Data Science and Engineering - COMPSS8543
Stream Summary
Faculty: ENG - Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Computer Science and Engineering
Contact: www.cse.unsw.edu.au
Program: 8543 - Information Technology
Award(s):
Master of Information Technology (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
The world is currently awash with massive volumes of data (Big Data) generated from all sectors of society including business, government, health, transport, web, and social networks (Facebook, Twitter). Data science and engineering has become the driving force behind critical decisions for all organizations by turning massive volumes of data into actionable information and knowledge. Data professionals with the skill set to comprehend, process and manage big data efficiently and effectively are already highly demanded. A recent Mckinsey Global Institute report forecasts a serious shortage of data science and engineering professionals in the near future.
Stream Structure
This specialisation requires the completion of 5 courses:
- Select at least 1 course from each of the three areas below.
- Select at least 2 courses from two of the areas below.
Database and Data Mining
Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, and Knowledge Representation
Algorithm and Statistics
- COMP4141 Theory of Computation (6 UOC)
- COMP6741 Parameterized & Exact Comp. (6 UOC)
- MATH5845 Time Series (6 UOC)
- MATH5855 Multivariate Analysis (6 UOC)
- MATH5905 Statistical Inference (6 UOC)
- MATH5960 Bayesian Inference & Comput'n (6 UOC)
