Mathematics (Advanced) Data Analytics

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Are you a problem solver? A critical thinker? Maybe you want to use your analytical skills to make innovative technological discoveries? The Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) will prepare you for a career far beyond the norm and outside the conventional roles of a mathematician. Join a community of high achieving peers and build on your previous knowledge in logic, mathematical modelling, experimental design and data analysis. Enhance your learning with close mentoring from leading academics and a diverse network of professionals. Apply for the Merit Pathway program and participate in activities that enrich your learning and social experience on campus. The Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia (Statistics major) and students can join the Australian Mathematical Society before they complete the program. Graduates can work in a wide range of fields including communications, international finance and the futures market, the energy sector, or even medical and health research.

What you will study

This degree provides you with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a career in your chosen field. Choose from one of the following majors:

• Pure and Applied Mathematics

• Statistics

Studies in Mathematics and Statistics

Studying a mathematics major allows you to enrol in a range of courses, learn advanced mathematical skills and a strong understanding of key principles in your chosen speciality.

Practical experience

When you study maths at the University of Newcastle, you will complement your theoretical studies with tutorials and laboratories that help you apply what you learn to practical situations, as well as enjoying work-integrated learning opportunities.

Additionally, Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) students can enrol in international study which offers you the opportunity to undertake an international placement to expand the theoretical knowledge and skills developed in this program and apply knowledge and skills in an external and international context.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) will find their degree can take them to varied and groundbreaking places. Graduates work in a wide range of fields including communications, international finance and the futures market, the energy sector, and medical and health research.

Some typical roles are:

• Algorithm Designer

• Data Mining Analyst

• Economic/Social Statistician

• Investment Banker/Stockbroker

Professional recognition

• Meteorologist

• Risk or Strategy Analyst

• Sports Statistician

Students may join the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS) as student members before they graduate. Graduates with a Statistics major are eligible for Graduate Accreditation on becoming a member of the Statistical Society of Australia.

There is a growing volume and value of data in business. As a result, there is a demand for workers skilled in analysing, transforming and extracting value from this data. If you have an interest in understanding the fundamentals of data analysis, the Diploma in Data Analytics is for you.

What you will study

The Diploma in Data Analytics has been designed to give you a core knowledge base where you’ll learn academic literacy, research and discipline-specific skills needed for further study. You’ll complete a short list of directed courses, providing you with a taste of discipline areas including programming, mathematics, statistics, business decision making, data structures and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Study areas:

• Business analysis

• Data science

Data structures, wrangling and visualisation

Why study with us

• Information technology

• Statistics and time series analysis

• An alternate pathway – Our diplomas are a great way to get into an undergraduate degree if you didn’t quite meet the entry requirements, or would like to explore a study area further. Benefit from the additional support through foundational courses and from our team to help you adjust better to first-year undergraduate courses included in the diploma.

• Guaranteed degree entry – Complete the Diploma in Data Analytics and receive a guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Business Analytics or a Bachelor of Information Technology.

• Receive credit – Receive up to 80 units credit towards an undergraduate degree.

• No extra cost – For any courses for which you receive credit, you don’t have to pay for those again once you get into your degree.

• Extensive Support – Gain additional support through pathways courses which develop foundational degree skills in smaller class sizes. The support offered in a Diploma helps students transition into larger classes alongside undergraduate students and experience study as you would in an undergraduate degree program.

• Diversify your skills and knowledge – Get a taste of the different data analytics disciplines with our directed course list.

• Gain a qualification in a fast-growing space – Jump in and learn skills that will become invaluable in your career.

Career opportunities

Data Analytics professionals work in a large range of areas including: Analyst

Artificial Intelligence and Machine

Learning Specialist

Big Data Specialist Consultant

• Data Analyst and Scientist

• Data Scientist

• Digital Transformation Specialist

Entrepreneur

Information Security Analyst

Internet of Things Specialist

Programmer

Software Architect

• Statistician

• Web Developer

• Web Manager