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ADVANCED DATA PROTECTION (DS5082)

Following the first data protection course, this course guides students through the preparation of the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). At the end of the course, students may take the IAPP certification exam. The IAPP’s CIPM is a widely recognized privacy certification for professionals seeking to fulfill roles such as data protection officer, data and AI officer, data ethics office, data protection manager, etc.

TOPICS IN DATA SCIENCE (DS5091)

TOPICS VARY BY SEMESTER

CAPSTONE PROFESSIONAL THESIS (DS5095)

This 6 credit capstone provides students with opportunity to test their theoretical knowledge of Human Rights and Data Science in a professional situation (NGO, private company, public administration, international institutions or other relevant bodies). The thesis should follow a 4-credit internship or relevant professional experience approved by the program director and the thesis supervisor.

CAPSTONE INTERNSHIP (DS5098)

This capstone provides students with opportunity to test their theoretical knowledge of Human Rights and Data Science in the context of data protection in a professional situation (NGO, private company, public administration, international institutions or other relevant bodies). Students will pursue an internship for 4 credits and write a professional capstone thesis for 6 credits.

INTERNSHIP (DS5980)

TOPICS IN ECONOMICS (EC1091)

Courses on different and emerging topics in the discipline, enriching the present course offerings. These classes are taught by permanent or visiting faculty.

FIRSTBRIDGE IN ECONOMICS (EC1099)

Firstbridge courses are offered to degree seeking freshmen and registration is done via webform in pre-arrival checklist.

TOPICS IN ECONOMICS (EC1910)

Topics vary by semester

MEDIA INDUSTRIES: STRATEGIES, MARKETS & CONSUMERS (EC2003)

Studies the main characteristics of the 'New Economy' and explores the existing linkages between the digital media, technological innovation and the network economy in relation to the market in a national and international context.