UNDERGRADUATE
CERTIFICATE OF
DATA SCIENCE
Build the skills you need to launch
your career in data science
Admissions Closed For September 2024 Intake
Quick Facts
Here's what you need to get started
ORIENTATION DATES
TBA
Study Format
Online
Duration
1 semester
Pedagogy
Group assignments, presentations and projects
Academic Eligibility
Grade 12
Fees
AUD 21,250
Credit Points
12
Accreditation
The Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science is accredited by TEQSA, Australia
Course Overview
Every day, data scientists are shaping the world as we know it. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2020 predicts that by 2025, the role with the highest growth in demand will be that of Data Analysts and Scientists. Take the first step towards making your career future-ready with the Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science (UCDS) offered by SP Jain School of Global Management.
What will you learn?
- Understand the fundamentals of data science
- Recognise data-related problems
- Explore the technologies used in data science
- Apply the concepts of data science to create data-driven business solutions
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS COURSE?
- Students who wish to pursue further studies in data science
- Working professionals who want to apply data science in their current role
- Working professionals who are looking to transition to a new data science role
If you wish to study further upon completing the Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science, you may be eligible to articulate into the second semester of Bachelor of Data Science at SP Jain. (Read more about your pathway to further learning).
Note: The UCDS program is not accredited or approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or any regulatory body in India. It is not offered in Singapore or Dubai and is not approved or attested by KHDA.
TOP 15 IN THE WORLD
FORBES1
The Best International MBAs: 1-Year Programs (2019-21)
#4 IN THE WORLD
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION–WALL STREET JOURNAL2
1-year MBAs (2018-19)
TOP 100 IN THE WORLD
THE ECONOMIST3
Full-Time MBAs (2015)
TOP 100 IN THE WORLD
FINANCIAL TIMES4
Global MBA Rankings (2011 & 2012)
This course is subsidised by the Australian Government for students who are eligible for the limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in 2022. Find out more.
Note: This course is currently only available in Australia for domestic students. International students cannot enrol for this certificate. The course will proceed based on a minimum level of enrolment.
Why study with us?
- SP Jain School of Global Management is an Australian business school with campuses in the world-class cities of Dubai, Singapore and Sydney.
- We are registered as an Institute of Higher Education by the Australian Government's national higher education regulator – the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
- We offer multi-city undergraduate and postgraduate programs and leading-edge executive education across our global campuses.
- Join our global alumni network of 12,000+ members across 60 countries and benefit from a lifetime of learning and networking opportunities.
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Our Graduate Attributes
- Knowledge of business, management and emerging technologies
- Research and Business Intelligence
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Creativity and Innovation
- Intercultural Competence/Communication
- Teamwork
- Global Citizenship/Ethics (Collaborate, Negotiate and Resolve Conflicts)
TOP 10 IN ASIA PACIFIC
Bloomberg Businessweek
Best B-Schools (2024-25)
TOP 12 IN THE WORLD
Forbes
Best International 1-year MBAs 2019-21
TOP 5 IN THE WORLD
Times Higher Education – Wall Street Journal
Top international 1-year MBAs 2018
TOP 100 IN THE WORLD
The Economist
Full-Time MBAs (2015)
TOP 100 IN THE WORLD
Financial Times
Global MBA Rankings (2011 & 2012)
Course Structure
The Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science is designed to provide foundational knowledge, skills and their application at an Undergraduate certificate level in the field of Information Technology.
Curriculum
The course covers the following four units from Year 1 of the Bachelor of Data Science course:
Learn the basis of key mathematical topics to build the analytical, technical and communication skills a Data Scientist should have
- Develop the foundational skill set required to write and code computer programs
- Learn the basics of editing and running programs, testing and debugging strategies
- Understand the key concepts in programming including variable types, control structures and software quality assurance processes
- Use R and Python to support your learning
- Learn database concepts and the general skills for designing and using datasets
- Explore relational database concepts and associated techniques
- Examine SQL (Structured Query Language), a language which is used for communicating with and extracting data from databases
- Gain an understanding of data science and the various activities and tasks a data scientist performs
- Explore the application of data science in business
- Apply the newly acquired skills and knowledge in practical activities and projects
Gain hands-on experience
The Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science involves significant practical training where you will learn to write code that solves common data-related problems.
Projects you will undertake:
- Take a dataset from Kaggle and make multiple machine learning models
- Build a database on an SQL engine for saving and querying data
- Build a statistical project using SAS JMP
Practical skills you will gain:
- Learn to apply popular libraries such as NumPy and Pandas written in Python
- Learn SAS JMP for statistics
Course Learning Outcomes
Foundation Data Science Knowledge
Have a foundational understanding of data science and the techniques for data analysis, including programming and responding to queries and tasks.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
Develop inquiry and quantitative skills to solve mathematical problems and data sets, and demonstrate skills to develop computer programs to dissect data.
Creativity and Innovation
Arrive at reliable, well-structured and innovative solutions for data interpretation.
Communication and Teamwork
Collaborate effectively to design programs for data analysis and prepare and present technical reports on methodology, analysis and solutions.
Application of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills
Apply foundational, theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to provide responsible data solutions for a broad set of identified business scenarios
How will you be assessed?
Your assessment will include practical exercises, individual reports/project report, building and interpreting data sets and databases, group project report, presentation for business decision-making, and mid-term and final exams.
Faculty
Our small class sizes ensure you get personalised support from our highly qualified and experienced faculty who bring a wealth of research, teaching and industry experience to the classroom.
Aditya Narvekar
Assistant Professor and Deputy Director – Students Engagement and Enhancement, Bachelor of Data Science
MS in Computer Science, Drexel University, USA; MBA, NYU Stern School of Business, USA
Area of specialisation: Information Technology
Suchismita Das
Assistant Professor
PhD, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), India
Areas of specialisation: Mathematics and Statistics
Sunil Lakdawala
Adjunct Faculty
PhD, Yale University, USA
Areas of specialisation: Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Navnit Belur
Adjunct Faculty
MS in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Area of specialisation: Information Technology/E-Business
Careers
Upon completion of the Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science, you will be equipped to:
- Pursue an advanced degree in data science
- Explore new career opportunities in roles like Junior Data Analyst, Junior SQL Developer, Junior Business Analyst and Data Analyst Intern
- Apply the concepts of data science you've learnt in your current job
- Transition to a data science-related role in your current job
Pathway to Further Learning
Upon completion of this certificate, you may be eligible to articulate into the second semester of Bachelor of Data Science (BDS) and will be granted advanced standing for all units successfully completed under this course.
Key Highlights of the Bachelor of Data Science program:
- 3-year full-time undergraduate program accredited by TEQSA, Australia
- Study on-campus in Sydney and gain an unparalleled student experience
- Ranked #1 in India for the second consecutive year by Analytics India Magazine (Top Undergraduate Data Science Programmes In India – AIM Ranking 2021)
- Gain hands-on training with capstone projects and workshops and explore internship opportunities
- Get a chance to earn a certification from the Data Science Council of America (DASCA)
- Be well-positioned to pursue a career in data mining, data modelling, data architecture and business intelligence development
- Be equipped to apply for roles such as Data Scientist, Data Architect, Business Analyst, Developer, Consultant and Statistician
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Upon completing your Bachelor of Data Science degree, you may be able to continue to live and work in Australia by applying for a post-study work visa of up to 2 years*
*As an international student, you may be able to continue to live and work in Australia temporarily following the completion of your undergraduate degree at SP Jain. While graduating students can apply for a post-study work visa of up to 2 years per the current immigration guidelines, it is not a guaranteed program outcome. Please check the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website regularly for eligibility, more information and updates.
Bachelor of Data Science Class of 2023: Career Outcomes
Employment Highlights:
- All Students Placed in Australia
- 100% Employment Rate (Including Paid Internships After Graduation) Within 6 Months of Graduation
- Top 3 Industries Consulting, Finance & Telecommunications
- Many Students Accepted for Higher Studies at Reputed Universities in US & Australia
- Top Recruiters: TPG Telecom, Woolworths Group, Rassure Pty Ltd, Resonate Solutions, Scenter Group, Xtreme Communications
Curriculum Highlights
30 UNITS
5 specialisations
Global Strategy Immersion Project
Applied Strategic Project
Problems at Work (Mini Projects)
For more information on program content, learning outcomes, class schedule and assessment methods, please refer to our student handbook.
Join a dynamic class of high-calibre professionals
HERE'S A PROFILE OF OUR CLASS OF 2020
AVERAGE AGE
35 Years
WORK EXPERIENCE
12 Years (Average)
WHERE OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM
Australia, Brunei, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, USA
WHERE OUR STUDENTS WORK
- American Express
- AXA
- Barclays Technology Centre of India
- Citibank
- Citrix
- Dell Technologies
- Deloitte
- Deutsche Bank
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories
- Flywire
- HDFC
- IBM Cognos
- Johnson Controls
- JPMorgan Chase
- Maersk
- Marriott Hotel
- Maruti Suzuki India
- Patni Computers
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Tech Mahindra
- Thales Group
- Upwork
...and more.
Our BDS ALUMNI
share their
experienceS
SP Jain has always focused on looking at real-world business problems and solving them in class. When I was interning, I found it easy to understand the company’s workflow model because the business problems we were solving in class were on the same lines.
VEDANT KABRA
BDS Class of 2022
Macquarie Group, Australia
It’s difficult to start a new life in a new country. When you’re facing any problems or issues, go straight to the SP Jain professors. They are very supportive. They are going to help you throughout your learning process and clear your doubts.
HONG PHUONG TRAM HUYNH
BDS Class of 2022
Ingrity Information Services, Australia
SP Jain has provided me with a whole host of skills. Above all, the problem-solving intuition that I developed during my studies has enabled me to perform my tasks to meet expectations. In addition, I believe the ability to interact and collaborate with new individuals and the skill to balance multiple things together will help me in my professional career.
TUSHAR SONTHALIA
BDS Class of 2022
Amazon, India
Admission Requirements
We are currently accepting applications for the September 2023 intake. We’ve gathered everything you would need for a seamless application process.
Academic Eligibility Requirements
All applicants are expected to have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling demonstrated by one or more of the following:
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education authorised by a relevant state-based issuing agency with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or its interstate equivalent of 70; or
- Completion of an accredited vocational education and training (VET) qualification at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level completed at an ASQA registered training organisation (RTO); or
- All India Senior School Certificate (issued by CBSE) or the India School Certificate (ISC) with a score of 60% or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Year 12 exam from the Indian State Board with a score of 70% or more; or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) score of 24 or more; or
- Completion of an international qualification where the content, level and intended outcomes are deemed to be equivalent to any of the above through official qualification recognition register or mapping of equivalence by the School.
In lieu of the above, completion of a minimum of 11 years of schooling for the nine Commonwealth of International States (CIS) countries subject to a minimum CGPA score of 4.00 out of 5.00 issued by the National Board in these countries.
English Language Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must have completed their education as detailed above in English and must provide certified evidence to the School.
Applicants who have not completed their most recent education qualifications in English are required to take any of the following recognised formal English language tests and obtain currently valid minimum scores as below:
- IELTS score of 6; or
- TOEFL iBT score of 60; or
- PTE score of 50
Submit your application online
Note: It is not necessary to have the Year 12 results in hand at the time of application. In case the Year 12 results are not in hand, shortlisted students will be offered conditional admission to the program.
Entrance Test Score Requirements
All applicants that meet the eligibility requirements must take one of the following tests and obtain the minimum test score as specified below to be evaluated for admission:
| Entrance Test | Minimum score required |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (SAT College Code - 7579) | 1000 with a minimum of 600 in the Math section |
| American College Testing (ACT) (ACT College Code - 1473) | 23 with a minimum of 20 in the Math section |
| SP Jain Entrance Test (SPJET) | 50% with a minimum of 75% in the Numeracy section |
| Joint Entrance Exam (Main) [JEE (Main)] | 70% with a minimum of 60% in the Math section |
We shortlist potential applicants based on:
- Past academic performance and other achievements
- English language proficiency to ensure successful participation
- Outcomes and scores of aptitude tests
We also consider other factors including:
- Applications for credit and recognition of prior learning
- Equity and Diversity considerations
We will notify you in writing whether your application has been shortlisted or not.
As part of the final stage of applicant evaluation, all shortlisted applicants will be required to write two essays and undertake a personal interview with a member of the School's selection committee at the School's campus or via Skype/Zoom. The essays and interview are designed to assess your communication skills, aptitude and knowledge.
Approximately a week after the evaluation interview, you will be notified about your result in writing by the Admission’s Office.
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Fees
Total Compulsory Fees for the September 2024 Intake
| Total Compulsory Tuition Fees | AUD 17,000 |
| Total Compulsory Non-Tuition Fees | AUD 4,250 |
| Total Compulsory Fees | AUD 21,250 |
Total Compulsory Fees Breakdown
| Academic Year | 2024 |
| Campus | Online |
| Currency | AUD |
| Tuition Fee (One Semester) | 17,000 |
| Total Compulsory Tuition Fees | 17,000 |
| Annual Registration Fee* | 3,500 |
| Course Material** | 750 |
| Total Compulsory Non-Tuition Fees | 4,250 |
| Total Compulsory Fees | 21,250 |
*Includes various administrative costs like subscriptions, software, internet, database management, learning management systems, etc. This is an annual charge and cannot be pro-rated.
**Includes e-books, course materials, cases and simulations.
Notes:
- Non-payment of fees may lead to cancellation of Admission.
- All other fees are to be paid prior to the commencement of the course/academic year.
- Please also note that we do not accept payments in cash. For any payment made towards your course fees, you will receive a receipt authorised by the S P Jain Accounts Department.
- Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the School.
Compulsory Course Fees (tuition and non-tuition) detailed above do not include:
- Airfare
- Housing or other living expenses.
- Personal laptop required for study.
Other Non-Tuition Fees (as applicable)
Students who do not satisfactorily complete a subject may have an opportunity to repeat the subject via independent studies or may be asked to take retests. The exact fees for independent studies, retests, etc. are set out in the Student Handbook and are listed below.
| Sr. No. | Components | Charges in AUD |
| 1 | Re-evaluations (per unit) | 30 |
| 2 | Re-test (per unit) | 300 |
| 3 | Independent Study (per unit) | 2,000 |
| 4 | Duplicate Degree | 100 |
| 5 | Duplicate Graduation Statement | 30 |
| 6 | Duplicate Record of Result | 30 |
| 7 | Postal Charges (per package) within India* | 20 |
| 8 | Postal Charges (per package) outside India* | 30 |
*Minimum Charges
Estimated Living Costs (Food and Travel)
We estimate that one would spend around AUD 700 per month on living costs (food and travel). This amount is subjective to the individual’s lifestyle.
Payment Details
- Registration fees are payable as per the due date given in this offer letter.
- Where a student chooses, more than 50% of tuition fees can be paid before the course commences.
- All other fees are to be paid prior to the commencement of the course/academic year.
- The school shall levy interest @ 15% p.a. for all fees received after the due date
- Please refer to the School’s International Student Refund Policy.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Whether you’re looking to kick-start your career in data science, prepare for further studies or upskill to accelerate your career growth, the Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science will provide you with the hands-on training you need.
CONTACT US
If you need more information, please get in touch. We’re here to help.
Email: australia@spjain.edu.au
