Associate Degree in Data Analytics

Big data is growing and creating a huge demand for data experts that can help organisations better understand their customers and grow. In UniSA Online’s two-year Associate Degree in Data Analytics, you’ll learn programming, data mining and visualisation, database administration, and cloud computing to take advantage of the digital transformation boom.

You will:

• learn how to collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information
• explore data visualisation tools as well as programs and techniques for data acquisition and cleaning
• build a solid foundation in database design, R statistical software and cloud platforms
• learn how to select and implement the appropriate data structures and algorithms to develop software and solve problems
• explore the ethics of data collection and what it is to be a data analytics professional.

UniSA Online's Associate Degree in Data Analytics includes courses co-developed with industry, ask you to put theory into practice within simulated work environments, and explore real world case studies. That’s why UniSA is ranked #3 in Australia for work-ready graduates in IT.¹

You’ll also have full control over your study with our 100% online Associate Degree in Data Analytics. Our expert academics have designed the degree specifically for online learning so you can plan your study to fit around your life. UniSA has 30+ years of experience delivering online and distance education and it shows. You can access support seven days a week, view learning resources 24/7, and log into our interactive online environment to learn anywhere, any time and on any device.

Start your data analytics career with one of Australia’s largest online universities²that’s #2 in Australia for quality education.³

¹ ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Computing and Information Systems – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

² Ranked 4th, 2020 Department of Education, Skills and Employment – Commencing Domestic Bachelor Degree Students (External).

³ 2021 THE University Impact Rankings

Recommended study pattern

Note: The program structure is subject to change at any time. (Information correct as at October 2023)

Year 1

• Problem Solving and Programming (COMP 1043)
• Information Technology Fundamentals (INFT 1024)
• R for Data Analytics (MATH 2032)
• Object Oriented Programming (COMP 1048)
• Professional Practice in Data Analytics (INFS 1028)
• Data Driven Web Technologies (INFT 1032)
• Fundamentals of Mathematics for Data Analytics (MATH1080)
• Elective 1

Year 2

• Mathematics Essentials in Data Analytics (MATH 1081)
• Data Acquisition and Wrangling (INFT 2067)
• Cloud Platforms (INFT 2066)
• Applied Data Structures (COMP 2033)
• Database for the Enterprise (INFT 2068)
• System Requirements and User Experience (INFS 1029)
• Data Visualisation (INFS 3080)
• Predictive Analytics (INFS 3081)

Award requirements

Students must complete 16 subjects including 1 elective.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $16,207

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is ranked as one of the best young universities in the world, and is the number one university in Australia for graduate employability. UniSA offers over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning, and is a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

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Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

• Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study over a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider

• Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification

• Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

• Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
• Completed a UniSA Foundations Studies program or equivalent, or
• Qualify for Special Entry.

If you have previous work experience, or have studied before, you could fast-track your studies by reducing the time it takes to complete your degree.