Master of Data Science (Professional) - Blockchain and Software Development

Deakin University

The sheer volume and complexity of data at the fingertips of business gives rise to challenges that must be solved by tomorrow's graduates. Modern organisations are placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions. You will explore the various origins of data and the methods to manage, organise and manipulate data within regulatory, ethical and security constraints.You will develop specialised skills in categorising and transferring raw data into meaningful information for the benefit of prediction and robust decision-making. You will gain the technical skills to harness the power of data through artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop innovative solutions to the challenges being faced by industry and governments. With a growing demand for data specialists in every sector, you will be equipped with the skills to optimise performance and add a competitive advantage.This specialisation introduces you to state-of-the-art blockchain technologies and allows you to explore various software platforms and tools used for large-scale data analysis. You will learn how to build software solutions using modern software engineering techniques and have the opportunity to choose to hone your studies in the design and development of cloud applications or blockchain technologies depending on your area of interest.

107030E