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Predictive Analytics

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Learn how to correlate probability assessments, handle the big data issues of the future and make informed decisions in your business or industry.

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Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Predictive Analytics
  • Duration

    Duration

    2 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    092977C
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2024

1 May 2023

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Semester 2, 2024

Applications now open!

4 July 2024

Semester 1, 2025

1 May 2024

6 February 2025

Semester 2, 2025

7 April 2025

3 July 2025

Course outline

Outline

Outline

The Master of Predictive Analytics addresses the growing demand for data scientists who have the right blend of technical and analytical skills to meet the challenge of big data analytics. It is currently the only master degree course in predictive analytics in Australia.

It is a multidisciplinary degree, in which you can choose from four majors to learn about specific application domains. It introduces advanced skills in data management, mining and visualisation, decision methods and predictive analytics, with a focus on their applications to different disciplines, such as engineering, networking, business and finance.

You will have opportunities to work on industry-sponsored projects, and participate in Curtin partnerships through Innovation Central Perth and the Curtin Institute for Data Science.

Upon completion of this course, you will be well placed to handle the ‘big data’ issues of the future, understand how to overlay historical and prediction data with production, financial and other data and correlate probability assessments to make better informed decisions.

Resource Operations Analytics

The Resource Operations Analytics major is for petroleum and mining engineers. It gives you the ability to analyse, interpret and utilise complex data analytics relating to resource assets and operations. This major will improve your operational business decision-making, resulting in maximised asset productivity and enhanced business growth.

This major was the first course in Australia to apply data analytics and big data concepts in practice to optimise operational engineering.

Finance and Investment Analytics

The Finance and Investment Analytics major embeds economic and financial econometric analysis within the data and predictive analytic framework. It aims to help you become a data and predictive analytics expert with a working knowledge in economic, finance and business data.

You will learn to apply your skillset to different business situations, and help inform finance and investment forecasts.

Internet of Things

The explosion of embedded and connected smart devices, systems and technologies in our lives has created an opportunity to connect every ‘thing’ to the Internet. The resultant data collection and connectivity generates huge amounts of data, which needs to be analysed and potentially responded to in real-time. This is disrupting and transforming every industry around the world.

The Internet of Things major draws on the fundamentals of Predictive Analytics to teach you the underlying principles and architecture of the Internet of Things, its networks, devices, programming, data and security.

Data Science

The Data Science major consolidates data science and predictive analytics skills through core machine learning and project units along with a range of optional units. These units will extend your knowledge in many areas including artificial intelligence, statistics, programming, security and automation.

This major is applicable to employment in data analytics across a wide range of fields.

How this course will make you industry ready

  • You can tailor your degree to suit your career field.
  • You’ll gain advanced knowledge and undertake professional practice.
  • You’ll work on cutting-edge projects in the space of innovation and commercialisation, drawing on sophisticated research methods and techniques.
  • You’ll develop an excellent understanding of the science and application of predictive analytics, and how to improve and develop prediction software.

What jobs can the Predictive Analytics lead to?

Careers

  • Computer scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Business consultant
  • Operations consultant.

Industries

  • Big Data
  • Finance
  • Resources engineering.

What you'll learn

  • obtain, evaluate and apply relevant processing algorithms to data from a range of sources to solve or predict an operational problem prior to or during an occurrence; use research to apply an understanding of the theoretical basis of data analytics to produce a qualified interpretation of the data.
  • find innovative approaches to improving operations through the combination, generation and analysis of dataanalyse problems in a logical, rational and critical way; identify alternative methods of solving issues and select optimal solutions that provide the best outcomes for both industry and the community.
  • communicate effectively with a wide range of people from different discipline areas, professional positions and countries; communicate data analysis findings in a variety of ways via written, verbal or electronic communications; evaluate and utilise appropriate technology for data analysis and prediction development; appreciate the need for, and develop, a lifelong learning skills strategy in relation to enhanced personal and company performance.
  • recognise the global nature of predictive analytics in industry and apply global standard practices and skills for acceptable prediction outcomes regardless of discipline or geographical location.
  • practise appropriate industry data collection methodologies; work and apply discipline knowledge within the given social or industrial framework; with consideration of and respect for cultural diversity, indigenous perspectives and individual human rights.
  • apply lessons learnt in a professional manner in all areas of prediction design, demonstrating leadership and ethical behaviour at all times.

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A recognised bachelor degree.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.0

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2024 Fee year:

$31,848*

Domestic

Domestic

2025 Fee year:

$31,848*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

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  • Curtin course code: MC-PREDAN
  • CRICOS code: 092977C
  • Last updated on: 28 March 2024

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