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RMIT's Bachelor of Data Science equips students with expertise in data analytics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, programming, mathematics, and data management - skills crucial for influencing business decisions, corporate strategies, and government policies.
The program fosters robust analytical abilities while teaching effective communication techniques for both technical and general audiences. Students develop capabilities for independent and collaborative work, incorporating professional standards, ethical guidelines, and legal frameworks into their projects.
Through innovative technologies, students master techniques for processing and interpreting vast datasets from diverse sources, assessing their practical applications. The curriculum provides practical training in Python and R programming languages.
Tailor your studies to align with professional goals by choosing from various majors and specializations. Options include advanced data science, cyber security, or enterprise systems, with focus areas spanning AI, data analytics, cloud technologies, mixed reality, software engineering, and blockchain development.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65%
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.