Program Overview

Introduction to the Analytics Major

The Analytics major in the Bachelor of Science is designed to develop skills for analytics and data science-focused roles in business and industry. Analytical skills are essential in today's business environment, and the ability to analyze data using appropriate statistical, mathematical, and computational techniques is highly sought after in New Zealand and internationally.

What You Study

The Analytics major covers mathematical and statistical concepts that underpin statistical analysis techniques. Students develop the ability to extract knowledge and meaning from data, a skill that is in high demand in many industries and roles. By successfully completing the SAS modules offered in STAT704 and STAT705, students may qualify for the SAS Academic Specialisation in Analytics (undergraduate programme).

Core Courses

All Bachelor of Science students need to complete core courses that help develop transferable skills and support work in all other courses in the degree.

• Year 1:
  • Choose one of: DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices or SCIE504 Science and Society
  • Choose one natural sciences course from a list that includes:
    • ASTR500 Introductory Astronomy
    • BIOL500 Foundations of Life
    • BMED500 Introduction to Biomedical Science
    • CHEM500 Chemistry in Our World
    • CHEM501 Principles of Chemistry
    • CHEM502 Biological and Solution Chemistry
    • CONS500 Biodiversity
    • EASC500 Our Dynamic Earth
    • ENVS502 Environmental Science Skills
    • ENVS503 Our Total Environment
    • FOOD502 Food Science
    • FOOD503 Food Technology
    • GESC500 Mapping Our Environment
    • HEAL512 Te Tiriti Ora
    • HEAL514 Understanding Human Body Systems
    • MAOH501 Hauora Mori and Environment
    • MASC500 Introduction to Marine Science
    • MASC501 Marine Science Techniques
    • MELS501 Histology and Cytology
    • MICR501 Microbial Life
    • PHYS501 Physics for Scientists and Engineers
    • SOSC585 Climate Action
  • Choose one mathematical and computer sciences course from a list that includes:
    • COMP500 Programming Concepts and Techniques
    • COMP503 Object Oriented Programming
    • MATH502 Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
    • MATH504 Introductory Mathematics for Science
    • MATH505 Algebra and Calculus I
    • STAT500 Applied Statistics
    • STAT502 Introductory Probability and Statistics
  • And one course from either the natural sciences or mathematical and computer science courses above
• Year 2:
  • Complete the following course: SCIE606 Vision Mtauranga: Science Practice in Aotearoa
  • Choose one of: CHEM604 Instrumental Analysis or SCIE600 Scientific Inquiry
• Year 3 - Final-year project:
  • In Year 3, students complete a project in an area related to their major. This project gives students an important competitive edge for their career and is good preparation for postgraduate study.
  • Courses completed for this project include:
    • SCIE707 Science Capstone Project A
    • SCIE708 Science Capstone Project B

Analytics Courses

If majoring in analytics, this is the main subject area students specialize in. It makes up one-third of the degree and consists of eight analytics-related courses studied throughout the degree.

Year 1 Courses

• MATH505 Algebra and Calculus I
• STAT502 Introductory Probability and Statistics

Year 2 Courses

• STAT603 Forecasting
• STAT604 Statistical Inference
• STAT605 Statistical Data Analytics

Year 3 Courses

• STAT704 Industrial and Business Analytics
• STAT705 Multivariate Data Analysis
• STAT706 Stochastic Modelling

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Analytics major can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Analytics and insights specialist
• Data analyst
• Data analytics specialist
• Data scientist
• Actuarial analyst
• Financial and marketing analyst
• Portfolio manager
• Performance analyst

Related Programmes

Other majors in the Bachelor of Science include:

• Biological Science
• Biomedical Science
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Food Science
• Marine Science
• Mathematical Modelling and Computation

Postgraduate study options are also available, including:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science
• Master of Science (Research)

Key Features

• High demand for analytical skills
• Career options in multiple sectors
• Close links with organizations like Statistics NZ
• Flexibility: tailor your degree with a second major, minor, or electives of your choice
• Complete an industry-related project in your final year

The Analytics major in the Bachelor of Science at AUT is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in analytics and data science roles across various industries. With its comprehensive curriculum, flexible study options, and strong industry connections, this major offers a promising pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in analytics.