Bachelor of Information and Technology (Data Analytics)
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Key Information
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Campus location
Toowoomba, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 20,000 / per year *
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* domestic full fee paying
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Introduction
Learn to capture and transform Big Data
With constant advances in technology, internet speed, and social media, professionals are facing the challenge of capturing, storing, transferring and organizing large quantities of data. USQ’s Bachelor of Information and Technology (Data Analytics) will equip you with cross-disciplinary skills to capture, process and interpret large volumes of data and communicate the valuable information to the intended audience.
You will explore computing, statistics, data mining, information systems, data management, sorting, and presentation, as well as problem-solving, project management, teamwork, communication, and ethics.
Apply your skills in our High-Performance Computing facility with cutting edge and industry-related technologies. Now is the time to take that first step into a career that will be dynamic, global and in demand.
Professional accreditation
USQ is currently seeking accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme structure
Courses to be studied
- Core courses (8 units)
- plus 1 x major (8 units)
- plus second major
- or 2 x 4-unit minors
- or 1 x 4-unit plus 4 x approved courses (8 units)
Scholarships and Funding
Career Opportunities
Career outcomes
With the explosion of data, data analytics professionals are in high demand. Graduates will be well-positioned to work as a data analyst, data scientist or data statistician in almost all job sectors including IT, public relations, retail, advertising, and banking.