Graduate Certificate in Data Science

About this Course

This course is focused on establishing a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics and computer science/programming methods/tools that are central to data science.

Data Science is an inter-disciplinary field, drawing on mathematics, statistics, and computer science, that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. Data Science is a significant area of growth and potential employment in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. This course provides the necessary foundations in the disciplines of mathematics, statistics and computer science, and develops student knowledge and skills in some of the key tools and techniques relevant to data science.

Students who complete this course will be able to articulate directly into the second semester of the Master of Data Science course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Career pathways available to data science graduates include data scientist, data analyst, statistician, informatician, computational scientist.

Possible future job titles

Data Scientist, Computational Scientist. Data Analyst, Informatician

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Master of Data Science