Master of Data Science

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00026A; 01019C

You will develop the analytical and technical skills to use data science to guide strategic decision making. Explore data mining, machine learning and data visualisation, and develop the skills to communicate data insights to key stakeholders effectively. Our Master of Data Science is tailored for professionals with a strong mathematical or quantitative background who are passionate about drawing meaningful knowledge from data to drive business decision making or research output.

Structure

Credit points 72

Subjects

• Media practice

Standard entry requirements

• To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
• A three year Australian bachelors degree in a cognate discipline that demonstrates a background in computer programming and statistics with a minimum credit average (65 percent) or
• The University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Data Science with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or a qualification deemed to be equivalent or
• Completed 24 credit points of the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Data Science or Graduate Certificate in Data Science with a minimum credit average (65 percent). The 24 credit points must include 12 credit points of Data Science Core units and 12 credit points of Data Science specialist elective units.

Study information

Diploma in Liberal Arts

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) / Bachelor of International Studies

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Associate Degree of Business

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) / Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Graduate Diploma in Communication (DGCO)

University of South Australia (UniSA)