Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
This course is focused on establishing a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics and computer science/programming methods/tools that are central to data science. Data Science is an inter-disciplinary field, drawing on mathematics, statistics, and computer science, that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is focused on establishing a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics and computer science/programming methods/tools that are central to data science.
Data Science is an inter-disciplinary field, drawing on mathematics, statistics, and computer science, that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. Data Science is a significant area of growth and potential employment in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. This course provides the necessary foundations in the disciplines of mathematics, statistics and computer science, and develops student knowledge and skills in some of the key tools and techniques relevant to data science.
Students who complete this course will be able to articulate directly into the second semester of the Master of Data Science course.
Course learning outcomes
Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences in the field of data science.
Analyse and evaluate complex problems to generate creative solutions.
Demonstrate management skills by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating data science tasks.
Career Opportunities
Career pathways available to data science graduates include data scientist, data analyst, statistician, informatician, computational scientist.
Possible future job titles
Data Scientist, Computational Scientist. Data Analyst, Informatician
REQUIREMENTS
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
