Gain the skills to navigate huge volumes of data generated via social media, financial transactions, transportation and scientific discovery as a data scientist.
This interdisciplinary field of data science combines computer science with mathematical statistics and domain expertise to manage and analyse data. As a data scientist, you'll develop the capability to derive insight and opportunity from the vast repositories of information that organisations collect. Data science also puts an emphasis on the specialised computational skills required to manage and analyse big data from sources such as massive sensors, mobile and transaction data.
Through data science, businesses gain a competitive edge, governments deliver more targeted services and research teams make new discoveries.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
You must have:
- An Australian bachelor degree in computing, science, engineering, or health, or statistics with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.
OR
- You may also be considered if you have an Australian bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent and; relevant completed courses in programming and statistics in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or a minimum three years’ of current, relevant work experience or professional practice as a programmer, statistician or equivalent.
If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.
International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Course fees
Course fee
$67,200
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