Master of Data Science
Master of Data Science
The sheer volume and complexity of data available to businesses today presents challenges that tomorrow’s graduates must be ready to solve. Modern organisations are placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions, Deakin’s Master of Data Science equips you for a career…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The sheer volume and complexity of data available to businesses today presents challenges that tomorrow’s graduates must be ready to solve. Modern organisations are placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions, Deakin’s Master of Data Science equips you for a career in this fast-growing sector.
Throughout your studies you will gain the technical skills to harness the power of data through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Use your insights to develop innovative solutions for the important challenges faced by industry and governments. With a growing demand for data specialists in every sector, you will help organisations manage risk, optimise performance and gain a competitive advantage through the increasing volumes of data collection.
Want to become a data science specialist capable of using data to learn insights and support decision making?
The Master of Data Science prepares you to understand the various origins of data to be used for analysis. You will learn methods to manage, organise and manipulate data within regulatory, ethical and security constraints. Develop specialised skills in categorising and transferring raw data into meaningful information for the benefit of prediction and robust decision-making.
As a graduate, your knowledge, skills and competencies in modern data science and statistical analysis will be highly valued by employers seeking greater efficiencies and a competitive edge through data insights.
Through the Master of Data Science you can choose to undertake an industry placement or internship as part of your degree. Industry placements provide you with an opportunity to develop the practical and job-ready skills employers are looking for, while enabling you to build professional networks before graduating.
Career outcomes
Graduates of this course may find a career as data analyst, data scientist, analytics programmer, analytics manager, analytics consultant, business analyst, management advisor, management analyst, business advisors and strategist, marketing manager, market research analyst or marketing specialist.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
