Master of Data Science (Online)

Overview

Data science professionals are in high demand in today's data-driven world. Whether you're already working in data science, or you're ready to make a career change, our Master of Data Science prepares you for a successful career in this exciting field.

Designed in collaboration with our industry partners, this Master of Data Science (Online) from La Trobe University gives you the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to transition from university to the workplace. And with two early exit points along the way, you can be sure that every subject is contributing to your career.

You'll build fundamental skills in programming, databases, probability, statistics, data exploration and analysis. Got a particular interest in artificial intelligence, bioinformatics or sport analytics? This degree allows you to specialise in these areas and others, such as big data and cloud computing, business applications and data modelling and analytics.

As you study, you'll have opportunities to work with our industry partners on real-world projects and take on an industry work placement. If your sights are set on a research career, you can choose to undertake a thesis in computer science or statistics.

Career outcomes

After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including business and finance, science, education, health, and sports.

• Data scientist
  • Understand complex data and leverage it to the advantage of businesses and organisations.
• Business analyst
  • Understand how businesses run and use data to solve problems and improve processes.
• Health analyst
  • Gather, analyse and verify healthcare information.
• Bioinformatician
  • Develop methods of research and analysis for understanding and leveraging biological and genomic data.
• Machine learning engineer
  • Use your detailed understanding of machine learning, big data, cloud technology and mathematics to create effective machine learning solutions.