Diploma of Data Analytics

Diploma

Do you love data? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Diploma of Data Analytics will give you the skills and knowledge to deal with data in various workplaces.

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Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

2010

About this course

School of Arts & Sciences

Do you love data? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Diploma of Data Analytics will give you the skills and knowledge to deal with data in various workplaces. Our course covers foundation statistical and computing skills, the capabilities and ethical implications of data analytics, and real-world analytics. This program will give you the essential skills and knowledge for employment across various industries and prepare you for further studies in fields in which data analytics is applied. Start your education journey today.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

If you have a head for numbers and analytics, this cadet-style course will prepare you for the workplace. Big data has transformed the skills and knowledge required of employees across the public and private sectors. The demand for employees who can use data to improve processes, systems and outcomes is increasing rapidly.

The Diploma of Data Analytics is a cadetship-style program, ideal for students without a computing background seeking to upskill in STEM. This includes teachers required to develop coding and computational thinking skills and those who aim to enhance their industry or professional experience with a recognised academic qualification.

Career pathways

Graduates of this diploma course will be prepared for a career in data analytics. The diploma is a stepping stone to further study in this field.

Course structure

With a focus on fundamental data analytics, this course covers foundation statistical and computing skills, the capabilities and ethical implication of data analytics, and real world analytics.

This program gives students the essential skills and knowledge for employment across a range of industries and prepares them for further studies in fields in which data analytics is applied.

The required courses for this program are:

MATH1020 Statistics or BUSN1030 Quantitative Methods for Business
DATA1000 Introduction to Data Analytics
DATA1001 Principles of Programming
DATA2000 Data Visualisation & Communication
DATA2001 Predictive Analytics
DATA2002 Analytics, Ethics and Society
DATA2003 Data Analytics Project

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

Please note: the availability of these courses and teaching staff is indicative only and may be subject to change.