Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science

PGDipADS

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Duration

Two semesters full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

Pathways

Pathways include:

  • Master of Applied Data Science
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Duration

Two semesters full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

Pathways

Pathways include:

  • Master of Applied Data Science
Apply Now Got a Question? Check your eligibility

Download Brochure

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Overview

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.

Contact us

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science can be completed by students who are not on campus.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science.

For study planning help, contact Te Kura Pāngarau | School of Mathematics and Statistics.

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

Phone +64 3 369 2233
Email sciencepgadvice@canterbury.ac.nz