BA-DS · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Data Science
Information Technology
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Harness the power of data for a career at the forefront of data-driven decision making and forecasting. Get hands-on with the tools used to manage big data sets and gain insight into how data is used to solve problems and even spot them before they arise. Make yourself an indispensable member of any business with roles in government, marketing, finance, healthcare and more.
Build big data management and visualisation skills with Swinburne’s Bachelor of Data Science. Gain industry experience through projects and work placements.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- COS10009Introduction to ProgrammingThis unit of study aims to introduce students to structured procedural programming and design.
- COS10025Technology in an Indigenous Context ProjectThis unit aims to provide students with an opportunity to work on a project that will deepen their understanding of the plurality and diversity of Indigenous knowledge systems, worldviews, standpoints, and culture in relation to STEM techno…
- TNE10006Networks and SwitchingThis unit of study aims to introduce you to the field of data networking and to provide you with the necessary skills to design and successfully deploy a small network. Teaching periods Location Start and end dates Last self-enrolment date…
- COS10004Computer SystemsStudents will become familiar with the design, programming, operation, and design constraints of computing hardware.
- COS10026Web Technology ProjectThis project-based unit focuses on developing your skills to build web applications using web technologies. You'll work individually and in teams to tackle real-world web development challenges, building proficiency in selecting and applyin…
- COS10022Data Science PrinciplesThis unit aims to introduce students to the key concepts and techniques in data science and Big Data analytics. Students will be introduced to different stages in data analytics and given the opportunity to plan and design data science proj…
Course structure
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Core units
200 cp- COS10009Introduction to Programming12.5 cp
- COS10025Technology in an Indigenous Context Project12.5 cp
- TNE10006Networks and Switching12.5 cp
- COS10004Computer Systems12.5 cp
- COS10026Web Technology Project12.5 cp
- COS20007Object Oriented Programming12.5 cp
- COS40005Computing Technology Project A12.5 cp
- COS40006Computing Technology Project B12.5 cp
- COS10022Data Science Principles12.5 cp
- COS20031Database Design Project12.5 cp
- COS20019Cloud Computing Architecture12.5 cp
- COS20028Big Data Architecture and Application12.5 cp
- COS30049Computing Technology Innovation Project12.5 cp
- COS30045Data Visualisation12.5 cp
- SWE30003Software Architectures and Design12.5 cp
- SWE40006Software Deployment and Evolution12.5 cp
Minors
50 cpCareers
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence developer
- Data infrastructure architect