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Master of Data Science students can choose to complete either a research or industry project for their capstone course. The capstone project will focus on tackling a data science problem sourced from science, government or industry.

Capstone projects can be research oriented or development oriented. Specifically, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the design section of a data science project. This involves a precise problem formulation and effective communication with the project associates such as clients, managers, and investors.   

Spanning two semesters, the first semester involves performing an analysis of the problem and developing a proposal – approximately one day per week. The second semester involves the execution of the solution – approximately three days per week. 

How can industry support?  

Industry projects are advertised to students via an online projects board where students can review and apply directly to your organisation. Students are working towards the below self-placement close dates. We recommend you promote your opportunity with enough time for shortlisting, interviews, and selection of student to submit by the Self placement close date.  

Self-placement close date

Semester 1:12 January 
Semester 2: 30 June   

Ready to submit a project? 

Follow these steps to have your project reviewed for approval and promoted to students: 

Step 1: Review and complete the project upload template. 

Step 2: UQ Course Coordinator will review and, if approved, the project will be promoted via the school’s project board for students to apply.

Step 3: Students apply directly to your organisation. You can then shortlist, interview and select. 

Step 4: The student will initiate a self-source industry capstone application and seek a signature from the industry supervisor. 

Step 5: Once the application is received through the system, our team will process the relevant placement paperwork to finalise the project and confirm enrolments.

Keen to discuss further?

Reach out to discuss how your organisation can support IT students through placements.

Contact:

Madelynn Jenkins
Industry Relationships Coordinator
Email: employability@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 8534