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36 weeks
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Term 1 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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\n\nA recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a substantial quantitative component in a cognate discipline; and\nAn overall average of 65 or higher as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator. \n\nNotes
\nAssumed knowledge: A mathematical background of a minimum of one course in several variable calculus and one course in linear algebra at the university undergraduate level.
\nInternational students: Prospective international students need to meet the University's English language requirements.
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Foundations of Computer Science
Principles of Programming
Business Economics
Economics of Strategy
Multivariate Analysis
Statistical Inference
Fundamentals of Data Science
Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Computations
Common Questions
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Decisions draws on expertise from three disciplines: mathematics and statistics, computer science, and economics. Students benefit from educators across three UNSW schools — Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Engineering, and Economics.
For domestic students, the 2026 indicative full fee to complete the degree is $21,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative full fee to complete the degree is $31,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.
The program commences in Term 1 and Term 3 each year and has a duration of 0.7 years. It is delivered face-to-face (including blended) at the Kensington campus.
The total units of credit (UOC) required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Decisions is 24 UOC.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Business and Systems Analysts, Programmers, Statisticians, Computer Network Professionals, Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists. Career opportunities span industries including retail, environmental, not-for-profit, IT, and professional services, with employers ranging from start-ups to corporations like Coles, AirBnB, Spotify, Netflix, and Greenpeace.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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