DEGREE TYPE
Graduate Diploma
DURATION
16 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2025
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
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Introduction
Create a career path with the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising the way data is collected. By allowing the creation of smarter, more connected, on-the-ground infrastructure, IoT technology is unlocking the real potential of data in the industry and revealing the need for data science specialists. The Boston Consulting Group expects the field of IoT to grow at over 30% a year for the next few years. This rapid expansion is creating unprecedented demand for IoT specialists, and incredible career opportunities as a result.
The Internet of Things course at JCU Online is a Graduate Diploma giving you the professional skills demanded in business, government and research.
Our expert teaching staff combine a deep understanding of contemporary IoT knowledge with real-world business and research experience. The IoT course will provide you with cutting-edge knowledge of smart devices, connected networks, sensors, programming languages, tools and platforms, to discover a wealth of new career opportunities.
100% online & part-time
Fast-track your career with the flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in only 16 months part-time.
Gain specialised knowledge of IoT
Explore the possibilities of smart devices and learn to design, implement and analyse smart systems to drive more insightful business strategies.
Next level skills
Gain the skills relevant to succeed in an increasingly connected world through understanding data, analytics, smart devices and smart ecosystems.
Personalised support for your success
JCU Online’s 100% online Graduate Diploma of Data Science (IoT) is backed by our commitment to personally support and encourage you for the duration of your learning journey.
You will receive ongoing, personalised support from your own Success Advisor, who will be there when you need them for assistance, and who will work to keep you on track towards achieving your study goals.
What's more, JCU Online’s strong links with the industry and research sectors mean you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network and explore new career opportunities as you work towards the completion of your qualification. With regular opportunities to interact with peers and academic staff, learning online with JCU Online is always engaging.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
An interdisciplinary approach gives you relevant knowledge in mathematics, information technology and business domains, as well as specialist knowledge of Networks, Sensors, Programming and Smart Devices.
This Graduate Diploma gives you the specialist skills to create the end-to-end data ecosystems that redefine the way the world works and interacts. From human-centric smart devices to large infrastructural smart networks, you’ll gain the skills to grow your career in a rapidly expanding field.
A Graduate Diploma in Data Science (IoT) from JCU helps you carve out a career in this booming field by giving you the skills to:
- Design end-to-end IoT ecosystems
- Integrate AI with IoT into an analytics pipeline
- Collect and analyse data to inform and drive effective and insightful strategies for businesses and government
Career Opportunities
Career outcomes
IoT is revolutionising the way data is used across the world, creating an abundance of exciting career opportunities. Upon successfully completing a Graduate Diploma of Data Science (IoT) with JCU, you will have the skills and expertise to succeed in roles like:
- Computer Network & Systems Engineer
- Program Developer
- Software & Applications Programmer
- Engineering Manager
The Australian government is a champion of the Industry 4.0 paradigm, which envisions an IoT-driven fourth industrial revolution. This creates career opportunities in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, electronics, finance, energy and more.