Master of Data Science (Default Specialisation)
Master of Data Science (Default Specialisation)
The Master of Data Science (MDS) provides students with comprehensive mastery of all aspects of knowledge and skills related to data science and an opportunity to focus on specialised technical, theoretical or managerial skills through the choice of one specialisation. The MDS places an emphasis on professional practice, effective communication,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Data Science (MDS) provides students with comprehensive mastery of all aspects of knowledge and skills related to data science and an opportunity to focus on specialised technical, theoretical or managerial skills through the choice of one specialisation. The MDS places an emphasis on professional practice, effective communication, and project management using technical and non-technical approaches. Students will acquire extensive and deep knowledge to enable them to successfully design, implement and manage data science based solutions in complex real-world applications. Students will become confident in utilising the latest technologies in the data science, significantly enhancing their prospects in career development or entrepreneurship. ​
Students can nominate a specialisation that allows them to fulfil their own particular interests, their own industry needs, or their own career goals. In particular, students may choose to gain expertise in Artificial Intelligence if they choose not to proceed with the default specialisation.
The MDS is designed for students who have limited experience in, or have been seeking a qualification in, data science. The degree also caters for candidates who already have a sound data science background but wish to update and develop their knowledge and skills to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology and the business opportunities related to the latest advances in data science.
To qualify for the award of the Master of Data Science, a candidate must: – Complete 9 common core units with an accrued total of 66 credit points, including 18 credit points of a capstone project unit or industrial experience project unit; – Complete 3 specialisation core units with an accrued total of 18 credit points; – Complete 2 elective units with an accrued aggregate of 12 credit points.
To qualify for the award of the Master of Data Science, a candidate must:
– Complete 9 common core units with an accrued total of 66 credit points, including 18 credit points of a capstone project unit or industrial experience project unit;
– Complete 3 specialisation core units with an accrued total of 18 credit points;
– Complete 2 elective units with an accrued aggregate of 12 credit points.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an AQF Level 7 qualification such as an approved three-year undergraduate degree which includes some study areas requiring quantitative reasoning and analysis; or
Three-year post-secondary higher education qualification (secondary higher education that is equivalent to completion of Australian Year 12), plus 2 years relevant work experience in Data Science or cognate roles; or
Successful completion of SPI Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP); or
Other qualifications with the combination of education and relevant work or other experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Language Skills Test
- IELTS Academic – A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each subtest; or
- PTE Academic – A minimum result of 58 overall and a minimum result of 50 in each subtest; or
- TOEFL IBT score – a minimum result of 79 overall including a minimum result of 21 in Writing, 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening and 18 in Speaking; or
- TOEFL PBT score – A minimum result of 550 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) is an Institute of Higher Education accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Agency (TEQSA), (Provider Number PRV14049) in, Australia. PIA is also a registered to offer courses to overseas students as a registered provider through the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) (CRICOS code 03535M).PIA is located in the centre of Sydney, that strives to provide a creative, supportive and safe culture to assist both domestic and international students in realising their full career potential as professionals. PIA is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, where studies can undertake undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.Currently PIA offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the following broad fields of study:BusinessAccountingMarketingNetworking and Telecommunication
