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About the course
This master’s degree develops advanced capabilities in predictive analytics to meet growing demand for data scientists and analytics professionals. You’ll build skills in data management, mining and visualisation, decision methods and predictive modelling, with options to specialise through majors aligned to application domains. The course emphasises practical, industry-focused learning, including opportunities for industry-sponsored projects and engagement with Curtin’s data science partnerships in Perth.
What you might learn
You’ll learn to source and process data using appropriate algorithms to solve or predict operational problems, and apply research to interpret results. You’ll develop critical problem-solving skills, evaluate alternative approaches, and communicate insights effectively to diverse stakeholders. The course also builds capability in selecting suitable technologies for analysis and prediction development, applying global standards, and practising ethical, culturally aware professional conduct.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for roles applying predictive and data analytics across technology and business contexts. Career paths may include computer scientist, data analyst, business consultant or operations consultant, working with large-scale data to support forecasting and decision-making. Opportunities span sectors such as big data and finance, and may involve delivering insights from historical and real-time data, improving prediction software, and contributing to innovation and industry projects in analytics.
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