MASTER IN SOFT COMPUTING AND INTELLIGENT DATA ANALYSIS
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Soft Computing (SC) and Intelligent Data Analysis (IDA) provide powerful
tools for problem solving in a variety of domains. A non-exhaustive list
of typical applications includes client segmentation, fraud detection,
credit scoring, process control, logistics and information retrieval.
Applications can be found in all sectors: engineering, finance,
marketing, operations research, bioinformatics, medicine, ?

The tremendous potential of SC and IDA has created a demand for
well-trained professionals in this field. For this reason, the
University of Oviedo and the European Centre for Soft Computing have
joined efforts to offer an Official Master Course in Soft Computing and
Intelligent Data Analysis. This is a one-year full-time program
that combines rigorous training in advanced techniques with a close
contact with real applications.


OBJECTIVE
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The objective of the Master is to provide students with the foundations
required to pursue a PhD degree, as well as with applied skills to
prepare for a research career in academy or industry.


PROGRAM STRUCTURE
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The program is designed to provide a balanced mix of academic and
professional training. The course is divided into four Modules plus a
Master's project:

Module I: Fundamentals of Soft Computing
Module II: Hybrid Intelligent Systems
Module III: Intelligent Data Analysis
Module IV: Application Domains


LECTURERS
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The teaching staff has been selected among the top academics in this
field. All lecturers have considerable teaching experience (on average,
15 years) and a world-class reputation in research. The list of
lecturers includes, among others:
Piero Bonissone,
Christian Borgelt,
Oscar Cordón,
Sven Crone,
Didier Dubois,
M. Ángeles Gil,
Francisco Herrera,
Janusz Kacprzyk,
Rudolf Kruse,
Manuel Laguna,
Pedro Larrañaga,
Ramón López de Mántaras,
Luis Magdalena,
Gabriella Pasi and
Enric Trillas.


MAIN FEATURES
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Academic Period: October 2009 to July 2010.

Language: English.

Class Schedule: From 15:30 until 20:00, Monday through Friday.

Location: Scientific Building in the Mieres Campus of the University of
Oviedo (SPAIN).

Application Period: June 1 to July 15. Late applications will be
processed only if there are places available.

Course Fee: approximately 1800? (official prices for next year not yet
published).

Financial Aid: The Master offers scholarships that will cover
registration fee, round trip and living expenses. Scholarships are open
to all applicants and will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence.


INFORMATION
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http://www.softcomputing.es/master

For any specific information write or call:

EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR SOFT COMPUTING

Telephone: +34 985 456545

e-mail: master@...

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