The four-semester Master’s program QDS is split into four areas. These are interdisciplinary Foundations (QDS-FO) and the three core areas of Psychometrics and Mathematical Psychology (QDS-PS), Econometrics (QDS-EC), and Machine Learning (QDS-ML).
To ensure the interdisciplinary character of the program a minimum of 18 ECTS points have to be earned in each of the three core areas (QDS-PS, QDS-EC, QDS-ML), distributed across three semesters.
The program suggests that students specialize in one of the three core areas. This specialization can be achieved in three stages.
- Modules: The area of specialization can cover a total of 27 ECTS points.
- Project Seminar: The topic of the Research Project can build on the area of specialization.
- Master thesis: The master thesis allows for further specialization in one area.
A specialization is not mandatory. The master’s program offers a wider path with e.g. 21 ECTS points in each area and interdisciplinary topics in the Research Project and thesis as well.