Master of Data Science 18 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Auckland |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

50,564 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

04 Jul, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The ability to turn data into information, knowledge and innovative products is a skill in high demand within industry. By completing a strong core of Computer Science and Statistics courses, you will gain a unique combination of skills in Data Science and be able to comprehend, process and manage data effectively to extract value from it. Graduates will be critical, reflective practitioners able to pursue professional goals and further postgraduate study.

We also offer the Master of Data Science (MDataSci) as a 240-point taught masters as a March intake only. This is suitable for students who have a background in either Computer Science or Statistics, but not both. Students who have majored in Data Science, or a combination of computer science and Statistics, should apply for the 180-point taught masters. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The ability to turn data into information, knowledge and innovative products is a skill in high demand within industry. By completing a strong core of Computer Science and Statistics courses, you will gain a unique combination of skills in Data Science and be able to comprehend, process and manage data effectively to extract value from it. Graduates will be critical, reflective practitioners able to pursue professional goals and further postgraduate study.

We also offer the Master of Data Science (MDataSci) as a 240-point taught masters as a March intake only. This is suitable for students who have a background in either Computer Science or Statistics, but not both. Students who have majored in Data Science, or a combination of computer science and Statistics, should apply for the 180-point taught masters. 

Admission requirements

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You must have completed either:

  • A Bachelor of Science in Data Science from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II. 
OR

  • A Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science and a major in Statistics from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II.

04 Jul 2024
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,275 NZD
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International Students

50,564 NZD
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