Course Overview

About This Course

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> 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. #7 in Australia and top #100 universities globally for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence*.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 This degree comprises three years of study followed by a one-year industry internship in the final year of study, organised with the assistance of the School of Computing Technologies. Your time spent learning in an industry context provides a unique opportunity to develop your professional and technical skills while creating and extending your professional network. As a student of this RMIT data science degree, you'll build a mix of skills in data analytics, statistics and computer science that will enable you to be central to business decision-making, corporate strategy and government planning. With an extensive range of career-focussed majors, minors and subjects to choose from, you will have the freedom to customise your degree to suit your study and career goals. Study options include machine learning, data wrangling, AI, gaming, blockchain and data security.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

International Students

Intakes

Semester 2, 2026; Semester 1, 2027; Semester 2, 2027; Semester 1, 2028; Semester 2, 2028; Semester 1, 2029; Semester 2, 2029; Semester 1, 2030

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

12 Course Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy:

An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a business or related discipline
OR An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience
OR Successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics or the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Data Science
If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline

16 Course Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy:

An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12-course master's, you may have the opportunity to enrol in the 16-course master's

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career We live in a data-driven world. This career-focussed degree will prepare you for jobs that are growing or yet to be defined. Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Data Science (Professional), you will have the skills required to pursue a career as a data scientist in public and private organisations. Depending on the majors, minors and subjects you choose, roles you may be suitable for include: Data Scientist Data Analyst Data Architect Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Social Media Analyst. You may also choose to pursue further study with the Master of Data Science , Master of Analytics or Masters of Statistics and Operations Research for higher-level training in data science or related fields. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation The Bachelor of Data Science (Professional) is provisionally accredited at a Professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for students who commenced study during the period specified on the ACS website. RMIT will apply for full program accreditation at a future date, in accordance with ACS procedures. ACS is a signatory to the Seoul Accord, which means graduates are internationally recognised. See ACS for more information on the Accord provisions and ACS membership. <div

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Data Science & Analytics courses does RMIT Online offer?

RMIT Online offers a range of Data Science & Analytics courses including Future Skills short courses such as Business Analytics and Visualisation, Business Analytics with SQL and Python, and Marketing Analytics and Insights, as well as postgraduate options including the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Online Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy.

How much do the Data Science & Analytics short courses cost?

The Future Skills short courses in Data Science & Analytics, such as Business Analytics and Visualisation and Business Analytics with SQL and Python, are priced at AU$1,900 incl. GST each, while Future Skills bundles such as the Business Analytics bundle are priced at AU$3,040 incl. GST.

How long does it take to complete the postgraduate Data Science qualifications?

The Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science and the Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics are each 8 months intensive part-time, while the Online Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy takes 12 courses (2 years part-time) or 16 courses (2.7 years part-time).

What are the fees for the postgraduate Data Science programs?

The Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science and the Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics are each AU$17,760 (2026 total), while the Online Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy is AU$35,520 (2026 annual).

When do the Data Science & Analytics courses start?

The Future Skills short courses such as Business Analytics and Visualisation, Marketing Analytics and Insights, and Business Analytics with SQL and Python have an upcoming start date of 15 June 2026, while the postgraduate programs including the Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics have an intake in July.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $160,000 per year

Career Paths

Data ScientistData AnalystBusiness Intelligence (BI) AnalystMachine Learning EngineerData Engineer

Key Skills

Programming in Python and R for data analysis, modelling, and automationSQL and database querying for data extraction and managementMachine learning algorithm development and model trainingStatistical analysis and hypothesis testingData visualisation using tools such as Tableau and Power BI

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