Data Science - C4004
Graduate certificate
The Graduate Certificate of Data Science prepares you for an entry level career in data science, providing you with the fundamental skills needed to deal effectively within the areas of data analysis, data management or big data processing. The course gives you an introduction to data science and topics in statistical and exploratory analysis, data wrangling and your choice of an elective. This course will provide you with the opportunity to upskill or implement a career change, as well as providing a pathway to further study in the Graduate Diploma of Data Science or the Master of Data Science.
At a glance
Course Details
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Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of Data Science |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree, with at least a 60% average (or equivalent) in a discipline relating to one of IT, business (with mathematics), Economics,Econometrics, Engineering, or Science degree with completed studies in mathematics, programming and databases or equivalent qualification approved by the faculty.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Total fee for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course.
A$17,650
The equivalent fee for a 48 credit point (12 month full-time) course would be A$35,300
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Fee information specific to this course
The Commonwealth Government has allocated Commonwealth Supported Places for this course for the 2021 calendar year only.
Only full fee places will be offered from 2022.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.