Justification of the title

In the Canary Islands there are a series of socio-economic problems, related to high inequality and poverty, and environmental problems, related to our energy dependence, mobility problems or waste management, which require training in the knowledge of these issues from the social sciences. To help solve these challenges, it is necessary to have theoretical knowledge, but it is also necessary to have the knowledge and ability to manage information and qualitative and qualitative techniques to analyze them and propose solutions. The growing demand for professionals and researchers in these topics, and the lack of training in the Canary Islands Public Universities from the Social Sciences, are the main reasons that justify this master's degree.

The Master's Degree in Applied Analysis for Social Sciences (MUAAC) prepares graduates to work in consulting firms, in public administration and in research. The MUAAC will allow them to learn the latest trends in applied analysis in Social Sciences, with a multidisciplinary vocation for decision-making in the social, economic and public policy evaluation fields.

Particularly noteworthy is the presence of subjects on applications of GIS and Big Data techniques, Public Policy Evaluation Methods and quantitative methods using software such as Stata. The master's degree also offers a third added value, which is its commitment to new technologies and digital tools in its training.

Overall, and taking into account the total and current offer of official postgraduate degrees in the Canary Islands in Social Sciences, the MUAAC constitutes a clearly differentiated university training program.