Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics

Improve efficiency and facilitate better decision-making by applying your Computer Science and Statistical analysis expertise in the field of Data Analytics.

Course description

Data Analytics integrates Computer Science and Statistics. In today’s data-driven environment, it is essential to possess computing skills to manipulate and extract pertinent data before conducting statistical analyses, which allows for informed decision-making amidst widespread variability. Data Analytics equips you with the necessary skills and techniques to manage and analyze large databases, facilitating the extraction of valuable information for statistical evaluations.

As a graduate in Data Analytics from the University of Waikato, you will be adept at applying statistical methods across various sectors, including healthcare, travel, and energy management. Your expertise will enable organizations to enhance their decision-making processes and to validate or challenge existing theories.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

This qualification can lead to opportunities in roles like

-Biometrics
-Business analyst
-Data analyst
-Government statistician
-Industrial statistician
-Insurance and finance
-Market researcher
-Medical statistician
-Operational researcher

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. The exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET) 105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

Mar, July

International fees
approx $30,896 - $46,850 per year

Location

Qualification Type

Study level