MSc in Information Technologies - Track in Data Science (DS)

This MSc program is aimed at future experts in the design of high-performance support systems for data mining, knowledge extraction, and decision aiding.

This Masters program also offers a gateway to Ph.D. studies.

The Master of Science in IT - specialization in Data Science lasts 2 years referred to as M1 and M2. Both M1 and M2 are organized on our Brest campus. This master is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and fully complies with the EHEA system.

IMT Atlantique is a member of the “ Institut Mines-Télécom ” (IMT), the largest group of public engineering and management schools in France (8 schools, 13400 students, 4600 graduates each year). With a common mindset and a shared vision, the IMT members strive to develop academic programs and research activities in line with companies needs in order to contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship.

IMT Atlantique’s missions are built on strong values:

• The attachment to the French Elite Graduate Engineering School model.
• Solid scientific and technological foundations.
• The importance is given to the social sciences and humanities.
• A strong network of industrial partners and a sense of entrepreneurship.
• Openness to and close collaborations with academic and research partners.
• The desire to be exemplary in terms of sustainable development and social responsibility.

IMT Atlantique is ranked among the top ten “ Grandes Ecoles ” in France. Its cutting edge engineering, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as its research activities, are recognized nationally and internationally for their excellence.

Education

The programs are tailored to be relevant for both the students’ future career paths and the needs of industry, in the convergence of digital technology, energy, and environment.

Programs: MSc in Engineering, MSc, International MSc, Post Master Professional certificates, Engineering apprenticeships/vocational, PhDs.

Major emphasis on pedagogical innovation.

Research

• The research potential ranks IMT Atlantique among the top 10 in France .
• Research topics in the field of energy and digital technology:

Subatomic physics and nuclear chemistry - Energy and environment processes - Robotics and automatic control - Simulation, modeling, optimization, coding, decision - Design of electronic, microwave and optical functions - Implementation of fast algorithms for complex functions - Signal and Image processing, Big Data processing - Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence - Networked Systems (communication, energy, waste, water, air) - Humanities.

• A significant contribution to the research development with 6 mixed research units (5 CNRS and 1 Inserm).
• Funding of 3 ERC projects in recognition of the quality of its research (European Research Council grants),
• 2 academic chairs and numerous scientific awards.