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The University of Otago Business School's Master of Business Data Science degree recognizes the global demand for qualified Data Scientists.
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.
$78,316
| Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $59,620 |
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.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
| Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate programme | IELTS | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
| IELTS Online | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 (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. |
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).
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