University
The University of WaikatoMaster of Data Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year and 6 months
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Summary
Develop your skills to succeed in a data-driven world. Our Master of Data Science equips you with a foundation of practical analytics and machine learning skills, whatever your background. Learn to turn data into insight across a wide variety of fields.
In today's world of data-driven decision making, the ability to analyse and interpret data is essential across almost every industry.
Competence in data analytics, computing and machine learning enables professionals to uncover insights, make informed decisions, and drive innovation. As organisations increasingly rely on data to guide strategy, these skills are in high demand—not just in tech, but also in business, health, education, science, and more.
This programme is designed both for students who may not have an undergraduate background in data analytics, computing and artificial intelligence but are wanting to upskill in these areas to complement their existing knowledge, and for students who have the undergraduate background and want to develop their knowledge further.
The Master of Data Science can be completed without endorsement, or with one of the following:
- Artificial intelligence
- Business analytics
- Geographic information systems
- Health analytics
- Mathematics
- Statistics modelling
Entry criteria
Entry to B trimester requires students to have a background in coding and statistics and is at the University's discretion. Students entering in B trimester will still be required to complete the full 180 point programme, and need to select any two additional papers from any papers listed for Data Science (see list under the degree planner for the MDSc without endorsement) to replace DATAX500 and DATAX503.
Endorsements in AI and Mathematics will require prior tertiary study in numeracy and/or programming. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Students selecting no endorsement, Business Analytics, GIS or Health Analytics will be accepted with the equivalent of a B grade in the final year from any bachelor's degree.
An endorsement in Business Analytics is only available for students entering in A trimester.
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