Master of Applied Data Science

University of Canterbury

Data science is a new profession, emerging along with the exponential growth in size and availability of 'big data'. A data scientist provides business analytics and insight into future trends from looking at existing data. Data science is an essential skillset in a world where almost every industry involves large-scale data collection and digitalisation. This conversion Master’s degree accommodates students from a range of backgrounds (not just those with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors), who want to enhance or build their data science and analytics capabilities. Study Involve: One of the few such programmes in Australasia that supports your development from a wider undergraduate study background. Potential for work-integrated learning - you may be able to work on an industry data science project during your studies. Option to study via distance learning off campus from any location. Focus on broader skills required of data scientists such as advanced analytical capability, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills. UC has strengths in the area of data science, including a number of relevant research centres (eg, Toi Hangarau Geospatial Research Institute, Tangata Hangarau, Hangarau Tangata HIT Lab NZ, Wireless Research Centre, Digital Humanities).

Faculty of Science