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Data Visualization of Global Trends

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

About the course

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to visualize, interpret, and communicate global trends using data visualization techniques. We discuss strengths and weaknesses in communication through data visualizations. During the course, students will acquire skills in data visualization through creation of plots, maps and animations. A key component in visualization of global trends is data of good quality. The students will explore where to find and how to obtain relevant data. Software used for preprocessing and visualization of data includes R and associated packages. Other modern tools for large and complex datasets can also be included. Students learn how to create compelling visual representations of global trends that facilitate understanding and decision-making, using real-world case studies on, for example, economic and social indicators and environmental and technological shifts.

Application and eligibility

Data Visualization of Global Trends, 7.5 credits

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Starts

3 November 2025

Ends

18 January 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 50%

Required Knowledge

The course Business Analytics (15 ECTS) or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B (English/6).

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-27802

Application

The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 14,763

Total fee

SEK 14,763

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