The sheer volume and complexity of data already at the fingertips of businesses and research organizations gives rise to challenges that must be solved by tomorrow’s graduates. With modern organizations placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions, Deakin University’s Master of Data Science equips students for a career in this fast-growing sector.
Throughout students' studies they will gain the technical skills to harness the power of data through artificial intelligence and machine learning. They will use their insights to develop innovative solutions to the important challenges being faced by industry and governments. With a growing demand for data specialists in every sector, students will be able to help organizations manage risk, optimize performance and add a competitive advantage through the increasing volumes of data collection.
The Master of Data Science prepares students to understand the various origins of data to be used for analysis, combined with methods to manage, organize and manipulate data within regulatory, ethical and security constraints. They will develop specialized skills in categorizing and transferring raw data into meaningful information for the benefit of prediction and robust decision-making.
As a graduate, students' knowledge, skills and competencies in modern data science and statistical analysis will be highly valued by employers seeking greater efficiencies and competitive advantage through data insights.
Through the Master of Data Science students can choose to undertake an industry placement or internship as part of their degree. Industry placements provide them with an opportunity to develop the practical and job-ready skills employers are looking for and enable them to build professional networks before graduating.
