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DASC-MAJ Data science

Faculty of Information Technology

Data science (DASC-MAJ) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 18 units, taught at Clayton and Malaysia. It is offered in 1 course: Bachelor of Information Technology.

Credit points
48
Units
18
Campus
Clayton, Malaysia
Offered in
1 course

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Overview

Data science develops the mathematical, statistical and computational capability needed to work with data across the full analytical lifecycle. You will study discrete mathematics, calculus and linear algebra, data science fundamentals, predictive modelling, machine learning, data visualisation and methods for learning from complex data.

The major is designed for students who want to acquire, prepare, analyse, model, visualise and communicate data in ways that support evidence-based decision-making. You will build capability in statistical reasoning, machine learning, uncertainty, data visualisation, complex data, and computational methods, with options to extend into forecasting, advanced statistical modelling, big data, data warehousing, optimisation, generative artificial intelligence and advanced data challenges.

This major prepares you for roles and further study involving data science, analytics, machine learning, data visualisation, data engineering, forecasting, decision support, computational modelling and applied artificial intelligence.

Availability
Data science is listed in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a major and a minor.

Note: This major is also offered at Malaysia campus to provide students with the opportunity to pursue studies in this area.

Structure

Rules
No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 points must be at Level 3.

You must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
- 36 credit points of core units; and
- 12 credit points of additional units.

Note. Students undertaking this major need to complete FIT1045 to satisfy the prerequisites of some of the units in the major.
Core units36 credit points
Additional units12 credit points

Courses that offer it

Notes

If you intend to undertake this major you will need to complete FIT1045 to satisfy prerequisites for some units.

The Data science major is prohibited with the following:

  • C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science - Data Science specialisation

  • Data science minor

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    Design, implement and evaluate data science workflows that integrate mathematical reasoning, data preparation, statistical modelling, machine learning, visualisation and computational methods.

  2. 2

    Select, apply and critically evaluate data science methods, including predictive modelling, machine learning, visualisation, complex data analysis, forecasting, big data and optimisation techniques.

Common questions

Which courses offer Data science?

1 course in 2027: Bachelor of Information Technology.

What units are in Data science?

It lists 18 units, including ADS3001, ETC3450, ETC3460, ETC3550, ETC3580, ETF3231, FIT2086 and FIT2132. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Major details

Type
Major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook years
2027