Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science

Be job ready

Designed to maximise industry relevance, you’ll get plenty of hands-on experience throughout this certificate in data science. Combine your practical learning with comprehensive theory and you’ll be perfectly placed to make your mark in a specialist data analytics role – from the day you graduate.

Gain unique skills

Build a solid foundation in big data analytics – a valuable insight into the tools and methods that’ll help you make sense of the data that shape our world. Then build your personal knowledge platform by diving into fascinating topics, including data mining, data and knowledge engineering, Internet of Things and scientific data analysis.

Get ahead of the trend

You’ll be taught by leading academics who are always in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. And because this graduate certificate in data science course has been developed in consultation with experts, you’ll tap into cutting-edge information based upon emerging industry trends.

Big data is a big deal. Study data science online at Charles Sturt to capture, analyse and make massive volumes of data meaningful is the invisible backbone that feeds a dynamic organisation’s strategic and operational decisions. Think Netflix, Amazon and Facebook – just for a start. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science from Charles Sturt University will take you behind the curtain and equip you with the skills to extract value from masses of data, then use it to inform decisions – big and small.

Recommended study pattern

The course consists of one (1) Core subject and three (3) Restricted Elective subjects.

Core

ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics

Restricted Electives

Choose 3 subjects from

ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence

ITC556 Database Systems

ITC558 Programming Principles

ITC560 Internet of Things

ITC573 Data and Knowledge Engineering

ITC576 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 

STA427 Advanced Statistical Modelling

STA448 Multivariate Statistical Analysis

STA501 Scientific Data Analysis

STA508 Experimental Design and Analysis

Award requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

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Indicative total fee $15,560

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Charles Sturt University is Australia’s most experienced online uni, and has the country’s highest graduate employment rate. From agriculture, arts, healthcare and IT, to business, law, social work and teaching—you’ll get the latest skills in your field, and learn from academics who are connected to industry. Add in 24/7 IT support, scholarships and a vibrant student community, and you can take your next, or first, career step with confidence.

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Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution

OR

Graduate Certificate in a related area.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Two years relevant work experience

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants. If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.