Bachelor of Data Science
Computer Science
A course by
University of Canterbury
A three-year bachelor's degree equipping students with the skills to analyse, process, and interpret data using programming, maths, and statistics for informed decision-making across diverse industries.
NZ$24,303
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Analyse and interpret data
Learn and apply techniques to analyse, interpret, and extract insights from large, complex data sets using appropriate statistical and programming methods.
Apply programming and computational skills
Develop strong abilities in computer programming, algorithms, and data wrangling to solve real-world data problems.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Data Science at the University of Canterbury teaches you the secure and ethical handling, processing, and analysis of large data sets utilising programming, mathematics, statistics, and hands-on approaches across fields. Projects in the final year provide experience applying data science in real-world situations. With core courses in maths, programming, and statistics, and major options including bioinformatics, business analytics, and spatial data, the programme develops a skillset applicable to a vast array of industries.
Course Content
- Introduction to Data Science
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Data Wrangling
- Algorithms
- Bioethics
- Big Data Computing
- Computational Data Methods
- Multivariate Statistical Methods or Data Mining
- Hands-on laboratories and field work
- Capstone project with industry supervision
Entry Requirements
University Entrance or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Data ScientistData AnalystSoftware ArchitectIT ConsultantBusiness AnalystStatisticianSoftware Developer
Build skills in these industries
Technology
