Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Decisions

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For entry into this degree, you must have one of the following: a Bachelor of Mathematics a Bachelor of Science with a major in mathematics, statistics or computer science a Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline as determined by the program authority You also need to have a sufficient background in mathematics and/or statistics and/or data science, as indicated by an average of 70 or above in appropriate level III university courses.

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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria: English language tests and university English courses Prior study in the medium of English Other qualifications If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia. For entry into this degree, you must have one of the following: a Bachelor of Mathematics a Bachelor of Science with a major in mathematics, statistics or computer science a Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline as determined by the program authority You also need to have a sufficient background in mathematics and/or statistics and/or data science, as indicated by an average of 70 or above in appropriate level III university courses. English language requirements English language requirements You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria: English language tests and university English courses Prior study in the medium of English Other qualifications If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia. Check the specific English language requirements for this program Select from the options below Please selectEnglish TestUNSW Global's University English Entry CoursePrior Study Results Which applies to you?

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What will I study? What will I study? Full program structure The Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Decisions will teach you to become skilled in the manipulation and interpretation of large amounts of data. You'll gain a broad advanced knowledge and skills in Data Science in mathematics and statistics, computer science and economics. In this diploma you'll apply advanced mathematical and computational techniques mixed with business acumen to real-world problems involving complex data sets. Through this degree, you'll gain knowledge and skills in formulating problems involving both qualitative and quantitative data. You'll graduate with advanced knowledge of statistics, computer science, applied mathematics, business strategies and how they relate to data science. You'll take core courses including: Database Systems Business Economics Economics of Strategy Multivariate Analysis Statistical Inference You'll have the option of studying other core courses including: Foundations of Computer Science Principles of Programming Machine Learning and Data Mining Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals of Data Science Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Computations Go to the handbook Future careers Future careers Future careers The era of Big Data With quintillion bytes of data generated each day, it’s safe to say that we’re in the era of big data. Social media, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving the trends in data and influencing the role of data scientists. As the big data boom rolls on, your skills will be central to a range of roles in information-rich industries including: internet search fraud detection targeted advertising logistics planning speech recognition image analysis genetic risk prediction virtual reality customer loyalty product development autonomous vehicles. What does a career in this field look like? Data science is a multidisciplinary field of study that blends mathematical methods, statistics, computing, business decisions and communication. Data scientists translate user data into insights that help companies understand their audience and personalise their products or services. Uncovering new insights and predicting trends has become vital in the retail, environmental, not-for-profit, IT and professional services sector. Career opportunities in data science span across many industries from start-ups to established corporations including Coles, AirBnB, Spotify, Netflix and Greenpeace, to name a few. As a data scientist, you might be asked to calculate the price of new products for the market, determine warehouse or retail employee schedules, make predictions of environmental phenomena and model the spread of new diseases. How to apply How to apply How to apply Applications must be submitted through our Apply Online portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date. Find out more. Ready to start your application? Apply now For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. Ready to start your application? Apply now Fees & Scholarships Fees & Scholarships Fees & Scholarships Ready to start your application? Apply now Fees & Scholarships Fees & Scholarships Fees & Scholarships Commonwealth Supported Places 2024 Indicative CSP First Year Fee $10,000 2024 Indicative CSP Fee to Complete Degree $10,000 All places within this degree are Commonwealth supported. This means that if you receive an offer from UNSW Sydney as a domestic student, you will have a substantial proportion of your fees subsidised by the Australian government. Start your application today with our guide on how to apply. 2024 Indicative First Year Full Fee $39,000 2024 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree $39,000 $ 2024 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree $39,000
• The indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees are an estimate based on the relevant student contribution band/s for a Commonwealth Supported Place undertaking a standard full-time load of 48 units of credit per year (1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load/1 EFTSL).
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• Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year.
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