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Graduate Certificate in Data Science

  • Graduate Certificate

As we battle global challenges from climate change to pandemics our capacity to collect extraordinarily large datasets far outweighs our capacity to manipulate and analyse this 'big data'.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
3355
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$12,000 per year
International Fees
$16,500 per year

About this course

As we battle global challenges from climate change to pandemics our capacity to collect extraordinarily large datasets far outweighs our capacity to manipulate and analyse this 'big data'. This degree will provide you with the skills to analyse, manipulate, model and interpret large data sets using digital platforms and tools, such as Python, Tableau, Hadoop and SQL. On graduating you will be able to play an active role in the new data-driven world.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Data Science, an applicant must:

  • hold a Bachelor degree or Bachelor Honours degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale)
  • OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.
Extra information

Completion of this Graduate Certificate is a pathway into the Master of Information Technology (5612), where applicants may be eligible for 40 credit points of credit.

Study locations

Nathan

Gold Coast

Online

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program

How to apply

To apply, add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).

Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email about how to track your application.

For a full list of your incomplete or submitted applications, please view your application list.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Griffith University.
70.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.6%
Skill scale
58.6%
Teaching scale