Professional Data Science

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of information systems, technology and management in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as research methodologies, risk assessment and policies, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as academic, computer software engineer, systems administrator, system analyst, project manager, IT consultant, and etc. in companies including Google, Apple, Lockheed Martin Corporation, ANZ, CISCO, and etc.

Living Costs in Cairns**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,078 - 1,426	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 925 - 1,223
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com