Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in Statistical Sciences

Curriculum Data science: for students enrolled in the a.y. 2025-26

Lesson Hours: 4 ECTS (CFU) = 24; 6 ECTS (CFU) = 30; 10 ECTS (CFU) = 60.

First Year

1. Mandatory courses

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 24/10/2026 2: 09/11/2026 - 16/12/2026 3: 08/02/2027 - 17/03/2027 4: 12/04/2027 - 22/05/2027 P: 14/09/2026 - 16/12/2026 S: 08/02/2027 - 22/05/2027 ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
85175 Bayesian Inference 2 SECS-S/01 6
90480 Stochastic Processes 3 SECS-S/01 6
93050 Supervised Statistical Learning 3 SECS-S/01 6
90481 Advanced Time Series 4 SECS-S/01 6
B0925 Data Science Applications 4 SECS-S/05 6
85159 Fundamental Concepts of Statistics P SECS-S/01 10
85166 Statistical Software - Not available for the year  2026/2027 P 4
85160 Statistical Models and Applications S SECS-S/01 10

2. One activity to be chosen between: (6 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 24/10/2026 2: 09/11/2026 - 16/12/2026 3: 08/02/2027 - 17/03/2027 4: 12/04/2027 - 22/05/2027 P: 14/09/2026 - 16/12/2026 S: 08/02/2027 - 22/05/2027 ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
93762 Advanced Probability 1 MAT/06 6
85162 Differential Calculus
Activity not selectable by students with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from the University of Bologna - curriculum Stats & Maths
2 SECS-S/06 6
98633 Differential Equations 2 SECS-S/06 6
85161 Measure Theory 3 SECS-S/06 6

Second Year

1. Mandatory courses

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 24/10/2026 2: 09/11/2026 - 16/12/2026 3: 08/02/2027 - 17/03/2027 4: 12/04/2027 - 22/05/2027 P: 14/09/2026 - 16/12/2026 S: 08/02/2027 - 22/05/2027 ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
85177 Latent Variable Models 2 SECS-S/01 6
90477 Machine Learning Systems For Data Science P ING-INF/05 10
90483 Modern Statistics And Big Data Analytics P SECS-S/01 10

2. Electives (max limit 30 CFU)

The degree programme suggests the following courses, together with those activated in the framework of the UNIBO (students can only choose courses taught in English which are coherent with the Degree Programme Teaching regulations and the learning outcomes of the degree programme). These subjects can be chosen at the 1 and the 2 year. You must select courses for a total of at least 10 credits. You can also add 20 credits as electives, in addition to the required ones.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 24/10/2026 2: 09/11/2026 - 16/12/2026 3: 08/02/2027 - 17/03/2027 4: 12/04/2027 - 22/05/2027 P: 14/09/2026 - 16/12/2026 S: 08/02/2027 - 22/05/2027 ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
85178 Advanced Survival Analysis 1 SECS-S/01 6
79194 Databases 1 ING-INF/05 6
82522 Internship 1 10
85195 Multivariate Statistics 3 SECS-S/01 6
85170 Computational Human Genomics 4 BIO/08 6
79062 Econometrics 4 SECS-P/05 6
B8392 Environmental Statistics 4 SECS-S/01 6
85171 Experimental Psychology 4 M-PSI/01 6
B6613 Optimal Design of Experiments 4 SECS-S/01 6
B7194 Tableau Lab 4 3
A) SUGGESTED ELECTIVE COURSES (max limit 30 CFU)
It may be chosen in the first or second year
B) LANGUAGE COURSES (MAX LIMIT 18 CFU) (max limit 18 CFU)
26357 French Language Test B - 2 1 6
26345 German Language Test B - 2 1 6
26351 Spanish Language Test B - 2 1 6

2. One among: (3 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 24/10/2026 2: 09/11/2026 - 16/12/2026 3: 08/02/2027 - 17/03/2027 4: 12/04/2027 - 22/05/2027 P: 14/09/2026 - 16/12/2026 S: 08/02/2027 - 22/05/2027 cfu ? Credits
B8267 INTERPRETARE E COMUNICARE I DATI 1 3
B8266 LINGUA ITALIANA PER STUDENTI STRANIERI 1 3

3. Final examination (21 CFU)

As part of their final exam, students may choose to carry out practical and research activities within companies/institutions external to Unibo, or within Unibo laboratories. Such preparatory activities may be registered in students’ records, either on a pass/fail basis or with a grade depending on the cases, to specify the type of work carried out. For those students who will opt for the internship for the preparation on the final thesis in Italy or abroad, for the preparation of the final thesis abroad, the final exam will be divided into two parts: the final exam itself and the internship for preparation of the final thesis abroad
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 14/09/2026 - 24/10/2026 2: 09/11/2026 - 16/12/2026 3: 08/02/2027 - 17/03/2027 4: 12/04/2027 - 22/05/2027 P: 14/09/2026 - 16/12/2026 S: 08/02/2027 - 22/05/2027 cfu ? Credits
86301 Final Examination 1 9
84551 Internship Abroad for Preparation for the Final Examination
300 hours If you select this activity, you intend to enter a competition for international mobility (e.g. Thesis Abroad, Erasmus+, etc.) or to start an internship by applying on SOL – Internship (to know more go on your degree course’s website > homepage > studying>internship for the preparation of the final thesis
1 12
84549 Internship for Preparation for the Final Examination
300 hours If you select this activity, you intend to start an internship by applying on SOL – Internship (to know more go on your degree course’s website > homepage > studying>internship for the preparation of the final thesis
1 12
33024 Master Thesis
If you select this activity, it means that you intend to write a thesis for which your continuous presence (in Unibo premises or at external companies/institutions) is NOT requested.
1 21
84548 Preparation for the Final Examination Abroad
If you select this activity, you intend to enter a competition for international mobility (e.g. Thesis Abroad, Erasmus+, etc.). You will agree with your thesis supervisor the company/institution who will host you and the activities to carry out.
1 12