Data science and analytics
Study area
Become an in-demand specialist in this rapidly growing field. Learn directly from experienced professionals to gain a competitive edge in business and learn how to turn big data into big insights.
Study at the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Learn how to create data insights guided by leading professionals across data science and business analytics. Challenge yourself with dynamic course content and get practical, industry experience.
Disciplines within data science and analytics
Take the next step to a brighter future
Explore our data science and analytics courses and find out more about life at Deakin. Download the study guide to get more inspiration for your future career in a major growth sector.
Choose a data science or business analytics degree that will get you work ready
Analytics skills are in demand in both the private and public sectors, as organisation's leverage their data to drive evidence-based decision making.
Turn ideas into action
Curious about how to drive business growth through analytics-based solutions? Study business analytics to uncover how to manage and interpret vast quantities of big data. Your expertise will be highly sought after by organisations looking to use technology to improve and innovate their operations.
Harness the power of data
Delve into artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop innovative solutions for business. Learn how to interpret enormous volumes of complex, raw data to produce powerful strategic insights. Your specialised knowledge, skills and competencies will be highly valued by employers seeking greater efficiencies and a competitive advantage.
Top professional roles in data science and analytics
Data warehousing specialists, information security analysts, data analysts and scientists and big data specialists feature in the top 15 fastest growing roles globally.* Strong employment growth is forecast over the next 10 years for data science and business analytics roles including:^
- 76,000 new jobs for information and organisation professionals
- 62,100 new jobs for business and systems analysts and programmers
- 13,400 new jobs for ICT business and system analysts
- 9,900 new jobs for intelligence and policy analysts.
Professional recognition
Deakin’s Bachelor of Business Analytics, Bachelor of Computer Science, Master of Data Science and Master of Business Analytics are all accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
This gives you international recognition as an industry professional, so you stand out to future employers.
Graduate with an employment advantage
Our partnership with the Australian Computer Society creates deep connections with industry. Our students, courses and research all benefit through training and collaborations, guest lectures, policy development and more.
Industry experts shape every Deakin course
Top 150 in the world for computer science and engineering
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
#207 university worldwide
#1 Victorian uni for facilities and resources
The capstone project and internship were two brilliant experiences for me. They taught me how to use the technical skills I have learnt in other units to solve real work problems. And that is what is needed the most to get you ready professionally.
Master of Business Analytics
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Industry partnerships
Our programs are developed in partnership with the biggest names in analytics. Components of our courses are delivered by analytics professionals in the form of practice modules, with partnerships including IBM, Microsoft, SAS, Accenture, Altis Consulting, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PBT Group and PwC.
Industry placements
Industry placements provide you with an opportunity to immerse yourself in a professional workplace, developing practical and job-ready skills that employers highly regard. Develop professional networks while you study and open up a world of possibilities.
Industry tools
Thanks to our industry partnerships you can learn on the same technologies used by industry, so you’ll graduate with experience to use internationally recognised business intelligence and state-of-the-art analytics tools.
International experience
Connect with the world through study tours, short-term partner programs and international internships. Study abroad at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore or Technical University Munich in Germany or take a study tour or short-term program in Europe, the UK, North or South America.
Business analytics at Deakin
Want to secure your future in a tech-driven world? Discover how Deakin's courses in business technology can equip you with essential skills in AI, digital finance, and cyber security.
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Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our,University rankings page.
*World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2025.
^Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections May 2024–May 2034.
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