Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc) Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

59,620 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc) is an interdisciplinary programme that encompasses understanding how data can be used in a business context, how large data sets can be managed, and how data can be analysed. The programme will also develop students’ skills in data analysis techniques and computing. This MBusDataSc degree aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge in areas including: understanding of opportunities for applying data analysis in business, awareness of ethical and privacy issues and mitigation approaches, understanding of technologies for managing large data sets and the ability to select and apply appropriate technologies, and an understanding of different techniques for analysing data and the ability to select and apply appropriate techniques.

Program overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc) is an interdisciplinary programme that encompasses understanding how data can be used in a business context, how large data sets can be managed, and how data can be analysed. The programme will also develop students’ skills in data analysis techniques and computing. This MBusDataSc degree aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge in areas including: understanding of opportunities for applying data analysis in business, awareness of ethical and privacy issues and mitigation approaches, understanding of technologies for managing large data sets and the ability to select and apply appropriate technologies, and an understanding of different techniques for analysing data and the ability to select and apply appropriate techniques.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
58+
90+
176+
5+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).

Every applicant must either:

  • be a graduate and normally have achieved an average grade of B in the papers satisfying the final year major subject requirements for the degree or
  • have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
In considering an applicant’s qualifications, regard will be given to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant’s performance in the programme.

15 Nov 2023
1 Year
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,470 NZD
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International Students

59,620 NZD
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