Interactive Analytics, Major (0203)
- 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 3006 | Computer Graphics | 10 |
| DESN 2005 | Graphic Design: Interactive Digital Media | 20 |
| COMP 2025 | Introduction to Data Science | 10 |
| MATH 1030 | Statistics for Business | 10 |
| COMP 3020 | Social Web Analytics | 10 |
| COMP 2026 | Visual Analytics | 10 |
| DESN 1021 | Web and Time-based Design | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
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