Master of Data Science
Harness the power of big data with the Master of Data Science. With a mix of analytics and computer science you’ll be central to business decision-making, corporate strategy and government planning.
We live in a data-driven world that’s generating huge volumes of information at ever increasing rates, via social media, financial transactions, transportation, and even scientific discovery.
Handling this big data is consequently a top priority for all of us, whether you’re in business, industry, government, or even individually, as citizens and consumers.
The emerging interdisciplinary field of data science combines areas of computer science with mathematical statistics and domain expertise to manage and analyse this data.
Though incorporating statistical methods, data science puts a greater emphasis on the specialised computational skills required to manage and analyse big data from sources such as social media, massive sensors, mobile and transaction data.
Data scientists develop the capability to derive insight and opportunity from the vast repositories of data that many organisations collect.
They help organisations in all sectors of the economy to make sense of these very large volumes of data; enabling businesses to gain a competitive edge, governments to deliver more targeted services, and research teams make new discoveries.
Data science and the analysis of big data could appeal to people from a whole range of backgrounds, such as graduates from computing, mathematics, science, engineering or health.
Despite sharing a number of courses with the Master of Analytics, the Master of Data Science has a significant core of both computer science and statistics.
This prepares graduates for a career working in a field that is driving scientific research, economic growth, public policy and corporate strategy, using cloud technologies to aid the management and analysis of very big data sets.
There are opportunities to experience an industry internship, and you will also undertake a capstone project that gives you hands-on, practical experience analysing data in a project setting.
The emphasis is on working within a corporate environment and integrating all the knowledge you’ve acquired throughout the program into a solid skills base to take into your professional life. After being exposed to the latest theoretical and practical expertise, graduates of the Master of Data Science are expected to become influential leaders within their organisations.
It’s been called the “sexiest job of the 21st century”, but whether or not that’s true, data scientists that can manage and make sense of big data are among the most important roles in the information age.
Campus Information
Melbourne city campus
Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the “world’s most liveable city” and is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Achievement Relative to Opportunity (ARtO)
RMIT University is committed to creating inclusive culture that recognises diversity of our staff. We understand that life is multi-dimensional, and you may experience a range of professional and personal circumstances that may affect your career. As such, we implemented ‘Achievement Relative to Opportunity’ (ARtO) principles within our recruitment-related policies and processes. You may decide to activate ARtO to address the impact of personal or work circumstances on the scope of your application.
What is ARtO?
Achievement Relative to Opportunity (ARtO) is an evaluative framework in which there is a positive acknowledgement of what a staff member could or has achieved given the opportunities available to them. This framework is not about providing “special consideration” or expecting lesser standards of performance, but it assists to ensure that the overall quality and impact of achievements is given more weight than the quantity, rate or breadth of particular achievements in relation to their personal, professional and other circumstances.
ARtO framework is used for the purpose of employment-related decisions such as:
Recruitment, including internal mobility
Performance review and talent review
Career planning, including Academic Promotion
ARtO is relevant to all academic staff and academic positions throughout the employee life cycle, including recruitment, performance review/work planning, development and promotion. It acknowledges that personal circumstances are not static and enables candidates with non-linear and less traditional careers to progress their career and skill development. It also gives all employees equal opportunities to discuss their potential and achievements.
Understanding ARtO
What are the benefits of ARtO?
ARtO framework will help you manage and advance less traditional career and it positively acknowledges your work input and achievement given opportunities available to you throughout your career. It enables you to identify and focus on the quality and impact of the work you produced, rather than the quantity and rate at which it is produced.
How does ARtO work?
ARtO is based on the principle that measurement of achievement should be relative to the opportunities available to develop areas of expertise and demonstrate such achievements.
ARtO focuses on overall quality and impact of contributions and achievements over quantity, rate or breadth of particular achievements.
ARtO explicitly acknowledges that personal circumstances are not static and have a material effect on the time a staff member has for work-related activity.
ARtO maximises the application of each staff member’s unique mix of knowledge, skills and attributes to work group outcomes.
If you have any questions or require more information on how to activate ARtO at the recruitment process, we would be happy to assist. Please email the talent team on TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au.
International applicants
If you are from overseas and considering moving to Australia to work, there are plenty of online resources to assist you with your planning.
Living in Melbourne
Migrating to another country is one of the biggest decisions of your life. We recommend that you do your research. As doing research into the new town or city that you intend to live in will not only make your settlement and integration into the local community a lot smoother but can also help match your expectations with the reality of life in Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne, with a population of nearly 4 million people, is a multicultural city. It is also an easy city to navigate with a wide range of transport option, including an extensive public transport system.
Visa information
To work within Australia you will need a valid visa. Current information on migrating to Australia is available from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website. As there are many visa categories, and variations in personal circumstances, any advice should be sought from DIBP or your nearest Australian Overseas Embassy (a list of Embassies is also available from the DIBP website).
Private health insurance
Medicare is Australia's national public health insurance system. Private Health Insurance is also available from a range of providers. Staff on temporary visas are not covered by the national public health insurance scheme and must take out their own private health insurance for the duration of their appointment.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
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You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average .
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, there may be other RMIT programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program. Explore your pathway options.
Level of studyAustralian standard
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) – 10+2
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
State Boards of Education (Higher Secondary Certificate, HSC)
Bachelor degrees
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Indicative Minimum Scores for Study Level
Minimum English proficiency scores may differ between programs at the same levelRMIT Level of Study IELTS Score RMIT English Worldwide RMIT School of English and University Pathways
Hawthorn English Language Centre Monash University English Language Centre University of Technology Sydney Academic English Program (AE)
Foundation studies/Vocational studies IELTS (Academic) overall 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Upper Intermediate certificate English for University - Upper Intermediate certificate English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 with a minimum result C
Foundation studies: Monash English E5 / Upper IntermediateVocational Education (including DP003): Monash English Bridging for Diploma Part 1
Academic English Level 3 (AE3)
Associate Degree (diploma/certificate) IELTS (Academic) overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced certificate English for University – Pre Advanced certificate IELTS Preparation with a minimum result C. Monash English Bridging for Diploma Part 2 Academic English Level 4 (AE4)
Higher education (undergraduate/postgraduate) IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus certificate
English for University – Advanced certificateEnglish for University – Post Graduate Preparation
Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) with a minimum result of C Monash English Bridging for University – Standard or Advanced
Academic English Level 5 or 6 (AE5 or AE6)
Higher education (undergraduate/postgraduate) IELTS (Academic) overall 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) Not available Not available Not available
- Course Code: 093313B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
78720 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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