University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationTake your career journey into the revolutionary field of big data.
There’s currently high demand for data scientists, and this graduate certificate will prepare you for the workplace, or to study towards a master degree.
Vast volumes of data are generated every day around the globe. The need to make sense of it has given rise to the revolutionary area of ‘Big Data’, and to a new career of ‘data scientist’. Data scientists find patterns, making meaning and drawing value from the seeming chaos.
This postgraduate degree is offered as part of a suite of three programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master). Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification.
Delivery mode
University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Data Science, you must have:
- A bachelor degree in Information Technology, or in Mathematics from a recognised higher education institution OR
- Have a minimum of three years professional experience.
Applicants with a Bachelor degree from fields other than Information Technology or Mathematics, plus a minimum of 1 years professional experience, are also encouraged to apply and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Market Research Analyst
A Market Research Analyst studies market conditions to help organisations understand potential sales of a product or service. You might work in var...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
Computer Vision Engineer
A Computer Vision Engineer develops systems that enable computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world. You might work in...
About University of South Australia
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.
Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
