Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Innovation

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Innovation is a nested qualification within the Master of Data Science and Innovation (C04372), a world-leading program of study in analytics and data science.

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Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

C06124, 084267M

Study Mode

In person

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Innovation is a nested qualification within the Master of Data Science and Innovation (C04372), a world-leading program of study in analytics and data science.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the master's course utilises a range of perspectives from diverse fields and integrates them with industry experiences, real-world projects and self-directed study, equipping graduates with an understanding of the potential of analytics to transform practice. The course is delivered in a range of modes, including contemporary online and face-to-face learning experiences in UTS's leading-edge facilities.

The dramatic growth of data in every conceivable industry, from oceanography to market research, presents another major driving force in generating unprecedented global demand for data science skills.

Study locations

City

City campus

Career pathways

The course prepares students to participate in a variety of emerging careers with the growth of data science. While other offerings also provide the basis for these careers, this unique transdisciplinary course is the first of its kind in Australia where creativity and innovation are integral components, producing industry-ready graduates with strong technical, creative thinking and data ethics skills.

Course structure

Students must complete 48 credit points in total, including 16 credit points of electives.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).

71.4%

Overall satisfaction

76.2%

Skill scale

61.9%

Teaching scale

84.3%

Employed full-time

$98.6k

Average salary

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