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Analytics major: Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/ Bachelor of Science

The Analytics major provides students with key skills in sophisticated predictive modelling, quantitative and statistical analysis. It involves a comprehensive linkage between mathematics, statistics and computing. With its strong focus on business and industry a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/ Bachelor of Science in Analytics would be an ideal qualification for those looking for the analytical skills essential in today’s business environment.

AUT University has close links with Statistics NZ, and our Industrial Statistics paper prepares you for work within the industry.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Biostatistican
  • Business/ quality/ statistical analyst
  • Government statistician
  • Industrial forecaster
  • Logistics analyst
  • Medical statistician
  • Quality analyst
  • Secondary teacher (following an additional year of teacher training)

PAPERS

Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree). In each year you will study core (compulsory) papers, and select other papers from a range of options.

Year one - 120 points in total

CORE PAPER
Level 5:

145612 Applied Communication (15)

 

SELECT SEVEN PAPERS (105 points) FROM:
715184 Applied Statistics (15)
715186 Differential and Integral Calculus (15)
715187 Computer Organisation (15)
715189 Algebra and Discrete Mathematics (15)
715202 Physics I (15)
715204 Introductory Astronomy (15)
715205 Finite Mathematics (15)
715700 Probability Theory and Applications (15)
735318 Programming for Engineering Applications (15)
735320 Object Oriented Applications (15)

Year two - 120 points in total

SELECT FOUR (60 POINTS)
Level 6:
406703 Logical Database Design (15)
716184 Statistical Methods (15)
716281 Operations Research (15)
716284 Forecasting (15)
716291 Introductory Functional Programming (15)
716700 Statistical Modelling for Analytics (15)
716702 Data Management using SAS (15)

With a further four papers (60 points) from Analytics electives or other Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/ Bachelor of Science papers.

Year three - 120 points in total

CORE PAPER
Level 7:
717900 Research Project (30)

SELECT THREE (45 POINTS):
407701 Artificial Intelligence (15)
407916 Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering (15)
717292 Random Systems (15)
717701 Industrial and Business Analytics (15)

With a further three papers (45 points) from Analytics electives or other Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences papers.

ANALYTICS ELECTIVES:

Level 5:
405701 Programming 1
405704 Programming 2

Level 6:
406704 Program Design and Construction (15)
486662 Marketing Research (15)
716180 Data Structures and Algorithms (15)
716282 Quality Assurance (15)

Level 7:
407211 Advanced Internet Technology (15)
407707 Software Engineering (15)
407915 Bioinformatics (15)
777315 Geographical Information Systems (GIS) (15)
717001 Special Topic A (15)
717002 Special Topic B (15)

Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.

Last updated: 10 May 2012 2:45pm

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