Master of Data and Network Analytics

The degree Diploma will state “Master of Applied Mathematics and Informatics.” The online mode won’t be mentioned on the Diploma. You will receive the same Diploma as on-campus students.

The Diploma will be issued in Russian and you'll receive the Diploma Supplement in English (Supplement to Degree Certificate) — an official document that is recognized in other countries and confirms students’ qualifications. ‎

There are two main career trajectories for our graduates: business analytics and academia. At the end of the program, our graduates pursue careers with major Russian and international companies. Students oriented towards an academic career can integrate into the academic environment created by the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research as soon as they begin their studies. Subsequently, graduates can enroll into PhD programs at HSE University and other leading universities.‎

The program is a fully accredited Master's degree program of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. The accreditation is granted by the Russian government and is recognized by most countries.‎

Yes, HSE University offers content from several courses of the program as a part of Coursera’s Network Analytics for Business Specialization. Having taken these courses, you can earn the “Network Analytics for Business” certificate, which is an excellent start in the exciting field of network analytics. Should you decide that you like what you’ve learned and want to enroll in our program, the course content covered in the specialization will count towards your degree.‎

We use a problem-oriented approach to data analysis, where you start by formulating a question. You will then learn how to find the data and how to choose the appropriate method to answer the question. But there are other important distinctions. First, unlike traditional “data science” programs offered by the Computer Science departments, our program places more emphasis on the data analysis as opposed to creating new analytics methods, so it is more appropriate for those who want to build their careers in practical analytics in a corporate world or academia. Second, we expand the “traditional” approach to teaching data analysis by focusing on the newest analytics methods such as network and text analytics. ‎

For all program-related questions, please contact us at mdna@hse.ru‎

The program will provide a combination of recorded lectures that students watch in their own time and online webinars, where all students gather to discuss the material, ask questions, work in groups, etc. The webinars will be held live with professors and assistants. There will be a combination of online quizzes to test your knowledge and understanding and project work to practice newly developed skills. ‎

The Master's program length is 2 years. It is possible to earn the degree while working full-time.‎

You can listen to lectures and pass quizzes/online tests in your own time. Webinars will be scheduled to accommodate different time zones as much as possible, and they will be recorded for those who cannot attend the webinars (though we recommend that students participate in live sessions as much as possible). Total weekly time commitment varies greatly, but we expect it to be 7-10 hours per course.‎

You must successfully complete 120 ECTS credits to get a diploma. Courses are either 3 ECTS credits and last 6 weeks or 6 ECTS credits and last 12 weeks. The exact number of courses depends on your choice of electives, so it can be anywhere from 20 (longer) courses to 32 (shorter) courses.‎

The students are supposed to take a minimum of 2 courses at a time. However, we will usually offer 3 courses at the same time, so the students will have either a choice of the electives, or can take all 3 courses.‎

Yes, the graduation ceremony will be online. ‎

Yes, transfer to the on-campus program is possible in accordance with the HSE student transfer regulations. ‎

Yes, our instructors are involved in both online and on-campus courses. ‎

Yes, there are. Please follow the schedule for instructors. The schedule will be posted on each individual instructor’s HSE web page, and may differ from one semester to another.‎

Online students have access to the same resources as offline students, i.e. the library, HSE Career Development Centre, Centre for Psychological Counselling, etc.‎

The student ID card is issued to all students upon request, but can be issued only in person. We are unable to mail student IDs, because they are official identification documents, but students can pick them up should they visit Moscow at any time during their studies.‎

Yes, we have our own Telegram and other social network channels with program students, alumni and professors. In addition, we plan interactive sessions with on-campus students on a regular basis.‎

Yes. Online students have the same access to all the benefits as on-campus students. You will be supported by the HSE University Career Office in career development and employment.‎

Yes, the internship is mandatory, but there are many options to fulfill this requirement. The program offers internships at its own Center for Decision-Making Analytical Support, at the research laboratory, at many other HSE University centers or laboratories, or at one of the partner companies. Students can also fulfill this requirement through the company of their choice.‎

You need to create a personal account and to submit all the required documents. More information about your application steps can be found via the HSE website.‎

There is no application fee. ‎

Yes. If some of your qualifications fulfill the program requirements and your diploma can undergo nostrification, credit transfer may be possible.‎

There are tuition fee discounts up to 50% based on your country of residence.‎

The cost of the program is 1,200,000 RUB for the entire course of study. You do not need to pay the entire cost upfront; it is divided into four equal payments for four semesters of the program.‎

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any field. You must know English to understand professors and be able to communicate with them. ‎

We welcome all students from all backgrounds, with no prior experience in data science or analytics. Work experience is not required. ‎

If you are successfully admitted to the program, you will need to submit the following documents to HSE in order to officially enroll. We recommend that you prepare them early:

• Academic diploma with supplements/transcript
• Notarized translation of diploma with supplements/transcript into Russian
• Passport/ID
• Notarized translation of Passport/ID into Russian

Please read about the process of Legalization of documents.‎

You can check the status of your application in your personal account on the Application portal. You will also get notifications by email as your file is being reviewed and updated.‎

The program requirements are flexible and are designed to ensure your success in the program. If you do not meet some of the requirements we are willing to talk to you about the options about getting the necessary skills/certifications in order to get admitted to the program at a later date.‎

The proof of English language proficiency is not required if your native language is English, or if you have studied in English. The hours of English at the university are taken into account. TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent tests are optional. The most successful students have an overall IELTS score of at least 6, though some students can have lower overall scores if their reading comprehension scores are at least 6. ‎

International transcripts can be submitted through your personal account on the Application portal.‎

There are no additional requirements for international students.‎