The Cyryx College in capital city Malé has become the first body to award certificates for a master’s program in the Maldives.

The college inaugurated its Big Data and Data Science course on Thursday; and in a statement expressed the course will facilitate national advancement in the field.

Cyryx says it intends to create experts in the field of data analysis who are accredited by the college and other educational institutions they are partnered with.

The college has a history of 25 years and offers courses in information technology, humanities, education, multimedia, and business.