Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Statistics)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been replaced with a newer course - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Statistics) is designed for graduates in any discipline, especially the humanities, social sciences and health sciences, information systems or business and science graduates who have a professional interest in the use of statistics, plus those who have a need to use statistics in their work but have not had sufficient or current training in the area.
Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time with combined online delivery and optional on-campus classes/workshops
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Online,
- Part-time
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Statistics) is designed for graduates in any discipline, especially the humanities, social sciences and health sciences, information systems or business and science graduates who have a professional interest in the use of statistics, plus those who have a need to use statistics in their work but have not had sufficient or current training in the area.
Course structure
For the Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Statistics), students will be required to complete eight units of study (100 credit points). Online units of study may be taken by students both within and outside Australia.
Units of study
STA70002 Multivariate Statistics ^
STA70003 Data Management and Analytics Using SAS ^
STA70004 Forecasting ^
STA70003 Data Management and Analytics Using SAS ^
STA70004 Forecasting ^
^ Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find research assistant positions involving both the management and application of research in a wide variety of areas including government agencies, market research, education, medical and biological sciences, town planning and social research.
Aims and objectives
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Statistics) aims to continue the statistical training provided by the Graduate Certificate, for people working with statistics in the social, life and health sciences or related areas. Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Develop advanced cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise statistical knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems, and to think critically to generate and evaluate complex statistical ideas.
2. Assemble advanced technical and creative statistical skills in diverse fields.
3. Synthesis communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical statistical concepts to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
4. Defend the application of advanced statistical knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied advanced contexts.
5. Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate a range of advanced statistical analyses within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts.
6. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters.
2. Assemble advanced technical and creative statistical skills in diverse fields.
3. Synthesis communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical statistical concepts to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
4. Defend the application of advanced statistical knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied advanced contexts.
5. Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate a range of advanced statistical analyses within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts.
6. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters.
Graduate skills
The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
- Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and have an ability to engage in critical enquiry
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- Effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
- Adaptable and able to manage change
- Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. sociocultural, economic, natural)
Pathways and scholarships
- Recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree and an understanding of descriptive statistics or
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Applied Statistics)
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.