Data science is a cutting-edge specialisation exploring the capture, management and use of the huge volumes of data generated by government, commerce and science in the fast-progressing world of the Information Age. Monash brings an enormous breadth of expertise to bear on issues relating to big data. We have the greatest collection of expertise in the theory and practice of data analytics of any university in the Asia-Pacific region. So if you're interested in a career solving the information challenges of big data in fields as diverse as marketing, medicine or finance, then Data science is the specialisation for you and Monash is the place to do it. Start of expanded content Data science will provide you with the practical, applicable skills to set you on your chosen career path as a data scientist. You will acquire technical skills in areas such as programming and databases, through to modelling, visualisation and analysis. As an essential addition to your technical expertise, you will be challenged to reflect on and respond to the legal and ethical issues associated with collecting and interpreting data.

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