Diploma in Data Analytics Co-op

Overview of Term 1

Data Design - 150h

• This module  will enable you to consider what organizations stand to gain from data analytics. It will provide you with the skills to select the most appropriate data collection method, design deployment approaches, implement data collection approaches and revise instruments and systems to be developed. It will also draw from both the cutting edge of automated data collection and traditional methods of data collection, enabling the development of methodologically sound approaches.

Data Handling and Decision Making - 150h

• This module is designed to introduce the theoretical concepts and practical applications of data auditing, handling and decision making. It equips you with the skills to understand the findings of data analysis and how to apply them. You will learn approaches to audit data within an organization to identify gaps, as well as analyze data and generate recommendations from your findings.

Overview of Term 2

Working with Data using SAS and SQL – 150h

This module covers theoretical concepts from data design and handling, as well as techniques to work with SQL and SAS. It is split into two parts. Part one focuses on the learning fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL), providing you with hands-on practice to access and manipulate data to give useful insights. In part two, you will learn how to use SAS software for data handling and analysis.

Data Visualization and Interpretation - 150h

This module is partnered with the data handling and decision-making module and enables you to develop your skills in data presentation to facilitate the understanding of findings and to enable you to make informed decisions. Data visualizations are a powerful method of making data accessible and understandable to non-specialists. Through this module you will learn the appropriate use of graphs and charts as well as the use of specialist data visualization packages and the tools available to visualise data mining outcomes.

Overview of Term 3

Work Placement - 240h

At the conclusion of the program, you are required to complete 240 hours of work placement in a suitable business environment. Appropriate business sectors for placement would include IT services, insurance, finance, accounting, not-for-profit and administration. Activities performed will vary depending on the work placement site. Key responsibilities include observing all workplace and school safety and security procedures, dressing appropriately for the placement experience, interacting with the placement staff respectfully, learning about the work environment, and participating in daily tasks as required. You will also be supervised by a placement host.