Overview
Business Data Sciences is the study of methods for organising, modelling and analysing large and complex data relevant for businesses, governments or other organisations. The information gleaned from the data analysis is intended to improve business decisions and inform policies.
The program provides a strong technical background in mathematics, statistics, … For more content click the Read More button below.
The program and this major open a pathway to exciting careers in data science with applications to economics and business. Any organisation interested in insights from data about consumer choices, online searches and numerous other monitored or surveyed activities requires a team to model and analyse this data and to inform evidence-based decisions and policies.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions - BDataSci3959 - Data Science and Decisions
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 72 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Flexible Core Courses
Prescribed Electives
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for pre-2019 program requirements.
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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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