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Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics at The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd

The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

A one-year postgraduate diploma (SAQA ID 117788, NQF level 8, 120 credits) covering Big Data, Data Visualisation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Statistics. It prepares graduates to work as junior data analysts in a data science team and to articulate into a Master's degree. Offered online through IIE distance learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Information and Communications Technology  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Semester 1: Data Analytics 1, Programming for Data Analytics 1, Research Proposal, Statistical and Mathematical Analysis. Semester 2: Data Analytics 2, Data Science, Programming for Data Analytics 2, Research Project.

Career pathways

Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Big Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Quantitative Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate HEQSF level 7 Bachelor's degree, Advanced Diploma or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification that included introductory programming, databases and statistical or numerical methods; alternatively at least three years' experience in a data analytics role, or completion of bridging modules or short courses in those areas. International applicants need a SAQA Evaluation Certificate at NQF level 7 in an appropriate field. RPL may be considered.

Duration: 1 year

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