Why study MDSI?

Here are the five top reasons why you should choose to study the Master of Data Science and Innovation (MDSI) with UTS.

1. Learn by doing

This course is comprehensive, challenging students to gain essential knowledge in:

  • core technical data science skills such as statistics, programming, machine learning and visualisation
  • the social and ethical aspects of the profession
  • and the creative elements of data science such as dealing with ambiguity and problem formulation.

2. Explore real problems with real data from Industry Partners

You will have the opportunity to work with industry partners and explore real-world projects with actual data sets and problems to solve. MDSI graduates are equipped with both communication and problem solving skills as well as interesting and challenging project experiences to share with potential employers.  

3. Flexible course structure 

The MDSI course also provides flexibility to shape your own data science path. The design of the course structure provides students with the opportunity to select elective subjects from different disciplines across UTS, allowing you to pursue your own particular interests and career aspirations. 

4. Human-centred perspective on data

The course trains students to develop a human-centred perspective on big data; the ability to think ethically and critically about the wider implications of their models  and their responsibility to ensure that they are used in an ethical manner.  

5. Innovation and creativity

The MDSI is the only transdisciplinary data science degree offered in Australia where creativity and innovation are integral components. Students develop creative thinking skills to confront contemporary challenges through working on complex, real-world data problems. They are encouraged to explore ideas freely and push the boundaries of their capabilities while considering the human perspectives of the situation. MDSI graduates develop the skills to source, frame, analyse, visualise and communicate business outcomes and generate creative data-driven solutions.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.