Why study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics?
The purpose of the IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics is to undertake advanced reflection using systemic thinking, practices, and research methods in data analytics. The programme aims to further the development of fundamental knowledge in Big Data, Data Visualisation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Statistics. Upon completion of the programme, graduates would have attained the theoretical and technical skills in Data Analytics to inform business decisions and articulate into an appropriate Master’s degree.
Since the aim of the qualification is to develop a Data Analyst who is equipped with theoretical, technical, and practical knowledge, it is also important that graduates attain a thorough grounding in statistical and mathematical fundamentals. Therefore, the Statistical and Mathematical Analysis module will provide students with mathematical and statistical theory, concepts and practical knowledge which are required to interpret and interrogate data. The programme will build on students’ existing skills in programming and database development.
Data Analytics Career Opportunities
1 Year Full Time
Accredited by the CHE. Registration: NQF Level 8, SAQA ID 117788
PDDA0801
First Semester (February)
IIE MSA must receive your application at least two weeks before the start of the intake.
Telephone:
+27 11 950 4009
Email:
enquiries@iiemsa.co.za
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Code |
Module Name |
CR |
Code |
Module Name |
CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DANA8411 |
Data Analytics 1 |
15 |
DANA8412 |
Data Analytics 2 |
15 |
|
PDAN8411 |
Programming for Data Analytics 1 |
15 |
PDAN8412 |
Programming for Data Analytics 2 |
15 |
|
RPDA8411 |
Research Proposal |
15 |
RPDA8412 |
Research Project |
15 |
|
SMAA8411 |
Statistical and Mathematical Analysis |
15 |
DASC8412 |
Data Science |
15 |
Identify, manage, analyse, and interpret data through the application of appropriate techniques to inform business decisions.
Design, develop, maintain, and implement data collection and management approaches to support data analysis.
Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets and present information using multiple visualisation techniques.
Modes of instruction will include class participation, face-to-face and online discussion, and completion of case studies, assignments, and projects. In order to pass, the final mark must be 50% or more in each module.
IIE MSA campus in Ruimsig, Johannesburg (Important Notice: This is not a distance programme. Students must be able to attend face-to-face contact sessions in each module).
An appropriate HEQSF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree OR An appropriate Advanced Diploma OR An equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
NOTE:
The qualification must include modules that provided the applicant with at least an introductory level background in programming, databases, and statistical or numerical methods. Alternatively, the candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a data analytics role; or they must first complete additional modules or short courses that will provide them with an introductory level background in programming, databases, and statistical or numerical methods. Example modules would include Programming 1A, Databases, and Mathematical Principles for Computer Science, or alternatively short courses such as Python or Java programming, database theory, and statistical or numerical methods.
International
A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NQF L7 equivalence in an appropriate field.
Senate Discretionary Admission
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Where candidates do not satisfy the formal admission requirements for this qualification, The IIE may consider an admission application in terms of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion Policy (IIE010).
The Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics is awarded by the IIE; HEQSF level 8 - the same level as an honours degree.
011 950 4009
enquiries@iiemsa.co.za