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Prime yourself for career success in a high growth area with our data analytics course developed in collaboration with Tableau. Gain a much sought-after analytics skillset in our bootcamp delivery which fast-tracks your learning, with no prior IT background required.

In a world where data is increasingly complex, businesses that have the skills to harness data-driven insights are better-positioned to succeed. In this course you will develop a broad knowledge of the data management lifecycle and understand the power of data-driven decision making with access to software support from Tableau. You will complete projects co-designed with industry that present real-world challenges, giving you the opportunity to hone your skills in a professional framework.

Upon graduation, you will be ready to work as a data analyst across a range of industries, by taking data in its raw form and transforming it into actionable business insights. You will also be prepared to pursue advanced education in data analysis.

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Duration

6 Month/s

Intakes

Online (Quarter 1, Quarter 2, Quarter 3, Quarter 4) - View application and start dates

Fees

A$14840 (total for 2023)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Certificate of Professional Analytics has been designed for students who wish to develop their knowledge of data analytics by getting an understanding of the challenges, techniques and tools of the data management lifecycle. Students will develop skills in relation to managing, interpreting, visualising and deriving knowledge from small to medium-sized data sets, allowing them to take on a variety of roles in data-driven decision making.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Professional Analytics students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

Four (4) core units of study

Volume of Learning

The Graduate Certificate of Professional Analytics consists of a total of 4 units (50 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). In each standard teaching period, four (4) units normally constitute a full-time load of 50 credit points and two (2) units normally constitute a part-time load of 25 credit points. The Volume of Learning for the Graduate Certificate of Professional Analytics is typically 6 months of full time study or equivalent

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Professional Analytics is 25 credit points (normally two units).

Units of study

BUS60017 Organisational Growth and Innovation Capstone Project *

COS60012 Data Analytics with Python

COS60013 Data Science Using Python *

INF60018 Data Analytics for Business

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to undertake semi-professional work in the field of data analytics, and as a pathway for further learning. The Graduate Certificate of Professional Analytics provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to move into a career as a data analyst.

Aims and objectives

The Graduate Certificate is designed to provide an accessible learning pathway for individuals to accelerate their career in high job growth fields, and provides opportunities for working professionals to cross-skill or upskill.

Additionally, in the context of high unemployment due to the pandemic, it provides displaced workers with an entry point to emerging technology fields to future proof their careers.

Most importantly, each unit within the course is driven by learners completing projects which have been co-designed with Employer Partners

These projects reflect real-world business challenges, relevant to leading digital companies. In completing these projects, learners will develop:

Theoretical knowledge and understanding required to solve the problem at hand;
Technical skills and experience with key technologies so as to be able to complete the project;
Enterprise skills and digital literacy required to effectively transition into the workplace in a business / data analyst role;
A project portfolio which can be utilised to showcase their skills and understanding as they seek meaningful job and career outcomes.

The Swinburne experience

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Study abroad opportunities

Prime yourself for career success in a high growth area with this data analytics course. Develop a broad knowledge of the data management lifecycle and understand the power of data-driven decision making.

Get to know the challenges, techniques and tools of data analytics, and learn how to manage, interpret, visualise and derive knowledge from small to medium-sized data sets. Boost your digital literacy through the development of technical skills and experience using key technologies, with no prior IT background required.

You will complete projects co-designed by industry partners that present real-world challenges, giving you the opportunity to hone your skills in a professional framework. These projects go towards forming a portfolio, which will showcase your skills to future employers in the business analytics sphere.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue further education in data analysis or employment as a data analyst across a range of industries.

Pathways and scholarships

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Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$14840 (total for 2023)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Applicants are required to have completed:

A recognised bachelor degree OR
Two years equivalent full-time related professional experience* OR
Three to five years equivalent full-time relevant experience that includes computer literacy OR
Partially completed related tertiary qualification from AQF 6 and less than two years work experience

* Relevant experience includes eg. data analytics, digital roles, researcher, product or delivery roles, technology roles.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

How to apply

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Please note: This online course is not available to on-shore international students holding a student visa.

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Free call: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au