Master of Data Science

Master of Data Science

Monash University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Master of Data Science
Duration1-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The program provides the skills needed to deal effectively with the areas of data analysis, data management or big data processing and prepare students for a career in data science 
  • The program includes topics in statistical and exploratory analysis, data formats and languages, processing of massive data sets, management of data and its role and impact 
  • The course has two streams to choose from Data science and Advanced data analytics
  • Graduates will be able to apply the major theories in the field of data analysis and data exploration to some characteristic problems
  • Upon successful completion of the program, students demonstrate the ability to investigate, analyse, document and communicate the core issues and requirements in developing data analysis capability in a global organisation
  • This program normally takes 2 years to complete but if student has relevant entry qualifications he/she may receive credit and be able to complete the course in 1.5 years or 1 year
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2400652 INR
Hostel & Meals815100 INR
Insurance34159 INR
Transportation102084 INR
SSAF17276 INR
Total968619 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors60.0%
  • Applicants who satisfy the below condition will complete the degree in 2 years:
    • An undergraduate degree, not necessarily in IT, with at least pass a 60% average or equivalent
  • Applicants who satisfy the below condition will complete the degree in 1.5 years:
    • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline relating to IT, or a business, engineering or science degree with an IT major including programming and databases, and University level 1 mathematics or statistics, with at least a pass a 55% average or equivalent, OR
    • A four-year honours degree with a research thesis consisting of at least 37.5% of a one-year full-time load and with at least a pass a 55% average or equivalent
  • Applicants who satisfy the below condition will complete the degree in 1 year:
    • A four-year honours degree in a cognate discipline relating to IT, or a business, science or engineering degree with an IT major including programming and databases, and University level 1 mathematics or statistics, with a research thesis consisting of at least 37.5% of a one year full time load and with at least a pass a 55% average or equivalent
ExamsTOEFL: 79
  • Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13, Speaking: 18

IELTS: 6.5
  • With no band lower than 6.0

PTE: 58
  • With minimum Communicative skills scores of 50

Additional info
  • ELP requirement may be exempted if applicant has completed final four years of secondary schooling at an institution that teaches entirely in English
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