The University of Melbourne
Master of Applied Data Analytics
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Applied Data Analytics is a course designed to meet the growing demand for information analysis across various sectors. In this course, you will develop a better understanding of using data analytics – its capabilities, its limits and its pitfalls – and learn how to analyse data to make better organisational decisions and forecasts.
Offered 100% online, this interdisciplinary course allows you to gain the skills necessary to apply analytic solutions to real-world operational and strategic issues.
As a student, you will develop evidence and practice-based knowledge of applied data analytics that is relevant across disciplines. You’ll gain an advanced understanding of research principles as well as data collection, measurement and management. This will prepare you to predict and influence behaviours and business decisions.
The Master of Applied Data Analytics is suited to individuals who want to improve processes, systems and outcomes in their workplace through data analysis, and to enrich and extend their career paths by becoming an expert in analytics techniques.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area; or
Three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area; or
Three-year undergraduate qualification in a cognate area and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience; or
Minimum of eight years documented, relevant work experience.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$38,408
$38,408
$38,408
$38,408
Career opportunities
The Master of Applied Data Analytics will prepare you for the following roles.
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst interprets information and uses it to improve the way a company does business. You’ll use various methods to collect information and...
Data Engineer
Data Engineers work with big data, helping organisations store and access their operating data more efficiently. They liaise closely with senior ex...
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...
Machine Learning Engineer
A Machine Learning Engineer develops and implements machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems. You might work in technology ...
Quantitative Analyst
A Quantitative Analyst applies mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse financial data and support decision-making in financial markets. ...
Data Analytics Manager
A Data Analytics Manager oversees data analysis operations within an organisation, ensuring that data-driven insights support strategic decision-ma...
About The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.
