Higher Diploma in Data Analytics

Discover the Path to a Career in Data Analytics with the Higher Diploma in Science (Part-Time).

The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (Part-Time) is a two-year course designed for numerate graduates who want to enhance their skills and improve their employability in the field of data analytics. Taught by highly qualified lecturers with significant professional experience, this course offers practical statistics and computing skills that can be used to solve business problems across various industries.

The course is structured into two stages, each with two semesters, and covers areas such as statistics, programming, and databases. It is aimed at candidates with strong numeracy skills and a basic knowledge of statistics who wish to become more data savvy, with no prior programming exposure required. The curriculum is aligned with the needs of local data-focused companies, making it an excellent choice for those who want to develop the skills, expertise, and knowledge to work as data analysts.

The course is delivered using a blended learning approach, with weekly interactive and hands-on practical lab-based sessions supported by independent and online learning. It includes online synchronous classes delivered on two evenings per week, typically Monday and Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm, with an additional 1-2 asynchronous contact hours (videos/practical tasks) to be completed within the same week, but at a time of the student’s choosing.

The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (Part-Time) provides learners with the theoretical and practical skills required to enter the world of data analytics, and to transfer their existing domain-specific knowledge and skills to the IT and data analytics sector. Graduates of this course are well-equipped to pursue careers as data analysts in various industries. Enroll now and take your first step towards a successful career in data analytics!