Graduate Certificate in Analytics
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Duration
Full-time 6 months, Part-time 1 year -
Location
Melbourne City, Online -
Fees
AU$12,960 (2020 total)
Government subsidy available
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February, July Entry score
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Overview
Today, more than 3.7 billion people use the internet, and Google processes more than 40,000 searches every second. Forbes estimates that we produce a massive 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day*, and thanks to new technology and the ways in which we use it, it's ever-increasing.
As the sheer volume of collectable data increases, so too does the demand for qualified analysts to provide qualitative insights. The world needs people capable in analytics to translate data into usable results. This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to launch a successful career in the competitive field of analytics.
Through your studies, you'll develop critical knowledge of analytics and statistics, and extend your ability to apply this across a range of professions, including marketing and finance.
You’ll build a comprehensive foundation of knowledge and practical skills to help develop your analytical capabilities more deeply through professional practice or further studies.
*Source: Forbes Magazine
Government subsidy available for Higher Education Certificates
On 12 April 2020, the Federal Government announced a package to support those workers who have been displaced as a result of COVID-19. Student fees for short courses in areas of national priority have been set at significantly discounted rates. These Higher Education Certificates, which includes the Graduate Certificate in Analytics, will help to ensure that workers looking to upskill or reskill will be job ready in important sectors of the community or have the ability to continue into further study.
For further information please see the Federal Governments Course Seeker website.
Details
Use data as a compass to navigate the ups and downs of business, and make informed decisions using data as a key tool. You'll learn a combination of mathematical, statistical and computing skills to address analytics and the problems they can solve.
You'll graduate work-ready from a course that has been designed in collaboration with industry.
You’ll participate in a wide range of learning methods, including lectures, tutorials, and computer laboratory classes.
Classes are typically held over a two-hour period, and there are many opportunities for you to engage in teamwork and consulting activities. The more actively you are involved, the more you’ll get out of the subjects.
There are four key learning outcomes in this course: personal and professional awareness, knowledge and technical competence, problem-solving, and information literacy.
RMIT advocates for work integrated learning as a way of obtaining work ready skills. This means your formal learning will be linked to professional or vocational practice where you can practice on real life problems.
This course is committed to providing students with practical skills and work-integrated learning (WIL). As part of this, you'll work on industry projects and develop your analytical abilities by solving hands-on problems.
All analytics students have a capstone experience working with real data with our industry partners, and you'll have the opportunity to undertake an internship or placement overseas. Recent international placements have included:
- Bosch Corporation, Japan
- Continental, Germany
- Siemens, Germany
- Novartis, Switzerland
This course is linked to industry through the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and through various consulting and research projects undertaken by staff. Members of the PAC provide valuable input and are a major driver for change in the course, particularly with regard to industry trends and future graduate capabilities, the use of state-of-the-art software, the introduction of specialisations and, most importantly, support for the use of WIL.
- Dr Mali Abdollahian, Senior Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Analytics, students must complete three subjects, including:
- Introduction to Statistics
- Data Preprocessing
- Database Concepts
And choose one elective, from:
- Essential Mathematics
- Machine Learning
- Time Series Analysis
- Data Visualisation
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Graduate Certificate in Analytics | City Campus |
0.5 years full time
1 year part time
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0.5 years full time
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GC170 |
Choose a program structure
Program code: GC170
Career
As a qualified graduate with in-demand skills relevant to a range of fields, you will have opportunities to pursue roles as:
- Market analyst
- Consultant
- Data scientist
- Statistician
- Information analyst
Graduates of this course are able to apply for membership to the Statistical Society of Australia and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences.
The Graduate Certificate in Analytics is formally linked to industry through the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and various consulting and research projects undertaken by RMIT staff members. The IAC provides valuable input into this course, especially in relation to the latest industry trends, state-of-the-art software, the introduction of specialisations and support for work integrated learning (WIL).
Admissions
You’ll need to hold the following in order to apply for this course:
- An Australian Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution; or
- No formal qualification but a minimum of five years full time work experience in an industry setting
If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Pathways
Fees
- For students applying for the Governments’ package to support workers who have been displaced as a result of COVID-19, the total fee for this Graduate Certificate will be $1562.50.
- Eligible students can defer payment through HECS‑HELP.
- This Graduate Certificate is 6-months long when completed as full-time study (4 courses).
- If a student continues to study a Graduate Certificate beyond 2020 the Government subsidy for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) will no longer be available and the normal CSP fee will apply.
- Where a student progresses from this Graduate Certificate to a Masters Degree, they will not be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported place in the Masters Degree. If Commonwealth Supported Places are being offered in those Masters, these will be at the discretion of RMIT University to offer them. If Commonwealth Supported places are unavailable, the student will be offered a full fee paying place.
For further information please see the Federal Government’s Course Seeker website.
2020 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$12,960*
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2020 total course tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This course is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your course. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
Additional expenses
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
Other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
This course is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your course. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Fees shown above apply to 2020 only and are based on an annual full-time study load of 96 credit points unless otherwise noted. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Tuition fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
For more information and to learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees see postgraduate study fees.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$XX,XXX.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
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