This is the era of big data and artificial intelligence. Data science represents a cutting-edge discipline which applies scientific methods, mathematics, algorithms and artificial intelligence to extract and visualise intelligent insights from huge volumes of data.
In the fast-progressing world of the Information Age these insights, whether delivered via autonomous integrated systems or in traditional reports, have the potential to fuel innovation and transform decision making. Data scientists deal with the challenges of big data – its interpretation, management and use – in fields as diverse as marketing, information systems, engineering, finance, arts, humanities, science and medicine.
Monash brings an enormous breadth of expertise to bear on issues relating to big data. We have the greatest collection of expertise in the theory and practice of data analytics of any university in the Asia-Pacific region. If you aspire to solve real-world problems based on the information challenges of big data, then specialising in data science will equip you with the practical skills to excel in your chosen career – whether as a data scientist, analytics professional, big data architect, information visualisation expert or chief information officer.
