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Master of Applied Data Science

C6011

Overview

Master of Applied Data Science will develop the core data analytic skills that are essential for a data scientist and prepare you for a career in data science with a critical set of problem-solving skills via bridging the gap between data analytics theorem and practice. You will learn contemporary statistical data analytic techniques that effectively transform data into actionable knowledge via solving real-world problems. The course broadly covers topics in data exploration, data wrangling, big data processing, data management and its role and impact in an organization and society. You will be able to apply your learning, knowledge and skills as part of the assessment process and through a data analytics-focused general practice project.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
72
Qualification
Level 9 - Master's Degree (Coursework)
Type
PG Masters
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Modes
Part-time
Handbook year
2026