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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Data Science (Professional) (Coursework)

Course code: #300604

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Data Science (Professional) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $35,480 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    5 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    102256E

Options
Capstone Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 07-February-2024 2024-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 07-February-2025 2025-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Master of Data Science (Professional)

Develop innovative solutions to contemporary problems in data science and mastermind database systems, programs, models, and projects. 

Gain strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills through dedicated career preparation.

Benefit from industry expertise with courses taught by data scientists, SAS partnership and certification, and access to the SAS Data Science Academy.

Learn to exercise your professional judgment to suit specific circumstances and have the opportunity to complete a substantial research-based project

Your capstone project will allow you to build a portfolio to showcase your expertise.

Upon graduating, you will encounter recent developments and modern challenges in data science. 

In this program at James Cook University, you'll be equipped with skills in key areas, including machine learning, data mining, algorithm development, and advanced modelling.

You will have senior industry contacts, experience with real-world projects, and a foundational understanding of technology that allows you to adapt to every innovation. 

You will know when and how to apply computing languages and computational tools for data acquisition, queries, management, analysis, and visualisation.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$45,162

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,032
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,682
Tuition 1 person $35,480

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Academic English proficiency Results
  • And/or Testamurs (or curriculum vitae detailing your work history)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

58
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.

Course Name                  Entry RequirementsLead to
EAP Level 2IELTS 5.0  (No skill <4.5)Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3
EAP Level 3IELTS 5.5  (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4
EAP Level 4IELTS 6.0  (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5
EAP Level 5IELTS 6.5  (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4Overall IELTS score of 7.0

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor's degree; or
  • Five (5) years or more relevant industry experience in IT or data science/data analytics; or
  • Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above.
  • Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees.

Career opportunities

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • Visualisation Specialist
  • Statistician

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