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Master of Applied Data Analytics

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Applied Data Analytics is designed to meet the growing demand for information analysis across various sectors.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years part-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Domestic Fees
$33,784 total

About this course

The Master of Applied Data Analytics is designed to meet the growing demand for information analysis across various sectors. In this course, you will develop a better understanding of analytics technology - its capabilities, its limits and its pitfalls - and learn how to analyse vast amounts of data to make better organisational decisions and forecasts.

Offered 100% online, this interdisciplinary course offers streams tailored for established professionals from a select group of fields, including education, psychology, health and urban.

By specialising in the use of analytics within your discipline, you will gain the ability to apply analytic solutions to real-world operational and strategic issues.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Master of Applied Data Analytics draws on evidence-based practice to develop your understanding of analytics technology - its capabilities, its limits and its pitfalls. The focus of the course is on the appropriate use of data as a tool for effective decision-making, rather than technical details.

You will learn how to:

  • Improve the relevance of data that is collected
  • Drive social and organisational change and innovation through data
  • Identify potential ethical issues in the application of an analytics approach
  • Assess risk and develop in-depth knowledge of compliance with current and future privacy requirements.

Students will also learn how to think critically about the use of data in public and private sectors. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the appropriate use of data as well as the challenges associated with its use.

Career pathways

On completion of the Master of Applied Data Analytics you will be equipped to:

  • Derive key insights and measure the impact of data analytics
  • Use data to make informed business decisions and gain commercial advantage
  • Confidently communicate analytical findings to clients, colleagues, executives and key decision-makers.

How to apply

Apply online

It takes about 20 minutes to complete the form using the online application system.

You can save your work in progress and complete the application at a later date.

Once you initiate an application, you will be assigned a personal student support consultant who will guide you through the process.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Melbourne.
74.8%
Overall satisfaction
83%
Skill scale
65.7%
Teaching scale
80.7%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary