Interactive Analytics, Major

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  • Western Sydney University Major Code: 0203

Previous Code: M3135.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs:  Yes.  Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.

With increase in accessible data, interactive data analysis is a sought after skill. This Major covers concepts, techniques and technologies in data analytics with interactive communication to support extraction and analysis of big data. By completing this Major, students will gain skills in data science for producing visual, graphical and interactive representation of data analysis outcomes to support predictions and business decision making.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Dr Simi Kamini Bajaj

Major Structure

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows.

Subject Title Credit Points
COMP 3006Computer Graphics10
DESN 2005Graphic Design: Interactive Digital Media20
COMP 2025Introduction to Data Science10
MATH 1030Statistics for Business10
COMP 3020Social Web Analytics10
COMP 2026Visual Analytics10
DESN 1021Web and Time-based Design10
Total Credit Points80

Equivalent Subjects    

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.  

MATH 2009 Introduction to Data Science, replaced by COMP 2025 Introduction to Data Science

MATH 2014 Visual Analytics, replaced by  COMP 2026 Visual Analytics

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