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Graduate Certificate in Data Science
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This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).
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The online Graduate Certificate in Data Science at UNSW covers the foundational skills of data science as applied in computer science, economics and mathematics. It also includes programming, statistics and data systems.
The program provides you with the skills that employers demand in a fast-tracked model, plus gives you a pathway to study the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Master of Data Science.
Courses are delivered online in seven-week intensive blocks, which means you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in as little as 8 months.
Eligibility
To do this course, you’ll need:
- A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Data Science or cognate discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics); OR
- A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a non-cognate discipline AND have sufficient Data Science background as indicated by an average of 65 or above across three Level III courses in Mathematics and/or Statistics and/or Computer Science and/or Econometrics; OR
- To have completed a degree in a non-cognate discipline AND have sufficient Data Science background as indicated by at least two years of experience in a data science or data analytics role; AND
- To be proficient in the English language.
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What You’ll Learn
This course is comprised of 4 subjects:
Core subjects:
- Principles of Programming
- Foundations of Data Science
- Statistical Inference for Data Scientists
Elective subjects (choose one):
- Strategic Decision Making
- Database Systems
Why study with UNSW Online
Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader
UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.
Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime
Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.
Designed by Industry for Industry
The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.
Where Will It Lead Me?
When you graduate, you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from UNSW.
Skilled data scientists are in high demand and the online Graduate Certificate in Data Science will establish you as an expert in data science, enabling you to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of industries.
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