The Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Quantitative Finance is designed to meet the evolving “modelling needs” of the quantitative finance industry in data science and analysis. The program, comprising of machine learning theory and applications and advanced quantitative methods, provides participants with additional specialised skill sets – specifically in data science – that are in high demand, even among the more traditional financial organisations. This data science program also enables Master of Quantitative Finance graduates to extend the specialist skills and expertise of the quantitative finance specialisation through completion of the Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Quantitative Finance as a standalone graduate certificate.

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Innovation is designed for students to gain data science skills in a fast-paced mode. It has a flexible and comprehensive course structure with a group of fundamental and advanced subjects. This allows people with different backgrounds and learning objectives to take the course either as a fast-track pathway into the data science industry, or to develop specialised skills to further enhance their data science career. Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the course integrates fundamental theories with industry experiences, real-world projects and self-directed study, equipping graduates with an understanding of the potential of analytics to transform practice. The course is delivered in a range of modes, including contemporary online and face-to-face learning experiences in UTS's leading-edge facilities. Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, students can also choose to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Innovation (C60124) or Master of Data Science and Innovation (C04372), a world-leading program of study in analytics and data science.

James Cook University’s online Graduate Certificate of Data Science will give you immediately applicable data science skills. The JCU Graduate Certificate of Data Science is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

James Cook University’s online Graduate Certificate of Data Science is a fast way to gain the foundation knowledge you need to maximize opportunities in a data-driven world.

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