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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc) (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $59,620 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    75 out of 100

Highlights
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc)

The University of Otago Business School's Master of Business Data Science degree recognizes the global demand for qualified Data Scientists.

Key information about the Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc):

  • 12-month duration
  • Taught on campus and through distance learning
  • Seven taught papers + either an applied or research project paper
  • Applicants normally require a B+ average (at 300 level) in an appropriate undergraduate degree

 

Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc)

The MBusDataSc primary focus is to equip you to become a practitioner, allowing you to meet the needs of industry, and solve the data problems of the world. 

However, there will also be an alternative path that will focus on preparing students for research in the area (e.g. going on to do a masters by research or PhD).

The proposed degree is inherently multidisciplinary, featuring Information Science and Marketing, which gives the degree a strong business focus; as well as contributions from Computer Science and from Statistics.

Once you have completed the MBusDataSc you will have developed an advanced knowledge of data science. 

You will understand how data analysis can be used in business, including being able to identify opportunities to use data, being aware of ethical and privacy issues and possible mitigations, and being able to select appropriate means of presenting the results of the analysis. 

You will be able to select and apply techniques to manage and analyze large collections of data.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$78,316

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $4,140
Accommodation 1 bed room $18,696
Tuition 1 person $59,620

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE) (If required)
  • Proof of your identity (Full name, date of birth, and nationality)
  • Certified/notarised copy (passport or birth certificate)
  • English Language Proficiency (If Available)
  • CV
  • Essay (If Applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

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

TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semesters 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

 

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.

 

Entrance requirements if you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam

If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:

CourseTestEntrance requirement
Postgraduate programmeIELTS6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 IELTS Online6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 TOEFL iBT80 (writing 20)
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
 Pearson Test of English (Academic)PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

Study period

  • October 2022 intake: 15 weeks
  • February, July, and October 2023 intakes: 12 weeks

Academic background and requirement

Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with a B+ average (75%-79.9%) average in the final year, programming skills, a basic knowledge of databases and some knowledge of statistics.

or,

have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).

Career opportunities

  • Project manager
  • Business/analytics translator
  • Consultant

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