Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-03-04 | - |
2024-07-22 | - |
Program Overview
This program, offered as an add-on to any Bachelor's degree at Western Sydney University, equips students with a blend of mathematical, statistical, and computing skills. Graduates gain expertise in data-driven investigations and visual and computational analytics, enhancing their primary discipline knowledge and opening up career opportunities in fields such as business intelligence analytics, data mining, and data science.
Program Outline
Outline:
This program is not a stand-alone degree, but is designed to be undertaken as an addon degree in combination with any Bachelor degree offered at Western Sydney University. Graduates from many disciplines will benefit from skills in Applied Data Science. This program teaches a blend of skills from mathematics, statistics, and computing. Graduates will know how to embark on data-driven investigations and conduct visual and computational analytics for application in their own primary discipline.
Careers:
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Business intelligence analytics
- Data mining engineer
- Data architect
- Data scientist
Entry Requirements:
Domestic students:
Recommended studies: Mathematics, Computing/IT Assumed knowledge required: Mathematics equivalent to 2 Unit HSC To be eligible for admission, a student must attain a minimum ATAR of 75, or the equivalent rank for their primary undergraduate degree.
International students:
Recommended studies: Mathematics, Computing/IT Assumed knowledge required: Mathematics equivalent to 2 Unit HSC To be eligible for admission, a student must attain a minimum ATAR of 75, or the equivalent rank for their primary undergraduate degree.