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African Centre of Excellence in Data Science

The African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS) is a Rwandan educational institution focusing on data science. It is situated at the University of Rwanda,[1][2] and was established in 2018 under the funding of the World Bank's Africa Centres of Excellence II Project.[3]

African Centre of Excellence in Data Science
TypePublic
Established2018
Parent institution
University of Rwanda
AccreditationHigher Education Council, Data Science Council of America
Location
Rwanda
LanguageEnglish
Websiteaceds.ur.ac.rw

History

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The ACE-DS was founded as part of the World Bank's Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) II Project, initiated in recognition of the need to strengthen selected Eastern and Southern African higher education institutions.[4][5] Launched in 2018, ACE-DS is one of 24 Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence supported by the World Bank's ACE II Project. The World Bank allocated 4.5 million dollars for the project over a period of 7 years.[6][7] The primary objective of the ACE II Project is to strengthen selected higher education institutions across the region.[8][9]

Academic programs

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ACE-DS offers Masters and PhD in data sciences,[10] and specialisations that include Actuarial Science, Demography, Biostatistics, Econometrics, and Data Mining.[11][12]

In collaboration with Data Science Council of America (DASCA), ACE-DS offers certification programs for professionals in data-related roles.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "How ACE-DS aims to develop more African data scientists". builtinafrica.io. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  2. ^ "University of Rwanda First Institution in Africa to Join World Data Science Initiative". worlddatascience.org. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  3. ^ "FEATURED - African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS): Achievements and planned activities". africa-press.net. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  4. ^ "Eastern and Southern African Centres of Excellence (ACE II) Project" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Investing in Higher Education for Development: Quality Post-graduate Education through the Eastern & Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence". World Bank. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  6. ^ "Commercialisation: Centers of Excellence face difficulties". University World News. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  7. ^ "African Centres of Excellence want to secure their longevity". University World News. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  8. ^ "EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT (ACE II) PROJECT OPERATIONAL MANUAL" (PDF).
  9. ^ "ACE II PROJECT INFORMATION DOCUMENT (PID)" (PDF).
  10. ^ Nkurunziza, Michel (2022-07-08). "Why professional courses offered by the African Centre of Excellence in Data Science are essential". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  11. ^ Nzabonimpa, Patrick (2023-01-26). "FEATURED: Cenfri, UR move to build data-talent pipeline". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  12. ^ "On a mission to develop more African data scientists". University World News. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  13. ^ "The African Centre of Excellence in Data Science | DASCA". universityofrwanda.dasca.org. Retrieved 2023-09-29.

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