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Postgraduate Coursework

Graduate Certificate of Data Science

2020

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Overview
Location
SATAC Code
UAC Code
Casuarina Campus (FF)
1GC534
871030
Online (FF)
1GC534
871030
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee
Course Duration
Full-time
Not Available
Part-time
1 year/s
Availability for Admission
Domestic
Semester 1
Semester 2
International
No
Applications accepted through MyNextCourse
No
Can offers be deferred?
No
CDU Reference
CDU Course Code

UDASC1

Award
Graduate Certificate of Data Science
Faculty/College
College of Engineering, IT and Environment
Sector
HE
Area of study
Engineering and IT

The Graduate Certificate of Data Science will further develop your technical and analytical skills needed to manage and interpret useful insights from massive data sets.

This qualification complements the following multi-disciplinary areas:

  • computer science

  • information technology

  • information systems

  • statistics

  • mathematics

  • engineering or a program with substantial quantitative competencies.

Your coursework will also include a project-based assessment allowing you to focus on what you are passionate about.

Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to careers as a business analyst, data scientist, data analyst, data engineer and data manager.

Credit transfers & pathways


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

  • This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

  • Australian qualification framework

    This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email: student.central@cdu.edu.au Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)
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Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent with a major in computer science, information technology, information systems, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a program with substantial quantitative competencies.

Consideration will also be given to applicants who have at least five years appropriate professional experience. Applicants must provide further documentation detailing their employment experience in the form of a curriculum vitae with their SATAC application.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

All HE applicants are expected to demonstrate the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. CDU assumes domestic applicants applying are proficient in the English language. Therefore, domestic applicants do not need to prove their proficiency.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

IELTS Academic Module A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

 

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Course Structure

Course structure

The course consists of core units, specialist elective units and elective units. The core units of the course will allow you to explore a range of data science concepts.

The specialist elective will allow you to study a complimentary unit in an area such as statistics and decision making.

The course stresses both the importance of theory and the application of theory in practice through projects and practical exercises.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type Credit Points Specific requirements
Core Units
(3 units)		 30cp Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.

PRT563 Advanced Data Management (replaces PRT561 from 2019)
PRT564 Data Analytics and Visualisation (replaces PRT562 from 2019)
PRT531 Business Intelligence and Data Mining (replaces BIS551 from 2020)
Specialist Elective
(1 unit)		 10cp Specialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points selected from the following units.

BUS501 Decision Making
ENV511 Statistical Methods for Impact Analysis
STA510 Business Statistics
PHM553 Biostatistics
 
  40cp Total Credit Points

Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.

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Study Plan

Study plan

Students commencing in Semester 1 - Part time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend: CO = Core Unit SE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
PRT564 Data Analytics and Visualisation (replaces PRT562) CO PRT563 Advanced Data Management (replaces PRT561) CO
PRT531 Business Intelligence and Data Mining (replaces BIS551 from 2020) CO Specialist Elective SE

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Students commencing in Semester 2 – Part time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend: CO = Core Unit SE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
    PRT563 Advanced Data Management (replaces PRT561) CO
    Specialist Elective SE
Year 2
PRT564 Data Analytics and Visualisation (replaces PRT562) CO    
PRT531 Business Intelligence and Data Mining (replaces BIS551 from 2020) CO    

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Fees

Course fees

Non-Commonwealth supported places

Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.

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How to apply

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UAC

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