Master of Data Science (1 year)
Master of Data Science (1 year)
Summary Data has the potential to transform the way business, government, science and healthcare is carried out. Conventional manual techniques, however, aren’t capable of handling the deluge of data that modern systems generate. Data science, which applies specialised computational and statistical techniques to analyse big data, is considered a key…
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Summary
Data has the potential to transform the way business, government, science and healthcare is carried out. Conventional manual techniques, however, aren’t capable of handling the deluge of data that modern systems generate. Data science, which applies specialised computational and statistical techniques to analyse big data, is considered a key skill of the 21st century, and there’s a skills shortage in this field.
The interdisciplinary Master of Data Science will provide you with the technical skills to work in data science across a variety of industries. It emphasises concepts, insights and skills that will enable you to use current technologies and adapt to and create new technologies. You’ll be able to process and analyse data sets; use mathematical and statistical modelling techniques, machine learning and data mining to solve challenging problems; and communicate your findings to different audiences.
Key features
Gain technical knowledge relevant to a range of industries
Apply technical skills in areas such as business and scientific applications, forensic investigation and research. Stand apart from your competitors as you enter the workforce
Acquire key skills in data management on and off the cloud, machine learning, statistical modelling and big data technologies. Gain a valuable set of interdisciplinary skills
Develop your capabilities across computer science, maths and statistics, enabling you to apply data science to real-world issues. Expand your knowledge of data science
Choose electives in areas such as data security management and modern computational statistical methods.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Business or venture analyst
Consultant
Data analyst
Entrepreneur
Financial adviser or analyst
Government adviser
Information technology analyst
Market analyst
Web producer
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Consulting firms
Defence agencies
Government agencies and departments
Marketing and public relations firms
Research and development companies
Retail and e-business companies
Technology and software development companies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
