Master of Applied Data Science

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¿Qué aprenderé?

Data science is a new profession emerging along with the exponential growth in size and availability of 'big data'. A data scientist provides insight into future trends from looking at past and current data. Data science is an essential skillset in a world where everything from education to commerce, communication to transport, involves large-scale data collection and digitalisation.

This conversion Master's is designed to accommodate students from a range of backgrounds (not just those with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors), who want to enhance or build their data science capabilities and combine these with the skills and knowledge they bring from their previous studies. So long as you are data-hungry and industry-aware; this degree can add to your employability and career prospects.

One of the few such programmes in Australasia that supports your development from a wider undergraduate study background.
Work-integrated learning is a big component of the degree — you will work on an industry data science project.
Option to begin your study off campus from any location, with the final semester and project on campus at UC.
Focus on broader skills required of data scientists such as advanced analytical capability, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.
UC has strengths in the area of data science, including a number of relevant research centres (eg, Toi Hangarau | Geospatial Research Institute, Tangata Hangarau, Hangarau Tangata | HIT Lab NZ, Wireless Research Centre, Digital Humanities).

Careers

According to industry experts, data scientists know what the technology can offer, what analytics are possible, and can communicate on all those aspects to the wider business. This applies no matter the field or sector, as data and analytics have become so important and integral to organisational decision making. Graduates will be ready to work in a range of industries including: government, corporates, the IT sector, market research and finance, agriculture, and transport.

Aotearoa New Zealand and other countries are currently experiencing a skills shortage in this area, and the need for data-savvy professionals with applied experience is growing.

An Applied Data Science graduate's skills will include:

advanced knowledge in data science
the ability to use data to inform workplace solutions
planning and implementing data-informed projects
working in multidisciplinary teams
have an understanding of what programming can offer.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Faculty of Science

Opciones de estudio

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Costos de estudio
NZ$52.500,00 (US$ 31.463) por año
Full Programme Fees for 180 points

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

15 Julio 2024, 17 Febrero 2025, 14 Julio 2025

Lugar

University of Canterbury

Warehouse, 20 Kirkwood Ave,

Ilam,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, New Zealand

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

Potential students can come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds. You will need a B Grade Point Average in 300-level bachelor's degree courses, or have evidence of achievement at postgraduate level.

Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:

IELTS (Academic): An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing, and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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