Master of Data Science at University of Canberra

If you are interested in learning the science of business informatics within an organisation, combined with an in-depth understanding of the capabilities and limitations of information technology - then the UC Graduate Diploma of Business Informatics is the course for you. The course is particularly suited to those looking for a career as a business analyst and are keen to mediate between organisational units and the information technologies that support them. This flexible intermediate-level course will cover many of the core areas of the 'Skills Framework for the Information Age' at a professional level, with weekday evening classes offered to enable you to balance study with your other commitments. Through this course you will develop a solid understanding of the intent and context of systems, as well as their nature and development, and will go on to learn how to address issues of work practice and information needs and use them to align technical and human systems. At the completion of this course, you will be well-placed to launch a successful career in business informatics, or to progress to further postgraduate study via the Master of Business Informatics, which is available by enrolling in additional units.

If you already have a degree in information sciences, but are looking to take your research skills to the next level, this course lets you extend your knowledge and make valuable new contributions to the pioneering field of information technology (IT). You will undertake advanced coursework and research across a broad spectrum of engineering and IT-related areas, including statistics, business informatics, mathematics, information systems, network engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and more. Under the professional guidance of an expert supervisory panel, you will be introduced to research methodology, learn how to frame a research proposal and then prepare a formal thesis to be presented in seminar-form at the end of your study. Upon graduation, you will have a range of career and study choices available to you, such as entering the workforce as a job-ready network security engineer, software engineer, web application developer or project manager, or pursuing a PhD in research. As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.

Are you looking to explore a career in Information Technology (IT)? The University of Canberra's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is just the course for you. You get to learn new skills, gain practical experience, and give your career the boost it deserves in this fast-changing world of IT. Striking the perfect balance between theory and practice, you'll develop the concepts and principles of entrepreneurship and innovation. Graduate from this course with the confidence and competitive edge to pursue a leadership role in IT. Thinking of upgrading your qualifications? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology and Systems.