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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science provides foundational skills to use data for strategic decision-making. You’ll be introduced to key concepts such as data mining, machine learning and data visualisation, with learning designed for professionals with strong quantitative or mathematical backgrounds. The course can be taken full-time or part-time and builds a base for further postgraduate study in data science at graduate certificate level. The programme deepens expertise in software architecture, data systems, and emerging technologies for advanced IT leadership.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level or transitional roles where data analysis supports business and operational decisions. Typical opportunities include junior data analyst roles, analytics support positions, and pathways into data science or machine learning teams across industries such as technology, finance, consulting, government and research. This graduate certificate strengthens quantitative professionals’ capability to work with data science methods in IT & Computer Science contexts.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
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