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Benefit from RMIT Online's practical and industry-based perspective
Gain a hands-on blend of technical and communication skills infused with RMIT's excellence in technology, design and innovation.
Gain influence at the executive level
Know how to engage and influence executive stakeholders and to advocate for the value of data up, down and across organisations.
Be in demand as the link between data science and business strategy
This unique, first-to market program will give you the highly sought-after technical and communication skills to lead data teams and solve business problems.
Successful business strategies depend on understanding data.
But not everyone “speaks data”, and without data-literate leaders, even the best data teams can struggle to apply their insights to business or gain traction with executives across organisations.
What’s needed is a rare type of leader who can blend technical and communication skills and advocate for data at the executive level. A leader who can influence and implement data strategies and drive cross-functional partnerships to deliver on the promise of data science.
To address this gap, RMIT Online’s Master of Data Science Strategy and Leadership has been created to help business professionals become data-literate leaders who can connect data and unlock business strategy.
(7 weeks each)
Reduced duration available
Program code: MC274KP19
*Number of courses and duration to be comprised depends on prior degree. Please see Entry Requirements or contact us for further details.
**Plus a capped Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) based on your credit point enrolment load.
The RMIT Online Master of Data Science Strategy and Leadership program consists of:
• 12 core courses + 4 electives (16 course masters).
• 12 core courses (12 course masters).
Flexible entry and exit points
Our Master of Data Science Strategy and Leadership encompasses courses that make up a Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Graduate Diploma in Data Science Strategy and Leadership (exit point only), so should you need to exit the program early you can still earn a postgraduate qualification by successfully completing specified courses.
One of our Student Enrolment Advisors can provide more infomation and discuss your individual circumstances

Graduate Certificate
4 Courses
or continue studying

Masters (12 courses)
+8 Courses
with advanced standing

Masters (16 courses)
+12 Courses*
*See entry requirements
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RMIT Online postgraduate students must meet minimum academic requirements, and international students must have a proficient level of English. You can find more details below.
16 course Master of Data Science Strategy & Leadership
- An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
12 course Master of Data Science Strategy & Leadership
- An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification in a business, information technology or engineering discipline from a recognised tertiary institution*.
OR
- An Australian bachelors degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)* plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience.
OR
- The RMIT Graduate Certificate in Data Science**.
We offer Recognition of Prior Learning, or the recognition of previous study or learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.
*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.
**Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, you will have the opportunity to progress to the masters degree.
International students are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT visit the English language requirements and equivalency information.
Australian Student Visas
RMIT's online Master of Data Science Strategy & Leadership does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study. For more details on RMIT's on-campus programs, visit rmit.edu.au.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.
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We focus on teaching Python and R as these are widely accepted and used programming languages and cover a wider range of execution and industries.
You can apply for roles like Data Administrator, Database Coordinator, Junior Data Scientist/Analyst, Data Insights Manager, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Executive/Manager, to name a few.
Yes, the program will cover and is supported by Power BI and Tableau.
No, students of RMIT will be provided with free access to all required software and tools.
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