University
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Analytics
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1.5 years
Next start date
Expected
Summary
There is global demand for professionals with strong analytics skills who can help organisations meet the increasing challenges of organising, storing and manipulating huge quantities of data. The Master of Analytics addresses this demand.
It provides you with the mathematical, statistical and computational skills for large-scale data modelling. It caters for students from a variety of disciplines, as well as professionals already working in the industry. Through your studies you develop advanced analytics and database skills as well as an understanding of the latest theory, tools and techniques for statistical modelling and mathematical simulation.
You complete a range of papers, as well as a research project on a topic of your interest. Depending on your choice of papers, you could qualify for a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Joint Certificate in Advanced Analytics.
Career opportunities
Data analyst/scientist
Data engineer
Operations research analyst
Quantitative analyst
Business intelligence analyst
Market research analyst
Management consultant
Opportunities to become a researcher in higher education establishments
Entry criteria
Relevant bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences (or equivalent) with a B grade average in papers at level 7 or above
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the requirements above but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission subject to completion of any relevant prerequisite papers.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; AUT Academic English with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.
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