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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics provides insights into data management and analysis, incorporating Microsoft certifications and aligning with sustainable goals. It serves as a pathway to advanced studies and career readiness.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$12,596 per year

About this course

Overview

In a world that runs on the capture and management of data, the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics will give you insight into the fundamental concepts behind data and databases and the state of the art techniques and technologies required to analyse large volumes of data while introducing you to the real-world applications that can be derived from a thorough understanding of the data at your fingertips.

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics teaches units accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and has Microsoft certifications - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals and Microsoft Power Platforms incorporated into the units to ensure you'll graduate job ready. All our units are also embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. You can use the graduate certificate as a pathway to our Master of Information Technology and units from this course can also count towards a data analytics specialisation in the MBA.

  • 95% graduates employed
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  • Top 40 young universities worldwide

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  • Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline; or
  • At least two years' industry experience in a relevant role.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Applicants must have an overall academic IELTS of 6.5 (with an individual score of 6.0 for all tests).

What you will learn

In a world that runs on the capture and management of data, the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics will give you insight into the fundamental concepts behind data and databases and the state of the art techniques and technologies required to analyse large volumes of data while introducing you to the real-world applications that can be derived from a thorough understanding of the data at your fingertips.

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics teaches units accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and has Microsoft certifications - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals and Microsoft Power Platforms incorporated into the units to ensure you'll graduate job ready. All our units are also embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. You can use the graduate certificate as a pathway to our Master of Information Technology and units from this course can also count towards a data analytics specialisation in the MBA.

Course structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, a student must complete 40 credit points (cp).Commencing Semester 1Year 1 Semester 1
  • ITEC610 Introduction to Data Science with Python 10.0 cp
  • ITEC617 Modern Database Management (Inc: ISYS617) 10.0 cp
Year 1 Semester 2
  • ITEC622 Data Analytics and Visualisation (Pre: ITEC610 or ITEC617) 10.0 cp
Year 2 Semester 2
  • ITEC632 Data Mining Techniques and Applications (Pre: ITEC622) 10.0 cp

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in this unit.

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Credit for prior study or work

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

How to apply

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