Awarded by
UNSW Online
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
Online
Payment Options
FEE-HELP may be availableUpfront payment
Duration
Accelerated; complete in as little as 8 months
Start Date
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Course Fee
Career Outcomes
Database Administrator | Market Researcher | Data Analyst | Data Scientist | View all
The online Graduate Certificate in Data Science at UNSW covers the foundational skills of data science as applied in computer science, economics and mathematics. It also includes programming, statistics and data systems.
The program provides you with the skills that employers demand in a fast-tracked model, plus gives you a pathway to study the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Master of Data Science.
Courses are delivered online in seven-week intensive blocks, which means you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in as little as 8 months.
To do this course, you'll need:
This course is comprised of 4 subjects:
Core subjects:
Elective subjects (choose one):
Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader.
UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.
Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime.
Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.
Designed by Industry for Industry.
The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.
Student Admissions Advisors:
Investing in the right program for you is important to us and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist you with all your program and enrolment queries.
Student Success Advisors:
Studying online does not mean studying alone. We are here to help you make your difference. Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor (SSA), who is committed to assisting you at every stage, from enrolment through to graduation. Your SSA is on hand to help with all non-academic queries by phone or email.
When you graduate, you'll receive a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from UNSW.
Skilled data scientists are in high demand and the online Graduate Certificate in Data Science will establish you as an expert in data science, enabling you to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of industries.
Data Scientists can fill many different roles within various businesses, depending on their specialisation and the needs of their organisation. Potential roles for trained Data Scientists include: Data Scientist (generalist), Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence (BI) Developer, Machine Learning Scientist, Statistician, Enterprise Architect and similar.
The 2022 Indicative Domestic Tuition Fee is $18,120.
The total indicative cost of completing your degree depends on the elective courses you choose to complete and any recognition of prior learning before the commencement of your studies. Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees.
Eligible students may be able to apply for a government loan scheme, FEE-HELP.
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You'll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $48,361 (2022-23 income year).
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