Data science is driving economic growth, public policy and corporate strategy all over the world, and the ability to manage and interpret data is rapidly becoming an essential skill in many organisations and industries. The Bachelor of Data Science has been designed to prepare you for a career in this emerging and expansive field.

As a student of this degree, you will build a practical understanding of recent developments in computer science, information technology and statistics, and be able to apply relevant mathematical and statistical knowledge and methods to new and ongoing problems.

Data Science at RMIT.

You will develop your ability to analyse and manage large amounts of data from various sources and evaluate their insights and solutions. In addition to strengthened problem solving skills, you'll also learn to effectively communicate your work to technical- and non-technical audiences, work independently or as a team, and factor in relevant standards, ethical and legal considerations to your projects.

As a graduate, you will have the skills, knowledge and industry connections to build a varied and sustainable career in public and private sectors.

Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Data Science, you will have the skills required to pursue a career as a data scientist in public and private organisations. Your job titles may include analytics specialist, business intelligence analyst or developer, data analyst, data architect, data engineer, data miner, data scientist, research scientist and web analyst.