The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil - it’s data. Which makes Data Science the world’s most marketable skill. In fact, according to the Business-Higher Education Forum and PwC, 70% of US business leaders have a preference for job applicants with data skills on their resumes.
We know that students need more than just academic knowledge. You require practical skills and real-world business experience that builds a stand-out resume. This is the perfect opportunity for you to gain valuable industry-relevant skills and internship experience in Data Science while traveling to Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
The first two weeks of the program are dedicated entirely to class contact time, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the course material and build a strong foundation for the hands-on experiences that follow.
The next four weeks of the program are a dynamic blend of internship and class time, giving you the opportunity to apply what you've learned in real-world settings while continuing to enhance your knowledge through ongoing coursework.
45+ hours of live taught classes and homework.
Your classes are capped at 40 students to maximize individual attention.
This sets each student up for success in your 4-week internship.
Please note: The Data Science course has a prerequisite of one semester of Computer Science or Statistics (or similar) at university level. Please chat to your iX Career Advisor if you do not meet this requirement.
In our Data Science program, you'll gain practical experience with industry-led projects and master essential data science skills. You'll learn to code in Python, navigate the data science pipeline, visualize data effectively, and apply both supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques. By delving into advanced concepts like neural networks and time series models, you'll be well-prepared to tackle complex data challenges and advance your career in data science.
The industry gold standard for writing computer programs that efficiently perform tasks, automate processes, and solve complex problems.
Learn a structured approach to data problems, mastering data acquisition, preparation, exploration, modeling, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
The process of transforming complex data into visual representations like charts or graphs to enhance understanding, communication, and decisions.
Build algorithms trained on labeled data with specific target variables to categorize new, unseen data based on past observations.
Train algorithms on data without explicit labels to identify patterns, relationships, and insights from unstructured information.
Once you master the tools of data science, explore advanced methods like neural networks, time series models, and support vector machines.
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Silas Coleman
University of Chicago
Norah Ostin
Harvard University
Eloise Benissan
Vanderbilt University
You get a guaranteed internship placement for the summer at one of our global partner companies.
115+ hours of internship work to add to your resume.
You’ll work closely with your manager, teaching team and other students to complete the deliverables for your project.
Your internship is balanced with hands-on work experience supported by additional class sessions to cover advanced material.
As part of your experience at iX, you'll work on a real-world project with a group of other students, guided by your expert teacher and TAs.
"iX is a world of opportunity. I couldn't imagine there is a better summer program out there in terms of how much you will learn and what there is to do around you. I will be remembering my days in Cape Town for a long time to come."
iXperience
Data Science
2015 - 2015
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
Urbian
2015 - 2015
Cape Town, South Africa
Data Engineer
Airbnb
2019 - Present
San Francisco, California, USA
"All of my classmates at iX chose to do Data Science because we know that we live in an increasingly data-driven world. Learning the data science toolkit has meant that I can say I’m a couple of steps further along on my path. If not, I’ve gained a family of amazing iX people to help me find meaning."
iXperience
Data Science
2016 - 2016
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
DataProphet
2016 - 2016
Cape Town, South Africa
Founder
Stealth Startup
2023 - Present
Remote
"It's amazing how you can come in knowing almost nothing about a certain skill, and walk out 6 weeks later knowing so much more. I had a great experience, not only academically but also met amazing people - almost exactly what I expected and more."
iXperience
Data Science
2019 - 2019
Tel Aviv, Israel
iX Internship
BD
2019 - 2019
Caesarea, Israel
Investment Banker
Morgan Stanley
2021 - Present
New York, USA
"iXperience is an amazing opportunity to meet new people, enjoy life in a new area of the world, learn and develop new skills, and try your hand in an industry you didn't think you would have the chance to work in."
iXperience
Data Science
2019 - 2019
Lisbon, Portugal
iX Internship
Dixtior
2019 -2019
Lisbon, Portugal
Senior Associate
PwC
2023 - Present
New York, USA
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Early application deadline:
October 31, 2024
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