RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain essential data skills for future leaders.
Course overview
The RMIT Online’s Graduate Certificate in Data Science has been created to help business professionals gain the critical foundations in data wrangling, programming, analytics and visualisation that employers are demanding now.
You can also choose to continue your studies in the Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy, which will develop your skills as a senior leader in business analytics and AI Strategy.
Key facts
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What you will study
The RMIT Graduate Certificate in Data Science comprises four core courses:
- Practical Data Science with Python
- Applied Analytics
- Data Visualisation and Communication
- Data Wrangling
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
- An alternate entry requirement. If you don't have the formal bachelor's or higher qualification listed above, you will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) if you have the following: at least five years full-time experience working in an analyst or management role in business, information technology or information systems with a portfolio of evidence demonstrating analysis and report writing.
- International or offshore students may need an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.
If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.
Contact the university for more information.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative tuition fee per course in 2025: $4,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee for four courses in 2025: $16,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.