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About the course
This Graduate Diploma builds advanced skills to meet growing demand for data scientists in modern organisations. You will study contemporary data science concepts including statistical analysis, descriptive analytics, data modelling and machine learning, and learn to work confidently with diverse data types. Graduates can identify trends, make predictions and communicate evidence-based insights to support decisions and innovation across industries in IT and analytics. The programme deepens expertise in software architecture, data systems, and emerging technologies for advanced IT leadership.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue technology-driven roles that apply analytics and machine learning to real-world problems. Career paths may include data analyst, junior data scientist, analytics consultant, business intelligence analyst or data engineer support roles, working in sectors such as finance, government, health, retail and digital services. The qualification provides a postgraduate pathway to build practical data science capability for computing and data-focused careers. Preparing graduates for senior software engineering, data leadership, cybersecurity, and technology consultancy roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
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