GD202 - Graduate Diploma in Data Science

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Plan: GD202 - Graduate Diploma in Data Science
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Graduate Diploma in Data Science
Award abbreviation: GradDipDataSc
Total credit points: 96
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Computing Technologies (175H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/computing-technologies
ASCED code: 020199
CRICOS code:

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Purpose of the Program

The GD202 Graduate Diploma in Data Science program is designed for graduates of computing, science, engineering or health bachelors programs with or without industry experience who want to become data scientists. It will prepare you for a career in data science, an emerging area driving economic growth, public policy and corporate strategy through management of very large collections of data to derive insights that ultimately improve efficiency, boost profitability and/or benefit society. Job titles for data scientists in this new field are very diverse, for example: analytics specialist, business intelligence analyst, business intelligence developer, data analyst, data architect, data engineer, data miner, data scientist, web analyst.

This is an exit-only award (from within the MC267 Master of Data Science program). Students graduating from the GD202 Graduate Diploma in Data Science exit point may enter the field in a more junior (entry-level) position than their counterparts with a Masters degree qualification.

While most courses in the program are delivered at the City campus, others are via a combination of predominantly online activities supported by some campus-based activities

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Articulation and pathways

Articulation 

Articulation agreements between RMIT programs enable students graduating from an RMIT qualification to achieve advanced standing in a higher level qualification. 

There is no direct entry to this program. It is an exit-only award. The GD202 Graduate Diploma in Data Science is available to you if you choose to exit the Master's program after 96 credit points. This excludes any courses awarded as exemptions. The capabilities developed by the Graduate Diploma are consequently less comprehensive than those developed by the Master's program.

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Entrance requirements

This program is not available for direct entry, see the entrance requirements for MC267 Master of Data Science. Entry to this program is via MC267 Master of Data Science as an intermediate exit point.  

Students in the MC267 program who wish to exit the Masters before completion, may be eligible to take out the intermediary award of GD202 Graduate Diploma in Data Science. 

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External accreditation and industry links

The GD202 Graduate Diploma in Data Science program is not accredited by any external industry or professional body. 

Industry Links
The School of Computing Technologies has substantial links with the ICT industry both within Australia andinternationally. This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawnfrom external industry and professional institutions. These committees help inform program developmentand ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs offuture employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver workintegrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Resources available from the Library

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. 

For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com including specific resources for computer science: https://rmit.libguides.com/compsci.

Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

IT and Wireless 

If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network. 

In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection. 

Online learning tools and content 

As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT 
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. 
Services are available face to face and online assisting with: 

  • transition to tertiary study and learning 
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant 
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning 
  • career development and employment 
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters) 
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad 
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance 

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students.

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