Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science
- Degree Structure - Duration
- Two semesters full-time
UC's Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science (PGDipADS) is ideal if you want to build your data science capabilities and combine these with skills and knowledge from their your previous studies. Find out about studying a PGDipADS through our Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science.
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Data science is a new profession emerging along with the exponential growth in size, and availability of 'big data'. A data scientist provides insight into future trends from looking at past and current data. This is an essential skillset in a world where everything from education to commerce, communication to transport, involves large-scale data collection and digitalisation.
This Postgraduate Diploma is designed to accommodate students from a range of backgrounds (not just those with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors), who want to enhance or build their data science capabilities and combine these with the skills and knowledge they bring from their previous studies. So long as you are data-hungry and industry-aware; this degree can add to your employability and career prospects.
Potential students can come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds. You will require a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level bachelor's degree courses, or have evidence of achievement at postgraduate level.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science or use the admission requirements checker.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Provided you have not graduated with the Diploma and you fulfil the entry requirements, you can transfer to the Master of Applied Data Science.
According to industry experts, data scientists know what the technology can offer, what analytics are possible, and can communicate on all those aspects to the wider business. This applies no matter the field or sector, as data and analytics have become so important and integral to organisational decision making. Graduates will be ready to work in a range of industries including: government, corporates, the IT sector, market research and finance, agriculture, and transport.
Aotearoa New Zealand and other countries are currently experiencing a skills shortage in this area, and the need for data savvy professionals with applied experience is growing.
An Applied Data Science graduate's skills will include:
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The Diploma will comprise a minimum of 120 points as follows:
You can study this qualification full-time in a minimum of 1 year (2 semesters) or part-time in a maximum of 4 years.
The Diploma can also be completed from any location by studying online.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science.