Graduate Certificate in Data Science

Launch your career in big data

Data science is a driving force throughout society the world over-from business and industry to health science and social justice. It is currently one of the fastest-growing professions in Australia, with matching demand for data scientists in the workforce.

Data scientists are uncovering trends and preferences, informing policies, and enabling evidence-based solutions to complex problems. Career opportunities abound-and our Graduate Certificate in Data Science will equip you to play a valuable role.

You will:

• gain an understanding of data science content, technologies and practices, and how the discipline can inform organisational change
• build skills in evaluating, developing and applying best-practice analytics tools and techniques, in real-world settings
• expand your awareness of data science's social and ethical aspects
• develop presentation and visualisation skills to effectively communicate data patterns and relationships
• learn to use data science to solve industry and social problems-including in your intended or existing domain.

Supporting the certificate's alignment with real-world workplace practice, all assessment will be project and assignment-based.

How will you study?

This program is able to be studied in either part-time, standard full-time or accelerated mode-enabling you to undertake your studies at a pace and level of commitment that suits you. For further information, see the Degree Structure section.

You'll graduate well prepared to take on data science roles in your chosen industry, anywhere around the globe. For students without relevant work experience or prior studies, the Graduate Certificate provides the perfect introduction to data science principles while also laying a strong foundation for further advanced study in the area.

Successful completion of the graduate certificate enables you to gain credit towards our Graduate Diploma and Master in Data Science.

• Ranked #50 in the world for computer science and engineering^
• Available to be studied either full-time, part-time or accelerated mode
• Flexible learning with courses taught in intensive and blended mode

^ARWU, 2022

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science is ideal for those students who have a background/qualifications in any professional field and are looking to upskill in this exciting, high-demand area. The curriculum has been designed to include all of the necessary computer science foundations for students to succeed. Students with relevant qualifications or experience can apply for advanced standing*.

To qualify for the degree of Graduate Certificate in Data Science, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of no less than 12 units comprising:

• Three core courses to the value of 9 units

• One elective course** to the value of 3 units

*For further information, please contact one of our friendly program advisors.

**Unless exempted international students are required to take ENG 7057 Communication & Critical Thinking in lieu of an elective.

Study mode

This program is able to be studied in either part-time, standard full-time or accelerated mode-enabling you to undertake your studies at a pace and level of commitment that suits you*.

• Accelerated mode - 12 units (4 courses) per trimester

• Standard full-time mode - 24 units (8 courses) per year

• Part-time mode - 3 or 6 units (1 or 2 courses) per trimester

You can even choose the study load that works best for you at different times of the year.

Whatever mode you choose, our interactive blend of online and face-to-face learning supports you in fitting your study around other commitments-without compromising on authentic and immersive learning experiences.