Data Analytics is the science of collecting and interpreting data subject to uncertainty. We live in a world where variability is everywhere. To make informed decisions we must understand the nature of variability, and make use of meaningful information. Without data we have to resort to hunches or guesses, neither of which can be relied on. Data Analytics tells us how to deal with variability, and how to collect and use data so that we can make good decisions.

Data Analytics is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc) - see the Prescriptions for the BCompSc.

Data Analytics is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC), Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours (BCMS(Hons)) and the Bachelor of Science (BSc). Data Analytics may also be taken as a second major or minor, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Data Analytics as a single major for the BCC, BCMS(Hons) or the BSc, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Data Analytics, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete COMPX101 or ENGEN103, DATAX111 or DATAX121, DATAX221, DATAX222, one of COMPX225 or DATAX201 and DATAX321. Students in the BCMS(Hons) will also need to take at least 60 points in the subject of Data Analytics at 500 level, including DATAX520.

To complete Data Analytics as part of a double major for the BCC, BCMS(Hons), BSc or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Data Analytics, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete COMPX101 or ENGEN103, DATAX111 or DATAX121, DATAX221, DATAX222, one of COMPX225 or DATAX201 and DATAX321. Students in the BCMS(Hons) will also need to take at least 60 points in the subject of their first major at 500 level, including DATAX520 if Data Analytics is the first major.

To complete a minor in Data Analytics, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed from the subject of Data Analytics. This must consist of at least one DATAX-coded paper and at least one COMPX-coded, and at least 30 points at 200 level or above.

Note:

Students who commenced a major in Statistics in 2017 or prior, or who commenced a subject in Statistics within the PGCert(Stats), PGDip(Stats), BSc(Hons), MSc, MSc(Res) in 2023 or prior, are encouraged to contact the Division of STEM for programme advice.

There will be no new enrolments in the following programmes: BCMS(Hons) in Data Analytics and the BCompSc with a specified programme in Data Analytics. The Bachelor of Computer Science without a specified programme is available for new enrolments, more information can be found on the Computer Science subject. Students enrolled in these degrees previously should consult the Division of STEM for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

Data Analytics papers

Code and paper titlePoints
COMPX101Introduction to Programmingright arrow

This paper introduces computer programming in C# - the exciting challenge of creating software and designing artificial worlds within the computer...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
CSMAX170Foundations in Computing and Mathematical Sciencesright arrow

The objective of this paper is to provide students with the academic foundations for computing and mathematical sciences. The paper will cover the...

15No occurrences
CSMAX175Introduction to Cyber Securityright arrow

This paper provides an introduction to Cyber Security through the exploration of concepts such as digital information, digital identities, digital...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
DATAX111Statistics for Scienceright arrow

An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence...

1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
DATAX121Introduction to Statistical Methodsright arrow

An introductory paper in statistics that uses R. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25G (Online) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
ENGEN103Engineering Computingright arrow

This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)
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2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 26 Feb 2025 01:00am