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

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STUDYING AT MASTER’S LEVEL
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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.