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.
What will you do?
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 i