Academic Eligibility:

• Students must have completed postgraduate certificates and diplomas.
• Students require a B average in relevant 300-level Bachelor's courses or evidence of achievement at the postgraduate level.
• Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent.
• Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

• Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

According to industry experts, data scientists know what the technology can offer, what analytics are possible, and can communicate on all those aspects to the wider business. This applies no matter the field or sector, as data and analytics have become so important and integral to organizational decision-making. Graduates will be ready to work in a range of industries including government, corporates, the IT sector, market research and finance, agriculture, and transport.

Aotearoa New Zealand and other countries are currently experiencing a skills shortage in this area, and the need for data-savvy professionals with applied experience is growing.

An Applied Data Science graduate's skills will include:

• advanced knowledge in data science
• the ability to use data to inform workplace solutions
• planning and implementing data-informed projects
• working in multidisciplinary teams
• have an understanding of what programming can offer.