Master of Data Science

The interdisciplinary master of data science will provide you with the technical skills to work in data science across a variety of industries. It emphasises concepts, insights and skills that will enable you to use current technologies and adapt to and create new technologies. 

You’ll be able to process and analyse data sets; use mathematical and statistical modelling techniques, machine learning and data mining to solve challenging problems; and communicate your findings to different audiences.

Summary

• Data has the potential to transform the way business, government, science and healthcare is carried out. Conventional manual techniques, however, aren’t capable of handling the deluge of data that modern systems generate. Data science, which applies specialised computational and statistical techniques to analyse big data, is considered a key skill of the 21st century, and there’s a skills shortage in this field.

Key features

• Gain technical knowledge relevant to a range of industries- Apply technical skills in areas such as business and scientific applications, forensic investigation and research.
• Stand apart from your competitors as you enter the workforce- Acquire key skills in data management on and off the cloud, machine learning, statistical modelling and big data technologies.
• Gain a valuable set of interdisciplinary skills- Develop your capabilities across computer science, maths and statistics, enabling you to apply data science to real-world issues.
• Expand your knowledge of data science- Choose electives in areas such as data security management and modern computational statistical methods.

Career outcomes
Take the next step in your career

• So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees and courses in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree or course provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

• Business or venture analyst
• Consultant
• Data analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Financial adviser or analyst
• Government adviser
• Information technology analyst
• Market analyst
• Web producer

Employers

• Banks and financial institutions
• Businesses and corporations
• Consulting firms
• Defence agencies
• Government agencies and departments
• Marketing and public relations firms
• Research and development companies
• Retail and e-business companies
• Technology and software development companies

Career information

• Job Outlook – an Australian Government initiative – makes it easy to find career information, including the outlook, pay, main tasks, and physical and other demands of careers that interest you.

Multiply your employability

• Co-designed degrees- Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.
• In-demand graduates- Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
• Career service- Get help preparing a résumé, identifying job opportunities and connecting with employers.

Course structure
Focused and flexible study

• Our postgraduate degrees comprise up to three zones: Foundation, core and flexible. Foundation zones provide the knowledge needed if you’re coming from a different disciplinary background. Core zones consist of compulsory units. Flexible zones allow you to choose from a range of electives.

Admission points

• Depending on your prior experience and study, you may be able to complete your degree in less time. Choose an admission point to view the degree structure.

Government assistance

• FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.

Student amenities fee

• You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.

Scholarships

• Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.