Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science (UGCertDS)

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
UCDS

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2021

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science is suitable for students from diverse backgrounds who wish to develop new skills in the growing area of data science. It provides a pathway, and advanced standing, to further learning in either the Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or Bachelor of Information Technology. It is also a stand-alone qualification of broad applicability in today’s workplace.

In this program, students will undertake four core courses designed to provide skills and knowledge in computer science, mathematics, data science and data analysis.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science has a standard full-time duration of 0.5 years.

Conditions

Commonwealth Supported Places for Undergraduate Certificates are only available to domestic students in 2021 as part of the Australian Government's Job Ready Graduates package. On current TEQSA advice (22 February 2021), students must complete the qualification by 31 December 2021.

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science

There shall be a Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 12 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 12 units

Core Courses

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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