Data is ubiquitous in this digital age and plays an important role in all careers. A Data Scientist has the required expertise to convert all forms of data into valuable information. This degree equips its graduates with the skills and knowledge for designing experimental studies, building and fitting models for analysis, visualisation, estimation and prediction, machine learning for prediction, analysis of complex data relationships, storage and retrieval of big data. These skills are essential for the analysis of customer transactions and behaviour, scientific investigations, financial trends, and online behaviour.
Western Sydney University is a world-class university with international reach, with a reputation for academic excellence and impact-driven research. With a campus located in the city and a focus on the community, the University is able to challenge the traditional notions of what a university ‘should’ be and pushes the boundaries of knowledge exchange.