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Master of Data Science
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
About this program
Be at the forefront of a data-driven world with UniSQ’s Master of Data Science. Graduate with the skills you need to help organisations to extract new insights from raw data, insights which inform the development of new products, improved services and new businesses. Work independently and collaboratively to apply key ICT and data science technologies and programming skills to interpret major theories and critically investigate and solve contemporary core issues in a global market. Tailor your degree to your career aspirations and study a general Enterprise Data Science stream or focus your learning with one of two specialisations, artificial intelligence and machine learning, or data analytics. Choose from two different pathways of research in your masters degree, the research project track (develop a thesis in an independent project) or the research training track (gain specialised skills to prepare for a professional career).
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities
- allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge. Core Courses (8 Units) CSC6002 - Big Data Management (1 Unit) CSC6003 - Machine Learning (1 Unit) CSC6004 - Data Mining (1 Unit) CSC5020 - Foundations of Programming (1 Unit) CIS5310 - IS/ICT Project Management (1 Unit) STA6100 - Multivariate Analysis for High-Dimensional Data (1 Unit) CSC6200 - Advanced ICT Professional Project (1 Unit) STA6200 - Statistics for Quantitative Researchers (1 Unit) Specialisation (4 Units) Students select one (1) of the following specialisations Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (4 Units) <span class="or-connec
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Data AnalystANZSCO 224114
Added to ANZSCO alongside Data Scientist in 2022. Sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, not the points-tested 189, 190, or 491.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
StatisticianANZSCO 224113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with a VETASSESS skills assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area or a minimum of 5 years' professional work experience equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification (bachelor).
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