Specialisation

Major - Big Data

Western Sydney University Major Code: M3098.1


Related Courses

3687.2 Bachelor of Information Systems
3688.1 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced
6040.1 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Information Systems

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.


This major covers theories and technologies of big data with applications to information systems. Students completing this major will possess and apply the technical skills for managing large volumes and varieties of data in the information systems context.


Major Structure

Students must complete eight units as follows:

301110 Applications of Big Data
300584 Emerging Trends in Information Systems
300573 Information Systems in Context
301033 Introduction to Data Science
300580 Programming Fundamentals
200032 Statistics for Business
300958 Social Web Analytics
301109 Visual Analytics


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