Graduate Diploma of Data Science and Analytics (Exit Award)
The University of Newcastle
About
The Graduate Diploma of Data Science and Analytics is an AQF level 8 program offered as an exit award from the 1.5 year Master of Data Science.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP6140 | Databases and Information Management | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| INFT6201 | Big Data | Trimester 3 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| STAT6001 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation | Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| STAT6020 | Predictive Analytics | Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
Entry requirements
The Graduate Diploma of Data Science and Analytics is an exit award only. The pathway to entry is via the Master of Data Science.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Specialised knowledge of statistical and computational techniques and proficiency in their application for analysing and interpreting data sets
- Analytical problem solving to support data management and data-orientated decisions
- Specialised skills to use contemporary Big Data technologies
- Effective independent and collaborative work skills to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgement to data science.
Institution
