Master of Science - Applied Data Science
University of Southern QueenslandProgram Overview
The Master of Science - Applied Data Science at University of Southern Queensland is a MSCN programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Science - Applied Data Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Toowoomba, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Science - Applied Data Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Relational Database Design and Technology
- Introduction to Data Science and Visualisation
- Research Project I
- Industry Based Research Practice I
- Multivariate Analysis for High-Dimensional Data
- Big Data Management
- Research Project II
- Industry Based Research Practice II
- Data Mining
- Machine Learning
- Data Analysis
- Business Intelligence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
Or
equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption Procedure.
knowledge on ethics of Computing, consistent with that found in CIS1000 Information Systems Concepts.
Applicants are advised to also note the following:
Students are responsible for ensuring their introductory knowledge of Computing is at least consistent with that found in CSC1401 Foundation Programming.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, Australia
TheUniversity of Southern Queenslandis a publicresearch universitybased inToowoomba,Queensland,Australia, the sixth largest city in the Australian state ofQueensland. Founded in 1967 after a...
University Profile- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
