Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science

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  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    March

Big data is a big deal. Capturing, analysing and making massive volumes of data meaningful is the invisible backbone that feeds a dynamic organisation’s strategic and operational decisions. Think Netflix, Amazon and Facebook – just for a start. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science from Charles Sturt University is available online and will take you behind the curtain and equip you with the skills to extract value from masses of data, then use it to inform decisions – big and small.

Get ahead of the pack with an understanding of data mining, knowledge discovery, machine learning, artificial intelligence – and master analytic software tools.

This course is part of the Australian Government’s Job-Ready Graduates Package – providing Commonwealth supported places for short courses. Which means you can upskill or retrain for less. Complete all the subjects for this course in 2021 and you will only pay $3968, saving $9432 on the full-fee cost.



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Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

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Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.Full subject list
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science will consist of 4 subjects, comprising 1 core and 3 restricted electives.

Core subject
ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics

Restricted Electives
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence
ITC556 Database Systems
ITC558 Programming Principles
ITC560 Internet of Things
STA501 Scientific Data Analysis
ITC573 Data and Knowledge Engineering
STA508 Experimental Design and Analysis (PG)
The course consists of 4 subjects: 1 core and 3 restricted electives.

Core
ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics

Restricted Electives
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence
ITC556 Database Systems
ITC558 Programming Principles
ITC560 Internet of Things
STA501 Scientific Data Analysis
ITC573 Data and Knowledge Engineering
ITC576  Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 
STA508 Experimental Design and Analysis (PG)

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.

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Career opportunities The Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science is custom-made for professionals who want to move into specialist data analytics roles. The practical applications for data science are limitless – whether you’re keen to develop algorithms for giants like Apple, guide retail marketing strategies for Woolworths or Coles, be the brains behind smart city revolution or delve into sports analytics. Armed with practical skills and the latest knowledge of this dynamic field, you can lead the charge as a data analyst, data scientist, big data architect, or enterprise data architect. Take your career wherever you want to go.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science

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