Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Decisions at University of New South Wales, Australia

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Decisions creates professionals skilled in handling and analyzing vast amounts of data. This program has been designed to educate scientists in response to the significant and ongoing need for data scientists and data analysts.

Also, graduates will be proficient in computer science, economics, mathematics, and statistics, as well as possess extensive and advanced data science knowledge and skills. With this graduate certificate, you have a wide range of employment choices in this quickly growing sector.

Besides that, this curriculum aims to produce individuals who are skilled in handling and interpreting vast amounts of data. It was developed to help scientists get ready for the significant demand for data scientists and analysts that will exist in the near and long term. Graduates will be well-versed and skilled in the three disciplines of economics, computer science, mathematics, and statistics.

What you will study

Program Structure

Students must complete the following courses in order to earn 24 UOC.

• Core Courses - 24 Units of Credit:

Learning Outcomes

1. Possess the ability to assess information critically in a mathematical setting.

2. Demonstrate your understanding of the role that speculation plays in the formulation of hypotheses, the identification and solution of problems, and the design of experiments.

3. Demonstrate your knowledge of how to use both qualitative and quantitative data to generate problems and your ability to do so.

4. Utilizing business acumen, sophisticated mathematical and analytical methods, and huge data sets to address real-world problems.

5.  Able to conduct both their personal and professional lives in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

6. Possess the capacity to collect, organize, analyze, and present data using qualitative and quantitative methods.

7. Exhibit the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, as well as to read critically.

8. Demonstrate that you are fully aware of the significance of science, technology, economics, and social issues in modern society, as well as how those factors may enhance living conditions.

9. Utilize in-depth knowledge of business strategies, applied math, computer science, statistics, and statistics when preparing, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Career Opportunities

The generation of quintillions of bytes of data per day makes it acceptable to say that we are currently living in the era of big data. The Internet of Things (IoT), social media, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are the main influences on data trends and the work of data scientists.

As the big data boom continues, your skills will be necessary for a range of vocations in information-rich industries, including:

• internet search

• fraud detection

• speech recognition

• image analysis

• genetic risk prediction

• virtual reality

• autonomous vehicles.

  
  

Here are some potential careers, including:

• Business and systems analysts

• Programmers, statisticians

• Computer Network Professionals

• Database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialists.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry into this degree program requires one of the following:

• A Bachelor of Mathematics

• A Bachelor of Science with a concentration in mathematics, statistics, or computer science

• An undergraduate degree in Decisions and data science

• A bachelor's degree, as determined by the program's authority, in a related discipline

You also need to have a strong background in math, statistics, and/or data science, as shown by a grade-point average of 70 or higher in pertinent level III university courses.

English Language Requirements

In order to study at UNSW, you may be required to provide proof of English proficiency, depending on your educational history and citizenship. UNSW demands a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment since English language skills are crucial for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams.

It will be mentioned in your application if proof of English proficiency is necessary. You can do so by demonstrating that you meet at least one of the following requirements:

1. English language examinations and universities English courses

2. Prior English language schooling is also a requirement. 

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

For Domestic Students:

• 2022 Indicative First Year Full Fee - $15,960

• 2022 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree - $15,960

  
  

For International Students:

• 2022 Indicative First Year Fee - $23,300

• 2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree - $23,300

Scholarships

Each year, UNSW gives more than $83 million in scholarships. We like to support success and grant college access to kids from all backgrounds. Whether you're an American or an international student, our variety of scholarships, prizes, and awards will support you along the way.