Data is everywhere in this digital age and plays an important role in all careers. A Data Scientist has the required expertise to convert all forms of data into valuable information. At Western, our Bachelor of Data Science gives you an added advantage in a highly competitive environment. This degree equips our graduates with the skills and knowledge for designing experimental studies, building and fitting models for analysis, visualisation, estimation and prediction, machine learning for prediction, analysis of complex data relationships, storage and retrieval of big data.
These skills are essential for the analysis of customer transactions and behaviour, scientific investigations, financial trends, and online behaviour in the new world. Note: Three years full-time study includes two years equivalent Advanced Standing for prior undergraduate degree. Course structure: As the Bachelor of Data Science is designed to be undertaken in combination with any Western Sydney bachelor degree, the standard study duration for both degrees are: Four years for students completing a three-year Western Sydney Bachelor degree and the Bachelor of Data Science.
Five years for students completing a four-year Western Sydney Bachelor degree and the Bachelor of Data Science. Your career: As a data science graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in: Business intelligence analytics Data mining engineer Data architect Data scientist
