Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood
Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood

221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Master of Data Science (Professional) (107030E)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

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. Modern organizations are placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions. Students will explore the various origins of data and the methods to manage, organize and manipulate data within regulatory, ethical and security constraints.

Students will develop specialized skills in categorizing and transferring raw data into meaningful information for the benefit of prediction and robust decision-making. They will gain the technical skills to harness the power of data through artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop innovative solutions to the challenges being faced by industry and governments. With a growing demand for data specialists in every sector, students will be equipped with the skills to optimize performance and add a competitive advantage.

The Master of Data Science (Professional) is designed to extend the specialized skills obtained in the Master of Data Science by providing students with the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project under the supervision of Deakin University's internationally-recognized staff.

Students will also have the opportunity to hone their skills in a specialisation of their choosing, with options ranging from cyber security to blockchain and software development, networking and cloud technologies to AI and more.

Students will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of data science as well as in-depth skills in their chosen area of specialisation.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

May 23, 2025

Submission deadline

May 26, 2025

Open date

April 15, 2025

Submission deadline

January 19, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$39800 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage Fee: $653 per year