Master of Data Science (Professional) (107030E)

The sheer volume and complexity of data already at the fingertips of businesses and research organizations gives rise to challenges that must be solved by tomorrow’s graduates. Modern organizations are placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions. Students will explore the various origins of data and the methods to manage, organize and manipulate data within regulatory, ethical and security constraints.

Students will develop specialized skills in categorizing and transferring raw data into meaningful information for the benefit of prediction and robust decision-making. They will gain the technical skills to harness the power of data through artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop innovative solutions to the challenges being faced by industry and governments. With a growing demand for data specialists in every sector, students will be equipped with the skills to optimize performance and add a competitive advantage.

The Master of Data Science (Professional) is designed to extend the specialized skills obtained in the Master of Data Science by providing students with the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project under the supervision of Deakin University's internationally-recognized staff.

Students will also have the opportunity to hone their skills in a specialisation of their choosing, with options ranging from cyber security to blockchain and software development, networking and cloud technologies to AI and more.

Students will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of data science as well as in-depth skills in their chosen area of specialisation.