Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science at Stadio (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

We are living in a data-driven world. Society needs personnel who can apply critical analytical tools and algorithms to model and explain patterns observed in data using mathematical and statistical techniques. The qualifications will enable the learner to work with data using Microsoft Excel and Python, manage and use data, and apply a variety of statistical learning algorithms such as Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machines, Decision Trees, Boosting Algorithms, Neural Networks, K-Means Clustering and Hierarchical Clustering.

Faculty: School of Information Technology | Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: distance | Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Curriculum modules include Capstone Project, Data Science 1, Data Science 2, Introduction to Data Science and Statistics, Working with data, Refer to Fact Sheet to view breakdown of prerequisite modules.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for jobs such as Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Statistical Learning Specialist, Machine Learning Specialist, Senior Data Scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE ARE: A Bachelor’s degree in the fields of mathematics, computer science/IT, data science, engineering, commerce, statistics, or a related field. Applicants must submit proof of proficiency in Python (e.g., module description as part of a qualification, certificate, or academic transcript). If such proof is not provided, the applicant will be required to complete an Introduction to Python short course at their own cost and submit proof of successful completion before progressing to 2nd trimester (modules DSA182 and DSB182).

Contact Learning qualifications run from February to November, with the full-year tuition fee due by 28 February.

Distance Learning qualifications register per semester, with semester 1 payments due 31 March and semester 2 payments due 31 August; the second-semester intake for the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and the Higher Certificates in Education Assistance and Pre-School Education runs August to May.

Applications are open for 2027 Contact Learning and 2027 Distance Learning qualifications and are made online through the Apply Now page; downloadable application forms are available for selected Distance Learning qualifications.

Apply through the official page: https://studentportal.stadio.ac.za

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