has been significant on assessing the reasons for which he has selected this course.
He has also described the benefits that this course will provide him in his professional life.

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The colleague has also significantly described his plan after enrolling for the course of MSc.
This justified his description about the requirements of MSc course for his professional life.
Activity 1.3:
For completing the module successfully, it would be important to go through the knowledge
specifications that would be required. Along with this, it would be also essential to create a
deep understanding of all the lessons that would be taught in the module (Li 2019). This
would help in ensuring that enough learning outcomes can be derived from the course. It
would be also essential to conduct research on other online materials for gaining better
understanding. Through the course, it would be possible to gain the research skill which
would be extremely important in the professional life. Further, critical analysis skill can be
achieved by analyzing the theories and the practical knowledge that will be gained through
the course. Lastly, problem solving skill can be also achieved as in the course; it would be
required to solve the scientific problems with theories and different formulas. Hence, for
developing these skills, it would be important to communicate with the lecturers as well as
with the other students. This would help in seeking their support for increasing my
knowledge and skills on the different subjects of the MSc course.
Activity 1.5:
Objectives for studying MSC:
I have set many objectives for studying MSc in Big Data Analytics. First of all, I have always
been highly interested on learning and researching about scientific facts. Moreover; during
my BSc course, I got an overview about the effectiveness of Big Data Analytics and its
features. I have learnt that this field is contributing significantly on the growth of businesses
around the world. Similarly, it will be extremely interesting to conduct more research on this
field and it will help me to get more knowledge which can further help me in contributing on
the advancement of this field of Science (Moser 2017). My aim regarding this course is
already clear and through this course, my vision will be to achieve the aim successfully and
to become a successful professional in this field. I have learnt that people having big data
skills are in huge demand in the professional field. Therefore; I have found this as an
opportunity for establishing myself firmly in my dream career. I have also got through
knowledge about the process by which the learning resources on this field can be collected

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successfully. Therefore; my objective will be to achieve all the skills which will help me to
become highly successful in this field.
Activity 1.6:
Responsibility as a student of The University of Derby:
The University of Derby has gained a huge reputation for helping the students to be
successful in their academic life and for being able to contribute well in their professional
life. Therefore; as a student, I also have some responsibility towards the University so that I
can gain maximum support from the lecturers and other students. First of all, I want to attend
my classes on regular basis and want to be punctual as well. I would also want to deliver all
the assignment to my lecturers on time so that I can maintain my commitment towards this
course (Ibidunni, Peter and Ogbari 2017). I would clear all my doubts regarding the lessons
that will be taught during the course. This would help me to understand the lessons
successfully and further, with my thorough knowledge, it would be possible to shine in my
profession. The consequences will be respectful as it would be possible to earn the respect of
the lecturers and the fellow students due to my commitment and dedication towards learning.
Moreover; the consequence will be also relevant as it would help me to perform well in my
academics. Lastly, realistic consequence can be also possible as the results will help me to
perform better in real life.
Activity 1.7:
Motivation for studying MSc:
There are many motivational factors which have driven me for choosing the MSc course on
Big Data analytics. These factors are as follows:
 I believe that I can achieve good marks in this subject as I have a high interest for
researching about this field.
 I feel that after completing my study, I can get approved for some high-quality jobs
related to this field.
 By enrolling in this course successfully, I would have a sense of achievement as I
dreamt of studying in this field since a long period of time.

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 I can get an internal pleasure on studying MCs in Big Data analytics and this would
help me to perform well academically.
Activity 1.8:
Challenges of studying in a foreign language:
Studying in a foreign language can always impose challenge on the students. This is because
those students who are not familiar or not fluent in the particular foreign language can find
extremely difficult to gasp the lessons of their courses. Similarly, I have chosen the English
language as the medium of studying in the MSc course. Since, English is not my mother
language, there could be some initial difficulties for me to communicate and understand the
lessons successfully (Lou 2019). Although; I have significant knowledge about the language;
however; I would need to increase my fluency in this so that I would be able to communicate
with my lecturers and other students in a better way. There can be difficulties on
understanding the speech of my lecturers and therefore; if I fail to be proficient in this
language; then it come become difficult for me to gasp the meaning of the speech
successfully.
I have chosen an English degree as this language is accepted as the official language in most
of the countries around the world. Moreover; if I learn the lessons In English language; then I
would be able to understand the global articles and research papers on Big Data analytics
successfully. This would also help in enhancing the possibility to get recruited in some
multinational companies around the world successfully.
Activity 1.9:
Last studying experience:
During my BSc course; along with the learning modules; I also went through advance studies
so that I could gain more knowledge on the subjects. I have also studied all the lessons that
have been taught by my lecturers in details. I cleared all the doubts regarding the subjects
during my course. I have followed the guidelines provided to me and also have conducted
independent studies for gaining further knowledge. Initially, the English language posed
challenges for me as I was not fully skilled in this language during my school life. However; I

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enrolled myself for English private coaching sessions and this has helped me to get a good
hold over this language. I have thoroughly enjoyed my course and the lecturers as well as the
internet sources have helped me to learn the subjects successfully.
Activity 1.10:
Old and new methods:
At the last place of the study that is during the BSc course; the subjects were thought in
simple English language. Moreover; in the course; basically text books and physical learning
materials were provided for studying. There was a limited scope for the students to use the
online learning materials during classes. However; I had involved myself to search for the
lessons over the internet as well. This helped me to increase my knowledge and further; also
helped me to conduct an in-depth research of the studies that were taught in the classes. It
helped me to succeed well in the examinations and also has helped me to have a better
understanding of the subjects than others.
For studying in the English University; it would be important to be highly fluent in English.
Along with this, it will be also important to study from the internet sources more than
physical learning materials or books (Paul et al 2018). My knowledge about the internet
resources regarding the subject would help me to perform well in my academics. However; I
would also increase my English skills so that the challenges regarding the language barriers
can be overcome successfully.
Activity 1.11:
When is the best time to do things?
It will be important to set a proper time period for studying individually. The time period
needs to be set such as there would be enough energy in me to be dedicated towards learning
with patience. This would help me to increase my knowledge in this field. Moreover; for each
goal, a respective time period will be set within which the goal can be achieved successfully.

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Activity 1.12:
How do I study best?
In order to be successful in this course; I need to identify the methods of studying which
would be suitable for me. I feel that more than listening, I can gasp better lessons by reading
the course materials or the online resources. It would be also better for me if I draw the mind
maps for structuring all my thoughts regarding the lessons to be learnt. For learning in a
better way, I would like to have the audio recordings as well as the slides. The slides would
help me to visualize the lessons that would be taught. These would also help me to
understand the lessons in a better way. It would be also better for me if I am able to discuss
the lessons with my friends so that I can get their ideas and thoughts about the particular
learning outcome.
Activity 1.13:
Planning the study:
At first, I will set a realistic goal regarding this course. Then, I will set a clear time period for
myself within which I will achieve each skill from the course. After this, I will identify the
places where I will be comfortable enough to dedicate my time on studying. I will collect all
the resources that would be important for completing my studies successfully. Then, I will
identify the people who would be able to provide me the support for increasing my
knowledge on the subjects. Then, I will conduct assessment sessions in which I will assess
the progress of my study.
Activity 1.14:
End of unit activity:
From an MSc program, I want to achieve the research and critical analysis skill which would
help me to establish my career successfully in the field of Big Data analytics.
I have understood the time period within which I need to submit all my works and formative
reviews will help in understanding and assessing my skill development during the course.
Week Plan Hours

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1 University learning materials 20 hours
2 University learning materials 20 hours
3 Online resources 20 hours
4 Online resources 20 hours
5 Discussion with colleagues 10 hours
6 Skill assessment 20 hours
7 University learning materials 20 hours
8 University learning materials 20 hours
9 Online resources 20 hours
10 Discussion with the colleagues 10 hours
11 Skill assessment 20 hours
Unit 2: Communications:
Activity 2.1:
Why do we communicate?
Communication is an important aspect for learning as well as for sharing the knowledge. In
this regard, humans need to communicate with each other for gaining more experience and
for supporting each other for learning. One approach is to learn from others. In terms of
learning, communication with the lecturers and the industry experts is a necessary element. In
terms of sharing the knowledge, communication with the colleagues or fellow students is a
necessary element that needs to be followed. In this way, it is possible to utilize the
communication skills in a better way in the academic as well as in professional life.
Activity 2.2:
An approach to plan the communication:
In terms of communicating during my course, I need to say my perspectives on some lessons
and also to clear any doubts regarding my studies. I need to communicate as it will help me to
gain more experience and I will be also able to understand my lessons in a better way. I need
to communicate with my colleagues as well as with my lecturers. I need to clear all my

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doubts and also need to gain experience by communicating with my lecturers and the
colleagues within the time duration of the course. I need to follow my plan effectively to be
successful during my course.
Activity: 2.3:
Topic and aim of communication:
Topic:
The methods of using my communication skill for increasing my knowledge about the study
Aim:
To communicate effectively with the lecturers and the students so that I can share my views
on the topics and to increase my knowledge by discussing with them
Activity 2.4:
Knowing the audience:
The probable audiences will be the colleagues and the professors of the University.
Colleagues will always expect that I would be able to share my knowledge with them and
vice versa. On the other hand, professors would expect that I would clear my doubts from
them and will be also able to answer and understand their teachings successfully.
Activity 2.6:
Bibliography is an important part of any research study and it is way by which the writers
give the credit to the authors of the original source from where the research has been taken. It
also shows that the writer has conducted a proper research while writing the paper
(Libguides.mit.edu, 2020). A bibliography is conducted by mentioning the name of the
authors of the research paper, the date of publications, name of the journals and the pages on
the journals from where the research has been taken (Science Buddies, 2020). Citations do
help the readers to identify the original sources from where the information has been taken
and therefore; they can further increase their knowledge by learning from those cited sources
(Hattangadi, 2020). For finding the sources, it is important to either search the topics on the

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search engines or to search them in the online libraries (In et al., 2020). The digital sources
thus can help the writers to analyze and evaluate the studies in a successful way (Gormly et al
2019).
Activity 2.7:
Please refer to the appendix
Unit 3:
Activity 3.1: Reading, researching and planning:
From the previous two units, it has been learnt that it is essential to plan on the objectives that
would be important for being successful in the MSc course. Along with this, it has been also
assessed that communication is an important skill which needs to be utilized for gaining
knowledge through the courses. Lastly, it is essential to use the bibliographies or the
academic resources for enhancing the knowledge and to conduct the research studies
ethically.
Activity 3.2:
Activity 3.3:
Types of abstracts:
Three types of abstracts are short, fairly short and informative. Abstracts are used for
providing the readers of the research paper with the information regarding what has been
included in the paper. A good abstract can be analyzed with the way, the basic information,
methodology and findings are provided in brief. The first step is to define the purpose of the
paper, the methods that have been used, the scope, results or findings from the research and
the conclusions. Even, information regarding future research is also essential.

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Activity 4.4:
End of the unit activity:
The project will be based on the research about the methods or the factors which can help the
students to be successful in their MSc course. Discussions will be conducted with the
lecturers after the end of each week so that the lessons learnt from each week can be
reviewed and information can be gathered. Along with this, I will clear all the doubts that I
will have during my course. This would help me to be assured of my progress over the course
of MSc.

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