ITECH5207 The data-driven professional
This unit provides the foundational knowledge and skills required to succeed in a professional career in which working with data and making data-driven decisions are critical. This unit provides an overview of topics that play fundamental roles across various subjects in data science and information technology including computational thinking. Topics to be covered include data types, data representation, data preparation, data processing and mining, data management, data exploration and visualisation, and ethical and professional consideration. Hands-on experience working with real-world data, techniques, and tools will prepare students for advanced units and enable students to start careers as data-driven professionals
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
