Master of Science [M.S] (Data Science)
Field of Study:
A$35,160/Yr
- In this postgraduate qualification, students will develop the skills and techniques they need to work with big data and learn how to make sense of complex structures and ideas in the world of business.
- Students will explore data and business analysis, data mining, and data resources management and learn new skills and ways of thinking as they explore data acquisition, preparation, transformation, and modeling.
- Students can complete units over one and a half years, or longer if they’re eligible for our part-time study options.
- You need to complete 24 credits coursework.
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3 reasons to study Data Science at Murdoch
- Build your expertise in the expanding field of data science as you develop your business administration skills.
- Get mentored by our data science academics who have experience solving real-world problems.
- Learn in IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
- Uses of data science to identify and address challenges
- Skills needed to lead a team, work as part of a team and on your own
- Data techniques; including how to collect, record, analyse and interpret information
- Creative thinking techniques used to define and resolve data science problems
- Ethics of data science
Career Outcomes:
When you graduate with a postgraduate qualification, you’ll have the skills and expertise you need to manage, protect and leverage big data across any industry including telecommunications, health, education, architecture, engineering, law and government. Your career options could include:
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data and Analytics Manager
- Business Intelligence Architect
Important Dates
The application deadline for Semester 1 (February to June) is 30 November to begin the study.
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Tuition Fees
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Tuition Fees | A$35160 (AUD 35160) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
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2021 | A$15677 (AUD 15677) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Entry may be gained through any of three means:
- Recognized Engineering Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) in the specific disciplinary area of the major
- Evidence of an appropriate level of industrial experience and possession of a Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) in a technical, non-engineering area as judged adequate by the Academic Chair or their designate, or
- Applicants without the necessary qualifications and background may be admitted with the caveat that they will be required to pass additional units as part of the course requirements, as judged by the Course Coordinator or their designate. This entry option may increase the required duration to complete the degree.
Course Guides
Masters in Data Science in Australia: Fees 2023, Top Colleges, Admissions, Placements & Salaries
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per studentA$ 20,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Destination Australia Scholarship | Scholarship per studentA$ 11,070/Yr$11,070 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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