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BP340 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Data Science

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
70.2
Full time
3 years
Part time
6 years
Credit points
—
Campus
Melbourne City
Mode
On campus

Overview

Build in-demand skills, choose your area of study and follow your passion in the emerging and expansive field of data science.

Join the rapidly expanding field of data science and take steps toward a rewarding career as a data scientist.

Course structure

Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.

Year One of Program

96 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 96 credit points from the following: Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period.

Year Two of Program

60 cp

Complete 60 credit points from the following: AND Complete 36 credit points from your Selected Combination. from your selected combination

  • MATH2237Data Visualisation with R12 cp
  • COSC2818The Data Science Professional12 cp
  • COSC2633Big Data Processing12 cp
  • COSC2816Case Studies in Data Science12 cp
  • ISYS1108Software Engineering Project Management12 cp

Year Three of Program

36 cp

Complete 36 credit points from the following: AND Complete 60 credit points from your Selected Combination. from your selected combination

Major: Advanced Data Science

  • COSC2123Algorithms and Analysis12 cp
  • ISYS3413Software Engineering Fundamentals for IT12 cp
  • ISYS1102Database Applications12 cp
  • COSC3047Social Media and Networks Analytics12 cp
  • ISYS1079Managing Semi-structured and Unstructured Data12 cp
  • COSC1127Artificial Intelligence12 cp
  • COSC1114Operating Systems Principles12 cp
  • COSC2972Deep Learning12 cp

Major: Cyber Security

  • COSC1111Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing12 cp
  • COSC2536Security in Computing and Information Technology12 cp
  • INTE2547Security Testing12 cp
  • INTE2584Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance12 cp
  • INTE2626Cyber Security Attack Analysis and Incidence Response12 cp
  • INTE1071Secure Electronic Commerce12 cp
  • INTE2402Cloud Security12 cp
  • INTE2628Developing Blockchain Applications12 cp
  • INTE2627Blockchain Technology Fundamentals12 cp
  • COSC2301Computer and Internet Forensics12 cp

Major: Enterprise Systems Development

Minor: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • COSC1127Artificial Intelligence12 cp
  • COSC2527Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques12 cp
  • COSC2673Machine Learning12 cp
  • COSC2972Deep Learning12 cp
  • ISYS1079Managing Semi-structured and Unstructured Data12 cp
  • COSC3047Social Media and Networks Analytics12 cp
  • COSC2814Programming Autonomous Robots12 cp

Minor: Blockchain Technologies

  • INTE2627Blockchain Technology Fundamentals12 cp
  • INTE2628Developing Blockchain Applications12 cp
  • ECON1349Frontiers of the Digital Economy12 cp
  • INTE2554Digital Economy and Blockchain Applications12 cp
  • INTE2629Blockchain Innovations and Case Studies12 cp

Minor: Cloud Computing

Minor: Creative Computing

Minor: Cyber Assurance

  • COSC1111Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing12 cp
  • COSC2536Security in Computing and Information Technology12 cp
  • INTE2547Security Testing12 cp
  • INTE2626Cyber Security Attack Analysis and Incidence Response12 cp
  • INTE2402Cloud Security12 cp
  • COSC2301Computer and Internet Forensics12 cp

Minor: Enterprise Systems Development

AND

Cross-disciplinary Minors:

List of Minors:

Minor: Design & Develop for Apple Platform

  • COSC3099UI and UX for Apple Platform12 cp
  • COSC3100Getting Started with iOS App Development12 cp
  • COSC3101Human-Centred Development with Apple Platform Technologies12 cp
  • COSC3102Apple Platform Project12 cp

Minor: Bioinformatics

Minor: Data Analysis

AND

  • MATH2203Linear Models and Experimental Design12 cp
  • MATH2142Multivariate Analysis12 cp
  • MATH2055Optimisation for Decision Making12 cp
  • MATH2305Applied Bayesian Statistics12 cp
  • MATH2300Analysis of Categorical Data12 cp
  • MATH2204Time Series and Forecasting12 cp

Minor: Digital Innovation

Minor: Artificial Intelligence in Practice

AND

  • COSC3156Generative AI (GenAI) in Practice: Tools and Methods12 cp
  • COSC3157Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Industry Project12 cp
  • COSC1127Artificial Intelligence12 cp
  • COSC2673Machine Learning12 cp
  • MATH2305Applied Bayesian Statistics12 cp
  • BIOL2585Wearable Technologies in Health12 cp
  • REHA2284Business and Entrepreneurship in Health12 cp
  • EEET1416Digital Signal Processing for Communication Engineering12 cp
  • EEET2169Image Processing12 cp
  • EEET2171Intelligent Systems12 cp
  • OART1118AI for Creative Practice12 cp
  • COSC2785Fashion AI12 cp
  • INTE2687Digital Fluency12 cp

Minor: Regenerative Futures

AND

  • ENVI1241Regenerative Fundamentals12 cp
  • ENVI1242Regenerative Challenge12 cp
  • ENVI1243Systems Thinking for Sustainable Futures6 cp
  • ENVI1244Eco-Literacy6 cp
  • ENVI1245Regenerative Design6 cp
  • ECON1629Regenerative Value Systems6 cp
  • HWSS2262Social Equity and Regeneration6 cp
  • BUSM2779Regenerative Business Models6 cp
  • ECON1630Design for the Circular Economy6 cp
  • COSC3158AI Ethics for Sustainable Futures6 cp
  • ENVI1246Regenerative Design for Built Environment6 cp
  • PERF2076Storytelling for Speculative Futures6 cp
  • PROC2131Biomaterials and Biofabrication6 cp
  • COMM3024Reimagining Futures in Media and Culture6 cp
  • ENVI1247Regenerative Supply Chain Management6 cp
  • EMPL1008Linking Life and Learning6 cp
  • BUSM2777Leading Regenerative Action6 cp
  • ENVI1248Regenerative Futures Incubator6 cp
  • ENVI1249Reworlding for Creative Place Keeping6 cp
  • HUSO2459Planetary Pedagogies and Civics6 cp

Careers

  • Analytics specialist
  • Business intelligence developer
  • Data analyst
  • Data architect
  • Data engineer
  • Data miner
  • Data scientist
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Programmer
  • Research data scientist
  • Web analyst