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Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Data Science
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Data Science

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Data Science

  • ID:UO640042
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

  • IELTS Academic, IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5). IELTS Online is also accepted.

  • Internet-based TOEFL, Score of 80 (writing 20) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483 (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores).

  • Paper-based TOEFL, Score of 550 (TWE 4.5) The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483

  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)

  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)

Course Information

The science of learning from data.

Data is at the core of modern society. We are producing it, collecting it, wrangling it, analysing it, modelling it, understanding it, visualising it, using it on a scale that seemed impossible not so long ago.

Data Science is fundamentally about how we can learn from data and how we can meaningfully use it to improve our world. Studying Data Science leads to opportunities in fields as diverse as banking and biotechnology, entertainment and education, gaming and government, medicine and manufacturing, retail and research.

Data Science is also a broad area of study. At Otago, the Data Science programme pulls together the best that computer science, information science, and statistics have to offer while stressing application and understanding of the impact of Data Science on society.

Why study Data Science?

Data is everywhere and the demand for data scientists is exploding. Data Science is a broad field but it essentially boils down to extracting information from large and complex data sets. Working as a data scientist for an organisation means you will be at the heart of decision-making processes.

Data Science brings together techniques and methods from computer science, information science, and statistics. This means there are opportunities in areas that particularly interest you, whether it is efficient computation, data storage infrastructure, data analysis or applied machine learning. In addition to problem-solving skills that can be applied to many areas you will gain valuable communication and data visualisation skills.

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100-level

  •  COMP 101  Foundations of Information Systems

  • COMP 120  Practical Data Science

  • COMP 161  Computer Programming

  • COMP 162  Foundations of Computer Science

  • STAT 110  Statistical Methods or  STAT 115  Introduction to Biostatistics

  • Note: Students are exempt from COMP 161 if they have gained entry to COMP 162 by passing COMP 151 with a grade of at least B or via an Advanced Placement Test.

200-level

  • COSC 201  Algorithms and Data Structures

  • INFO 204  Introduction to Data Science

  • STAT 210  Applied Statistics

  • STAT 260  Visualisation and Modelling in R

300-level

  • COSC 343  Artificial Intelligence

  • INFO 304  Advanced Data Science

  • STAT 312  Modelling High Dimensional Data

  • One of COSC 344 Database Theory and Applications, STAT 310  Statistical Modelling

  • Plus , 144 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

There are opportunities for Data Science graduates at all levels of business, industry, government, and science.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance: 600 per year

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