Master of Applied Data Analytics

Please note that some of the courses specified in the Master of Applied Data Analytics program will not be offered in intensive mode in 2024 and depending on enrolments may not be offered in intensive mode in 2025 either. Students will need to complete the approved alternative courses listed below on-campus, in standard semester schedules, that may include in-person examinations and tutorials.

COMP8910 Data Mining (Intensive) replaced with COMP8410

COMP8930 Data Wrangling (intensive) replaced with COMP8430

COMP7240 Introduction to Database Concepts (intensive) replaced with COMP6240

COMP7230 Introduction to Programming for Data Scientists (intensive) replaced with COMP6730

COMP6990 Document Analysis (intensive) replaced with COMP6490

COMP8920 Neural Networks, Deep Learning and Bio-inspired Computing (intensive) replaced with COMP8420

The Master of Applied Data Analytics is a 1.5 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree that provides students with:

• Exposure to best practice in data analytics.
• Cutting edge courses in areas of relevance to data analytics practitioners.
• An opportunity to deepen knowledge in one of the three areas of computation, statistics, or social science.
• Professional development for practicing data analytics professionals.
• The opportunity to undertake research of professional relevance.

The program is taught in semester mode, and for domestic students the program is also offered in intensive blended mode. Students studying in intensive blended mode are expected to be enrolled part-time. The intensive blended course delivery mode is designed to suit working students who take leave from work (or other commitments) to attend an intensive 1 week of full time learning on campus in the middle of the course, and study remotely for the rest of the course. The intensive blended course delivery mode comprises: 4 weeks of online study, 1 full time week of face to face learning on campus, followed by a further 4 weeks of online study.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English Language Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

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