Graduate Diploma of Data Science

Charles Darwin University

About

The Graduate Diploma of Data Science will further develop your technical and analytical skills needed to manage and gain useful insights from massive data sets.

This qualification complements the following multi-disciplinary areas:

computer science information technology information systems statistics mathematics engineering or a program with substantial quantitative competencies.

Your coursework will also include a project-based assessment giving you the freedom to focus on what you are passionate about.

Structure

Core Units(6 units) - 60cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below.

PRT531 Business Intelligence and Data Mining (replaces BIS551 from 2020) PRT541 Information Systems Management (replaces PRT456 from 2020) PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability PRT563 Advanced Data Management (replaces PRT561 from 2019) PRT564 Data Analytics and Visualisation (replaces PRT562 from 2019) PRT580 Discrete Structures (replaces HIT400 from 2020)

Specialist Electives(2 units) - 20cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

BUS501 Decision Making ENV511 Statistical Methods for Impact Analysis PHM553 Biostatistics STA510 Business Statistics

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor or a higher qualification, or the Graduate Certificate of Data Science.

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