Graduate Certificate in Data Science (Applied)
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    Graduate Certificate in Data Science (Applied)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration0.66 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 13,146 / Total
    Next IntakeMay 5, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Data Science (Applied)

    About

    Learn fundamental data science skills while you keep working. Our flexible Graduate Certificate in Data Science (Applied) is taught 100% online and is designed to be completed in eight months of part-time study.

    In this graduate certificate, you'll learn from content designed by practising industry-leading data scientists who are experts in their respective fields. Cover core topics in data science technologies and best practices to drive organisational change. Apply the principles of big data and data science analysis to tackle real-world challenges. Implement context-aware data analysis, machine learning, and optimisation techniques using industry-standard methods. Evaluate the social and ethical implications of data science to ensure responsible practice. Communicate data insights effectively using advanced analysis, presentation, and visualisation techniques.

    You’ll emerge with a comprehensive skill set that combines technical expertise with critical thinking and ethical awareness, preparing you to lead data-driven initiatives across various sectors.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Career outcomes

    You could help an organisation identify opportunities for improved customer relationships through better-targeted service offerings. You might help local educators or health providers analyse information and apply improvements from national and global trends. Perhaps you’ll help the Defence Force refine its deployment processes for international peace-keeping initiatives. 

    The tech giants like IBM, Amazon and Microsoft hire the most data scientists in the world. With access to massive volumes of data, they are well-placed to innovate AI, automation and machine learning to maintain their competitive advantage.  

    Insights from big data can lead to major financial benefits, revealing both untapped opportunities and hidden risks. Consultants and financial institutes hire data scientists to help serve clients, automate tasks and enhance cost efficiencies.  

    Data science jobs in the government sector are growing, as leaders continue to acknowledge the economic, environmental and social benefits that data can offer. Fraud detection, tax compliance, weather prediction, smart cities and intelligence all require specialist skills in data science.  

    Potential roles you could work in include: 

    • Management analyst 
    • Business data analyst 
    • Data analyst. 

    Industry trends 

    The need for data scientists is predicted to grow in an increasingly data-driven world. The projected job growth for data scientists is 27.7% in the next five years, making the career prospects promising (Randstad, 2024). 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    13,146 / total

    Graduate Certificate in Data Science (Applied)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website