Become a high-tech specialist and join this fast-paced, growing industry. What is it like? Massey University’s Bachelor of Science (Data Science) will teach you how to make sense of complexities so others can easily understand them. You will learn how to apply computing to data-oriented challenges. You may have an interest in commerce, government, natural and social sciences, or you may want to learn apply technology to drive innovation, decision-making and research in those fields. You may want to learn how to use programming to solve potentially world-changing issues. A foundation in science The Bachelor of Science gives you a broad science foundation. You will be able to take advantage of Massey’s expertise across a broad range of sciences disciplines. If you are interested in natural and fundamental sciences, you can choose to complete a double major/minor combination including chemistry, biology, genetics or physics. These are also areas where computational and data processing skills are becoming increasingly important. Similarly, you may choose data science with a minor from any of the offerings under business, health, creative arts or humanities and social sciences. If you have a curious mind, are fascinated by data, enjoy the thrill of making discoveries and want to join a rapidly growing industry this qualification is for you. A brand new job Data scientist is one of the newest job descriptions in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. This degree will give you a solid background in the sciences with a focus on this growing industry. You will learn how to solve real-world problems using data, in combination with cutting-edge computing technologies and analytical methods. Careers Massey University’s Bachelor of Science (Data Science) will give you the skills to fill the rapidly growing number of jobs in the area of data science and analysis. Some examples of careers that could lead on from this qualification include: Data science engineer Business analytics consultant Data-product entrepreneur Banking fraud detection analyst Machine learning specialist Government researcher Government communications and security analyst Customer insight analyst Data management architect Text mining analyst Software developer Scientific researcher