Master of Data Science
Master of Data Science
Overview If you are a graduate with a previous degree in information technology or computer science but are looking to upgrade and extend your knowledge and skills in this dramatically changing area, the Flinders Master of Data Science provides the perfect opportunity. Continuing advances in technology and the growing complexity…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
If you are a graduate with a previous degree in information technology or computer science but are looking to upgrade and extend your knowledge and skills in this dramatically changing area, the Flinders Master of Data Science provides the perfect opportunity.
Continuing advances in technology and the growing complexity of big data is leading us towards a world where an incredible amount of information is at our fingertips. It’s also creating a need for specialists who can make sense of, and find new insights from all that information to create innovative solutions.
Flinders Master of Data Science will give you the skills to analyse complex data, form powerful insights and communicate new ideas to help solve the myriad challenges faced by government and industry in the 21st century.
Your career
Take charge of your future and position yourself as a specialist fully prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Flinders Master of Data Science is a globally relevant, industry-linked degree that will give you the skills to pursue a high-level career in a wide range of industry sectors.
Potential occupations include:
- data scientist
- data modeller
- data analyst
- data engineer
- machine learning/deep learning specialist
- marketing analyst.
Potential employers include:
- telecommunications organisations
- aerospace and defence
- government
- higher education institutions
- private organisations
- start-ups.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based mathematics, statistics or a closely related discipline or hold the Graduate Diploma in Data Science.
Knowledge of at least second year undergraduate level study in computer science and high school mathematics is assumed.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
