Data Science Major

Code MAAALD

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About this Major

Delve into the world of Data Science and discover key insights about the world around you.

Learn the skills to visualise and analyse data, use machine learning to find patterns in data, make predictions or recommendations across a range of industries including health and medical, environmental, research and business sectors. This major focuses on your numeracy and analytical skills, setting you up to be competitive in the data scientist and data analyst fields.

Special entry requirements

All applicants are required to have a final School letter grade of C or higher in ATAR Mathematics Methods (Year 11), or successful completion of MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics, with equivalents considered.

Code MAAALD

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Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Structure

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAT1252	Mathematics for Computing	15
CSP1150	Programming Principles	15
CSG1207	Systems and Database Design	15
MAT1137	Introductory Applied Mathematics	15
MAT2110	Applied Statistics	15
CSP2101	Scripting Languages	15
MAT2440	Time Series Forecasting	15
MAT3110	Applied Multivariate Statistics	15
MAT3120	Machine Learning and Data Visualisation	15
CSG2132	Enterprise Data	15
Elective Unit	x 2	30

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

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Learning Outcomes

Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical big data situations.
Analyse theoretical models and data using a range of data science approaches.
Draw conclusions from statistical models to generate solutions to data problems.
Use statistical software packages and databases to investigate and solve problems in data science contexts.
Communicate data science knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
Apply own learning to professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Data Science is a significant area of growth and potential employment in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Data Science graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations. These include banking, health, computing, mining, government, sport, consultancies and education.

Possible future job titles

Data Scientist, Statistician, Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Modelling Analyst, Data Engineering, Algorithm Specialist, Marketing Insights Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Financial Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Fraud Analyst, Informatician, Biostatistician, Business Intelligence, Intelligence Analyst

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Data Science Major

Why study at ECU?

A great student experience

The highest quality teaching

One of the world's young guns