DATA605-25A (E) Approved Start 2025 (Extramural)

Applied Data Science Industry Research Project

45 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of approved start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

This course will give you the opportunity to do a research project with an industry partner where you will apply your skills and knowledge to practical, real world data science problems with business outcomes and research opportunity. You will be provided oversight and support by the university, and you will work closely with your industry partner to gain experience collaborating with an organization or company.

Prerequisites

Students must have completed at least 90 points of coursework towards MADS.

Students must have a B+ average = a GPA of at least 6.0 from 45 points of those 90 points of coursework towards MADS.

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Restrictions

Course Coordinator

For further information see Mathematics and Statistics Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Project brief 8%
Weekly summary 10%
Draft report 1%
Draft presentation and poster 1%
Report 50%
Presentation 20%
Poster 10%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $3,253.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 80

For further information see Mathematics and Statistics .

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