About the course

Gain skills to manage, analyse and process data, expanding your knowledge of its analytical, organisational and computational aspects. Find innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world today and make lives better. Help provide the evidence needed to change minds and transform businesses, communities and countries. At Monash, you’ll learn from and work with some of Australia’s best IT experts. You won’t just be exposed to cutting-edge technical knowledge and know-how, you’ll be adopting a mindset focused on creating a positive impact wherever you go.

　　Through the course, you’ll learn how to:

　　analyse the lifecycle of data through an organisation, apply major theories in data analysis and exploration in common contexts and challenges

　　plan a data science project in a new area of application

　　investigate, analyse, document and communicate the core issues and requirements of developing a global organisation’s data analysis capabilities

　　demonstrate an understanding of data science to the standard of senior professional practice

　　review, assess, synthesise and apply modern data science theories for professional or academic purposes

　　document and communicate ethical and legal considerations in relation to privacy and security in data science practice

　　CAREER OPTIONS - Chief data officer, Data analyst,Data architect,Data engineer,Data scientist, Quantitative analyst. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Clayton
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Clayton
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Clayton
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Clayton
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Clayton
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Clayton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Monash University

An Australian undergraduate degree, not necessarily in IT, with at least a 60% average, or qualification deemed by the faculty to be a satisfactory equivalent.

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 Overall (Minimum 6.0 in each component)

　　Internet Based TOEFL - 79 (Listening - 12, Reading - 13, Speaking - 18 and Writing - 21)

　　Paper based TOEFL - 550 (Test of Written English: 4.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Monash University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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