Course Overview
The online Master Data Science at UNSW.
It takes sophisticated thinking to find the simple answers that lie underneath layers of increasingly complex, interwoven webs of data, and businesses are turning to people with advanced technical and mathematical skills to unpick complexities and make sense of the numbers.
Delivered 100% online, the Master of Data Science explores more ways to organise, identify, analyse and ultimately use data to inform strategies, redefine ambiguous questions and find answers that make a genuine impact.
This program has been designed to deliver skills that are in the highest demand and the most difficult to find. Depending on where you wish to direct your Data Scientist career, you can specialise in areas such as machine learning, database systems or statistics. Regardless of what you choose to specialise in, the foundational skills you’ll learn before you specialise are as broad as they are deep. You’ll be in demand for diverse roles (even those yet to be imagined) across industries, creating a career that’s dynamic and filled with potential.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Database Administrator
- Market Researcher
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Big Data Visualiser
- Data Engineer
- Market Research Analyst
- Investigations and Data Journalist (Analyst)
What You'll Learn
The Master of Data Science comprises 12 courses – six compulsory and six electives. There is also the option to study the Graduate Certificate in Data Science or the Graduate Diploma in Data Science, which combined – and with the addition of the electives and capstone course – create the masters program.
CORE COURSES
- Principles of Programming
- Foundations of Data Science
- Statistical Inference
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Regression Analysis
- Capstone Data Science Project
ELECTIVE COURSES
Plus, six electives from the following courses (one of which must be from the * course):
- Big Data Management*
- Data Visualisation and Communication*
- Multivariate Analysis for Data Scientists*
- Neural Networks, Deep Learning
- Bayesian Inference and Computation
- Decision Making in Analytics
- Data and Ethics
- Strategic Decision Making
- Database Systems
PREREQUISITE COURSES
- Principles of Programming
- Foundations of Data Science
- Statistical Inference for Data Scientists
Principles of Programming is a prerequisite for Data Mining & Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Deep Learning & Big Data Management.
Foundations of Data Science is a prerequisite for Regression Analysis for Data Scientists, Data Visualisation and Communication & Multivariate Analysis for Data Scientists.
Statistical Inference for Data Scientists is a prerequisite for Regression Analysis for Data Scientists & Multivariate Analysis for Data Scientists.
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 2 years
Entry Requirements
General admission requirements
To be eligible for the Master of Data Science you must have:
Either
- Completed the Graduate Diploma in Data Science with a WAM of 65 or higher OR
- Completed an undergraduate degree in Data Science or cognate discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics) AND have sufficient Data Science background as indicated by an average mark of 70 or above across three Level III courses in Mathematics and/or Statistics and/or Computer Science and/or Econometrics
Advanced standing or exemption can be granted in the program for cases where core courses were completed in a prior program.
About University of New South Wales (Online)
Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader.
UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.
Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime.
Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.
Designed by Industry for Industry.
The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.
