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BP348 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Data Science (Professional)

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
83.4
Full time
4 years
Part time
—
Credit points
—
Campus
Melbourne City
Mode
On campus

Overview

The Bachelor of Data Science (Professional) has been designed to provide you with the theoretical and practical skills to succeed in this rapidly growing industry.

Study the Bachelor of Data Science (Professional) and graduate with the practical experience and in-demand skills to succeed in this rapidly growing field.

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

Year Four of Program

96 cp

Path 1: Internship Courses. Complete 96 credit points from the following: Path 1: Internship Courses. OR ( Path 2: Internship and Professional Development Courses. Complete 84 credit points from the following: Path 2: Internship and Professional Development Courses. AND Complete 12 credit points from the following: )

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

Careers

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Social Media Analyst