Master of Data Science
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Harvard Business Review has labelled data science the "sexiest job of the 21st century". If they meant that jobs in data science are increasing dramatically, that data scientists can work in fields as diverse as health, retail or ecology, and that data scientists are commanding high salaries, then they were spot on. After all, were creating more than 2.5 exabytes of data every day. Someone needs to make sense of it all.
Structure
- The Master of Data Science is a 200-point program, made up of:3 Core statistics subjects (37.5 points)
- 3 Core computer science subjects (37.5 points)
- Elective subjects (50 points), including prerequisite subjects if needed (up to 50 points), data science or professional skills subjects or a research project.Capstone data science project (25 points)
Subjects
- Data Science
Standard entry requirements
An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline (computer science, data science or statistics) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent, and12.5 points (one subject) of university-level computer science (or equivalent) with content focused on computer programming,
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $119,684 | No |
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