Hands-on experience: Data science student projects
With JCU Online, you will build a portfolio to demonstrate your expertise. See some examples from our students below.
Ubot: Robot harvesting
Create MobileNetV3 model using UBOT provided annotated citrus images. Compare with provided UBOT citrus detection mask RCNN model and compare detection accuracy and detection speed performance.
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Fuel price cycles in NSW: NRMA
To build a statistical model that will identify fuel price cycles in New South Wales (NSW) for the National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA), provide diagnostics around movements and visualise in a dashboard.
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Cairns regional council water monitoring
Conduct an analysis and visualisation of Council’s customer water meter data (1997 – 2018) for the purposes of gaining and developing insights to inform Council’s review of its Demand Management Strategy and better understand growth expansion areas.
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Delivered by industry experts
This course is designed by academics with a deep knowledge of data science and industry experts who understand the needs of organisations and the emerging trends tomorrow’s data scientists will need.
Graduate with a career-ready portfolio
Build a portfolio to showcase your newfound capabilities.
Gain in-demand skills
Develop skills in a suite of programming languages and software including Python, R, Tableau and AWS. Study the only online Master of Data Science in Australia to be SAS certified.
Program Highlights
- Develop fundamental skills in data science.
- Gain skills in SAS, Python, R and more.
- Build your portfolio and open up your career opportunities.
- Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
- Study one subject at a time over a seven week study period.
- Experience a customised online learning environment designed by experts.
- Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
Designed by data scientists, for data scientists
A Master of Data Science from JCU Online puts you ahead of the data science pack. Designed for professionals who recognise the power of data and numbers and delivered by industry experts, this master’s degree provides the foundation you need to open a wealth of opportunities in a future defined by data.
JCU Online’s Master of Data Science is SAS Certified, and delivered by leading experts with deep academic knowledge and real-world experience. The course gives you a solid foundation in contemporary data science theory, skills in machine learning, AI, Programming (Python and R), Visualisation (Tableau) and Cloud platforms like AWS.
Nested Qualifications - Early Entry and Exit Options
You can also build towards your master’s degree through flexible entry and exit points and ‘qualify as you go’ through our nested qualifications. As you study your Master of Data Science, you will gain your Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Data Science. If you need to finish your study early, you may still qualify for a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Get in touch with an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.
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*Duration dependent on individual study path and subject availability. Please speak to an Enrolment Advisor for more information.
Personalised support for your success
JCU Online’s Master of Data Science has been designed to provide the best possible learning experience for students. You’ll have access to one-on-one support from a dedicated Success Advisor. They will be there from commencement right throughout your studies, keeping you motivated and on track to achieve your goals.
To help you learn more effectively and efficiently, you’ll also have access to live interactive sessions with your tutors and classmates – wherever you are.
JCU’s innovative and interactive learning environment, with video, audio, discussion boards, chat forums and practical authentic assessments, is smart, effective online learning.
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